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SECTION 3
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate model wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components.
1. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Electrical power off, fuse blown, or power cord not
plugged in.
• Check laundry room for blown or loose fuse(s), or open
circuit breaker(s). The dryer itself does not have an
electrical fuse.
• Check both fuses for electric models.
Loading door not closed.
• Close door.
Inoperative door switch.
• Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Timer improperly set.
• Reset timer, or try another cycle.
Inoperative timer.
• Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Motor starting functions inoperative.
Doesn’t start, or motor just hums.
• Refer to Paragraph 55 to check start switch and start
windings.
Motor is dead, will not run.
• Refer to Paragraph 55 to check start switch, start
windings, and main windings.
Motor overload protector has cycled.
• Wait two or three minutes for overload protector to reset.
If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to Paragraph 2.
Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged with lint.
• Remove dust or lint and spray with “SLYDE,” No. 131P4,
to clean and lubricate.
Bind in motor bearing.
• Remove belt and determine if motor shaft will spin.
• Replace motor if shaft is locked up.
Loose motor wire harness connection block.
• Firmly press connection block onto motor switch.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring.
• Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.
Power cord is miswired.
• Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for the correct wiring.
Refer to SECTION 9.
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.
WARNING
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