Manual

OCCURRENCE

DRYER

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Dryer does not start. Electrical powercord is notsecurelyplugged Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

in or plug may be loose.

Housefuse blownorcircuitbreakertripped. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer

is on a separate circuit.

Thermal limiter tripped. Call authorized service person for replacement.

Dryer runs but won't There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. Replace fuse.

heat. If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may

turn but the heater will not operate.

Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). Check to make sure supply valve is open. See

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

Dryer does not have enough air supply to See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

support the burner flame (gas models).

LP gas supply tank is empty or there has Refill or replace tank.

been a utility interruption of natural gas

(gas models). Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

Drying cycle takes too Lint screen is clogged with lint. Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint

long, outside of the dryer screen before starting each cycle.

feels too hot or smells

hot. Exhaust duct requirements have not been Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and

met. made of rigid or flexible metal.

When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90°

bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt

circuit, circuit.

Drying procedures have not been followed. See Drying Procedures, page 10.

Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may Clean out any obstruction.

be clogged or restricted.

High humidity. Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.

Excessive wrinkling. Dryer is overloaded. Do not overload. See Drying Procedures, page 10.

Items left in dryer too long. Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

Insufficient sorting of items. See Drying Procedures, page 10.

Drying temperature too high. Follow fabric care label instructions.