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Troubleshooting
Checkpoints
If you encounter an issue with the dryer, first check the table below and try the
suggestions.
Symptom
Dryer does not run
Dryer does not heat
Dryer does not dry
Dryer is noisy
Dries unevenly
Dryer emits an odour
Dryer turns off before
the load is dry
Lint on clothes
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• Make sure the door is completely closed.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.
• Empty the water tank.
• Clean the lint filter.
• Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.
• Check the lint filter and heat exchanger filter. Clean them if
necessary.
• Dryer may be in the cool-down phase of the cycle.
Check the above, plus...
• Make sure the dryer is not overloaded.
• Sort light and heavy items separately.
• Reposition large, bulky items to ensure even drying.
• Check that the dryer is draining properly.
• For small loads, add a few dry towels.
• Clean the lint filter and heat exchanger filter.
• Check for coins, buttons, lighters, etc.
• Make sure the dryer is level and standing firmly on the
floor.
• The dryer may hum due to air moving through the drum
and fan. This is normal.
• Seams, pockets, and other parts of clothing are harder to
dry than others. This is normal.
• Sort heavy and light items separately.
• The dryer may draw household odours in from the
surrounding air and then exhaust them. This is normal.
• Dryer load is too small. Add more items and restart the
cycle.
• Dryer load is too large. Remove items and restart the cycle.
• Make sure the lint filter is clean before every load.
• Dry lint-producing items (fuzzy towels) separate from lint
trappers, such as black linen pants.
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads.
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