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Error code reference
KitchenAid Dryer Error Codes
8 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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E1Temperature sensing circuit is open.E2Temperature sensing circuit is shorted.E3User interface or software mismatch between machine control electronics and console…E4Tumbler rotational speed dropped to 0 during a cycle; all outputs turned off.E5Dry rack sensor signal lost during a Dry Rack cycle; all outputs turned off.E6Exhaust temperature exceeded 190°F (87.7°C); all outputs turned off.OEDoor open indication displayed during Diagnostic Test mode when the door is opened.PFPower failure occurred while the dryer was running.
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How do I find the error code on my KitchenAid Dryer?
Most KitchenAid dryers show the code directly on the control panel display. If your model has no display, it can be read by entering diagnostic mode with the key sequence for your model. The full procedures include model-specific instructions for reading codes.
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