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Before you call for service...
PROBLEM
Time Remaining
jumped to a
lower number
Cannot make a
selection and the
dryer beeps twice
Dryer is running but
0:00 is displayed in
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Clean Lint Filter (message) Power button was activated
Dryer doesn't heat
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat
Glow at the rear
of the drum
Clothes are still wet
and dryer shut off
after a short time
Clothes are wrinkled
Possible Causes
The estimated time may change
when a smaller load than usual
is drying
The DRYNESS Level, TEMP
or OPTION that you are
trying to select is incompatible
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The Extended Tumble
option was chosen
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped; the dryer may tumble
but not heat
Gas service is off
LP gas supply tank is empty
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Type of load and
drying conditions
Heaters behind the drum
The door was opened mid-cycle.
The load was then removed from
the dryer and a new load put in
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Small load
Load was already dry except
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Dryer is not level
Overdrying
Letting items sit in dryer after
cycle ends
Overloading
What To Do
• This is normal.
• This is normal.
• This is normal. During extended tumble, the time
remaining is not displayed. The Extended Tumble
option lasts approximately 60 minutes.
• Press Start to begin a dry cycle and the message will
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• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer
may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker
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• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
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• Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility
service is restored.
• Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used.
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• The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the
length and condition of the exhaust system will affect
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• This is normal. Under certain drying conditions and
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• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
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• When drying 3 items or less, choose Speed Dry or
Tiem Dry.
• Choose Speed Dry or Time Dry to dry damp collars
and waistbands. In the future, when drying a load with
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• Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs
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• Select a shorter drying time.
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• Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
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• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
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