I am looking to purchase a used machine. This is in excellent condition. I have not seen any problems with the He4 models online but wanted to ask an expert. This is a front loading dryer.
Besides the thermal fuse, the thermistor, main control board, door locking system and the problems all over youtube and google, the dryer may last you about a year or so. That is if you only do laundry one a year. The HE4's are ****. Have both washer and dryer for about 5 years. I could now be a sears repair man with the amount of knowledge I had to digest while fixing these things. NEVER, NEVER again will I buy kenmore!
SOURCE: Kenmore elite gas dryer smart heat quiet pak 9 HE4
possible front control bd ..be sure there is 220 volts to rear connection first
SOURCE: Clean Dryer Lint Vent in Kenmore elite HE4
If you wish to clean the interior cabinet of the dryer follow these steps:
1. UNPLUG the dryer. Dangerous voltages are still present even with the dryer turned off.
2. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen. IMPORTANT: You must remove the lint screen first in order to remove the blower fan housing.
3. Remove the lower toe panel directly below the dryer door by removing the screws under the bottom front edge of the panel. With the screws removed, the panel will drop down, then come off. NOTE: For better access, you can prop the front feet of the dryer up (a 2x4 works well).
4. Loosen the screws on the blower fan housing directly below the drum and remove. There's usually a small clip holding the cover in at the bottom that you may need to pull out to release. NOTE: You may also have to disconnect the auto dry sensor plug (yellow wires with white plug - use a small screwdriver to release the locking tabs) and/or ground wire to accommodate removal of the cover.
You should now have access to the dryer interior and the blower fan squirrel cage motor. Take the time to clean out the blower fan housing cover as well. A long bristle brush made for dryers works well at removing any lint inside the dryer in the hard to reach places, followed by vacuuming.
NOTE: After cleaning, you may experience a slight burning odor. This is normal as lint gets stirred up in the cleaning process and can settle on the heating components. The odor should dissipate after a short period of use.
If you have any questions, please let me know. I hope this helps you.
SOURCE: I have a Kenmore Elite HE4 gas dryer no heat
The F40 error is a communication error which means the main control W10111616 is not communicating with the motor control part number 8544799.
First - go through the machine and check all harneses 7 plugs. This expensive machine uses the cheapest parts possible. Unplug and re-plug all connections you can find.
Particularly the controller (CCU) and motor.
Most likely neither control is the problem but since the main control was replaced we know it's not the problem.
The key to diagnosing this problem is to check voltage to the motor control. There is a black and white wire going to L1 and neutral.
Refer to the wiring diagram for an image of this.
If there is 120 volts to the control and the blower motor is not running then the 8544799 motor control is most likely at fault.
It is more likely you will not read voltage there.
Use extreme caution checking live voltage and only do so if you're comfortable and confident using a volt/ohm meter.
If there is no voltage to the motor control and the main motor doesn't run the thermal fuse can be at fault or the main control which was replaced and didn't help.
From the description you give I believe the main motor is running when you get the F40 code so the thermal fuse and main control are most likely okay.
If there is no voltage to the motor control then the problem can be a fuse link that may be open preventing voltage from getting to the motor control.
This part is not the thermal fuse and is not listed in the parts diagram or even shown on the wiring diagram. The fuse link is most likely the cause of your troubles.
If the inline fuse link is open you will have to replace the entire wire harness. The inline fuse link is not available as a separate part.
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SOURCE: kenmore elite he4 quiet pak 9 dryer display code
PF - Power Failure - PF error code indicates a power failure during the dryer's cycle. Press and HOLD start to continue the cycle, or press off/pause to clear display.
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I have an HE4 110.85862400 purchased 3/13/2005. Don't know the difference between the 2 model numbers, but I like mine. Enormous capacity, quiet running. I've had minor problems with the door, which tends to pop open when drying a really huge load, but if you close it carefully it's usually OK. I bought an extended service contract (just in case), and it's begining to look like it was a waste of money.
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