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Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Dryer runs
but won’t
heat
• If 1 of the 2 fuses in the dryer
circuit is blown, the drum
may turn but the heater will
not operate (electric models).
• Gas supply valve is not open
(gas models).
• Dryer does not have enough
air supply to support the burn-
er ame (gas models).
• LP gas supply tank is empty or
there has been a utility inter-
ruption of natural gas (gas
models).
• Replace fuse
• Check to make sure supply valve is
open. See
Installation Instructions
for
procedure.
• See
Installation Instructions
.
• Rell or replace tank. Dryer should
heat when utility service is restored.
Drying cycle
takes too
long
Outside of
the
dryer feels
too hot or
smells hot
• Lint lter is clogged with lint.
• Exhaust duct requirements
have not been met.
• Electric dryer is connected to
a 208 volt circuit.
• Drying procedures not fol-
lowed.
• Outside exhaust hood or ex-
haust duct may be clogged or
restricted.
• High humidity.
• Make sure all lint has been removed
from the dryer lint lter before start-
ing each cycle.
• Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches
in diameter and made of rigid or
semi-rigid metal.
• When in place, the duct must have
no more than four 90° bends and
must not exceed length listed in
Installation Instructions
.
• Drying time will be 20% longer than
drying on a 240 volt circuit.
• See
Operating Instructions
• Clean out any obstruction.
• Use a dehumidier near the dryer.
Excessive
wrinkling
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Items left in dryer too long.
• Insucient sorting of items.
• Drying temperature too high.
• DO NOT overload. See
Operating
Instructions
.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
• See
Operating Instructions
.
• Follow fabric care label instructions.
Scratching
or chipping
of the drum
nish
• Foreign objects such as coins,
pins, clips or buttons are inside
the dryer.*
• Permanently attached items
such as belt buckles, zippers,
and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum.*
• Always remove foreign objects from
pockets before laundering. Remove
objects from drum and restart dryer.
• Turn items inside out before drying to
prevent scratching and damage to
the dryer.
*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently at-
tached items is not covered by the warranty.
WATER
Wash load
too wet after
spin
• Washer is overloaded.
• Load is out of balance.
• Drain hose is kinked.
• DO NOT overload washer. See
Op-
erating Instructions
.
• Rearrange load to allow proper
spinning.
• Straighten drain hose.
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