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Error code reference
Kenmore Dryer Error Code tE4
Steam generator thermistor open or shorted.
SourceKenmore Electric & Gas Dryer - Service Manual (Models 796.6152, 796.7152)p. 18, 19
Diagnostic procedure
The full tE4 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Replace the steam generator. tE4 error is only displayed in the test mode.
SourceKenmore Electric & Gas Dryer - Service Manual (796 Series)p. 17, 18
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Where this code is documented
3 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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