Amana Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
Advertisements
AF
Dryer runs but clothes take a very long time to dry; display shows AF (restricted airflow) error.
Restricted Exhaust Airflow
E1
Dryer shows E1 and may not heat or may shut off quickly.
Thermistor Open Circuit
E2
Dryer shows E2 and may overheat or shut down on high heat.
Thermistor Short Circuit
E3
Dryer displays E3 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Motor Circuit Error
E4
Dryer shows E4 and may not heat or may shut off on high heat settings.
Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Error
E5
Dryer displays E5 and may not start or may shut off shortly after starting.
Door Open Detection Error
E6
Dryer shows E6 and may not respond to some control inputs.
User Interface Communication Error
E7
Dryer displays E7 and may not heat correctly or may end cycles too soon.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error
E8
Dryer shows E8 and may overheat or shut down unexpectedly.
Overtemperature or High Exhaust Temperature Error
E9
Dryer displays E9 and may not start or may shut off quickly.
Internal Control Error
F1
Dryer will not start or behaves erratically; display shows F1 or F01.
Main Control Board Failure
F2
Dryer display shows F2 and may not respond to button presses or may beep continuously.
User Interface or Keypad Failure
F3
Dryer shows F3 and may shut off prematurely or run erratically with respect to dryness levels.
Exhaust Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault
F4
Dryer displays F4 and may not heat or may shut down quickly.
High Limit Thermostat or Thermal Fuse Fault
F5
Dryer will not start and displays F5; door may appear closed but cycle will not begin.
Door Switch or Door Lock Fault
F6
Dryer shows F6 and may not respond properly; display may be blank or show erratic characters.
Communication Error Between Main Control and User Interface
F7
Dryer displays F7 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
Motor or Motor Control Fault
F8
Dryer shows F8 and may overheat or underheat; cycle times may be incorrect.
Inlet Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault
F9
Dryer displays F9 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Blower Motor or Blower System Fault
L2
Electric dryer runs but does not heat properly; display shows L2 (low or no line voltage to heater).
Low Line Voltage to Heating Circuit
PF
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays PF; cycle may resume when Start is pressed again.
Power Failure Interruption
Symptom
Dryer control panel is unresponsive; no buttons work but power is present at the outlet.
Control Lock or UI Power Issue
Symptom
Dryer door is hard to open or sticks closed after a cycle.
Door Seal or Latch Binding
Symptom
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during the cycle.
Door Latch or Strike Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you hear the motor running.
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not turn on when the door is opened.
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum turns but there is a loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear
Symptom
Dryer is leaking water or there is moisture around the base of the unit.
Condensation or Venting Issue
Symptom
Dryer is running but there is a burning smell or hot plastic odor.
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
Drum Roller Flat Spots or Loose Components
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start; you hear a click but the drum does not turn.
Drive Motor Start Failure
Symptom
Dryer produces a high-pitched whine or chirping noise at the start of the cycle that may lessen as it runs.
Early Drum Support or Idler Wear
Symptom
Dryer produces a rumbling or roaring noise, especially at high speed.
Blower Wheel or Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes come out wrinkled or very hot at the end of the cycle.
Overdrying or Incorrect Cycle Operation
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Amana dryer, no error code displayed).
No Heat Condition – Electric Model
Symptom
Dryer runs but shuts off after a few minutes and will restart after cooling down.
Overheating with Automatic Reset
Symptom
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes; drum is warm but loads remain damp at the end of the cycle.
Extended Dry Times Due to Poor Airflow or Sensor Issues
Symptom
Dryer runs but there is a rattling or metallic clinking noise inside the drum.
Foreign Objects in Drum or Baffles
Symptom
Dryer starts but stops immediately when the Start button is released (push-to-start models).
Motor Run Circuit or Timer Fault
Symptom
Dryer timer does not advance or cycle runs indefinitely on timed or automatic settings.
Timer or Control Board Timing Failure
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration or Out-of-Balance Condition
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no drum movement when Start is pressed, but lights may be on.
No Start – Control or Safety Circuit Issue
Symptom
Gas dryer runs but does not heat; you do not see the burner ignite and there is no error code.
