Trouble Shooting - Fisher & Paykel DE60FA2 Installation Instructions And User Manual

Trouble Shooting

If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting
your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Centre Dealer or Customer Care Centre.
Problem
Dryer Doesn't
Start
Dryer Doesn't
Heat
Dryer Shakes or
Makes Excessive
Noise
Greasy Spots on
Clothes
Lint on Clothes
Static Occurs
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Possible causes
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
Improper use of fabric softener
Drying dirty items with clean
ones
Clothes were not completely
clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
Overdrying
No fabric softener was used
Synthetics, permanent press
and blends can cause static.
What to do
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
Note: Most electric dryers use two
breakers.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Move the dryer to a flat place on the
floor, or adjust feet as necessary until
even.
Follow directions on fabric softener
package.
Use your dryer to dry only clean items.
Dirty items can stain clean items and
the dryer.
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen
when the clothes are wet "appear" after
drying. Use proper washing procedures
before drying.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Sort lint producers (like chenille) from
lint collectors (like corduroy).
See suggestions in this section under
STATIC.
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Empty all pockets before laundering
clothes.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust controls for less drying.
Try a fabric softener.
Try a fabric softener.