Solutions to Common Problems 17
Service Prevention Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.
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Dryer does not start. | Electrical power cord is not securely plugged | Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. |
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| House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. | Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. |
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| Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the |
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| dryer is on a separate circuit. |
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| Thermal limiter tripped. | Call authorized service person for replacement. |
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LCD displays | Dryer has been programmed to temporarily | To return to the factory default settings, press and hold |
DEMO MODE. | perform a repeating demo cycle. | the temperature and dryness buttons at the same for 5 |
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Dryer runs but won’t | There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If 1 | Replace fuse. |
heat. | of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn but |
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| the heater will not operate. (electric models) |
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Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).
Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTAL- LATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.
| Dryer does not have enough air supply to | See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. | |
| support the burner flame (gas models). |
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| LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been | Refill or replace tank. | |
| a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models). | Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. | |
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Drying cycle takes too | Lint filter is clogged with lint. | Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint | |
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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 | ||
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| When in place, the duct must have no more than | |
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| four 90° bends and must not exceed length listed in | |
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| Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt | Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 | |
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| Drying procedures have not been followed. | See “Operating Instructions.” | |
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| Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may | 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 “Operating Instructions.” | |
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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 “Operating Instructions.” | |
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| Drying temperature too high. | Follow fabric care label instructions. | |
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Scratching or chipping | Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or | Always remove foreign objects from pockets before | |
of the drum finish. | buttons are inside the dryer.* | laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer. | |
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| Permanently attached items such as belt | It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material | |
| buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting | securely around ornaments before drying to prevent | |
| the inside of the drum.* | scratching and damage to the dryer. | |
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*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty.