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Error Code: Dryer Difficulty: Easy
Problem: Inlet/front thermistor short circuit (resistance below 500 ohms)
How to Fix Dryer Error
- Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).
- Locate inlet thermistor WP35001191 mounted near blower wheel inlet housing.
- Disconnect wiring harness from thermistor terminals.
- Set multimeter to resistance mode and measure across thermistor leads at room temperature.
- Normal reading: 10k-12k ohms at 70°F. F3E3 indicates short circuit—reading below 500 ohms.
- Inspect thermistor body for cracks, moisture ingress, or physical damage causing internal short.
- Remove mounting screw securing thermistor to housing.
- Install new thermistor WP35001191, ensuring sensor tip makes full contact with incoming air stream.
- Reconnect wiring harness with terminals fully seated—verify no wire strands are exposed outside terminals.
- Reinstall panel and run test cycle. Monitor inlet temperature in diagnostic mode if available—should track ambient temperature changes appropriately.
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