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From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
you should:
f.
Unplug dryer or disconnect
power.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Wash lint screen.
Moving care
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect
gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached
to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Use masking tape to secure dryer door and lint screen door.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Dryer will not run
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
•
Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
•
Is the clothing
knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Dryer displaying code message
•
"PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted
by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
•
"E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.
•
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
•
Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start
button for at least 1 second.
No heat
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
•
Is the valve open on the gas supply line?
Unusual sounds
•
Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum
and front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too
long, or load is too hot
•
Is the lint screen clogged
with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow
these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with
lint, restricting air movement?
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 vent. See the Installation
Instructions.
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