Error Code tC
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tC
What This Means
Clogged lint screen restricting airflow and causing abnormal temperature readings; Restricted vent system causing heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range (open or shorted)
What actually causes this:
Usually a clogged lint screen or blocked exhaust vent — restricted airflow causes the sensor to misread temperatures.
First Thing to Check
Pull out the lint screen and clean off all the lint, then check that your exhaust vent hose isn't kinked or blocked.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for a clogged lint screen and clean it
- 2
2. Check if the vent system is restricted
- 3
3. Measure thermistor resistance: Electric model should be 10K Ohm at 25 deg C (77 deg F); Gas model should be 238.23K Ohm at 25 deg C
- 4
4. If thermistor resistance is out of range, replace the thermistor
Other Error Codes for DVE47CG3500VA3
The door switch isn't working properly
The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test
The dryer thinks the door is open while running
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted