Normal
Operating
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Problem Solver
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For a complete list of solutions to common dryer problems, use the Troubleshooting Tips feature located by pressing the HELP button while on the dryer Home Screen (see Using the Troubleshooter).
If your dryer will not operate, check the Problem Solver below:
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Dryer won’t operate | Control panel is asleep | • This is normal. Press POWER, the | |
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| touch screen or any button to activate |
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| the control panel. |
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| Dryer is unplugged | • Make sure cord is plugged securely into |
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| a working outlet. |
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| Controls are not set properly | • Make sure the cycle was set correctly, |
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| close the lid and press START. |
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| Fuse is blown/circuit breaker | • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. |
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| is tripped | Replace fuses or reset breaker. |
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| NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses |
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| or breakers. |
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| Electronics need to be reset | • Unplug dryer, wait 2 minutes, plug |
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| back in and press POWER. |
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| START was not pressed after | • Press START. |
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| a cycle was set |
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| Door was opened during | • Close the door and reset cycle, to the |
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| the dry cycle | beginning if necessary. Press START. |
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| Dryer is too cold | • If the dryer has been exposed to |
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| temperatures below freezing for an |
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| extended period of time, allow it to |
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| warm up before pressing POWER. |
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| Otherwise, the display will not come on. |
The following are normal sounds you may hear:
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Thumping noise when | • If the dryer has not been used for an extended period of time, you may |
drum rotates | hear a thumping noise from temporary flat spots on the drum support |
| rollers. The noise will go away after use. |
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