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Kenmore Dryer Error Code E51

Motor relay failure; motor relay stuck open or closed, or wiring defective.

SourceKenmore Frigidaire Dryer - Tech Sheet: Error Codes & Diagnosticsp. 1

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If motor runs continuously with power applied, check for short circuit across motor relay (RL2) or L1 applied to motor relay output (J3-1) with cycle stopped. If motor does not start, check for open circuit between L1 and motor relay connection (J3-2). If no wiring problems found, replace Electronic Control Board.

SourceKenmore Frigidaire Dryer - Tech Sheet: Error Codes & Diagnosticsp. 1

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