Kenmore 417 Dryer Code E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF (417-prefix): Control Memory and Processor
Kenmore dryers whose model numbers start with 417 are a platform we associate with Frigidaire and Electrolux construction, though the prefix link is not documented. On it, E10 is a general memory error, E11 a checksum…
- Code
- E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF (417-prefix)
- Appliance
- Dryer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF (417-prefix) means
Kenmore dryers whose model numbers start with 417 are a platform we associate with Frigidaire and Electrolux construction, though the prefix link is not documented. On it, E10 is a general memory error, E11 a checksum error, E12 a non-fatal read or write error, and EAF a watchdog reset. All four describe the control's own memory or processor, not a communication problem between board and console. The owner sees the code and the dryer may not start or may stop at random.
Common causes of E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF (417-prefix)
- Control memory and processor
- Power glitch that disturbed the control
- Connections to the control board
- Control board replacement need if it persists
1. Unplug the dryer for a few minutes, then plug it back in. 2. Check that the outlet or cord connection is secure and the breaker is on. 3. Start a short cycle and see if the code returns. 4. Note which code appears and when. 5. Do not open the console.
- A control memory code can be a one-time hiccup or a board that is going bad, and the display cannot tell which.
- We clear the code and see whether it returns before we quote a control.
- You get a written price first, and the repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Other Dryer codes
What do E10, E11, E12 and EAF have in common?
They all concern the control's own memory or processor on a 417-series dryer. They do not point to the heater, the drum or the vent.
Is E12 serious?
It is described as a non-fatal read or write error, so the dryer may keep working. If it repeats, we inspect the control instead of waiting for a harder failure.
Is this an Electrolux dryer?
The 417 series appears to be built by Frigidaire or Electrolux, but the prefix link is not documented and we do not claim any affiliation with either company.
Still seeing E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF (417-prefix)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.