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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.
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Possible Causes
What To Do
Control pads not
Controls accidentally put in
, PressSTOP/CANCEL.
responding
service mode
Dryer doesnt start
Control panel is "asleep"
• This is normal. PressSTARTtwice to choose the last cycle
you used and to start the dryer.
Dryer is unplugged
. Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
. Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
is tripped
replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE:Most electric
dryers use two fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesnt heat
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
. Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and
tripped; the dryer may tumble
replace both fuses or reset both breakers.Your dryer may
but not heat
tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Gas service is off
. Hake sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are
fully open.
Dryer shakes or makes
Some shaking/noise is normal.
. Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
leveling legs as necessary until even.
Inconsistent drying times
Type of heat
. Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used
(electric, natural or LPgas),size of load,types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
No numbers displayed
Dryer is continuously monitoring
. This is normal. When the dryer sensesa low levelof
during cycle, only
the amount of moisture in
moisture in the load, the dryer will display the dry
"racetrack" lights
the clothes
time remaining.
Clothes are still wet
The door was opened mid-cycle.
. A dry cycle must be reselected each time a new load
and dryershut offafter
The load was then removed from
is put in.
a short time
the dryer and a new load put in
without selecting a new cycle
Dryer is not level.
. Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs
as necessary until even.
Cannot make a
selection and the
dryer beeps twice
The HEATSETTING that you are
. This is normal.
trying to select is incompatible
with the chosen dry cycle
Possible Causes
What To Do
Overdrying
, Remove items while they still hold a slight amount
of moisture.
Overloading
* Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Clothesshfink
Some fabrics will naturally shrink
,
when washed. Others can be
e
safely washed, but will shrink
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in the dryer.
To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
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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