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22_ Troubleshooting
troubleshooting
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DRYER
WON’T
START
• Dryer unplugged. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
•
No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current.
• Dryer door is open. Close door securely - dryer will not run with door open.
• Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet or
circuit while the dryer is operation.
CLOTHES
TAKE TOO
LONG TO
DRY
• Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for the
load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section on page 18.
•
Clogged lint filter. Clean the filter before every load. Periodically remove lint filter and
clean area under it with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section on page 23.
• Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction; If
flexible ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to
the Installation Instructions. see page 15.
• Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer
still tumbles without heat.
• Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight article.
• Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long time to
remove moisture.
• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even if
dry, to ensure proper tumbling.
GENERAL
SHRINKAGE
•
Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand
and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow the Garments
Manufacturers’ Care Label exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.
WRINKLING
• Leaving clothes in the dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang
them immediately.
• Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,
with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
• Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize wrinkling.
TO REMOVE
WRINKLES
Try one or more of these suggestions
• If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately
• Iron carefully
• Send to dry cleaners for pressing
• Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.*
IF THE DRYER STILL DOES NOT OPERATE, call for Service. GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
AND DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE DRYER.
INFORMATION CODES
Information codes may be displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with your Dryer.
CODE SYMBOL MEANING SOLUTION
Door open error when the door is
open, the dryer will not operate.
Be sure the door is latched shut. If problem
continues, call for service. See below.
For any codes not listed above, call 1–800–726–7864 (1–800–SAMSUNG)
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