RCA BWXR473, Owner'S Manual

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Dryer Doesn’t Start
Dryer Doesn’t Heat
Dryer Shakes or Makes
Excessive Noise
Greasy Spots on Clothes
Lint on Clothes
Dryer is unplugged
•
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit
•
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
breaker is tripped
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE:
Most electric dryers use two breakers.
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
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.
Improper use of fabric softener
•
Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with
•
Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
clean ones
items can stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely
•
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
clean
the clothes are wet “appear” after drying. Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
Some shaking/noise is normal. •
Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
as necessary until even.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker •
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
is tripped, the dryer may
and replace fuse or reset breaker.
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off •
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
If Something Goes Wrong
Before you call for service