Hotpoint NVLR333ET, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged •
Make sure the dryer plug is
pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit •
Check the house fuse/
breaker is tripped
circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset
breaker.
NOTE:
Most
electric dryers use two
fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn’t heat Fuse is blown/circuit •
Check the house fuse/
breaker is tripped,
circuit breaker box and
the dryer may tumble
replace fuse or reset
but not heat
breaker.
Gas service is off •
Make sure gas shutoff at
dryer and main shutoff
are fully open.
Dryer shakes or makes
Some shaking/noise •
Move dryer to an even
noise is normal. Dryer may
floor space, or adjust
be sitting unevenly
leveling legs as necessary
until even.
Greasy spots on clothes
Improper use of •
Follow directions on fabric
fabric softener
softener package.
Drying dirty items with •
Use your dryer to dry only
clean ones
clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the
dryer.
Clothes were not •
Sometimes stains which
completely clean
cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet
appear
after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before
drying.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying •
Select a shorter
drying time.
•
Remove items while they
still hold a slight amount
of moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer •
Remove items when cycle
after cycle ends
ends and fold or hang
immediately.
Safety Infor
mation
Operating Instr
uctions
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Customer Ser
vice
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.