For a complete list of solutions to common dryer problems, use the
Troubleshooting Tips feature located by pressing the HELP button
while on the dryer Home Screen (see Using the Troubleshooter).
If your dryer will not operate, check the Problem Solver below:
Problem
Dryer won't operate
Normal
The following are normal sounds you may hear:
Operating
Sounds
Sound
Thumping noise when
drum rotates
Possible Cause
Control panel is asleep
Dryer is unplugged
Controls are not set properly
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
Electronics need to be reset
START was not pressed after
a cycle was set
Door was opened during
the dry cycle
Dryer is too cold
Description
• If the dryer has not been used for an extended period of time, you may
hear a thumping noise from temporary flat spots on the drum support
rollers. The noise will go away after use.
Problem Solver
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What To Do
• This is normal. Press POWER, the
touch screen or any button to activate
the control panel.
• Make sure cord is plugged securely into
a working outlet.
• Make sure the cycle was set correctly,
close the lid and press START.
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses.
Replace fuses or reset breaker.
NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses
or breakers.
• Unplug dryer, wait 2 minutes, plug
back in and press POWER.
• Press START.
• Close the door and reset cycle, to the
beginning if necessary. Press START.
• If the dryer has been exposed to
temperatures below freezing for an
extended period of time, allow it to
warm up before pressing POWER.
Otherwise, the display will not come on.
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