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Problem
Clothes take too long
Load is not properly sorted
to dry.
• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take longer to dry.
Large and heavy fabrics are loaded.
• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help
Dryer controls are not set properly.
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying. Some loads may
Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Remove the lint from the filter before every load. With the lint removed, hold the filter up
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
The appliance is overloaded.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for better drying performance and efficiency.
Energy Saver option is selected. (on some models)
• If using the Normal cycle, deselect the Energy Saver option that is selected by default.
The appliance will
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
not turn on.
• Make sure that the plug is securely plugged into a grounded outlet matching the
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
The appliance does
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred.
not heat.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
Gas supply or service is turned off.
• Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the shutoff valves of the dryer are both fully open.
Energy Saver option is selected. (on some models)
• If using the Normal cycle, deselect the Energy Saver option that is selected by default.
Drying time is not
Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent.
consistent.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the size of the load, the type of fabrics,
Light items in a load with heavy items can fool the sensor because the light items dry
faster.
reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate
these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
require an adjustment of the dry level setting for proper drying.
to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint,
such as new bath towels, it may be necessary to pause the cycle and clean the filter during
the cycle.
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
This option reduces enery use by adding an air dry section to the beginning of the cycle. It
is normal to feel no heat at the beginning of the cycle while in Energy Saver mode.
appliance's rating plate.
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
Even if gas is not supplied to the appliance, it will run and no error codes will display. Verify
that other gas appliances in the home are working normally.
This option reduces energy use by adding an air dry section to the beginning of the cycle.
It is normal to feel no heat at the beginning of the cycle while in Energy Saver mode.
the wetness of the clothes and the condition of the lint filter. An unbalanced load in the
washer can cause poor spinning, resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause & Solution
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