Estate 3401085 warranty Common dryer problems

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Common dryer problems

Before calling for service, check these:

R!Is the power cord plugged in?

Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker?

For gas dryers, are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line?

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Are the controls set in an ON position?

Did you firmly push the Start Button?

Is lint screen clogged with lint?

El Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint?

Is the dryer making noise? Is there a thumping sound from support rollers indicating dryer has not been used for awhile? Is the lint signal sounding?

If you still have problems, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 22.

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Contents Lips Warranty Operating Your Dryer20-21 Requesting AssistancePlease record your model’s information Thank you for buying an Estate@ applianceDryer Safety Your safety is important to usOn next Understanding your responsibilities Imt3ortant Safetv InstructionsParts and Features Other features not shownOther doors Before starting your dryer Operating Your DryerStarting your dryer Stopping/restarting your dryerDrying guidelines Selecting the right cycle and settingCycle descriptions Timed CyclesOn some models Understanding the End-of-Cycle signalNo Heat/Fluff or Air Cycle Wrinkle Free CycleType of Load Drying cycles chartPermanent Press Synthetics and Blends KnitsNo Heat/Fluff or Air cycle, or line drying Fire HazardCotton and Canvas Shoes Available as an accessory on Using the drying rackSome models Rack DRYLint signal Cleaning the lint screenEvery load cleaning As needed cleaningCleaning the dryer interior Vacation careExDlosion Hazard Removing accumulated LintElectrical Shock Hazard View a Sorting clothes Laundry TipsChoosing load sizes Drying tipsSaving energy Using dryer fabric softenersTems Drying special-care items31ankets Diapers, baby clothes Elastic itemsNapped items ItemsQuilted, down- filled items Tinted, dyed or noncolorfast items Washable knitsTroubleshooting Common laundry problemsProblem Cause Common dryer problems If you need service’ Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistance’Topic IndexLength of Warranty I1 Whirlpool will PAY forWhirlpool will not PAY for