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Before You Call For Service . . .
(You may save time and money by checking the following:)
If Your Dryer:
Won’t Start
Won’t Heat
Doesn’t Dry
Clothes
Satisfactorily
Possible Reason — Do This To Correct
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Be sure the power cord is plugged all the way into the electrical
outlet.
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Close the loading door.
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Be sure timer is not in COOL DOWN setting or NO HEAT cycle.
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Push timer knob in to start dryer.
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Has the laundry room fuse(s) blown or become loosened, or are
circuit breakers open? The dryer itself does not have an electrical
fuse. An electric dryer has an electrical circuit with two fuses.
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Has the motor overload protector cycled? Wait 10 minutes and try
again.
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Is the timer in a heat setting?
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Gas Dryer Only — Check to see if equipment and main gas line
valve is turned on.
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Check exhaust duct to outside to see if it is kinked, blocked or
needs cleaning.
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Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not
been pushed in or has not been blocked.
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Automatic Cycle — Adjust to more or less dry setting.
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Timed Cycle — Allow more or less time.
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Clean the lint filter.
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Is the load too small? Small loads may not tumble properly or dry
evenly.
