Troubleshooting
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troubleshooting
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER…
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
doesn’t run.
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Be sure the door is latched shut.
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Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
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Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
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Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the
cycle.
doesn’t heat.
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Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
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Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff.
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On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
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Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
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Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle.
doesn’t dry.
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Check all of the above, plus...
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Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and close
freely.
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Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected
and cleaned annually.
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Use a 4” rigid metal exhaust duct.
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Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
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Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
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Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require
repositioning to ensure even drying.
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Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water
from the load.
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Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
is noisy.
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Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc.
Remove promptly.
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It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on
and off during the drying cycle.
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Be sure the Dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation
instruction.
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It is normal for the Dryer to hum from the high velocity of air moving
through the dryer drum and exhaust system.
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