DRYING
B
EFORE YOU CALL
TOPIC
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
OPERATION
Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase fuse capacity. Call qual-
ified electrician to correct circuit overload problem. Call local utility company to
correct power outage.
Push door closed.
If dryer door was opened during a cycle, the timer knob
must be pushed in to restart the cycle.
Reset TEMPERATURE knob.
Severely restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating.
Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.
Check other gas appliances in house for gas supply.
Check exhaust system and vent area for obstructions.
Dryer Does Not Run
Dryer Does Not Heat
Electrical power cord may not be plugged in, or con-
nection may be loose.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power outage
occurred.
Dryer door is not closed.
Timer knob must be pushed in to restart dryer.
Dryer set to AIR FLUFF setting.
Damper on weather hood is stuck closed or frozen.
Gas supply is shut off (Gas dryers only).
Exhaust system or outside vent is blocked.
APPEARANCE
Normal. Will not affect performance.
Make a paste from powdered detergent and rub on stain. Though you may not
be able to remove stain immediately, the stain may fade and disappear over
time.
Screen in Back of
Drum Darkens
Dryer Drum
Becomes Stained
Heat causes the metal to darken.
Fabric dyes that are not set can stain the dryer drum.
Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust system. Only use 4”
diameter rigid or semi-rigid duct. Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heat-
ing. Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.
Dry one wash load at a time.
Separate heavy items from lightweight items.
Clean lint filter before each use.
Check that the washer had enough spin speed to extract water. Clothes may
need to be rearranged in the washer and put through an additional spin cycle to
extract enough water before drying.
Clean lint filter before each use.
Separate lint producers (cotton towels) from lint attracters (synthetic fabrics).
Remove items from pockets before washing or drying.
Overloading reduces airflow so lint is not collected in filter. Dry one wash load at
a time.
Adjust controls for shorter drying time.
Use a fabric softener.
Use a fabric softener.
Long Drying Times
Lint
Static
Improper exhaust system.
Overloading.
Sorting.
Full lint filter.
Clothes too wet from washer.
Full lint filter.
Improper sorting.
Paper, tissues, or other items left in pockets.
Overloading
Over drying
No fabric softener was used.
Synthetic fabrics can cause static.
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