Before you call for service
Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed -
comFdetely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
NOTE."Most electric dryers use two breakers.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service is off
• Check the house flase/'circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker.
• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
• Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust
as necessary until ewm.
Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fa 3ric softener package.
Drying dirty items with • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
clean ones items can stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely
clean
• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet °appear" after d ,1,1Ting.Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
Lint Filter is full
Improper sorting
Static dectricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
• Clean lint screen before each load.
• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from
lint collectors (like corduroy).
* See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
• Separate large loads into smaller ones.
• Empty" all pockets before laundering clothes.
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