Error Code: ED3 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Signals a fault with the drying heating element relay 2.
How to Fix ED3 Error (Step-by-Step)
- Ensure the appliance is completely disconnected from the power supply by unplugging it.
- Remove the necessary service panels (typically the top or back) to access the main control board and drying components.
- This error points to a failure in the second relay that controls the drying heating element.
- Inspect the wiring between the main control board and the heating element assembly for any loose connections or visible damage.
- The fault lies within the main control board (PCB), as the relay is an integrated component of the board.
- The main control board must be replaced to resolve this issue, a repair that requires professional expertise.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
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Expert: Mike Sullivan
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