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Problem: Drain Timeout. The dryer (condenser type) took too long to empty the reservoir.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Check the drain hose installation height (must not be too high).
2. Clean the condensate drawer housing.
3. Check for obstructions in the internal tubing leading to the pump.
4. Replace drain pump.

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Problem: Heater Thermistor Circuit Open. Similar to tE1 but specific to certain hybrid firmware.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Access the heater assembly.
3. Test the thermistor for continuity (approx 10k Ohms).
4. Inspect the wiring harness for rodent damage or breaks.
5. Replace the thermistor.

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Problem: Heater Thermistor Circuit Short. The sensor is reading 0 Ohms.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Disconnect the thermistor plug.
3. If the error clears on the display (or changes to Open error), the wiring is good and the sensor is bad.
4. Replace the thermistor.

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Problem: Motor Relay Failure. The motor relay on the main board is stuck.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Tap the relay on the main board lightly (temporary check).
3. If the drum rotates immediately upon plugging in without pressing start, the relay is fused.
4. Replace the main control board.

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Problem: Thermistor Error. Older syntax for tE1.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Remove the top and front panel (or rear panel on some models) to access the blower housing.
3. Locate the thermistor (small white sensor with 2 wires).
4. Measure resistance with a multimeter; at room temperature (70°F), it should read approximately 10k Ohms.
5. If the reading is infinite (open) or zero (shorted), replace the thermistor.

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Problem: Thermistor Error. Older syntax for tE2.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Ensure the room temperature is above 45°F.
2. Unplug the dryer and remove the panel covering the heating duct.
3. Locate the secondary thermistor.
4. Unplug the connector and test resistance (should be approx 10k Ohms at room temp).
5. If resistance is out of range, replace the thermistor.

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Problem: Motor Error. The motor is not turning or the belt is broken (on models with belt detection).

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Open the door and try to spin the drum by hand. If it spins very freely, the belt is broken.
2. If the belt is good, unplug the dryer and check the thermal fuse (a blown fuse cuts power to the motor on some models).
3. Test the motor start switch (centrifugal switch).
4. Replace the motor if windings are open.

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Problem: Door Open. Older syntax for dE.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Open the door and inspect the latch assembly for physical damage.
2. Locate the door switch plunger.
3. Press the plunger manually while starting the dryer; if it starts, the door hinge is sagging.
4. If it does not start, unplug the dryer and remove the top panel/front panel to access the switch.
5. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter.
6. Replace the switch if it shows no continuity when pressed.

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Problem: Control Board Overheat. The main PCB detects high internal temperature.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Check for lint accumulation around the control board area.
3. Ensure the dryer is not in an extremely hot environment.
4. If the area is clean and cool, the board thermal sensor is defective. Replace the PCB.

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Problem: Water Drain Error (Combo units). Water level in the tub is not decreasing.

How to Fix Dryer Error

1. Check the drain filter for coins/debris.
2. Check the drain hose for kinks.
3. Listen for the drain pump humming.
4. Replace the drain pump if it is receiving voltage but not moving water.

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