Kenmore Oasis dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Kenmore Oasis dryer error code in the Kenmore Oasis 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

Motor / drive

Heating

All Kenmore Oasis 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
AF	Exhaust air flow restriction. The exhaust air flow to the outside of your home is restricted. Also: F-30	Venting / airflow	Reset only
PF	Power failure. A power failure occurred while the dryer was running.	Power supply	See page
F-01	Main electronic control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only
F-02	User interface keypad failure. A stuck button on the user interface control board causes this code.	Control / electronics	Service
F-20	Heater relay failure. The heater relay on the main electronic control board failed. Also: F-21	Heating	Service
F-22	Exhaust thermistor failure.	Venting / airflow	Reset only
F-23	Exhaust thermistor failure.	Venting / airflow	Reset only
F-24	Inlet thermistor failure. Also: F-25	Water fill	Service
F-26	Drive motor failure.	Motor / drive	Reset only
F-28	Moisture sensor failure.	Sensors	Service
F29	Moisture sensor failure.	Sensors	Service
F-31	Low L2 voltage. The L2 leg of 240 volt power is below 30 volts.	Power supply	See page
F-40	Communication error between the main electronic control board and the blower motor control board. A blown thermal fuse will prevent the blower motor control board from getting power, triggering the F-40 code.	Motor / drive	Service
F-41	Blower motor failure.	Motor / drive	Service
F-42	Undervoltage failure. Also: F-43	Control / electronics	Service
F-44	Blower motor control board failure. A blown thermal fuse will prevent the blower motor control board from getting power, triggering the F-44 code.	Motor / drive	Service
F-45	Blower motor speed sensor failure.	Motor / drive	Owner checks
F-46	Blower motor failure.	Motor / drive	Service
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Symptoms

Sources

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

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