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Troubleshooting Tips
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Tr
oubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Dryer won’t
Control panel is asleep
•
This is normal. Press
POWER
.
operate
Dryer is unplugged
•
Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Controls are not set properly
•
Make sure the cycle was set correctly, close the lid and
press
START
.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
•
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset
is tripped
breaker.
NOTE:
Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers.
Electronics need to be reset
•
Unplug dryer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press
POWER
.
START
was not pressed after
•
Press
START
.
a cycle was set
Door was opened during the
•
Close the door and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
dry cycle
Press
START
.
Dryer is too cold
•
If the dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing
for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before
pressing
POWER
. Otherwise, the display will not come on.
The following are normal sounds you may hear:
Normal Operating Sounds
Sound
Description
Thumping noise when
•
If the dryer has not been used for an extended period of time, you may hear a thumping noise
drum rotates
from temporary flat spots on the drum support rollers. The noise will go away after use.
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