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