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Use the tabs to view the explanation of the fault codes for your brand clothes dryer

  • Asko
  • Kitchen Aid
  • Maytag
  • Sears/Kenmore
  • Whirlpool
Asko
Clothes Dryer
Display
Condition
Remedy
F1
Condensate drain overfilling
  • Check condensate reservoir pump and drain tube.
F2
Maximum drying time exceeded (3 hours)
  • Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse
  • Check ductwork for lint build-up
  • Check hi-limit and cycling thermostat
  • Check heating element
F3
Thermistor fault
  • Open thermistor, replace
  • Bad wiring to thermistor
F4
Too much lint in the lint filter, front housing, or in the condenser
  • Clean lint from lint filter and/or condenser
F5
Fault in the moisture sensor
  • Lint covering sensor in front of housing
  • Bad sensor
  • Bad wiring to sensor
Kitchen Aid Front Loading Gas and Electric Dryer Fault
(Models KGHS01PMT/WH and KEHS01PMT/WH)
Display
Condition
Remedy
PF
Power failure
  • "PF" flashes to indicate that a power failure occurred while the dryer was running. Press HOLD TO START to continue the cycle, or press OFF/Pause to clear the display.
E1
Thermistor open
  • Replace thermistor if found defective
E2
Thermistor shorted
  • Replace thermistor if found defective
E3
User interface or software mismatch
  • This error code will ONLY appear when in the Diagnostic Test mode.
  • If the E3 error code is displayed, there is a user interface or software mismatch. It is also possible that a component on the console electronics or the electronic control board has failed. Replace defective component.
Kitchen Aid Front Loading Gas and Electric Dryer Fault
(Models KHEV01RSS and KHGV01RSS)
Display
Condition
Remedy
PF
Power failure
    "PF" flashes to indicate that a power failure occurred while the dryer was running. Press START to continue the cycle, or press Pause/Cancel to clear the display.
E1
Temperature sensor open
    E1 flashes in the numeric display when the temperature sensing circuit is open. Replace temperature sensor if faulty.
E2
Temperature sensor shorted
    E2 flashes in the numeric display when the temperature sensing circuit is shorted. Replace temperature sensor if faulty.
E3
Blower rotation failure

If during a cycle the blower rotational speed drops below 500 rpms, all outputs will be turned off and error code E3 will be displayed.

E4
Tumbler rotation failure If during a cycle the tumbler rotational speed drops to 0, all outputs will be turned off and error code E4 will be displayed.
E5
Dry rack sensor If during a Dry Rack cycle the signal is lost, all outputs are turned off and E5 is displayed.
E6
Exhaust high limit fault If the exhaust temperature goes above 87.7C (190F) all outputs will turn off and E6 will be displayed.

Maytag
Stackable A/W and Dryer Fault Codes
Display
Condition
Remedy
"L" persists in washer display
Lid lock failure Replace switch, linkage, lock solenoid or control board.
1E persists in washer display
Lid lock failure Replace lid lock switch or control board.
9E appears in dryer display
Door switch failure Check door switch wiring or door switch or control board
"U"
Unbalanced load Unbalance switch or control board
6E appears in dryer display
Temp control error

Ambient (room) temperature too cool, -or-

  • thermistor
  • wire harness
  • control board
7E appears in dryer display
Temp control error - overheating

Check:

  • venting for restriction
  • thermistor
  • control board
  • cycling thermostat (regular)
8E appears in dryer display
Motor relay circuit

Check:

  • relay coil
  • wire harness or
  • control board

SEARS/KENMORE
Range/Stove/Ovens

Sears contracts with many different manufacturers to build all of their appliances. Use the chart below to
determine which manufacturer actually built your range or oven. After you determine which brand
appliance you have, refer to the chart for that manufacturer to look up an error code.

The first 3 digits of the model number specify the manufacturer
Roper
Whirlpool
Caloric
Kelvinator
Gibson
D & M
Amana
WCI
103
647
835
911
155
106
110
562
665
198
174
960
417
662
628
253
587
596
790
GE
Speed Queen
Maytag
Litton
Toshiba
Fedders
Tappan
Jenn Air
363
362
651
925
747
562
484
791
629
Whirlpool
Calypso Clothes Dryer

Display
Condition
Remedy
PF
Power Failure

If the household power goes off and the control board was in RUN mode or PAUSE mode, the electronic control board will display a power failure error code.

E1 or
E2

Thermistor Failure

The dryer will not operate if the exhaust temperature drops below 18 F, or exceeds 250 F.

When the thermistor circuit is open (>50K ohms), the error code E1 flashes in the display.

When the thermistor circuit is shorted (<500 ohms), the error code E2 flashes in the display.

Normal thermistor resistance values:

60 degrees F. - 15.3K ohms.
70 degrees F. - 11.9K ohms.
80 degrees F. - 9.2K ohms.

E3
Touchpad or Software mismatch

Flashes when there is a touchpad or software mismatch. NOTE: This error code is displayed only in diagnostics mode.


Whirlpool
Duet Front Loading Gas and Electric Clothes Dryer Fault Codes

Display
Condition
Remedy
PF
Power Failure

"PF" flashes to indicate that a power failure occurred while the dryer was running. Press HOLD TO START to continue the cycle, or press OFF/Pause to clear the display.

E1

Thermistor Open

Replace thermistor

E2
Thermistor Shorted

Replace thermistor