Amana electronic dryer manual Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit

Troubleshooting

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance

and to possibly avoid a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Results (cont.)

Odors	Recent painting, staining, or	Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area,
	varnishing in the area where your	rewash and dry the clothing.
	dryer is located.
Load too hot	Load removed before cooldown	Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle before
	portion of cycle complete.	removing the load.
	Using Manual Cycles with a high	Select an Automatic Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying
	temperature setting.	the load.
Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit
“PF” (power failure)	The drying cycle has been	Touch and hold START to restart the dryer. NOTE: The Control Lock
	interrupted by a power failure.	function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure.
		To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for at least
		3 seconds.
“L2” Diagnostic Code	There may be a problem with your	The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.
(low or no line voltage	home power supply, keeping the	Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the
condition)	dryer’s heater from turning on.	estimated time remaining.
		NOTE: This error will only show during the initial installation.
		Try the following:
		Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
		tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace
		the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
		Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to the
		Installation Instructions for details.
		Select a Manual Cycle (heated), and restart the dryer.
		If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3	The dryer is in need of service.	If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display, alternating
E1, etc.) variable		between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that
service codes		requires service. Call for service.
Check Vent indicator	The lint screen or vent is clogged;	The dryer will continue to run when this indicator is lit.
is lit	the vent is crushed or kinked or	Try the following:
	has too many turns.	• Clean lint screen.
		• Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or
		kinked.
		• Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and
		debris.
		• Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
		• Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended run
		length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using. Refer
		to “Plan Vent System” in the Installaton Instructions for details.
		• Select a Manual Cycle (heated), and restart the dryer.
		• If the indicator remains lit, have your entire home venting run cleaned.
“Lc”	The Control Lock is enabled.	Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock the controls
		of the dryer. During this time the LED Display will count down 3-2-1.
		When the Control Lock is disabled, the LED Display will clear.

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