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What this code means
Conditions for unlock not met during cycle. Possible causes: Door became locked during 30 second unlocked period at beginning of cycle; Loose wire connections; Faulty door switch; Customer tried to forcibly open door while locked
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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