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Kenmore Dryer E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF Error Code
Control board fault on 417 dryers on Kenmore dryers.
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A 417 dryer shows E10, E11 or E12 when its control board has a communication problem, and EAF for a board failure. A power reset clears some of these. If the code keeps returning, the control board is the part Sears PartsDirect lists.
Compatible models
Kenmore dryers with a model number starting 417 (a prefix PartSelect's chart assigns to Frigidaire).
Also shown as
On non-display 417 models, the code is read from flashing lights (see the reading notes at the top of this page).
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Kenmore E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF
Leave it unplugged for 5 minutes
Pull the plug or switch off the dryer's breaker, wait 5 minutes and restore power.
Try a cycle
Start any cycle and let it run for a few minutes. If the code doesn't come back, keep using the dryer and watch for it.
When to call a technician
A code that returns after the reset means the electronic control board needs replacing. Book a repair or order the board by your full model number.
Parts linked to E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF code?
Kenmore dryers with a model number starting 417 (a prefix PartSelect's chart assigns to Frigidaire).
Can I fix Kenmore E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but E10 / E11 / E12 / EAF usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Kenmore dryer codes
- AF / F30 / F4E3Exhaust airflow is restricted
- PFPower went out during a cycle
- F31 / F4E4Low or missing voltage on one leg (electric dryers)
- F01 / F1E1Main control board fault
- F02 / F2E1A button on the panel is stuck
- F22 / F23 / F3E1Exhaust thermistor fault
- F24 / F25 / F3E3Inlet thermistor fault
- F28 / F29 / F3E2Moisture sensor fault
- F20 / F21 / F4E1 / F4E2Heater relay fault
- F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3Control boards have stopped talking to each other
- E1 / E2 / tE1 / tE2Thermistor fault on 110 electronic and 796 dryers
- E3 / F1E3Control panel and main board don't match
- dEDoor switch problem on 796 dryers
- E24 / E25Temperature sensor fault on 417 dryers
- E4A / E5BNo heat or drying takes too long (417 dryers)
- E8CHigh-limit thermostat keeps tripping (417 dryers)
- F40 to F46Blower system fault on the Elite Oasis
- F26Drive motor fault on the Elite Oasis
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.