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88 display

88 display - Last Recorded Error Code

Kenmore · Washing Machines

What does 88 display mean?

If '88' is displayed after entering diagnostic mode, it indicates the last recorded error code is stored in the control's memory. If anything else is displayed, that is the error code.

Common Causes

  • An error has been logged by the machine's control system.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Note any other displayed codes immediately.

  2. 2

    If '88' is shown, try to access older stored codes by rotating the control knob.

  3. 3

    Consult the washer's Use and Care Guide or tech sheet for the meaning of the specific error code.

  4. 4

    Once the error code is identified, proceed with troubleshooting steps for that code.

  5. 5

    Clear the error code by pressing and holding the START button for 3 seconds.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

---- — Cycle knob not on a cycle3 red flashes3 red flashes — Load is unbalanced and washer stopped4 beepsFour beeps repeatedly — Error detected during operation
Source: Kenmore Washing Machines
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