Troubleshooting - Speed Queen Dryer User Manual

Troubleshooting

Try these troubleshooting tips before making a service call. They
may save you time and money.
Dryer Symptom
Dryer won't start
Dryer won't heat
Dryer doesn't dry clothes satisfactorily
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Possible Cause/Solution
• For dryers equipped with a power cord, make sure the power
cord is plugged all the way into the electrical outlet.
• Make sure loading door is closed.
• Push timer knob in to start dryer.
• Make sure the laundry room fuse(s) isn't blown or loose, or cir-
cuit breakers aren't open.
• The dryer itself does not have an electrical fuse. An electric
dryer has an electrical circuit with two fuses.
• Check if motor overload protector has cycled. Wait 10 minutes
and try again.
• Make sure timer is not in COOL DOWN, COOL TUMBLE or EX-
TENDED TUMBLE settings or that Fabric Selector is not set
at NO HEAT.
• Electric dryers only – Some homes may have two fuses or cir-
cuit breakers for an electric dryer; both fuses or circuit break-
ers should be checked. Make sure the laundry room fuse(s) isn't
blown or loose, or that the circuit breakers aren't open.
• The dryer itself does not have an electrical fuse. An electric
dryer has an electrical circuit with two fuses.
• Gas dryer only – Make sure equipment and main gas line valve is
turned on.
• Check exhaust duct to outside to see if it is kinked, blocked or
needs cleaning.
• Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not
been pushed in or has not been blocked.
• Check exhaust duct to outside to see if it is kinked, blocked or
needs cleaning.
• Check weather hood to make sure flapper moves freely, has not
been pushed in or has not been blocked.
• Automatic cycle – Adjust to MAX, MORE or LESS DRY setting.
• Timed cycle - Allow more or less time.
• Clean the lint filter.
• Make sure the load isn't too small. Small loads may not tumble
properly or dry evenly.
• Check load being dried. Heavy items dried with lightweight
items will not dry as quickly as the rest of the load.
• Refer to Sort section for proper sorting information.
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