QUESTIONS?
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USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES
TOO
LONG TO DRY
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
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No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is
getting current. Most electric dryers use two.
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Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and Start knob is turned.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door
and turn the Start knob.
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Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer will not run with door open.
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Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
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Controls improperly set. Check
controls to make sure they are correctly
set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
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Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
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Improper
Make sure dryer is
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
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Obstruction in exhaust
Make sure
is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible
is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the
Installation Instructions.
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Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two, It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.
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Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.
Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along
time to remove moisture.
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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.
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Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
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Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or
washed by hand and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble dry.
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