KitchenAid Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Dryer will not start or stops mid‑cycle and displays F01 on the control panel.
Main Control Board Failure
F01E1
Dryer displays F01E1 and will not start or may stop mid‑cycle.
EEPROM Error on Main Control
F01E2
Dryer displays F01E2 and may not operate correctly.
Motor Control Error
F02
Dryer displays F02 and may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
Keypad or User Interface Failure
F22
Dryer will not start and displays F22, or stops shortly after starting with F22 on the display.
Exhaust Thermistor Open (High Resistance)
F23
Dryer displays F23 and may shut down or fail to heat properly.
Exhaust Thermistor Shorted (Low Resistance)
F24
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely.
Inlet Thermistor Open (High Resistance)
F25
Dryer displays F25 and may not heat correctly or may shut down unexpectedly.
Inlet Thermistor Shorted (Low Resistance)
F26
Dryer displays F26 and may not start or may stop mid‑cycle.
Motor Drive System Failure
F28
Dryer displays F28 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Moisture Sensor Open Circuit
F29
Dryer displays F29 and may run but not sense dryness correctly, or may end cycles prematurely.
Moisture Sensor Short Circuit
F30
Dryer displays F30 and may not start or may shut off shortly after starting.
Restricted Airflow / Exhaust Thermistor Overheat
F31
Dryer displays F31 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Low Line Voltage Detected
F70
Dryer displays F70 and may not respond to controls or may not start.
No Communication Between UI and Main Control
F71
Dryer displays F71 and may not start or may freeze during operation.
Communication Error – UI to Motor Control
F72
Dryer displays F72 and may not respond correctly to button presses or cycle selections.
User Interface Mismatch or Failure
F73
Dryer displays F73 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
L2 Line Voltage Error
F74
Dryer displays F74 and may not start or may behave erratically.
Control Calibration or Software Error
PF
Dryer beeps and displays PF, cycle stops or will not start after a power interruption.
Power Failure Interruption
Symptom
Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work.
User Interface Keypad Failure
Symptom
Dryer display and lights are dead; unit shows no signs of power.
No Power – Supply or Internal Fuse Issue
Symptom
Dryer door is hard to open or does not open fully.
Door Hinge or Catch Binding
Symptom
Dryer door will not latch or pops open during the cycle.
Door Latch or Strike Misalignment
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not turn off when the door is closed.
Door Switch or Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer is running but there is a burning smell or smell of hot lint.
Overheating Lint or Electrical Component
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor or has moisture around the base.
Condensation or Venting Issue (Non‑Steam Models)
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
Contamination or Seal Failure in Drum Area
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
Drum Support or Seam Impact Noise
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
High‑Friction Drum Support or Idler Failure
Symptom
Dryer overheats; exterior feels very hot and clothes are extremely hot or scorched.
Overheating – Temperature Control Failure
Symptom
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running.
Metal‑to‑Metal Contact in Drum Support
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat at all on any cycle (electric model).
No Heat – Electric Heater Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but timer or display does not count down; cycle seems to run indefinitely.
Automatic Cycle Sensing Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs only when the start button is held down and stops when released.
Motor Run Circuit or Centrifugal Switch Failure
Symptom
Dryer shuts off after a few minutes and will not restart until it cools down.
Overheating – Motor or Thermal Protection Trip
Symptom
Dryer starts but the drum does not turn; humming noise may be heard.
Drum Not Turning – Drive System Failure
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; loads are still damp at the end of the cycle.
Extended Dry Times – Airflow or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration – Mechanical or Installation Issue
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; display may light but drum does not turn.
No Start – Control or Safety Interlock Failure
Symptom
Gas dryer runs but does not heat; igniter may glow briefly or not at all.
No Heat – Gas Burner Ignition Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Dryer will not start or stops mid‑cycle and displays F01 on the control panel.
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F01E1 |
Dryer displays F01E1 and will not start or may stop mid‑cycle.
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EEPROM Error on Main Control | View Details |
| F01E2 |
Dryer displays F01E2 and may not operate correctly.
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Motor Control Error | View Details |
| F02 |
Dryer displays F02 and may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
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Keypad or User Interface Failure | View Details |
| F22 |
Dryer will not start and displays F22, or stops shortly after starting with F22 on the display.
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Exhaust Thermistor Open (High Resistance) | View Details |
| F23 |
Dryer displays F23 and may shut down or fail to heat properly.
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Exhaust Thermistor Shorted (Low Resistance) | View Details |
| F24 |
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely.
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Inlet Thermistor Open (High Resistance) | View Details |
| F25 |
Dryer displays F25 and may not heat correctly or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Inlet Thermistor Shorted (Low Resistance) | View Details |
| F26 |
Dryer displays F26 and may not start or may stop mid‑cycle.
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Motor Drive System Failure | View Details |
| F28 |
Dryer displays F28 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Moisture Sensor Open Circuit | View Details |
| F29 |
Dryer displays F29 and may run but not sense dryness correctly, or may end cycles prematurely.
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Moisture Sensor Short Circuit | View Details |
| F30 |
Dryer displays F30 and may not start or may shut off shortly after starting.
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Restricted Airflow / Exhaust Thermistor Overheat | View Details |
| F31 |
Dryer displays F31 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Low Line Voltage Detected | View Details |
| F70 |
Dryer displays F70 and may not respond to controls or may not start.
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No Communication Between UI and Main Control | View Details |
| F71 |
Dryer displays F71 and may not start or may freeze during operation.
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Communication Error – UI to Motor Control | View Details |
| F72 |
Dryer displays F72 and may not respond correctly to button presses or cycle selections.
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User Interface Mismatch or Failure | View Details |
| F73 |
Dryer displays F73 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
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L2 Line Voltage Error | View Details |
| F74 |
Dryer displays F74 and may not start or may behave erratically.
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Control Calibration or Software Error | View Details |
| PF |
Dryer beeps and displays PF, cycle stops or will not start after a power interruption.
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Power Failure Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work.
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User Interface Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and lights are dead; unit shows no signs of power.
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No Power – Supply or Internal Fuse Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is hard to open or does not open fully.
|
Door Hinge or Catch Binding | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not latch or pops open during the cycle.
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Door Latch or Strike Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not turn off when the door is closed.
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Door Switch or Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is running but there is a burning smell or smell of hot lint.
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Overheating Lint or Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor or has moisture around the base.
|
Condensation or Venting Issue (Non‑Steam Models) | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
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Contamination or Seal Failure in Drum Area | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
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Drum Support or Seam Impact Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
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High‑Friction Drum Support or Idler Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer overheats; exterior feels very hot and clothes are extremely hot or scorched.
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Overheating – Temperature Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running.
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Metal‑to‑Metal Contact in Drum Support | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat at all on any cycle (electric model).
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No Heat – Electric Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but timer or display does not count down; cycle seems to run indefinitely.
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Automatic Cycle Sensing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs only when the start button is held down and stops when released.
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Motor Run Circuit or Centrifugal Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer shuts off after a few minutes and will not restart until it cools down.
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Overheating – Motor or Thermal Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dryer starts but the drum does not turn; humming noise may be heard.
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Drum Not Turning – Drive System Failure | View Details |
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Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; loads are still damp at the end of the cycle.
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Extended Dry Times – Airflow or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
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Excessive Vibration – Mechanical or Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; display may light but drum does not turn.
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No Start – Control or Safety Interlock Failure | View Details |
| – |
Gas dryer runs but does not heat; igniter may glow briefly or not at all.
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No Heat – Gas Burner Ignition Failure | View Details |
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