Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dryer doesn’t start
Dryer is unplugged
•
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
•
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped
fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE:
Most electric dryers
use 2 fuses/breakers.
Thermal limiter tripped
•
Call authorized service person for replacement.
Dryer doesn’t heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
•
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
is tripped, the dryer may
both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
tumble but not heat
if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Dryer shakes or
Some shaking/noise is normal.
•
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs
makes noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
as necessary until even.
Greasy spots on 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 items can
clean ones
stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not
•
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes
completely clean
are wet
appear
after drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes
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 occurs.
Overloading
•
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
•
Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
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