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What this code means
Burner igniter fault count (upper) - gas model dryer receives 120V on burner return signal but it does not transition to 0V within predefined time. Possible causes: Burner igniter failure; Wiring harness issue; Control board failure
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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