TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience | Possible Causes | Solution |
Dryer Results (cont.) |
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Load too hot
Load removed before cool down | Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle |
portion of cycle complete. | before removing the load. |
Using Timed Dry Cycle with a high | Select a Sensor 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 interrupted | Press and hold START/PAUSE to resume the cycle, or press |
| by a power failure. | POWER to select a new cycle. |
“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 dryer’s | Press any key to clear the code from the display and return to the |
condition) | heater from turning on. | estimated time remaining. |
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| Try the following: |
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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 breakers. |
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| Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. |
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| • Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to Installation |
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| Instructions for details. |
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| Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. |
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| If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. |
Check Vent indicator is lit | The lint screen or vent is clogged; the | The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. |
| vent is crushed, kinked or has too many | Touch any key to clear the code from the display and return to the |
| turns. | estimated time remaining. |
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| Try the following: |
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| • 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 are using. |
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| Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the Installaton Instructions for |
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| details. |
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| Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. |
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| If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. |
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| Contact a venting specialist. |
“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, | The dryer is in need of service. | If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display, alternating |
etc.) variable service |
| between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that |
codes |
| requires service. Call for service. |
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