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Q. Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry
1. Exhaust duct work run too long or is undersized, back pressure cannot exceed .3 inches water column
(W.C.).
2. Restriction in exhaust
a. Exhaust back draft damper is sticking partially closed.
b. Restriction in duct work, check duct work from dryer all the way to the outdoors.
3. Low or inconsistent gas pressure.
4. Insufficient makeup air.
5. Poor air and gas mixture at burner, yellow or poor flame pattern; adjust gas burner air adjustment shutters.
6. Lint screen not being cleaned on regular basis.
7. Extractors (washers) not performing properly.
8. Sail switch is fluttering, restriction in exhaust.
9. Failed microprocessor controller (computer), temperature calibration is inaccurate.
10. Failed microprocessor temperature sensor, calibration is inaccurate.
11. Failed burner or oven hi-limit.
12. Failed lint compartment hi-limit.
R. Condensation on main door glass
1. Too long, undersized, or improperly installed duct work.
2. Back draft damper is sticking in partially closed position.
S. Dryer or scraping noise at basket (tumbler) area
1. Check for object caught in basket (tumbler) or wrapper area.
2. Basket (tumbler) is out of proper alignment
a. Check both vertical and lateral alignment.
b. Check gap between front panel and basket (tumbler) front, set screws may have come loose, and
basket (tumbler) walked forward or backwards.
3. Loose basket (tumbler) tie rod.
4. Failed basket (tumbler) support.