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I have an error code that looks like EcL but the top horizontal line on the E is missing. The washer lets me toggle through different wash modes I.e normal, heavy duty, etc..., but whenever I press start or try to add an extra rinse or choose the self cleaning option it toggles back and forth between the error code. I have tried unplugging the washer, holding the control lock, and doing the maintance recommended in the manual. Nothing has worked or made any changes.

The washer model is 796.44162

I have also verified that the LEDs illuminating the digits for letters 'c' and 'L' in the error code work fully, but I am unable to verify if the first digit for the 'E'? Fully works.

Thanks for your help,

Miguel

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Can you see the picture? Also I forgot to mention before this model of washing machine does not have a sensor to detect if it's clean or dirty so their is no error messages to run a clean cycle.

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Hello, they could solve the problem with your washing machine, I still have the same problem

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@Walter Ugalde same washer and displays the E cl as well? What is your washers COMPLETE serial number?

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@oldturkey03

Kenmore Elite Font-Loading Automatic Washer

Model 796.41982.410

Serial No. 805KWZH26021

W/O: 81F006P

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If your washing machine is showing the t CL error code, this is telling you to run the tub clean cycle. This means the washer is sensing that the tub is not clean and needs to be properly cleaned to function at peak performance. There is a sensor in the washer that senses the tub is dirty. This sends a signal to the display panel where it shows the error code.

This error code does not show very often but when it does, it is an easy fix. This error code clearing method simply involves cleaning the tub.

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I'm not sure if that first digit is a 't'. The self cleaning cycle won't run so I cleaned the tub myself and followed the manual procedure for manual cleaning and it didn't fix the error code or make any changes.

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Maybe posting a photo of what you are seeing would help with diagnostics.

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I'm having trouble uploading the picture. It's only partially loading, but you can see the error code. The clean washer LED is also highlighted, but you can't see it in the attached image.

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2 Answers. If your washing machine is showing the t CL error code, this is telling you to run the tub clean cycle. This means the washer is sensing that the tub is not clean and needs to be properly cleaned to function at peak performance. There is a sensor in the washer that senses the tub is dirty.

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@miguelhi any chance your display is trying to tell you that the error is actually an F/dL? That would be a door lock error. Download the SM from the bottom of this page Kenmore Elite HE3 Washing Machine Page 6-8 will tell you how to run the diagnostics test on your washer.

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