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Solutions
to Common
Problems
Avoid
Service
Checklist
Before
calling
for servic%
review
this list. It may
save both
time
and
expense.
The list includes
common
occurrences
that
are
not the result of defective
workmanship
or materials
in this dryer.
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Dryer
does not
Electrical
power
cord
is not securely
plugged
Make
sure the plug
fits tightly
in wall
outlet.
start,
in or plug
may
be loose.
House fuse blown
or circuit
breaker
tripped.
Reset circuit
breaker
or replace
fuse.
Make
sure electrical
line is not overloaded
and
the
dryer
is on a separate
circuit.
Dryer
runs but
There are 2 house fuses in the dryer
circuit.
If 1
Replace
fuse.
won't
heat.
of the 2 fuses is blown,
the drum
may turn but
the heater
will not operate.
Drying
cycle
takes
Lint filter
is clogged
with lint.
Make
sure all lint has been
removed
from
the dryer
too Ion% outside
lint filter
before
starting
each
cycle.
of the dryer
feels
Electric
dryer
is connected
to a 208
volt
Drying
time
will be 20%
longer
than
drying
on a
too hot or smells
circuit.
240
volt circuit.
hot,
Drying
procedures
have not been
followed.
See "Operating
Instructions."
High humidity.
Use a dehumidifier
near the dryer.
Dryer
stops during
Water
container
was not emptied
between
Empty
and
replace
water
container
and restart
dryer.
a cycle
and _
cycles
and
is full.
symbol
is lit on
control
panel.
Excessive
wrin-
Dryer
is overloaded.
Do not overload.
See "Operating
Instructions."
kling,
Items left
in dryer
too long,
Remove
items
as soon as cycle
ends.
Insumcient
sorting
of items.
See "Operating
Instructions."
Drying
temperature
too high,
Follow
fabric
care
label
instructions.
Scratching
or
Foreign
objects
such as coins, pins, clips or
Always
remove
foreign
objects
from
pockets
before
chipping
of the
buttons
are inside the dryer.*
laundering.
Remove
objects
from
drum
and
restart
drum
finish,
dryer.
Permanently
attached
items such as belt
It may
be necessary
to sew a scrap
of material
buckles,
zippers
and fasteners
may
be hitting
securely
around
ornaments
before
drying
to prevent
the inside
of the drum,*
scratching
and damage
to the dryer.
*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently
attached
items is not covered by the warranty.
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