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Kenmore Dryer Error Code F3E3

Inlet thermistor is open; temperature drops below 18°F (>245k ohms).

SourceKenmore Dryer - Tech Sheet: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting (W10562381)p. 7

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First diagnostic step

See TEST #4a: Thermistors, page 15.

SourceKenmore Dryer - Tech Sheet: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting (W10562381)p. 7

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The full F3E3 procedure

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