Troubleshooting
Checkpoints
If the dryer operates abnormally, first check the list of problems in the table below and
try the suggested actions.
Problem
Dryer does not start.
The dryer does not
warm up.
Items are not dried.
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Action
• Make sure the dryer is plugged in.
• Make sure the door is properly closed.
• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• If you opened the door during a cycle, press
• Clean the filter.
• Make sure Child Lock is not activated.
• Check your home's circuit breakers or fuses.
• Some cycles do not require heat. Check the selected cycle
again.
• For a gas dryer, make sure the gas supply is on.
• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
• The dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the
cycle.
Check all of the above. Additionally:
• Make sure the exhaust hood outside your home can open and
close freely.
• Check the 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.
• Dry heavy items and light weight items separately.
• Large, bulky items, such as blankets or comforters, may
require repositioning to ensure even drying.
• Make sure that your washer is draining properly and
extracting adequate water from the load.
• The load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few
towels and restart the dryer.
• The load may be too large to tumble properly. Remove some
items and restart the dryer.
• Clean the lint filter.
again.
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