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CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DRYER…
PROBLEM SOLUTION
doesn’t run.
• Be sure the door is latched shut.
• Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
• Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
• Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the
cycle.
doesn’t heat.
• Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.
• Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff.
• On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
• Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the cycle.
doesn’t dry.
• Check all of the above, plus...
• Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and close
freely.
• Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected
and cleaned annually.
• Use a 4” rigid metal exhaust duct.
• Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
• Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require
repositioning to ensure even drying.
• Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water
from the load.
• Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
is noisy.
• Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc.
Remove promptly.
• It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on
and off during the drying cycle.
• Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation
instruction.
• It is normal for the dryer to hum from the high velocity of air moving
through the dryer drum and exhaust system.
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