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Error code reference
Kenmore Dryer Error Code tE1
Thermistor open circuit detected.
SourceKenmore Electric & Gas Dryer - Service Manual (Models 796.6152, 796.7152)p. 19, 23
Diagnostic procedure
The full tE1 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check if control and the 6 pin connector are properly connected. Measure thermistor resistance per temperature table.
SourceKenmore Electric & Gas Dryer - Service Manual (Models 796.6152, 796.7152)p. 19, 23
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
4 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Kenmore dryer.
Models covered by the manuals that document this code
- 79661512210
- 79661512211
- 79661513310
- 7966152
- 7966152#210
- 79661522210
- 79661522211
- 79661523210
- 79661523211
- 7966155#610
- 79661552610
- 79661553610
- 79671512210
- 79671512211
- 79671513310
- 7967152
- 7967152#210
- 79671522210
- 79671522211
- 79671523210
- 79671523211
- 7967155#610
- 79671552610
- 79671553610
More models are covered than are listed here.
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