Dryer Diagnostics
KitchenAid Dryer
KitchenAid Dryer
Error Codes
Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.
Enter the code shown on your dryer display
Is it safe to keep using it?
Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.
Can error codes be reset?
Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.
When should I stop using it?
Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.
Error Code Directory
Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps
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Medium
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Code
Meaning
Severity
Common Symptom
AF
Airflow Restricted
High
A load that normally dries in 45 minutes now takes 90 minutes or more. Clothes come out hot and damp rather than warm and dry.
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DE
Door Switch Error
Medium
The door is obviously closed but the dryer will not start. Pressing Start produces dE rather than beginning the cycle.
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F1
Main Control Board Fault
High
Pressing Start produces F1 and no cycle begins. The display shows the fault code continuously.
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F2
Keypad Stuck
Medium
Pressing buttons produces no action and the display shows F2 continuously. Cycle selection and start are both locked out.
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F3
Moisture Sensor Fault
Medium
Auto Dry or Sensor Dry cycles shut off after just a few minutes rather than running to proper dryness. Clothes come out still wet.
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F22
Outlet Thermistor Fail
High
The dryer stops mid-cycle with F22 showing. The drum stops rotating and the heating element shuts off.
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F24
Inlet Thermistor Fail
High
The drum stops and the heater shuts off mid-cycle. F24 appears on the control panel and further operation is blocked.
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F28
Moisture Sensor Fail
Medium
Selecting an Auto Dry cycle produces F28 within seconds of starting. Timed Dry cycles may continue to work normally because they do not depend on the moisture sensor.
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F30
Restricted Outlet Airflow
High
Recent loads have been taking 90+ minutes where they used to complete in 45. Clothes come out hot but still damp because moist air cannot leave the drum fast enough.
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F70
UI-ECB Communication
Medium
The panel displays F70 continuously and buttons produce no response. Cycle selection and start commands are locked out until the fault clears.
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HE
Heating Element Fault
High
The dryer runs normally — drum turns, airflow is present — but the air is room temperature rather than warm. Clothes tumble but do not dry.
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L2
Low Line 2 Voltage
High
The dryer starts normally, the drum rotates, and airflow is present — but the air is not being heated. Clothes tumble dry without heat.
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PF
Power Failure Notification
Low
The control panel shows PF immediately after electricity returns, acknowledging a recent interruption during operation.
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TE
Thermistor Error
Medium
The drying cycle stops unexpectedly and TE appears on the control panel. Heating may have stopped before the cycle ended.
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