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Error code reference
Samsung Dryer Error Code tE3
The resistance of the thermistor for the vent blockage detection operation is very low or very high.
SourceSamsung Dryer - Full Service Manual (DV455/DV457 Series)p. 28
Diagnostic procedure
The full tE3 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check the vent blockage detection thermistor and check the resistance of the thermistor.
SourceSamsung Dryer - Full Service Manual (DV455/DV457 Series)p. 28
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Where this code is documented
2 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Samsung dryer.
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