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Error code reference
KitchenAid Dryer Error Codes
11 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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Door OpenThe door has opened during a cycle, indicated by any 1 of the Status LEDs (Drying, Cool…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.Open/Short ThermistorThe thermistor or wiring to the thermistor is either open or shorted, indicated by the…PFPower failure occurred while the dryer was running.Power FailureA power failure occurred during a cycle, indicated by the 3 Status LEDs (Drying + Cool…
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