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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Dryer isunplugged ° Makesure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker ° Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE."Mostelectric dryers
use2 fuses/breakers.
Thermal limiter tripped ° Call authorized service personfor replacement.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker ° Check the housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped, the dryer may both fusesor reset both breakers,Your dryer may tumble
tumble but not heat ifonly one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noise is normal. ° Movedryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener ° Followdirections on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with ° Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can
clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not ° Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes
completely clean are wet appear after drying. Useproper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lintscreen before each load.
Improper sorting ° Sort lint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors
(likecorduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint ° Seesuggestions inthis section under Static occurs.
Overloading ° Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets ° Emptyall pockets before laundering clothes.
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