Before calling forservice, review thisfist,It may save bothtimeandexpense, The listincludes
common o ccurrences thatarenottheresult o fdefective w orkmanship or mater[atsinthisdryer
Avoid Service
Checklist
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Dryer does not start.
Efeciflcat power cord is not securely
Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall Outlet.
plugged in or plug may be loose:
House fuse blown or.circuit breaker"
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse..
tripped_
Make sure electrical i[ne is not overloaded
and the
dryer is on a separate circuit.
Thermal limiter tripped.
Calf authorized service person for' replacement
Dryer runs but won't heat.
The_e are 2 house fuses in the dryer
Replace fuse
circuit, If I of the 2 fuses is blown, the
drum may turn but the heater wtlt not
operate.
Gas Supply valve is not Open (gas
Check to make sure supply vafve is open.
See
modets).
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
for procedure.
Dryer does not have enough air suppry
See iNSTALLATION ]NSTRUCTtONS_
to support the burner flame (gas models),
LP gas supply tank is empty or there has
Refill or replace tank.
been a uttiity interruption of natural gas
(gas models),,
Dryer should heat when utiltty service
is restored.
Drying cycle takes too long,
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Make sure all lint has been removed
from the dryer lint
outsldeofthedryerfeetstoo
screen before starting each cycle.
hot or smells hot.
Exhaust ducl must be at least 4 inches
in diameter and
Exhaust duct requirements have not
been met.
made of rigid or flexible metal.
When in place, the duct must have no more ihan two
90 ° bends and must not exceed length
ftsted in
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Drytng time will be 20% longer than drying
on a_240
volt circuit
Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt
circutt.
Drying procedures have not been
See Drying Procedures,
page 5.
followed.
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct
Clean out any obstruction,
may be clogged or restricte&
High humidity.
Use a dehumidifier
near the dryer,
Excessive
wrinkling.
Dryer Is overloaded
Do not overfoad, See Drying Procedures,
page 5.
Items left in dryer too long,,
Remove items as soon as cycle ends_
insufficient sorling of items
See Drying Procedures,
page 5,
Drying temperature
too high.
Follow fabric care labet instructions,
Scratching orchtpplng
of the
drum finish.
Foreign obiects such as coins, pins, clips
or buttons are inside the dryer.
Permanently attached items such as belt
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be
httting the inside of the drum_
Always remove foreign objects from pockets
before
laundering.
Remove obiects from drum
and restart
dryer.
It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material
securely around ornaments before drying
to prevent
scratching and damage to the dryer.
Drum damage caused by foreign
objects
or
permanently
attached
items is not covered
by the
warranty.
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