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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. | ||
Dryer | runs | but won't | 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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| operate. | Check to make sure supply valve is open. See | ||
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| Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). | INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure. | ||
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| Dryer does not have enough air supply to |
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| support the burner flame (gas models). | Refill or replace tank. | ||
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| LP gas supply tank is empty or there has | Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. | ||
Drying | cycle | takes too | been a utility interruption of natural gas |
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(gas models). | Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint | |||||
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| screen before starting each cycle. | |||
feels too hot or smells | Lint screen is clogged with lint. |
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hot. |
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| Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and | |
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| Exhaust duct requirements have not been | made of rigid or flexible metal. | ||
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| met. | When in place, the duct must have no more than two | ||
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| Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt | |
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| Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt | circuit. | |
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| See Drying Procedures, page 10. | ||
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| Drying procedures have not been | Clean out any obstruction. | ||
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| Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct | Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. | ||
Excessive wrinkling. | may be clogged or restricted. | Do not overload. See Drying Procedures, page 10. | ||||
High humidity. | ||||||
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Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
Dryer is overloaded.
See Drying Procedures, page 10.
Items left in dryer too long.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Insufficient sorting of items.
Drying temperature too high.
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