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If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Clothes are not drying Lint screen clogged with lint. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
satisfactorily, drying
times are too long. Has the Air Only cycle been Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
selected? See "Cycle Guide".
Load too large and heavy to dry Separate the load to tumble freely.
quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
hood clogged with lint, restricting outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
air movement, air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust
vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. See "Installation Instructions".
Fabric softener sheets blocking Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
the grill.
Exhaust vent not the correct length. Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. See "installation Instructions".
Exhaust vent diameter not the Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
temperature below 45°F (7°C)? 45°F (7°C).
Dryer located Jn a closet without Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
adequate openings, bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
of 1" (25 ram) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear
of the dryer requires 5" (127 ram). See "installation Instructions".
Dryer wJJJnot run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
START/PAUSE button not pressed Press and Hold the Start/Pause button until you hear the dryer
firmly or held long enough, drum moving.
Household fuse is blown or circuit Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
breaker has tripped, drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
Wrong type of fuse. Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds Dryer had a period of non-use. If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
Is a coin, button, or paper clip Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
caught between the drum and front Clean out pockets before laundering.
or rear of the dryer?
Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Are the four legs installed, and is the The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
dryer level front to back and side to See the Installation Instructions.
side?
Clothing knotted or balled up. When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer
to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat Household fuse is blown or circuit The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
breaker has tripped, dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Supply line valve not open. For gas dryers, be sure the valve on the supply line is open.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician, j
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