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Moving care - Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1.
Unplug the power supply cord.
2.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3.
Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.
Disconnect power.
2.
Disconnect wiring.
3.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4.
Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Moving care - Gas Dryers
1.
Unplug the power supply cord.
2.
Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3.
Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to
dryer pipe.
4.
Cap the open fuel supply line.
5.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6.
Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Changing the Drum Light
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-
hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3.
Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
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Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
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Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
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Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
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Is the dryer door firmly closed?
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Was the Start button firmly pressed?
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Is a cycle selected?
The dryer will not start in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Move the
dial past OFF.
No heat
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
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For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?
Unusual sounds
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Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
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Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and
front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
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Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
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Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back
and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.
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Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
