Error Code tE

Heating Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Thermistor (temperature sensor) out of order; Heater connector broken or loose; Heater resistance out of range (should be 12-18 Ohm); Thermistor connector broken or loose; Thermistor resistance out of range (should be ~39.5 kOhm at 30°C / 86°F); Water leaked into thermistor connector

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Confirm tE error is displayed

  2. 2

    Check heater connector (steam generator heater and wash heater) for breakage or looseness. Reconnect or repair if so

  3. 3

    Check heater resistance (should be 12-18 Ohm). Replace HEATER ASSEMBLY if out of range

  4. 4

    Check thermistor connector for breakage or looseness. Reconnect or repair if so

  5. 5

    Check thermistor resistance (should be ~39.5 kOhm at 30°C). Replace HEATER ASSEMBLY if out of range

  6. 6

    Check if water has leaked into thermistor connector. Replace HEATER ASSEMBLY if so

  7. 7

    Note: A control board failure is rare. The sensing parts of the thermistor circuit are only resistors and capacitors

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