Trouble Shooting - Maytag Amana NDE2330AYW Service Manual

Trouble Shooting

You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
TOPIC
NOISE
Vibrating noise
Thumping, rattling, or
clanking noise
Whirling sound
Pulsating sound
Clicking sound
OPERATION
Dryer does not run
Dryer does not heat
Dryer drum becomes stained
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dryer may not be resting firmly on floor
Loose objects, such as coins or pins
Belt buckles, metal fasteners hitting drum
As air moves through the dry, a whirling
sound may be noticed
When the drum rotates, it may create a
pulsating sound
Many of the parts, such as the timer, click as
they operate
Electrical power cord may not be plugged in,
or connection may be loose
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power
outage occurred
Dryer door is not closed
Timer knob must be pushed in to restart
dryer
Dryer set to FLUFF/NO HEAT setting
Damper on weather hood is stuck closed or
frozen
Gas supply is shut off (Gas Dryers Only)
Fabric dyes that are not set can stain the
dryer drum
SOLUTION
Some vibration is normal. Adjust leveling legs so dryer
rests firmly on floor. See Installation Instructions for
leveling details.
Stop dryer and check for loose objects. Remove loose
objects if possible.
Close zippers, buttons, and fasteners. Clothing with
buckles should be turned inside out.
Normal
Normal
Normal
Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase
fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit
overload problem. Call local utility company to correct
power outage.
Push door closed.
If dryer door was opened during a cycle, the timer knob
must be pushed in to restart the cycle.
Reset FABRIC SELECTOR knob.
Severely restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating.
Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.
Check other gas appliances in house for gas supply.
Make a paste from powdered detergent and rub on stain.
Though you may not be able remove stain immediately, the
stain may fade and disappear over time.
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