Kenmore 796 model dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore 796 model dryer error code in the Kenmore 796 model 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 796 model 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
tE1	Thermistor failure. The electronic control detects that the thermistor (temperature sensor) has failed.	Heating	Service
tE2	Thermistor failure. The electronic control detects that the thermistor (temperature sensor) has failed.	Heating	Service
dE	Door switch error.	Door / lock	Service

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore 796 model dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.