Error Code Ct
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test
Info
Informational - no immediate action required
Also displayed as: Ct
What This Means
Dryer was recently used and internal temperature is too high; Dryer is in a very cold environment (below 32 degrees F); Ambient temperature is outside the testable range
What actually causes this:
The exhaust vent is partially blocked with lint, or the vent run is too long for proper airflow.
First Thing to Check
Check the exhaust vent hose behind the dryer for kinks or lint buildup.
How to Fix
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1. Leave the dryer at room temperature (41-95 degrees F) for an hour
- 2
2. If dryer was recently used, run AIR FLUFF cycle for several minutes to cool it down
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3. Check the environment temperature
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4. Re-run the Vent Blockage Test
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE41A3000 Series Dryers (2020) (2020–present)
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