BEFORE
CALLING
FOR SERVICE
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Doesn't run.
Doesn't heat,
Doesn't dry.
is noisy.
Dries unevenly.
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Shuts off before load is dry
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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.
Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.
Select a heat setting other than Air Dry.
On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle.
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.
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.
Seams, pockets, and other similarly heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load
has reached the selected dryness level. This is normal. Select the Extra Dry setting if desired.
If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that
the heavy item will not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness
level.
Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best drying results.
Household odors from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc.
may enter the dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal as the Dryer draws the air from the
room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler, and exhausts it outside.
When these odors linger in the air, ventilate the room completely before using the Dryer.
Dryer load is too small. Add more items or a few towels and restart the cycle.
Dryer load is too large. Remove some items and restart the dryer.
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