Problem
Dryer Doesn't Start
Dryer Doesn't Heat
Dryer Shakes or
Makes Excessive Noise
Greasy Spots on Clothes
Lint on Clothes
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before you call for service
Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric softener
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
What to Do
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
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completely into the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
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box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE: Most electric dryers use two breakers.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
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and replace fuse or reset breaker.
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
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shutoff are fully open.
Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust
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as necessary until even.
Follow directions on fabric softener package.
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Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
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items can stain clean items and the dryer.
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
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the clothes are wet "appear" after drying. Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
Clean lint screen before each load.
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Sort lint producers (like chenille) from
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lint collectors (like corduroy).
See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
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Separate large loads into smaller ones.
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Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
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