mabe MKR62GWTWB, Service Manual

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Service Engineering
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 breaker is
tripped
• Check the house fuse/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 breaker is
tripped; the dryer may tumble but
not heat
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your
dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or
one breaker is tripped.
Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
No heat temperature selected
• Select another heat setting.
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
leveling legs as necessary until even
Greasy spots on
clothes
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
items can stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen
when the clothes are wet appear after drying.
Use proper washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint
collectors(like corduroy).
Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under Static .
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softener.
Over-drying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to Less Dry or Damp Dry .
Synthetics, permanent press and
blends can cause static
• Try a fabric softener.
Inconsistent drying
times
Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to
the type of heat used (electric, natural or LP
gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
The Dry dryness
level was chosen but
load is still damp
Load consists of a mixture of
heavy and light fabrics
• When combining heavy and light fabrics in a
load, choose More Dry if you are using a
sensor cycle.
Exhaust system is blocked • Inspect and clean exhaust system.
Clothes take too
long to dry
Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-
sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like
beach towels)
• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture
and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you are
drying.