TROUBLESHOOTING
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Dryer will not run
Has a household
fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem
continues,
ca[[ an electrician.
Is the correct power supply
available?
Electric dryers require
120-volt
power
supply and gas dryers
require
240-volt
power
supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
•
Was a regular
fuse used?
Use a time-delay
fuse.
•
Is the dryer door firmly
closed?
•
Was the Start button
firmly
pressed?
I_arge loads may require pressing and holding
the Start button for
2-5 seconds.
No heat
Has a household
fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning,
but you may not have heat. Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. Electric dryers use 2
household
fuses or curcuit
breakers.
If the problem
continues,
ca[[ an electrician.
•
Is the valve open on the gas supply
line for gas models?
Unusual
sounds
Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while,
there may be a
thumping
sound during
the first few minutes
of operation.
•
Is a coin, button,
or paper clip caught between
the drum and
front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
•
Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking
is a normal
operating
sound.
•
Are the four legs installed,
and is the dryer level front
to back
and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate
if not properly
installed.
See the
Installation
Instructions.
Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When
balled up, the load will bounce,
causing the dryer to
vibrate.
Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Dryer displaying
code message
"PF" (power failure),
check the following:
Was the drying
cycle interrupted
by a power failure?
Depending
on the length of the power
outage, you may be able to resume
the cycle by simply pressing
and holding
START-PAUSE;
otherwise,
press POWER-CANCEl_
and then start a new cycle.
"E" Variable
(El, E2, E3) service codes:
Ca[[ for service.
Electric
Dryer
displaying
code message
"L2"
Diagnostic
Code (low or no line voltage condition):
The drum will turn, but there may be a problem
with your home
power
supply keeping
the dryer's
heater from turning
on. The
dryer will continue
to run when this diagnostic
code is present.
Press any key to clear the code from the display and return to the
estimated
time remaining.
Try the following:
Check to see if a household
fuse has blown
or circuit
breaker has
tripped.
Electric dryers use two household
fuses or breakers.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
Confirm
the power cord is properly
installed.
Refer to "Electrical
Connection"
for details.
Select a Timed
Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult
a qualified
electrician.
"AF" (low airflow
condition):
The dryer will continue
to run when this diagnostic
code is
present.
Press any key to clear the code from the display and
return to the estimated
time remaining.
Try the following:
Clean lint screen.
Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed
or kinked.
Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and
debris.
Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
Confirm
your vent system falls within
the recommended
run
length and number
of elbows for the type of vent you are using.
Refer to "Plan Vent System" in the Installation
Instructions
for
details.
Select a Timed
I)ry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting
run
cleaned.
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