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Kenmore Dryer Error Codes
106 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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3 beepsThermistor or wire harness is either shorted or open, detected when Push To Start (PTS)…AFRestricted air flow condition exists.Call ServiceError detected can only be resolved by calling a service technician.Check ExhaustThe Check Exhaust feature has detected performance issues related to vent restriction or…d-Display PGM error.d80The duct work is about 80%-95% blocked; exhaust system restriction detected.d90The duct work is approximately 90% blocked; exhaust system restriction detected.d95The duct work is approximately 95% blocked; exhaust system restriction detected.dEDoor errorE1Steam generator temperature exceeds 116°C for more than 3 seconds; steam hose or nozzle…E10Communication failure.E11Communication failure.E12Communication failure.E2Thermistor shorted circuit detected.E24Shorted control thermistor.E25Open control thermistor.E3User interface keyswitch or software mismatch between console electronics and machine…E31Contact sensor frequency too high, possibly caused by a defective Electronic Control…E32Contact sensor frequency too low, possibly caused by a defective Electronic Control Board…E4Steam generator temperature does not rise 4°C every 2 minutes or the temperature is less…E42Door sensing failure due to a defective Electronic Control Board.E4AThe drying time has exceeded program time for that cycle.E5Pump error-AD value of the pump is less than 10 in test mode (displayed only in test…E51Motor relay failure; motor relay stuck open or closed, or wiring defective.E52Motor fault-motor stopped or not starting due to motor overheating, heavy laundry load…E53Motor centripetal switch failure; switch, Electronic Control Board, or wiring defective.E54Motor sensing failure due to a defective Electronic Control Board.E5BNo heat.E61Heater relay failure; heater relay stuck open or closed, or wiring defective.E63Heater to earth ground fault; heating element or wiring defective with short circuit to…E64Heater open circuit; heating element or wiring defective.E65High Limit Thermostat trip count too high due to high vent restriction, defective High…E66Thermal Limiter open circuit; Outlet Thermal Limiter tripped, Inlet Thermal Limiter…E67Heaters sensing failure due to a defective Electronic Control Board.E68Key (button) is stuck closed (active).E71Outlet Control Thermistor open circuit; thermistor or wiring defective.E72Outlet Control Thermistor short circuit; thermistor or wiring defective.E73Inlet Control Thermistor open circuit; thermistor or wiring defective.E74Inlet Control Thermistor short circuit; thermistor or wiring defective.E8CHigh limit thermostat has tripped too many times in a certain amount of time.E91Communication error between Electronic Control Board and Interface Board; wiring, control…E92Incompatible protocol; Electronic Control Board incompatible with Interface Board.E93Machine configuration checksum error; wrong configuration data loaded, or Interface…E94Cycle configuration checksum error; wrong configuration data loaded or Electronic Control…E97Program mismatch; wrong configuration data loaded or Electronic Control Board defective.E9BExternal EEPROM communication or data corruption; Interface Board defective.EA1Main supply frequency out of range; line frequency out of limits or Electronic Control…EA2Voltage too high; line voltage too high or Electronic Control Board faulty.EA3Voltage too low; line voltage too low or Electronic Control Board faulty.EA4Improper home wiring; line connections in home faulty, wiring or Electronic Control Board…EA5Main voltage sensing failure due to a defective Electronic Control Board.EAFMicrocontroller has been reset by internal Watchdog timer.EF1Vent blocked; high vent restriction, Exhaust Control Thermistor, Inlet Control…EF3Max timeout timer exceeded; exhaust blocked, or Exhaust Control Thermistor, Inlet Control…EF8Key stuck; console button or Interface Board defective.ErrDisplayed when user attempts to change cycle settings after the cycle has already started.F-01Primary control failure.F-02Stuck button or user interface mismatch (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-22Exhaust thermistor is open.F-23Exhaust thermistor has shorted.F-24Inlet thermistor is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-25Inlet thermistor is shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-26Motor drive system failure.F-28Moisture sensor strip is open (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-29Moisture sensor strip has shorted (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-30Restricted airflow condition exists (only appears in diagnostic test mode).F-40Communication between the machine control and motor control is lost.F-41Blower motor failure.F-42Motor control detects a voltage less than 90 VAC (undervoltage failure).F-43Motor control detects a low voltage condition (undervoltage warning); dryer will continue…F-44Motor control electronics failure.F-45Motor control electronics speed sensor failure.F-46Motor control detects an over-current or an over-torque condition.F-50No voltage detected at the water valve relay (only appears in diagnostic test mode, steam…F1E1Indicates a CCU (Cycle Control Unit) problem.F2E1Indicates a stuck button (depressed for over 20 seconds) or UI mismatch; only appears in…F2E2User Interface software errorF3E1Exhaust thermistor is open; temperature drops below 18°F (>50k ohms).F3E2Exhaust thermistor has shorted; temperature above 250°F (<500 ohms).F3E3Inlet thermistor is open; temperature drops below 18°F (>245k ohms).F3E4Inlet thermistor is shorted; temperature above 391°F (<20 ohms).F3E5Inlet and exhaust thermistors are both open; will occur if P4/P14 connector is not…F3E6Moisture sensor strip is open; only appears in service diagnostic mode.F3E7Moisture sensor strip has shorted; only appears in service diagnostic mode.F4E1No voltage detected at the heater relay; only appears in service diagnostic mode.F4E3Restricted/low air flow detected that may affect dryer performance.F4E4Low L2 line voltage (less than 50V) detected at installation.HSHumidity sensor failure.L06Main PGM error (Electric Type).L07Main PGM error (Gas Type).L2Low or no line voltage detected (less than 50V) at installation.Load to smallLoad is too small to estimate correct dry time in Auto Dry cycle.LOCDisplayed when the control lock feature is activated, preventing accidental start or stop…No GasGas is not detected at burner tube of gas dryer.nPElectric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is incorrect…PAUDisplayed as a reminder that the door is open and needs to be closed before the dryer…PFElectric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is incorrect…PSElectric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is incorrect…SEDual sensor failure-dual sensor not inserted completely or has failed (displayed only in…Service CordIncorrectly installed service cord on electric dryer.tEThermistor open or thermistor shorted.tE1Thermistor open circuit detected by electronic control.tE2Thermistor shorted circuit detected by electronic control.tE4Steam generator thermistor open or shorted (displayed only in test mode).U-Main PGM error.V00Displays PGM version information (e.g., 1AES U-- d--).
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