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Section 3 Troubleshooting
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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8. IGNITER GLOWS BUT BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE – GAS MODELS
9. HEATING ELEMENT OR BURNER SHUTS OFF PREMATURELY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Sensor failed in closed position.
• Replace sensor.
Open secondary coil or holding coil.
• Replace gas valve (in-warranty), or replace coils (out-of-
warranty) with Kit No. 56225A. Refer to Paragraph 45.
Insufficient gas supply.
• Check gas supply and pressure.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Improper or inadequate exhaust system.
• Refer to Installation Instructions (supplied with dryer)
for exhaust requirements.
Gas Models: Insufficient gas supply.
• Open partially closed gas shut-off valve, or correct low
pressure.
Gas Models: Dryer not properly equipped with
orifice for type of gas being used.
• Refer to “Gas Burner Conversion Procedures” in this
manual to convert burner.
Gas Models: Improperly adjusted burner flame.
• Adjust flame. Refer to Paragraph 69.
Cycling off on limit thermostat.
• Momentarily connect a jumper wire across thermostat
terminals. Refer to Paragraph 10 if heating element heats
or burner ignites when jumper wire is connected.
Gas models: Sensor contact closing prematurely.
Burner flame improperly adjusted.
• Replace sensor. Adjust burner flame.
Inoperative high or low thermostat.
• Test thermostat and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer.
• Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring.
• Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
