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Frigidaire Dryer Error Code E81
Program selector/encoder fault: main board, wiring, encoder/cycle selector, or software issue (key-stuck).
SourceFrigidaire FARE1011MW0 Dryer - Tech Sheet: Diagnostics & Error Codesp. 5
Diagnostic procedure
The full E81 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check wiring (at edge connectors: J7, J8, J10). If found okay, replace encoders and cycle selector and re-try. If problem still exists, replace main board and re-try.
SourceFrigidaire FARE1011MW0 Dryer - Tech Sheet: Diagnostics & Error Codesp. 5
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
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Where this code is documented
3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Frigidaire dryer.
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