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Section 3 Troubleshooting
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
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WARNING
11. HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER DOES NOT SHUT OFF
12. CLOTHES DO NOT DRY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Improper motor switch. (Timer must be in a heat
setting.)
• Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Motor does not stop.
• Refer to Paragraph 4.
Incorrect wiring.
• Refer to wiring diagram.
Heater assembly shorted.
• Remove heater assembly and check for short.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Heater assembly does not heat or burner does not
ignite.
Too much water in articles being dried.
• Remove excess water.
Laundry load too large.
• Remove part of load. Maximum load: Dryer cylinder one
half full of wet clothes.
Laundry load too small.
• Add one or two bath towels to load.
Excessive lint on lint filter.
• Clean lint filter.
Heat selector switch or timer set on FLUFF or
inoperative.
• Reset switch or timer, or test and replace the switch or
timer if inoperative.
Improper or inadequate exhaust system.
• See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied with
dryer) for exhaust requirements.
Heater assembly or burner shuts off prematurely.
• Refer to Paragraph 9.
Gas Models: Gas line pressure too high or too low.
• If Natural Gas line pressure to dryer exceeds 8 inch water
column pressure, or is lower than 4 inch water column, ask
Gas Company to correct.
Improper belt installation (low RPM).
• Check for proper installation. Refer to Figure 43.
