⚠️ Safety Warning: Appliance repair involves electricity, gas, and moving parts. Always disconnect power before working on any appliance.
Error Code: Dryer Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: Power cord failure – damaged wiring
How to Fix Dryer Error
- Turn off power at circuit breaker.
- Remove rear access panel.
- Inspect power cord for visible damage, fraying, or burns.
- Disconnect power cord from terminal block inside dryer.
- Test each conductor for continuity with multimeter.
- Check terminal block connections for corrosion or loose terminals.
- If power cord is damaged, remove mounting screws securing cord strain relief.
- Install new power cord assembly with proper strain relief.
- Connect wires to terminal block following color coding (black-red-white-green).
- Restore power and test dryer operation with voltage verification.
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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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