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Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Check fuses or circuit breakers. Main switch must
be on.
Check power source. Voltage, phase, and frequency
must match rating plate on rear of dryer.
Set timer on control panel.
Check connections in junction box on rear of dryer.
Check coils and contacts.
Check voltage at motor terminals. Voltage must be
within 10% (plus or minus) of voltage on rating
plate. If not, consult local power company for
corrective measures.
Check if wire is correctly sized for load.
Check connections and correct if bad.
Check installation for recommended make-up air.
Clean lint accumulation around and on motor.
Close door after dryer is loaded with clothes.
Adjust switch by removing cover and bending the
actuator lever to clear switch button 3/8” with cover
in place.
Replace door switch.
Replace contactor.
Replace V-Belt.
Adjust belt tension.
Tighten set screw(s).
Lessen load.
Level per instructions on separate page of this
manual.
Accidental damage to fan blades can change dynamic
balance. Replace damaged fan.
Adjust basket clearance.
Align sheaves and tighten set screws.
Adjust belt tension.
Occasionally screws, nails, etc., may hang in the
basket perforations and drag against the sweep sheets
surrounding the basket. Remove such objects
immediately.
No power.
Incorrect power.
Low voltage.
Timer off.
Loose wire connection.
Start relay defective.
Low voltage.
Inadequate wiring.
Loose wire connections.
Inadequate air.
Poor housekeeping.
Loading door open.
Door switch out of adjustment.
Defective door switch.
Bad basket motor contactor.
V-Belt broken.
V-Belt loose.
Motor pulley loose.
Basket over-loaded.
Not leveled.
Fan out of balance.
Basket rubbing.
V-Belt sheaves.
Belt.
Foreign objects inside dryer.
Motors will not start.
Motor tripping on
thermal overload.
Basket motor will not
run.
Basket motor runs, but
basket will not revolve.
Dryer noisy or
vibrating.
