troubleshooting
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER…
PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
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doesn’t run. | • Be sure the door is latched shut. |
| • Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. |
| • Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. |
| • Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the |
| cycle. |
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doesn’t heat. | • Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. |
| • Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff. |
| • On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on. |
| • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. |
| • Dryer may have moved into the |
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doesn’t dry. | • Check all of the above, plus... |
| • Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and close |
| freely. |
| • Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected |
| and cleaned annually. |
| • Use a 4” rigid metal exhaust duct. |
| • Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load. |
| • Sort heavy items from lightweight items. |
| • Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require |
| repositioning to ensure even drying. |
| • Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water |
| from the load. |
| • Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels. |
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is noisy. | • Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc. |
| Remove promptly. |
| • It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on |
| and off during the drying cycle. |
| • Be sure the Dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation |
| instruction. |
| • It is normal for the Dryer to hum from the high velocity of air moving |
| through the dryer drum and exhaust system. |
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