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Whirlpool Dryer Error Code 4
Possible motor transistor error-Either motor transistor is seen open or shorted during startup.
SourceWhirlpool 27" Dryer - Tech Sheet: Features, Specs & Troubleshootingp. 4
Diagnostic procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check for loose connections in motor circuit; run System Check Mode and check the motor relay function. If relay functions, disregard the code. If relay does not function, replace machine control board.
SourceWhirlpool 27" Dryer - Tech Sheet: Features, Specs & Troubleshootingp. 4
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Where this code is documented
1 manual in the MyPros+ library documents this code for Whirlpool dryer.
Models covered by the manuals that document this code
- 11GK-10K
- 11GN-10K
- 11HA-10K
- 11JA-10K
- 50LD-2M
- 75LA-2M
- CRMC-30/P74919-2M
- CRRL-700/P76381-1M
- CRRL-700/P76381-2M
- CRS40/P77075-2M
- CRS60/P77075-3M
- ESR22C-P73900-10W
- ESR22N-P60230-10W
- MDG/E6700
- NED7200TW10
- NGD7200TW10
- SRI19W-P60340-10W
- TD19G-P60178-10W
- TD523F-P75288-10W
- TL18G-P75535-10W
- U23W/P60335-10W
- UF16K/P60250-10W
- VHC-2/P72908-2M
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