No Heat Condition – Gas Model
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF |
Dryer runs but clothes take a very long time to dry; display shows AF (restricted airflow) error.
|
Restricted Exhaust Airflow | View Details |
| E1 |
Dryer shows E1 and may not heat or may shut off quickly.
|
Thermistor Open Circuit | View Details |
| E2 |
Dryer shows E2 and may overheat or shut down on high heat.
|
Thermistor Short Circuit | View Details |
| E3 |
Dryer displays E3 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Motor Circuit Error | View Details |
| E4 |
Dryer shows E4 and may not heat or may shut off on high heat settings.
|
Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Dryer displays E5 and may not start or may shut off shortly after starting.
|
Door Open Detection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dryer shows E6 and may not respond to some control inputs.
|
User Interface Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Dryer displays E7 and may not heat correctly or may end cycles too soon.
|
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dryer shows E8 and may overheat or shut down unexpectedly.
|
Overtemperature or High Exhaust Temperature Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dryer displays E9 and may not start or may shut off quickly.
|
Internal Control Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Dryer will not start or behaves erratically; display shows F1 or F01.
|
Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F2 |
Dryer display shows F2 and may not respond to button presses or may beep continuously.
|
User Interface or Keypad Failure | View Details |
| F3 |
Dryer shows F3 and may shut off prematurely or run erratically with respect to dryness levels.
|
Exhaust Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
Dryer displays F4 and may not heat or may shut down quickly.
|
High Limit Thermostat or Thermal Fuse Fault | View Details |
| F5 |
Dryer will not start and displays F5; door may appear closed but cycle will not begin.
|
Door Switch or Door Lock Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
Dryer shows F6 and may not respond properly; display may be blank or show erratic characters.
|
Communication Error Between Main Control and User Interface | View Details |
| F7 |
Dryer displays F7 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
|
Motor or Motor Control Fault | View Details |
| F8 |
Dryer shows F8 and may overheat or underheat; cycle times may be incorrect.
|
Inlet Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
Dryer displays F9 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Blower Motor or Blower System Fault | View Details |
| L2 |
Electric dryer runs but does not heat properly; display shows L2 (low or no line voltage to heater).
|
Low Line Voltage to Heating Circuit | View Details |
| PF |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays PF; cycle may resume when Start is pressed again.
|
Power Failure Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Dryer control panel is unresponsive; no buttons work but power is present at the outlet.
|
Control Lock or UI Power Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is hard to open or sticks closed after a cycle.
|
Door Seal or Latch Binding | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during the cycle.
|
Door Latch or Strike Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you hear the motor running.
|
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not turn on when the door is opened.
|
Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum turns but there is a loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
|
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is leaking water or there is moisture around the base of the unit.
|
Condensation or Venting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is running but there is a burning smell or hot plastic odor.
|
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
|
Drum Roller Flat Spots or Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start; you hear a click but the drum does not turn.
|
Drive Motor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a high-pitched whine or chirping noise at the start of the cycle that may lessen as it runs.
|
Early Drum Support or Idler Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a rumbling or roaring noise, especially at high speed.
|
Blower Wheel or Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes come out wrinkled or very hot at the end of the cycle.
|
Overdrying or Incorrect Cycle Operation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Amana dryer, no error code displayed).
|
No Heat Condition – Electric Model | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but shuts off after a few minutes and will restart after cooling down.
|
Overheating with Automatic Reset | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes; drum is warm but loads remain damp at the end of the cycle.
|
Extended Dry Times Due to Poor Airflow or Sensor Issues | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but there is a rattling or metallic clinking noise inside the drum.
|
Foreign Objects in Drum or Baffles | View Details |
| – |
Dryer starts but stops immediately when the Start button is released (push-to-start models).
|
Motor Run Circuit or Timer Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer timer does not advance or cycle runs indefinitely on timed or automatic settings.
|
Timer or Control Board Timing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration or Out-of-Balance Condition | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no drum movement when Start is pressed, but lights may be on.
|
No Start – Control or Safety Circuit Issue | View Details |
| – |
Gas dryer runs but does not heat; you do not see the burner ignite and there is no error code.
|
No Heat Condition – Gas Model | View Details |
No matching codes found
Advertisements