Whirlpool Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual page 20

COMMON DRYER PROBLEMS
I. Dryer will not start.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Are the controls set in an ON position?
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Did you firmly push the Start Button?
Have you blown a fuse or tripped a
circuit breaker? Electric dryers use
2 household fuses or breakers.
2.
Lint accumulation in hood or exhaust
vent, or extended dryinp times.
Is lint screen full?
3. No heat
For gas dryers, is the valve open on
the supply line? Also, some dryers may
have an internal gas valve. See
Installation Instructions.
For electric dryers, have you blown a
fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses
or breakers. The drum may be turning
but you may not have heat.
4. Noises
If the dryer hasn't been used forawhile,
there may be a thumping sound during
the first few minutes of operation.
If noises continue, call the Consumer
Assistance Center.
5.
odor
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When operating a new dryer, the new
electric heating element may have
an odor.
Are household chemical odors being
drawn into dryer? Proper ventilation
must be used if painting or staining near the dryer.
NOTE:
Store and use paints, varnishes, etc. away
from your dryer whenever possible.
If you still have problems, see "Requesting Assist-
ance or Service" on page 21.
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Is exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint? Refer to
venting section on pages 6-7.
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