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Moving care
Emectrica_ Shock Hazard
Disconnect
power before servicing.
Replace aimparts and panemsbefore operating.
Failure to do so can result }n death or emectr}cal shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect
power. Disconnect
wiring if dryer
is direct wired.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
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
power.
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.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a lO-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested
here and possibly avoid the cost
Dryer displaying
code message
•
"PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted
by a power failure?
Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button to restart the dryer.
•
"E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service
codes:
Call for service.
of a service call...
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature
below
45°F (7°C)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures
above
45°F (7°C).
•
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).
•
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
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? If not, the time display will
blink.
Was HOLD TO START firmly pressed and held for at least
1 second?
Is a cycle selected?
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.
Clothes
are not drying satisfactorily
•
Checkthe
following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 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 a heavy
metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation
Instructions."
Has a fuse blown, or has 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 cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the
types of garments being dried. See "Cycles."
Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be
contacting
the electronic sensor strips. Level the dryer.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet and only use it once.
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