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Error code reference
Speed Queen Dryer Error Codes
28 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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AIR FLOW 1 ERRORAir flow switch sensed closed for 30 consecutive seconds one minute after entering Start…AIR FLOW 2 ERRORAir flow switch failed to close within 5 seconds after fan reached 90% rated speed when…AIR FLOW ERRORFive air flow switch bounces occurred within 5 minutes during a cycle; heat turned off…BOARD ID ERRORControl detected incorrect drive/output board via the Board ID Packet check.BOARD NOT READY ERROROutput board system input/output packet not set 30 seconds after communication…BREAK-IN ALARM ERRORBreak-in alarm detectedBROWNOUT/VOLTAGE CONFIGURATION ERRORControl does not detect the correct dip switch configuration for the current machine…CABINET LIMIT CYCLECabinet temperature caused the cabinet limit to open during a call for heat; heater…COIN ERRORInvalid coin input detected (pulse too long or too close to previous input)DRIVE COMM ERROROutput board failed to communicate with the drive motor after 3 retry attempts.DRIVE MOTOR ERROR (XXX)Drive motor sent an error code to the output board; maximum retry attempts reached or…FAN COMM ERROROutput board failed to communicate with the fan motor after 3 retry attempts.FAN MOTOR ERROR (XXX)Fan motor sent an error code to the output board; maximum retry attempts reached or error…HEAT ERRORGas modelsICM COMM ERROROutput board failed to communicate with the ignition control module (ICM); control turns…IR COMM ERROR (XXX)Error occurred during IR communicationsMACHINE ID CHIP ERRORControl cannot get configuration data from the Machine ID chip.MANUAL RESET LIMIT ERRORCabinet temperature caused the manual reset limit to open during a call for heat; heater…NETWORK COMM ERRORCommunication error occurred during network communicationOPEN THERMISTOR ERROROutput board sensed temperature less than 0°F (-18°C) after heater has been active for at…OUTPUT BOARD ERROR (XXX)Control received an Output Board Error signal from the output boardPAYMENT SYSTEM COMM ERRORCommunication error occurred with the Serial Payment SystemSCI COMM ERRORCommunications problem between the front-end control and the output board; all outputs…SHORTED OUTPUT ERROR (XXX)Output board detected a shorted output; all outputs turned offSHORTED THERMISTOR ERROROutput board sensed temperature greater than 210°F (99°C) while motor is active…STOVE LIMIT 1 CYCLEStove temperature caused stove limit 1 to open during a call for heat; heater turned off…STOVE LIMIT 2 CYCLEStove temperature caused stove limit 2 to open during a call for heat; heater turned off…VEND HEADER PRESENT ERRORCoin drops header input detected open, indicating coin drops header has been unplugged…
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