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