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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or makes
noise
Greasy spots on clothes
Clothes are wrinkled
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Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped,
the dryer may tumble
but not heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise
is normal. Dryer may
be sitting unevenly
Improper use of
fabric softener
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
Clothes were not
completely clean
Overdrying
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends
What To Do
•
Make sure the dryer plug is
pushed completely into
the outlet.
•
Check the house fuse/
circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset
breaker. NOTE: Most
electric dryers use two
breakers.
•
Check the house fuse/
circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset
breaker.
•
Make sure gas shutoff at
dryer and main shutoff
are fully open.
•
Move dryer to an even
floor space, or adjust as
necessary until even.
•
Follow directions on fabric
softener package.
•
Use your dryer to dry only
clean items. Dirty items can
stain clean items and the
dryer.
•
Sometimes stains which
cannot be seen when the
clothes are wet appear
after drying. Use proper
washing procedures before
drying.
•
Select a shorter
drying time.
•
Remove items while they
still hold a slight amount
of moisture.
•
Remove items when cycle
ends and fold or hang
immediately.
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