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Avoid Service
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dryer does not start.
Electrical power cord is not securely plugged
Make sure the plug fits tightly in wail outlet
in or plug may be loose,
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on
a separate circuit
Thermal limiter tripped_
Call authorized service person for replacement
Dryer runs but won't
heat.
There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit If
Replace fuse
1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn
but the heater will not operate_
Gas supply valve is not open (gas models),
Check to make sure supply valve is open, SeeINSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSfor procedure
Dryer does not have anough air supply to
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
support the burner flame (gas models),
LPgassupplytank
isemptyor there has been
Refill or replace tank
a utility interruption
of natural gas (gas
models)_
Dryer should heat when utility service is restored
Drying cyde takes too long,
Lint screen is dogged with lint,
Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint screen
outsideofthedryerfeelstoo
before starting each cycle
hot or smells hot.
Exhaust duct requirements have not been
met
Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made
of rigid or flexible metal
When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90 °
bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit.
See Drying Procedures, page 4,
Clean out any obstruction,
Scratching or chipping of the
drum finish.
Electric dryer is con nected to a 208 volt circuit
Drying
procedures
have not been followed
Outside
exhaust
hood
or exhaust
duct may
be clogged
or restricted
High
humidity,
Excessive
wrinkling,
Dryer is overloaded_
Items left in dryer too long
Insufficient
sorting
of items
Drying
temperature
too high.
Foreign objects
such as coins,
pins, clips or
buttons
are inside the dryer
Permanently
attached
items
such as belt
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum
Use a dehumidifier
near the dryer,
Do not overload
See Drying
Procedures,
page 4,
Remove items as soon as cycle ends
See Drying
Procedures,
page 4.
Follow
fabric care label instructions_
Always
remove
foreign
objects
from
pockets
before
laundering
Remove objects
from
drum and restart
dryer_
It may be necessary
to baste a scrap of material
securely
around
ornaments
before drying to prevent
scratching
and
damage
to the dryer_
Drum
damage
caused
by foreign
objects
or permanently
attached
items
is not
covered
by the
warranty.
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