Code E1 Dryer keeps giving me code E1 & stops.

Hello,

The E1 error code means that the electronic thermostat is the problem. With what your describing as far as it being very hot and the E1 code,i would suspect one of 2 things;

1) the thermister is bad and needs to be replaced

2) thier is a blocked/restricted vent and or excessive lint built up in the blower housing causing the heat to be retained in the dryer instead of being vented out and across the thermister where its getting a false reading and throwing up the E1 error code


GENE

This is a failed thermistior error code.

The machine control electronics monitors the

exhaust temperature using the thermistor, and

cycles the heater relay on and off to maintain

the desired temperature.

Begin with an empty dryer and a clean lint

screen.

1. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

2. Set the following configuration:

? Door - must be firmly closed

? Press Control On

? Press End Of Cycle Signal (Louder)

? Press Start

3. If after 60 seconds, E1 or E2 flashes in the

display and the dryer shuts off, the thermistor

or wire harness is either shorted or open.

? Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

? Check wire connections at the machine

control electronics and thermistor. See

Accessing & Removing the Electronic

Assemblies, page 7, and figure 8 for

thermistor location.

? If wire connections are good, remove the

two wires from the thermistor and replace
the thermistor.
the part number is 8577274 you can remove the lower panel in the front to change the part.
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It's a error code and you can call your local appliance store and give them the code they should be able to tell you what it is that's setting that code. I think E1 is the control board and usually runs in the $200 range to replace. Hope it's a simple fix though.

Hi, how are ya?

The E1 is a thermistor problem. It's a little black fuse that's next to the thermal fuse on the duct housing.

It's pretty easy to fix. You need to take the bottom pannel off and then the black blower housing.

Good luck :)

CHeck you oners manual. It should say the error codes. I believe its located on the back of the bottom panel cover. If not there, take the top panel off. Two screws on the back corner and then slide it back and lift it out the way. Check inside around the side panel. Not sure what code that may be but the manuel should be able to tell you. hopefully this helps

This usually works to unlock the E1 code

To unlock the Control Locked feature:
Press and hold the End Of Cycle Signal buttonfor 3 seconds to turn this feature off.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control
Locked light is on, the dryer can be stopped by
pressing the Pause/Cancel button, but cannot
be restarted until the control is unlocked.
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It is a bad thermistor on the blower housing

http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/1379-kenmore-elite-e1-sensor.html

E1 error code indicates an open thermistor or open thermistor circuit. A thermistor is a component that relays the temperature in the dryer to the control board. If the thermistor has failed, Error code E1 will be displayed.
You need to call a repair person to fix it.

Usually when the thermistor is repaired the high limit is replaced, I dont recall the E 2 except a manual is under the console

E1- Thermistor open.
It monitors the exhaust temperature, and cycles the heater relay on and off to maintain the desired temperature.
It could be the sensor, or electronics.