Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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Control pads not |
| Controls accidentally put in | • Press STOP/CANCEL. |
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| service mode |
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Dryer doesn’t start |
| Control panel is “asleep” | • This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle |
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| you used and to start the dryer. |
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| Dryer is unplugged | • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into |
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| the outlet. |
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| Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and | |
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| tripped | replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric |
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| dryers use two fuses/breakers. |
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Dryer doesn’t heat |
| Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is | • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and |
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| tripped, the dryer may tumble | replace fuse or reset breaker. |
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| but not heat |
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| Gas service is off | • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are |
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| fully open. |
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Dryer shakes or makes |
| Some shaking/noise is normal. | • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust |
noise |
| Dryer may be sitting unevenly | leveling legs as necessary until even. |
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Inconsistent drying times |
| Type of heat | • Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used. |
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| If you recently changed from an electric to a gas |
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| (natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time |
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| could be different. |
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| Type of load and | • The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes, and the |
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| drying conditions | length and condition of the exhaust system will affect |
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| drying times. |
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No numbers displayed |
| Dryer is continuously monitoring | • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of |
during cycle, only |
| the amount of moisture in | moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry |
“racetrack” lights |
| the clothes | time remaining. |
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Est. Time Remaining |
| The estimated time may change | • This is normal. |
jumped to a |
| when a smaller load than usual |
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Clothes are still wet |
| The door was opened | • A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load |
and dryer shut off after |
| The load was then removed from | is put in. |
a short time |
| the dryer and a new load put in |
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| without selecting a new cycle |
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| Small load | • When drying only a few items, choose SPEED DRY. |
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| Load was already dry except for • Choose SPEED DRY to dry damp collars and waistbands. | |
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| collars and waistbands | In the future, when drying a load with collars and |
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| waistbands, choose MORE DRY. |
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