ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesKenmore 417 series laundry center dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Kenmore 417 series laundry center dryer error code in the Kenmore 417 series laundry center dryer error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.
Codes by system
All Kenmore 417 series laundry center dryer error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| E31 -- 3 beeps, 1 beep | Moisture sensor failure. | Sensors | Service |
| E41 -- 4 beeps, 1 beep | Door open. | Door / lock | Service |
| E51 -- 5 beeps, 1 beep | Motor relay is open. The most common causes are a clogged exhaust vent, clogged lint screen and failed thermistor.) Conduct these additional tests on electric dryers, as well as gas dryers. The motor connects to the control board through the white wire on the J1 plug and the black wire on the J2 plug. | Motor / drive | Service |
| E52 -- 5 beeps, 2 beeps | Motor relay stuck closed. | Motor / drive | Service |
| E53 -- 5 beeps, 3 beeps | Motor stopped mid-cycle. The motor thermal protector resets after the motor cools down. | Motor / drive | Service |
| E54 -- 5 beeps, 4 beeps | Motor centrifugal switch, heater or outlet thermal limiter failure. | Heating | Service |
| E55 -- 5 beeps, 5 beeps | Dryer electronic control board failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| E56 -- 5 beeps, 6 beeps | Broken drum belt. | Motor / drive | Service |
| E61 -- 6 beeps, 1 beep | Heater relay failure. | Heating | Service |
| E62 -- 6 beeps, 2 beeps | Not heating. The dryer won't heat if the L2 leg of 240-volt power is missing. The flame sensor should shut off the igniter to divert current through the gas valve coils to ignite the burner once the igniter reaches ignition temperature. | Heating | Reset only |
| E65 -- 6 beeps, 5 beeps | Too many high-limit thermostat trips. A clogged screen or exhaust vent duct can cause the dryer to overheat. | Heating | Reset only |
| E67 -- 6 beeps, 7 beeps | Dryer electronic control board failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| E71 -- 7 beeps, 1 beep | Thermistor unplugged or defective. | Heating | Service |
| E72 -- 7 beeps, 2 beeps | Thermistor shorted. | Heating | Service |
| E81 -- 8 beeps, 1 beep | User interface failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| E82 -- 8 beeps, 2 beeps | Cycle selector failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| E93 -- 9 beeps, 3 beeps | Dryer electronic control board software failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| E94 -- 9 beeps, 4 beeps | Dryer electronic control board initialization failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| E97 -- 9 beeps, 7 beeps | Cycle selector defective. | Control / electronics | Service |
| EA1 -- 10 beeps, 1 beep | Incoming power frequency out of limits. The dryer stops and beeps 10 times when incoming power frequency isn't 60 Hz or incoming power voltage isn't correct. | Power supply | Service |
| EA2 -- 10 beeps, 2 beeps | Incoming power voltage too high. The dryer stops and beeps 10 times when incoming power frequency isn't 60 Hz or incoming power voltage isn't correct. | Power supply | Service |
| EA3 -- 10 beeps, 3 beeps | Incoming power voltage too low. The dryer stops and beeps 10 times when incoming power frequency isn't 60 Hz or incoming power voltage isn't correct. | Power supply | Service |
| EA5 -- 10 beeps, 5 beeps | Dryer electronic control board internal failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 417 series laundry center dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.