GE · Dryer error code

009Drive motor error

Cross-checked High-voltage / caution

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Tripping when heat starts usually points to a heater element shorted to its housing; tripping at start points to the motor or wiring; tripping at random may be a weak breaker or loose connection. Rule out the terminal block and cord first.

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Separate 'dead' (no display) from 'display OK but no start'. Common causes are supply, door switch, thermal fuse (on designs where it is in the motor/control circuit), start switch, belt switch and the drive motor.

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