Troubleshooting; Questions? Use This Problem Solver - Samsung DV665J Series User Manual

troubleshooting

QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DRYER • Dryer unplugged. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
WON'T
• No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current.
START
• Dryer door is open. Close door securely - dryer will not run with door open.
• Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet or
• Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for the
CLOTHES
TAKE TOO
LONG TO
• Clogged lint filter. Clean the filter before every load. Periodically remove lint filter and
DRY
• Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction; If
• Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
• Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight article.
• Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long time to
• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even if
GENERAL • Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand
SHRINKAGE
WRINKLING • Leaving clothes in the dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
• Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,
• Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize wrinkling.
TO REMOVE Try one or more of these suggestions
WRINKLES
• If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately
• Iron carefully
• Send to dry cleaners for pressing
• Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.*
IF THE DRYER STILL DOES NOT OPERATE, call for Service. GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
AND DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE DRYER.
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circuit while the dryer is operation.
load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section on page 18.
clean area under it with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section on page
23.
flexible ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to
the Installation Instructions. see page 15.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer
still tumbles without heat.
remove moisture.
dry, to ensure proper tumbling.
and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow the Garments
Manufacturers' Care Label exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.
them immediately.
with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
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