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 800-843-0304.

TOPIC

 

POSSIBLE

 

 

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

NO,SE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vibrating

noise

Dryer

may not be resting firmly on floor

Some

vibration

is normal. Adjust leveling

legs so dryer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rests firmly on floor. See Installation Instructions for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

leveling details.

 

 

 

Thumping,

rattling, or

Loose

objects,

such

as coins

or pins

Stop dryer and check for loose objects.

Remove

loose

clanking

noise

 

 

 

 

 

 

objects

if possible.

 

 

 

 

Belt buckles,

metal

fasteners

hitting drum

Close

zippers,

buttons, and fasteners. Clothing

with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buckles should be turned inside out.

 

 

Whirling

sound

As air

moves

through the dry, a whiffing

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound

may be noticed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulsating

sound

When

the drum

rotates, it may create a

Normal

 

 

 

 

pulsating sound

Clicking soundMany of the parts, such as the timer, click as Normal they operate

OPERATION

_

 

 

Dryer

does

not run

 

Electrical power cord may not be plugged in,

 

 

 

 

or connection may be loose

 

 

 

 

Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power

 

 

 

 

outage occurred

 

 

 

 

Dryer door is not closed

 

 

 

 

Timer knob must be pushed in to restart

 

 

 

 

dryer

 

Dryer

does

not heat

 

Dryer

set to FLUFF/NO HEAT setting

 

 

 

 

Damper on weather hood is stuck closed or

 

 

 

 

frozen

 

 

 

 

 

Gas supply is shut off (Gas Dryers Only)

Dryer

drum

becomes

stained

Fabdc

dyes that are not set can stain the

 

 

 

 

dryer

drum

Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit overload problem. Call local utility company to correct power outage.

Push door closed.

If dryer door was opened during a cycle, the timer knob must be pushed in to restart the cycle.

Reset FABRIC SELECTOR knob.

Severely restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check weather hood and extlaust system for restdctions.

Check other gas appliances in house for gas supply.

Make a paste from powdered detergent and rub on stain. Though you may not be able remove stain immediately, the stain may fade and disappear over time.

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Amana 40086001 owner manual Trouble Shooting

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