An appliance problem limited to one cycle, load, zone or operating condition should be separated from a component that fails every time. 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
ReversibleName the failing cycle, load, zone or operating condition and one safe condition that still works. 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. Change only the cycle, load, temperature, zone or installation condition while keeping the appliance setup 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. Correct the isolated selection, loading, installation or operating condition.
Verify and stop safely
ReversibleRepeat the safe controlled cycle and compare the known-working condition. Service cycles that end immediately with a normal damp load and clean sensors.
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