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Whirlpool Dryer Error Code E4

Bottom Radiant Sensor fault count: occurs when a gas model dryer attempts to turn on the burner system and never receives a 120V return signal within a predefined time.

SourceWhirlpool MLG-52 - Service Manual: Commercial Dryerp. 24, 30

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First diagnostic step

Refer to Diagnostic Tests, Diagnostic Test #2, page 3.

SourceWhirlpool Dryer - Tech Sheet: Diagnostic & Service Guide (W10111981)p. 4

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