Sud Minor Easy DIY

Kenmore Sud / 5d — Excessive Suds Detected

Kenmore Front-load washer · Error code Sud

What Sud Means

Sud (also 5d) means the washer detected excessive suds and is running extra rinses to clear them.

Symptoms

  • Long cycle, lots of foam
  • Poor spin
  • Sud or 5d on the display

Common Causes

1
Too much detergent

Overdosing detergent creates excess suds.

2
Non-HE detergent

Regular detergent over-suds in an HE washer.

How to Fix It

  1. Let the cycle finish its suds-clearing rinses.
  2. Switch to HE detergent and use the correct (small) amount.
  3. If Sud is frequent with proper detergent, check the drain for slow draining.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.