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Before calling for service, review this list it may save both time and expense The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective worl(manship or materials in this dryer
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord is not securetyplugged Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet
in or plug may be loose
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is
on a separate circuit
Thermal limiter tripped Call authorized service person for replacement
Dryer runs but won't heat° There are 2 house fuses in the drier circuit Replace fuse
If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may
turn but the heater witl not operate
Gas supply valve is not open (gas models) Check to make sure supply valve isopen SeeINSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSfor procedure
Dryer does not have anough air supply to See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
support the burner flame (gas models)
LPgassupply tank isempty or there hasbeen Refill or replace tank
a utility interruption of natural gas (gas
models) Dryer should heat when utility service is restored
Drying cycle takes too tong, Lint screen is clogged with lint Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
outside of the dryer feels screen before starting each cycle
too hot or smells hot.
Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made
of rigid or flexible metal
When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90°
bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit
See Drying Procedures, page 4
Clean out any obstruction
Excessive wrinkling,
Scratching or chipping of the
drum finish.,
Exhaust duct requirements have not been
met
Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt
circuit
Drying procedures have not been followed
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may
be clogged or restricted
High humidity
Dryer is overloaded
Items left in dryer too long
insufficient sorting of items
Drying temperature too high
Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or
buttons are inside the dryer
Permanently attached items such as belt
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum
Use a dehumidifier near the dryer
Do not overload See Drying Procedures, page 4
Remove items assoon as cycle ends
See Drying Procedures, page 4
Follow fabric care label instructions
Always remove foreign objects from pockets before
laundering Remove objects from drum and restart dryer
It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely
around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and
damage to the dryer,
Drum damage caused by foreign objects or
permanently attached items is not covered by the
warranty_
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