Trouble Shooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at
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NOISE |
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Vibrating noise | Dryer may not be resting firmly on floor |
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Thumping, rattling, or | Loose objects, such as coins or pins |
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Belt buckles, metal fasteners hitting drum |
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Whirling sound | As air moves through the dry, a whirling |
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Pulsating sound | When the drum rotates, it may create a |
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Unit beeps at beginning of | Sound before unit enters diagnostic function |
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| sensor feature(some models), wet clothes may contact | ||||||
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Clicking sound | Many of the parts, such as the timer, click as |
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OPERATION |
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Dryer does not run | Electrical power cord may not be plugged in, |
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| Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power |
| Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase |
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| fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit |
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| overload problem. Call local utility company to correct |
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| power outage. |
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| Dryer door is not closed |
| Push door closed. |
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| Timer knob must be pushed in to restart |
| If dryer door was opened during a cycle, the timer knob |
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Dryer does not heat | Dryer set to FLUFF/NO HEAT setting |
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| Damper on weather hood is stuck closed or |
| Severely restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. |
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| Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions. |
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| Gas supply is shut off (Gas Dryers Only) |
| Check other gas appliances in house for gas supply. |
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| Exhaust system or outside vent is blocked. |
| Check exhaust system and vent area for obstructions. |
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| Automatic dry cycle with moisture sensor |
| It is normal for some moisture to remain in clothes. |
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Screen in back of drum | Heat causes the metal to darken |
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Dryer drum becomes stained | Fabric dyes that are not set can stain the | Make a paste from powdered detergent and rub on stain. | |
dryer drum | Though you may not be able remove stain immediately, the | ||
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