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 is too cold (below 32 degrees F / 0 degrees C); Dryer is too hot (above 104 degrees F / 40 degrees C); Dryer was recently used and has not cooled down sufficiently
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
- 1
1. Leave the dryer at room temperature (41-95 degrees F) for an hour
- 2
2. If the dryer was recently used, run AIR FLUFF cycle for several minutes to cool it down
- 3
3. Re-run the Vent Blockage Test after temperature stabilizes
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE45T3200 Series Dryers (2020) (2020–present)
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