Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Checkpoints
If the dryer operates abnormally, first check the list of problems in the table below and
try the suggested actions.
Problem
Action
Does not run.
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Make sure the door is latched shut.
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Make sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical
outlet.
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Check your home’s circuit breakers or fuses.
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Press and hold
Start/Pause (Hold to Start)
again if the door
was opened during a cycle.
•
Clean the lint filter.
Does not heat.
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Check your home’s circuit breakers or fuses.
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Some cycles do not require heating. Check the selected cycle
again.
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Check the lint filter and heat exchanger. Clean them if
necessary.
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The dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the
cycle.
Does not dry.
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Check all of the above, plus...
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Dry heavy items and light weight items separately.
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Large, bulky items, such as blankets or comforters, may
require repositioning to ensure even drying.
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Make sure that your washer is draining properly and
extracting adequate water from the load.
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The load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few
towels and restart the dryer.
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The load may be too large to tumble properly. Remove some
items so the dryer is half full, and then restart.
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Clean the lint filter and heat exchanger.
Is noisy.
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Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails,
etc. Remove promptly.
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Make sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the
installation instructions.
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It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity
of air moving through the dryer drum, fan, or Water Drain
system.
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