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Removing Accumulated Lintfrom
inside the Dryer Cabinet
Unt should be removed every two years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person.
Changing the Drum light
(onsome models)
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect powen
2, Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
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3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 1g-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4. Plug indryer or reconnect power.
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Firsttry the soluUons suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Clothes are not drying setisfactodly
= Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Isthe exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-1g minutes.
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy
metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."
Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers
use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning,
but you may not have heat.
Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for
the types of garments being dried. See "Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips."
For gas dryers, isthe valve open on the supply line?
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grill? Use only one
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
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Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45=F (7°(:;)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45OF(7oC).
= Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?.
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water
and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
• Isthe loadtoo large and heavyto dry quickly?.
Separatethe loadto tumblefreely,
Dryer will not run
• Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the START button firmly pressed?
Is a cycle selected?
Unusual sounds
• Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
Ifthe dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation,
• Is it a gas dryer?.
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
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