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Dryer
Safety
Operation
Requirements
Parts and
Features
Installation
Instructions
Dryer Use
Appendix
Dryer Care
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK THESE SOLUTIONS IF YOUR DRYER...
If your dryer has any problems as followings, you can check as the
solutions listed below before making a service call. This will help you save
time and money.
Problem Solution
The unit
doesn’t start.
•
Make sure the door is latched shut.
•
Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live
electrical outlet.
•
Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
•
Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is
opened during the cycle.
The unit
doesn’t heat.
•
Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
•
Select a heat setting other than Air fluff and the
Temp selection is not on “No heat”
•
On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
•
Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
•
Dryer may have moved into the cool-down process
of the cycle.
Doesn’t dry.
•
Check all of the above, plus...
•
Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can
open and close freely.
•
Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting
should be inspected and cleaned annually.
•
Use a 4" rigid metal exhaust duct.
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Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dry load.
•
Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
•
Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may
require repositioning to ensure even drying.
•
Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a
few towels.
The unit is
noisy.
•
Check the load for objects such as coins, loose
buttons, nails, broken zips, etc. Remove promptly.
•
It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating
element cycle on and off during the drying cycle.
•
Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in
the installation instruction.
•
It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high
velocity of air moving through the dryer drum and
exhaust system.
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