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Kenmore Dryer Error Code E61

Heater relay failure; heater relay stuck open or closed, or wiring defective.

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

Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

Check for short circuit across heater relay(s) (RL5, RL6, RL7) or L1 applied to heater relay output(s) (J5-2, J7-1, J7-3) with cycle stopped. Check for open circuit between L1 and heater relay connection(s) (J5-1, J5-3, J7-2). If no wiring problems found, replace Electronic Control Board and retest.

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

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