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Dryer does not start. |
| Electrical power cord is not securely | Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. |
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| House fuse blown or circuit breaker | Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. |
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| tripped. | Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer |
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| Thermal limiter tripped. | Call authorized service person for replacement. |
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Dryer | runs | but won't |
| There are 2 house fuses in the dryer | Replace fuse. |
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heat. |
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| circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the |
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| drum may turn but the heater will not |
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| Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). | Check to make sure supply valve is open. See |
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| INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure. |
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| Dryer does not have enough air supply to | See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| support the burner flame (gas models). |
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| LP gas supply tank is empty or there has | Refill or replace tank. |
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| been a utility interruption of natural gas | Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. |
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Drying | cycle | takes too |
| Lint screen is clogged with lint. | Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint |
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long, outside of the dryer |
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| screen before starting each cycle. |
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feels too hot or smells |
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hot. |
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| Exhaust duct requirements have not been | Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and |
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| met. | made of rigid or flexible metal. |
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When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90° bends and must not exceed length listed in
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit.
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit.
| Drying procedures have not been | See Drying Procedures. |
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| Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct | Clean out any obstruction. |
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| High humidity. | Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. |
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Excessive wrinkling. | Dryer is overloaded. | Do not overload. See Drying Procedures. |
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| Items left in dryer too long. | Remove items as soon as cycle ends. |
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| Insufficient sorting of items. | See Drying Procedures. |
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| Drying temperature too high. | Follow fabric care label instructions. |
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