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TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience
Dryer Results (cont.)
Odors (cont.)
Load too hot
Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit
"PF" (power failure)
"L2" Diagnostic Code
(low or no line voltage
condition)
"F# E#" (F1 E1, F3 E1,
etc.) variable service
codes.
Check Vent indicator is lit The lint screen or vent is clogged;
"Loc"
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for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Steam models only: For steam
cycles, the water is not properly
connected with the dryer.
Odors are left in garments after
wearing.
Load removed before cooldown
portion of cycle complete.
Using Timed Dry cycle with a high
temperature setting.
The drying cycle has been interrupted
by a power failure.
There may be a problem with your
home power supply, keeping the
dryer's heater from turning on.
The dryer is in need of service.
the vent is crushed or kinked or has
too many turns.
The Control Lock is enabled.
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Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water
inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet
valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.
To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Steam
Refresh. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from
dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester
blends, common knits, and synthetics.
Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle
before removing the load.
Select an Automatic Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid
overdrying the load.
Touch POWER to clear the display.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and
return to the estimated time remaining.
NOTE: This error will only show during the initial installation.
Try the following:
•
Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or
breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
•
Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to
the Installation Instructions for details.
•
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
If a code beginning with an "F" appears in the display, alternating
between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem
that requires service. Call for service.
The dryer will continue to run when this indicator is lit. Try the
following:
• Clean lint screen.
• Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.
• Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of
lint and debris.
• Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and
debris.
• Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended
run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you
are using. Refer to "Plan Vent System" in the Installation
Instructions for details.
• Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
• If the indicator remains lit, have your entire home venting
run cleaned.
Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK or DAMP DRY SIGNAL
(depending on the model) for 3 seconds to unlock the controls
of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down
"3-2-1." When the Control Lock is disabled, the LED Display
will clear.
Solution
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