BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
_CHECK VENT indicator is
blinklng
Exhaust system is too tong or has too
many turns/restrictions.
Partial blockage of the ductwork due
to lint buildup or other foreign object.
The appliance has detected a
restriction in the external dryer
venting.
install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the
Installation Instructions for details.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned
immediately. Dryer can be used in this condition,
but drying times will be longer and energy
consumption will increase.
See the CHECK VENT INDICATOR and CHECK
VENT OPERATION sections for details regarding
this function.
This warning light is not a dryer failure and is not covered by the dryer warranty.
Contact a duct cleaning service to set up an appointment to have your exhaust
system cleaned and inspected.
The CHECK VENT
indicator remains active
(blinking) after clearing the
restriction in the venting.
Dryer will nat turn on
Dryer does nat heat
Greasy or dlrh/spots on clothes
Drying time is nat consistent
After clearing the restriction, the
CHECK VENT system requires
multiple, consecutive cycles to
determine that the performance value
has improved before the CHECK
VENT indicator is reset.
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker
has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
If the CHECK VENT indicator remains active for
more than five cycles after the restriction has
been cleared, call for service.
Make sure that the plug is securely plugged into a
grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
has tripped, or power outage has increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
occurred, circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
Gas supply or service is turned off
(gas models only).
Clean and dirty clothes are being
dried together.
Clothes were not properly cleaned
or rinsed before being placed in the
dryer.
Heat settings, load size, or dampness
of clothing is not consistent.
NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it is
possible for a circuit problem to allow an electric
dryer to run without heat.
Confirm that the house gas shutoff: and the dryer
gas shutoff valves are both fully open. Even if gas
is not supplied to the dryer, it will run and no error
codes will display. Verify that other gas appliances
in the home are working normally.
Only useyour dryer to dry clean items.Soil from dirty
clothes can transfer to the clean clothes in the same
or later loads.
Stains on dried clothes could be stains that
weren't removed during the washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely
cleaned or rinsed according to the instructions for
your washer and detergent. Some difficult soils
may require pre-treating prior to washing.
The drying time for a load will vary depending on
the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP
gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the
wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the
exhaust duct and lint filter. Even an unbalanced
load in the washer can cause poor spinning,
resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer
to dry.
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