Amana ALE230RAW Owner's Manual page 10

Trouble Shooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
TOPIC
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Vibrating noise Dryer may not be resting firmly on floor Some vibration is normal. Adjust leveling legs so dryer
rests firmly on floor. See Installation Instructions for
leveling details.
Thumping, rattling, or Loose objects, such as coins or pins Stop dryer and check for loose objects. Remove loose
clanking noise objects if possible.
Belt buckles, metal fasteners hitting drum Close zippers, buttons, and fasteners. Clothing with
buckles should be turned inside out.
Whirling sound As air moves through the dry, a whirling Normal
sound may be noticed
Pulsating sound When the drum rotates, it may create a Normal
pulsating sound
Clicking sound Many of the parts, such as the timer, click as Normal
they operate
OPERATION
Dryer does not run Electrical power cord may net be plugged in, Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet.
or connection may be loose
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase
outage occurred fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit
overload problem. Call local utility company to correct
power outage.
Dryer door is net closed Push door closed.
Timer knob must be pushed in to restart If dryer door was opened during a cycle, the timer knob
dryer must be pushed in to restart the cycle.
Dryer does not heat Dryer set to FLUFF/NO HEAT setting Reset FABRIC SELECTOR knob.
Damper on weather hood is stuck closed or Severely restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating.
frozen Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.
Gas supply is shut off (Gas Dryers Only) Check other gas appliances in house for gas supply.
APPEARANCE
Screen in back of drum Heat causes the metal to darken Normal. Will not affect performance.
darkens
Dryer drum becomes stained Fabric dyes that are not set can stain the Make a paste from powdered detergent and rub on stain.
dryer drum Though you may not be able remove stain immediately, the
stain may fade and disappear over time.
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