Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Wash lint screen.
Moving care
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Disconnect wiring if dryer is direct wired.
2.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Changingthe Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
To change the drum light
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3.Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a
4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Dryer displaying code message
■“PF” (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button to restart the dryer.
■“E” Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
■Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with a heavy metal vent. (See “Installation Instructions.”)
Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.
Has an air cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried (see “Cycles”).
Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the electronic sensor strips, level the dryer.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet and only use it once.
■Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
■Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet? Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.
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