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error Kenmore

Error Code tE1

Thermistor of blower housing is open or shorted. Error is displayed in drying cycle or test mode.

? What Causes This

Thermistor open or shorted circuit in the blower housing thermistor.

How to Fix It

  1. Check thermistor connections.
  2. Verify thermistor resistance matches specifications.
  3. Replace steam generator if thermistor is faulty.

Source: page 20 of the official manual

From the manual

Manual page 20 — Kenmore error tE1

This error code appears in:

Kenmore 796.69278010 Dryer