Troubleshooting - Maytag 3LMEDC315FW Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily; drying times
are too long
Dryer will not run
Unusual sounds
No heat
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Possible Causes
Lint screen or lint screen housing is clogged
with lint.
The Air Fluff/Air Dry cycle or No Heat
temperature setting has been selected.
Load too large and heavy to dry quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood
clogged with lint, restricting air movement.
Fabric softener sheets blocking the grille.
Exhaust vent not the correct length.
Exhaust vent diameter not the
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with
temperature below 7ºC (45ºF).
Dryer located in a closet without adequate
opening.
Door not closed completely.
Start/Stop knob not turned to On setting.
Start/Stop knob not pressed firmly
or held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker
has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of fuse.
Dryer had a period of non-use.
A coin, button, or paper clip is caught
between the drum and front or rear of
the dryer.
It is a gas dryer.
The four legs are not installed, or the dryer is
not level front to back and side to side.
Clothing knotted or balled up.
Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker
has tripped.
Supply line valve not open.
Incorrect power supply.
Solution
Clean lint screen before each load. Clean space where lint
screen is located, as needed. Using a vacuum, gently remove
any lint that has accumulated outside of the lint screen.
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
See "Cycle Guide."
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not
feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Make sure
vent is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
Use only one fabric softener sheet and use it only once.
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has
too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times.
Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. See Installation
Instructions.
Use 102 mm (4") diameter vent material.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
7ºC (45ºF).
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
of 25 mm (1") of airspace and, for most installations, the rear
of the dryer requires 127 mm (5").
See Installation Instructions.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Turn START/STOP knob to On setting.
Press and hold the START/STOP knob until you hear the
dryer drum moving.
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.
Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240 V power supply. Check with
a qualified electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small
objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
See Installation Instructions.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer
to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers.
Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker.
If the problem continues, call an electrician.
For gas dryers, make sure the supply line valve is open.
Electric dryers require 240 V power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
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