Avoid Service Checklist
OCCURRENCE
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.
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Dryer does not start. | Electrical power cord is not securely plugged | Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. | |
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| House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. | Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. |
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| Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is |
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| Thermal limiter tripped. | Call authorized service person for replacement. |
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Dryer runs but won't heat. | There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If | Replace fuse. | |
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| 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn |
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| Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). | Check to make sure supply valve is open. See INSTALLATION |
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| Dryer does not have enough air supply to | See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| support the burner flame (gas models). |
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| LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been | Refill or replace tank. |
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| a utility interruption of natural gas (gas |
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| models). | Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. |
Drying cycle takes too long, outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot.
Lint screen is clogged with lint. | Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint |
| screen before starting each cycle. |
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Exhaust duct requirements have not been | Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made |
met. | of rigid or flexible metal. |
| When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90° |
| bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION |
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Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit. | Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt |
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Drying procedures have not been followed. | See Drying Procedures, page 4. |
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Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may |
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be clogged or restricted. | Clean out any obstruction. |
High humidity. | Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. |
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Dryer is overloaded. |
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Excessive wrinkling. |
| Do not overload. See Drying Procedures, page 4. |
| Items left in dryer too long. | Remove items as soon as cycle ends. |
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| Insufficient sorting of items. | See Drying Procedures, page 4. |
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| Drying temperature too high. | Follow fabric care label instructions. |
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| Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or |
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Scratching or chipping of the buttons are inside the dryer. | Always remove foreign objects from pockets before | |
drum finish. | Permanently attached items such as belt | laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer. |
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| buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting | It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely |
| the inside of the drum. | around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and |
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Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty.
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