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COMMON DRYER PROBIMK
I. Dyer will not start.
3. No heat
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
For gas dryers, is the valve open on
the supply line? See Installation
Instructions.
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For electric dryers, have you blown a
Are the controls set in an ON position?
fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses
or breakers. The drum may be turning
but you may not have heat.
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Did you firmly push the Start button?
Have you blown a fuse or tripped a
circuit breaker? Electric dryers use
2 household fuses or breakers.
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Lint accumulation in hood or exhaust
vent, or extended dryin9 times.
Is lint screen full?
4. Noises
If the dryer hasn’t been used forawhile,
there may be a thumping sound during
the first few minutes of operation.
If noises continue, call the Consumer
Assistance Center.
When operating a new dryer, the new
electric heating element may have
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an odor.
Are household chemical odors being
drawn into dryer? Proper ventilation
must be used if painting or staining near the dryer.
NOTE: Store and
use
paints, varnishes, etc. away
from your dryer.
If you still have problems, see “Requesting Assist-
ance or Service” on page 17.
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Is exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint? Refer to
venting section on pages 6 to 7.
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