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GE Dryer Error E16

UNPLUG THE DRYER. This is an alias for code '006', indicating a button on

UNPLUG THE DRYER. This is an alias for code '006', indicating a button on the user interface (UI) is stuck.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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GE dryer repair guide for error E16
Error codeE16Dryer

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    UNPLUG THE DRYER

    UNPLUG THE DRYER. This is an alias for code '006', indicating a button on the user interface (UI) is stuck.

  2. 2
    Try gently pressing and releasing each button on

    Try gently pressing and releasing each button on the control panel to free the stuck one.

  3. 3
    If the error persists, the UI board is

    If the error persists, the UI board is faulty and must be replaced.

A quick explanation

What does E16 mean?

UNPLUG THE DRYER. This is an alias for code '006', indicating a button on the user interface (UI) is stuck.

The answer you came for

How to fix GE dryer error E16

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    UNPLUG THE DRYER

    UNPLUG THE DRYER. This is an alias for code '006', indicating a button on the user interface (UI) is stuck.

  2. 2

    Try gently pressing and releasing each button on

    Try gently pressing and releasing each button on the control panel to free the stuck one.

  3. 3

    If the error persists, the UI board is

    If the error persists, the UI board is faulty and must be replaced.

  4. 4

    Access the board by removing the control console

    Access the board by removing the control console. Disconnect the wiring from the old board, remove it, and install the new one. Reconnect the wiring and reassemble.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E16 Error UNPLUG THE DRYER. This is an alias for code '006', indicating a button on the user interface (UI) is stuck.Try gently pressing and releasing each button on the control panel to free the stuck one.If the error persists, the UI board is faulty and must be replaced.Access the board by removing the control console. Disconnect the wiring from the old board, remove it, and install the new one. Reconnect the wiring and reassemble.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: WE19M1686 (User Interface Board)

Why this part is shown: It is associated with GE Dryer error E16 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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