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Changing the Drum Light
If your dryer has a drum light, the dryer light automatically turns
on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
The drum light will be one of two types. Either light provides
sufficient illumination of the interior of your dryer.
To change drum light type 1
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Turn the cover clockwise. Remove cover
from dryer.
3.
Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and lock in place by
turning counterclockwise.
4.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
To change drum light type 2
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3.
Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover.
4.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
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Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy
metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.
Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers
use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning
but you may not have heat.
Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for
the types of garments being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips.”
For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Some
dryers may have an internal gas valve.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grill? Use only one
fabric softener sheet and only use it once.
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Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45ºF (7ºC).
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Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water
and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
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Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Dryer will not run
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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the START button firmly pressed?
Is a cycle selected?
Fire Hazard
Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
