Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer High-Limit Thermostat by Frigidaire

Hello Jack, FUNCTION TEST SEQUENCE 1. Turn knob to sixth position from the left. 2. Press and hold SELECT and CANCEL simultaneously for six seconds. The buzzer will sound one time. 3. Immediately press and hold OPTIONS and CANCEL simultaneously for two seconds. The control will enter test mode, the buzzer will sound three times and all LEDs will rapidly flash. After entering the test mode, the cycle selector knob can now be rotated to select the following tests: Rotate the cycle selector knob clockwise from the starting position: 0 turns: All LEDs will flash. 1 turn: Drive motor runs; heat source is on. Drying LED is lit. “H” and the control thermistor reading will toggle back and forth in the display. 2 turns: Drive motor runs; heat source is off. Cool Down LED is lit and “AF” (Air Fluff) is displayed. 3 turns: Drive motor runs; heat source is off. Drying and Cool Down LEDs are lit and numbers appear in the display showing moisture sensor readings. Opening the door (press in on door switch plunger) and placing a finger on the both moisture sense bars at the same time will make the numbers decrease. In controls that do not have a digit display, the More Dry LED should be ON. Opening the door (press in on door switch plunger) and placing a finger on the both moisture sense bars at the same time will make the Damp LED come on. 4 turns: Drive motor runs; heat source is off. Key test: a. When the Temperature key is pressed, all the temperature LEDs should light. b. When the Dryness key is pressed, all the dryness level LEDs should light. c. When the Options or Select key is pressed, all the Option LEDs should light. d. When the Start/Pause key is pressed, all the cycle status LEDs should light. e. When the Cancel key is pressed, all the cycle status LED’s should light. 5 turns: Drive motor runs; heat source is off. Cool Down LED is lit. Control thermistor reading is displayed. 6 turns: Drive motor runs; heat source is on. Drying LED is lit. Control thermistor reading is displayed. 7-11 turns: All LEDs will flash. To EXIT test mode, press and hold the Select and Cancel buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds or disconnect power from dryer. Dryer will be reset for regular operation.

Hello Judy. It is located around the heater usually on the heater housing.

Hello Doug, This is most likely a ducting issue. As per the mamufacturer, the ducting should adhere to the following: Use rigid metal duct and exhaust the dryer to the outside by the shortest route possible. Dryer exhaust duct must be secured to the home structure. Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the home. Exhaust duct must not be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney. Venting materials are not supplied with the dryer. Do not use plastic or thin foil flexible ducting. Static pressure in the dryer’s exhaust duct should be no greater than .6 inches (1.5 cm). Check with dryer running and no load. Measure with a manometer placed on the exhaust duct approximately two feet (61 cm) from the dryer. For the best exhaust system Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short and straight as possible. Verify old ducts are cleaned before installing new dryer. Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct. Use as few elbows as possible. • Use duct tape on all joints, (NO SCREWS). Exhaust System Materials Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter without obstructions. Rigid metal duct IS recommended. DO NOT use plastic pipe, foil pipe, or flexible plastic pipe, because it contributes to poor drying performance and collects lint, which can lead to a fire hazard.

MeMe, The E63 error code inidcates a heater to earth ground error. The heating element or wiring will be the issue and you will want to Check heater coils and connections for short circuits to the cabinet. Replace heater and/or wiring and retest.

William, You would want to test the outlet thermistor and will want to check the hi limit thermostat to make sure that they are good. If they check ok then could be a stuck relay on the control board causing the heater to stay on.

Victoria, The E68 error code would be caused by a stuck key. Enter the function test mode and perform key test to determine which kit is at fault. You will want to free the key and perform test again. If the key stuck code still exist then replace the main control board.

Hello Jim. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor 131560100 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

Hello Lou, This could be a stuck relay on the board 134523200NH, a stuck thermostat 3204267, a bad thermistor 134587700, a shorted element 131553900, or even a harness 134394200 or motor 131560100 issue. You will need to do some testing to determine the issue.

Bill, It is normal for heat to be transferred to the rear panel, and it can get pretty hot depending on run time and temperature selected. Check and make sure the exhaust system and hood aren't kinked or clogged, the dryer isn't overloaded, and the lint filter and duct are clear of any lint build up.

Hello Scott. If you can let the machine cool off and then it starts running again, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.