An appliance that will not run a cycle at all should be separated into power/door-safety interlocks, the selected cycle's own requirements and the specific component before assuming a major failure. For dryer moisture-sensor cycle, first compare the same towel load on Timed Dry and Sensor Dry.
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- dryer moisture-sensor cycle with this exact failure state
- Diagnosis across small/mixed load versus sensor bars, airflow and control
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0 of 4 completedCapture the exact failure state
ReversibleCheck whether the appliance powers on at all, whether the door or lid shows as fully closed and locked, and whether an error code displays. Expected behavior: sense damp fabric contact and end when the load reaches target dryness.
Isolate the component boundary
ReversibleCompare the same towel load on Timed Dry and Sensor Dry. Try the simplest normal cycle with a light or empty load, keeping the door/lid and power connection unchanged. Boundary to separate: small/mixed load versus sensor bars, airflow and control.
Correct only the proven cause
ReversibleClean sensor bars by approved method and group similar fabrics. Fully close and re-latch the door, clear the specific error code's documented cause, or restore power at the breaker.
Verify and stop safely
ReversibleRun one complete normal cycle and confirm it finishes without re-triggering the fault. Service cycles that end immediately with a normal damp load and clean sensors.
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