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Error Code: Dryer Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: User interface communication failure
How to Fix Dryer Error
- Disconnect power at circuit breaker.
- Remove control panel faceplate and access cover.
- Inspect user interface board connectors for corrosion or damage.
- Check ribbon cable connections between interface and main control.
- Test communication signals with multimeter if possible.
- Clean all electrical contacts with contact cleaner.
- If connections are good but error persists, replace user interface board.
- Document all wire connections before disconnecting.
- Install new user interface board assembly.
- Test all button functions and display operation.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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