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PROBLEM
DRYER WON'T START
CLOTHES TA~ TOO
LONG TO DRY
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is
getting current. Most electric dryers use two.
Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set md Start knob is turned.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door
and turn the Start knob.
Dryer door is open. Close door securely<ryer will not run with door open.
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
Controls improperly set. Check dl controls to make sure they are correctly
set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodicdly clean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Installation kstructions.
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible
the kstdlation Instructions.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.
Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.
Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long
time to remove moisture.
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or
washed by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels exacfly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble dry.
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