As Needed Cleaning
1.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4.Rinse screen with hot water.
5.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
Cleaningthe Dryer Interior
1.Apply a nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items
Removing AccumulatedLint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Changingthe Drum Light
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right- hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3.Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a
4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
■ Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle
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■For error message “PF” (power failure), check the following:
Is the dryer connected to the power supply?
Was the dryer connected to a power supply during installation or a power failure?
Press START to resume operation or press PAUSE/CANCEL to cancel the cycle.
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press START to resume operation or press PAUSE/CANCEL to cancel the cycle.
■For error message “E1” or “E2” (service codes): Service is required. Call for service.
Dryer will not run
■Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped.
Was a regular fuse used? Use a
Was the START pad firmly pressed? Is a cycle selected?
No heat
■Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.
■Has the dryer had a period of
■Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
DryerResults
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
■Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
■Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
■Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet? Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.
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