E20
Café
General Control Board Fault
Dryer shows E20; may not start or may shut down unexpectedly with no other obvious issue
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Internal control board failure, Corrupted firmware, Power surge damage, Multiple sensor input errors
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power before accessing the control board.
- Power reset: Turn off the breaker or unplug the dryer for at least 5 minutes, then restore power and test.
- Check for other codes: Enter service mode (per Café service instructions) to see if additional stored error codes point to a specific component.
- Inspect board: Remove the top panel and control cover to access the main control board. Look for burnt components, corrosion, or insect damage.
- Reseat connectors: Reseat all harness connectors to the board to ensure good contact.
- Board replacement: If E20 persists and no external component faults are found, replace the main control board using the correct Café part number.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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