Care and maintenance
Check these solutions if your dryer...
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Problem
Solution
The unit doesn’t
start.
- Make sure the door is latched shut.
- Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
- Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
- Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during
the cycle.
The unit doesn’t
heat.
- Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
- Select a heat setting other than Air fluff and the Temp selection
is not on “No heat”
- On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
- Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
- Dryer may have moved into the cool-down process of the cycle.
If your dryer has any problems as followings, you can check as the
solutions listed below before making a service call. This will help you
save time and money.
Doesn’t dry.
- Check all of the above, plus...
- Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and close
freely.
- Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be
inspected and cleaned annually.
- Use a 4" rigid metal exhaust duct.
- Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dry load.
- Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
- Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require
repositioning to ensure even drying.
- Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
The unit is noisy.
- Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails,
broken zips, etc. Remove promptly.
- It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle
on and off during the drying cycle.
- Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation
instruction.
- It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air
moving through the dryer drum and exhaust system.
Clothes are
unevenly dried.
- Seams, pockets, and other similarly heavy areas may not be
completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected
dryness level. This is normal. Select the Extra Dry setting if
desired.
- If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one
towel with sheets, it is possible that the heavy item will not be
completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected
dryness level. Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best
drying results.
Shuts off before
load is dry.
- Dryer load is too small. Add more items or a few towels and
restart the cycle.
- Dryer load is too large. Remove some items and restart the dryer.
Control panel
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
- Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
- The control panel finish may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products. Apply such products away from your dryer and wipe up any spills or
overspray immediately.
Stainless steel tumbler
- To clean the stainless steel tumbler, use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
suitable for stainless steel surfaces.
- Remove the cleaner residue and dry with a clean cloth.
Dryer exterior
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
- Protect the surface from sharp objects.
- Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the dryer. Keep them on
the purchased pedestal or in a separate storage box. This may scratch or damage the
top cover of the dryer.
- Since the entire dryer has a high-gloss finish, the surface can be scratched or
damaged.
- Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the dryer.
Dryer exhaust system
- Should be inspected and cleaned yearly to maintain optimum performance.
- The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure proper
operation.
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