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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
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Section 3
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate model wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components.
1. DRYER DOES NOT RUN
2. MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR CYCLES REPEATEDLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Electrical power off, fuse blown, or power cord not
plugged in.
• Be sure to check both fuses on electric models.
Loading door not closed or inoperative door switch. • Close door or test switch and replace if inoperative.
Motor overload protector has cycled.
• Wait two or three minutes for overload protector to reset.
If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to Paragraph 2.
Timer improperly set —nonmetered models.
• Reset timer.
Inoperative motor switch.
• Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Start circuit non completed.
• Press start switch button, or test switch and replace if
inoperative.
Inoperative motor.
• Test motor and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer—nonmetered models.
• Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative accumulator—metered models.
• Test accumulator and replace if inoperative.
Accumulator not being activated.
• Install slide extension.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring.
• Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
Motor centrifugal mechanism sticky or plugged
with lint.
• Remove dust or lint and spray with “SLYDE,” No. 131P4,
to clean and lubricate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Low voltage or high voltage.
• Refer to Installation Instructions (supplied with dryer) for
electrical requirements.
Clothes load too large
• Remove part of load. A normal washer load is a normal
dryer load.
Clothes cylinder is binding
• Check cylinder for binding and “out of round” condition.
Also check front and rear bulkheads for warping. Check
cylinder rollers for binding. Check cylinder seals and
glides for wear or damage.
Inoperative motor overload protector.
• Replace drive motor.
