Before Calling For Service (cont.)
Problem
Water and
• This is normal.
Pumping Sound
is heard, When
display shows
2minutes
Compressor
• This is normal
does not
operate for
about three
minutes when
Restart
Drying time is
• Heat settings, load size, or
not consistent
dampness of clothing is not
consistent.
Clothes take too
• Load is not properly sorted.
long to dry
• Large load of heavy fabrics.
• Dryer controls are not set
properly.
• Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or
duct run is too long.
• House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Dryer is underloaded.
Clothes are
• Clothes dried too long
wrinkled
(overdried).
• Clothes left in dryer too long
after cycle ends.
Clothes are
• Garment care instructions are not
shrinking
being followed.
• Water supply error.
indicator
light is on
during the
drying cycle
Possible Causes
Solutions
• These are normal sounds that occur when the dryer
performs an internal cleaning and draining function.
• The system has a built-in delay to prevent the compressor
from starting until the internal pressures have equalized.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat
setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP
gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of
the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and lint
filter.
• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and
heavier items take longer to dry.
• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to
retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more
consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate
these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load
you are drying.
• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With
some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
• Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured
and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that
outside wall dampers can open properly and are not
blocked, jammed, or damaged.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to
ensure proper tumbling action.
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes.
Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they still
retain a slight amount of moisture.
• Remove items from the dryer immediately at the end
of the cycle. Use the Wrinkle Care option to continue
tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for up to 3 hours.
• To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care
instructions for your garment, because some fabrics will
naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics can be washed
but will shrink when dried in a dryer. Use a low or no heat
setting.
• Check steam feeder drawer:
(1) Make sure steam feeder is filled with water to MAX line.
(2) Make sure steam feeder is seated properly and drawer is
fully closed.
(3) Turn the dryer off then restart the Steam cycle.
• Do not use distilled water; the water level sensor in steam
generator will not work.
• Pump not working. Unplug dryer and call for service.
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