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Error Code tE4

Steam generator thermistor open or shorted

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: tE4

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Enter diagnostic test mode by pressing POWER while pressing MORE TIME and LESS TIME simultaneously.

  2. 2

    Advance through test steps with START/PAUSE until tE4 is triggered.

  3. 3

    Turn power off and discharge voltage.

  4. 4

    Measure resistance between heater terminals 1 and 2 on the steam generator assembly.

  5. 5

    Expected resistance: 14.3Ω ±5%.

  6. 6

    If resistance is out of spec: replace the steam generator assembly.

  7. 7

    If resistance is within spec: check wiring harness between generator and PCB.

  8. 8

    Replace steam generator assembly if thermistor within it tests faulty.

This Error Applies To

LG DLEX3570V Series Dryers

Service manual exact match: DLEX3370WService manual exact match: DLGX3371VService manual exact match: DLEX3570VService manual exact match: DLEX3370RService manual exact match: DLGX3371WService manual exact match: DLEX3570WService manual exact match: DLGX3571VService manual exact match: DLGX3371R+2 more

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