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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
OPERATION
Control pads not
responding
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or makes
noise
Inconsistent drying times
No numbers displayed
during cycle, only
"racetrack" lights
Clothes are still wet
and dryer shut off after
a short time
Cannot make a
selection and the
dryer beeps twice
LAUNDRY PRACTICES
Clothes are wrinkled
Clothes shrink
Possible Causes
Controls accidentally put in
service mode
Control panel is "asleep"
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped; the dryer may tumble
but not heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
Type of heat
Dryer is continuously monitoring • This is normal. When the dryer senses a low level of
the amount of moisture in
the clothes
The door was opened mid-cycle.
The load was then removed from
the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Dryer is not level.
The HEAT SETTING that you are
trying to select is incompatible
with the chosen dry cycle
Possible Causes
Overdrying
Overloading
Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be
safely washed, but will shrink
in the dryer.
What To Do
• Press STOP/CANCEL.
• This is normal. Press START twice to choose the last cycle
you used and to start the dryer.
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
• Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may
tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
• Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
leveling legs as necessary until even.
• Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used
(electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry
time remaining.
• A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
is put in.
• Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.
• This is normal.
What To Do
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount
of moisture.
• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item,
do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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