Troubleshooting
Common drying problems
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Not drying | The compact dryer operates at | Expect longer drying times. | ||
satisfactorily | a lower wattage. |
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| Exhaust opening is blocked. | Keep area around exhaust opening clear. | ||
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| Lint screen is clogged with lint. | Clean lint screen. | ||
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| Restricted air movement. | Run dryer for | ||
| Exhaust vent or outside | exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel | ||
| exhaust hood is clogged with lint. air moving, clean exhaust system of lint or replace | |||
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| exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent |
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| Exhaust vent is crushed | Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent | ||
| or kinked. | (see “Installation Instructions”). | ||
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| One fuse is blown or circuit | Replace fuse or reset breaker. | ||
| breaker is tripped. The dryer |
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| will not get any heat. |
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| Cycle and Temperature Control | Select the right cycle for the types of garments being | ||
| knob is set on the air cycle. | dried (see “Using Your Dryer”). | ||
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| Load not contacting the | Level dryer (see “Installation Instructions”). | ||
| sensor strips and automatic |
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| cycle ending early. |
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| Fabric softener sheets | Use only one softener sheet per load and only use | ||
| blocking outlet grill. | it once. | ||
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| Dryer located in room with | Move dryer where it can operate in ambient air | ||
| temperature below 45°F (7°C) | temperatures above 45°F (7°C). | ||
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| Large amount of moisture | Expect longer dry times with items that hold more | ||
| in the load. | moisture (cottons). | ||
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| Cold rinse water used. | Expect longer dry times, but you are saving energy and | ||
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| reducing wrinkles. |
Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
Separate load to tumble freely.
Dryer will | Power cord not firmly plugged | Plug power cord into a live circuit. |
not run | into a live circuit with proper |
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| Fuses blown or circuit | Replace fuses or reset breakers. |
| breakers tripped. |
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| Using a regular fuse. | Replace with a |
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| Dryer door not firmly closed. | Close dryer door tightly. |
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| Start button not firmly pressed. | Press Start button again. |
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| Cycle and Temperature Control | Set to a cycle or time. |
| knob set to OFF. |
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