Maytag MGD6400TB - Bravos Gas Dryer Use And Care Manual page 24

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
DRYER OPERATION
Dryer will not run
• Has a household fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
• Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
• Is the dryer door firmly closed?
• Was the Start button firmly pressed?
I.arge loads may require pressing and holding the Start button for 2-5 seconds.
No heat
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
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.
• Is the valve open on the gas supply line?
Unusual sounds
• 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.
• 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. (:lean out pockets before
laundering.
• Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
• 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.
• 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.
Dryer displaying code message
• "PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
• "F" Variable (F1, F2, F20, etc.) service codes:
Call for service.
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