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Avoid Service
ChecJilist
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.
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
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Electrical power cord is not securely plugged
Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall 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 Iimiter tripped.
Call authorized service person for replacement.
Dryer runs hut _:_'t
heat.
Thereare2housefusesinthedryerdrcuitlf
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).
Checkto make suresupplyvalve isopen. SeeINSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSfor procedure.
Dryer does not have enough air supply to
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
support the burner flame (gas models).
LPgas supply tank is empty or there has been
Refill or replace tank.
a utility
interruption
of natural gas (gas
models).
Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.
cycle _
too lcr_j,
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Make sure all lint has been removed from the Oyer lint
outside
of
the
dzl/e_"
feels
screen before starting each cycle.
too
h3t
or
sn_lls
h3t.
Exhaust duct requirements have not bee[]
Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made
met.
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.
Electricd_yerisconnectedtoa2Oavoltcircuit.
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit.
Drying procedures have not been followed.
See DqfL_g Pz-cceA_P.s, page 4.
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may
Clean out any obstruction.
be clogged or restricted.
High humidity.
Use a dehumidifier
near the dryer.
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Dryer is overloaded.
Do not overload. See DzyLng _P.s,
page 4.
Items left in dryer too long.
Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
Insufficient sorting of items.
See DqzL_g Pz<cecbz_s, page 4.
Drying temperature too high.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or
Always
remove foreign
objects
from
pockets
before
buttons are inside the dryer,
laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer.
Permanently attached items such as belt
It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting
around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and
the inside of the drum.
damage to the Oyer.
Drum
damage
caused
by
foreign
objects
or
permanently attached ite@s is not covered by the
w_ty.
Scratchir_
or chippin_ of tk_
drum finish.
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