F0E1

How to Fix It

1. Open the dryer door and look inside the drum. You will see two small metal strips (bars) on the front inner wall of the drum — usually about 3–4 inches long. These are the moisture sensor bars.

   The sensor bars are typically silver or dark gray, positioned horizontally on the front wall of the drum near the door opening. They can be on the left, right, or both sides of the opening.

2. Wipe both sensor bars thoroughly with a soft cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). This removes the waxy coating left by dryer sheets and fabric softener that builds up over time and creates false readings.

   This is the most common fix for F0E1 and works most of the time. Dryer sheet residue is a slightly conductive coating. When the sensor detects this conductivity, it thinks wet laundry is present.

3. After cleaning, use a dry cloth to wipe the bars completely dry. Close the door and try starting a cycle. The F0E1 error should clear if residue buildup was the cause.

   Going forward, reduce your use of dryer sheets — especially the extra-softening or heavy-coating varieties. Dryer balls are a good substitute that will not coat the sensor bars.

4. Make sure the drum is completely empty and dry before starting a new cycle. Check all pockets and look in the drum for small damp items like socks or a wet cloth left behind.

   Even a single damp item in the drum can trigger F0E1 at the start of the next cycle.

5. If F0E1 persists after cleaning the sensor bars and confirming the drum is empty, the moisture sensor or its wiring may have a fault. Use timed dry mode in the meantime and have a technician test the sensor circuit.

   In timed dry mode, the dryer runs for a set number of minutes regardless of moisture readings. This bypasses the sensor completely so you can continue using the dryer.