10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air
cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the fol-
lowing:
Electric Models Only
•
Controls are set in a running or "On" po-
sition.
•
Start button has been pushed firmly.
•
Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet
and/or electrical supply is on.
•
Household fuse is intact and tight, or cir-
cuit breaker has not tripped.
•
Dryer door is closed.
Gas Models Only
•
Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
•
Electrical supply is connected.
•
Household fuse is intact and tight, or cir-
cuit breaker has not tripped.
•
Dryer door is closed.
11. Electric Models Only: When the dryer
has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel
heat, cancel cycle and close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer
and check the following:
•
There may be 2 household fuses or
circuit breakers for the dryer. Check to
make sure both fuses are intact and
tight, or that both circuit breakers have
not tripped. If there is still no heat, con-
tact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when
the dryer is first heated. This odor is common
when the heating element is first used. The
odor will go away.
12. Gas Models Only: When the dryer has
been running for 5 minutes, open the dry-
er door and feel for heat. If you feel heat,
cancel cycle and close door. If you do not
feel heat, turn off the dryer and check that
the gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
•
If the gas supply line shutoff valve is
closed, open it, then repeat the 5-minute
test as outlined above.
•
If the gas supply line shutoff valve is
open, contact a qualified technician.
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