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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
NO,SE
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 whiffing
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 not 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 not 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 extlaust system for restdctions.
Gas supply is shut off (Gas Dryers Only)
Check other gas appliances
in house for gas supply.
Dryer drum becomes stained
Fabdc 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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