Solutions to Common Problems 29

Service Prevention Checklist

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Dryer does not start.

Electrical power cord is not securely plugged

Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

 

in or plug may be loose.

 

 

 

 

 

House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the

 

 

dryer is on a separate circuit.

 

 

 

 

Thermal limiter tripped.

Call authorized service person for replacement.

 

 

 

LCD displays

Dryer has been programmed to temporarily

To return to the factory default settings, press and hold

DEMO MODE.

perform a repeating demo cycle.

the temperature and dryness buttons at the same for 5

 

 

seconds.

 

 

 

Dryer runs but won’t

There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If 1

Replace fuse.

heat.

of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn but

 

 

the heater will not operate. (electric models)

 

 

 

 

Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).

Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTAL- LATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

 

Dryer does not have enough air supply to

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

 

support the burner flame (gas models).

 

 

 

 

 

LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been

Refill or replace tank.

 

a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models).

Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

 

 

 

Drying cycle takes too

Lint filter is clogged with lint.

Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint

long, outside of the

 

filter before starting each cycle.

dryer feels too hot or

 

 

Exhaust duct requirements have not been

Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and

smells hot.

met.

made of rigid or semi-rigid metal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When in place, the duct must have no more than

 

 

four 90° bends and must not exceed length listed in

 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

 

 

 

 

Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt

Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240

 

circuit.

volt circuit.

 

 

 

 

Drying procedures have not been followed.

See “Operating Instructions.”

 

 

 

 

Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may

Clean out any obstruction.

 

be clogged or restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

High humidity.

Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.

 

 

 

Excessive wrinkling.

Dryer is overloaded.

Do not overload. See “Operating Instructions.”

 

 

 

 

Items left in dryer too long.

Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

 

 

 

 

Insufficient sorting of items.

See “Operating Instructions.”

 

 

 

 

Drying temperature too high.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

 

 

 

Scratching or chipping

Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or

Always remove foreign objects from pockets before

of the drum finish.

buttons are inside the dryer.*

laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer.

 

 

 

 

Permanently attached items such as belt

It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material

 

buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting

securely around ornaments before drying to prevent

 

the inside of the drum.*

scratching and damage to the dryer.

 

 

 

*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty.

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