Samsung BED70W user manual Troubleshooting, Check These Points if Your DRYER…, Problem Solution

troubleshooting

CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER…

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
doesn’t run.	• Be 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.
doesn’t heat.	• Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
	• Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff.
	• 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 phase 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.
	• Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
	• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
	• Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require
	repositioning to ensure even drying.
	• Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water
	from the load.
	• Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
is noisy.	• Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, 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 from the high velocity of air moving
	through the dryer drum and exhaust system.

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