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3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only.
Replace the cover and secure with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button for 2-5 seconds.
No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the valve open on the gas supply line?
Unusual sounds
■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first
few minutes of operation.
■ Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before
laundering.
■ Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
■ Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See “Installation Instructions.”
■ Is the 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.
Dryer displaying code message
■ “PF” (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
■ “E” Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot
■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.