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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before
calling
for service
Your dryer is equipped
with an automatic
error-monitoring
system to detect and diagnose
problems
at an early stage. If your dryer does not
function
properly
or does not function
at all, check the following
before you call for service.
Problem
PoSsible Causes
Solutions
Dryer will not
turn on
. Power cord is not properly
plugged
in.
. House fuse is blown,
circuit
breaker
has
tripped,
or power
outage
has occurred.
. House fuse is blown,
circuit
breaker
has
tripped,
or power
outage
has occurred.
. Gas supply
or service turned
off
(gas models
only).
. Fabric softener
used incorrectly.
. Clean and dirty clothes
being
dried
together.
Dryer does not heat
Greasy or dirty
spots
on clothes
. Make sure that the plug is plugged
securely
into a grounded
outlet
matching
the dryer's rating
plate.
. 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.
. 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.
. Confirm
that the house gas shutoffand
the dryer gas shutoffare
both
fully
open.
. Confirm
and follow
the instructions
provided
with
your fabric softener.
. Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean items, because
dirty
items can
soil clean clothes
placed
in the same or subsequent
loads.
. Stains on dried
clothes are actually
stains that were not removed
during
the
washing
process.
Make sure that clothes
are being
completely
cleaned
according
to the
instructions
for your washer
and detergent.
Display
shows error
. Thermistor
is malfunctioning.
. Turn offthe
dryer
and call for service.
codetE1
or tE2
Lint on clothes
. Lint filter
not cleaned
properly.
. Laundry
not sorted
properly.
Excess static in
clothes after drying
Display
shows error
code PS
. Excess static in clothes.
. Dryer is overloaded.
.Tissue,
paper, etc., left in pockets.
. Fabric softener
not used or used incorrectly.
. Clothes
dried too long (overdried).
. Drying
synthetics,
permanent
press, or
synthetic
blends.
. Power cord connection
is incorrect.
. 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.
. Some fabrics
are lint producers
(i.e., a fuzzy white
cotton
towel)
and should
be dried separately
from clothes
that are lint trappers
(i.e., a pair of black linen
pants).
. See the Excess static in clothes
after drying
section
below.
. Divide
larger loads into smaller
loads for drying.
. Check pockets
thoroughly
before washing
and drying
clothes.
. Use a fabric
softener
to reduce
static electricity
correctly.
Do not use fabric
softeners
or products
to eliminate
static unless recommended
by the
manufacturer
of the fabric softener
or product.
. Overdrying
a load of laundry
can cause a buildup
of static electricity.
Adjust
settings
and use a shorter
drying
time, or use SENSOR DRY cycles.
. These materials
can cause static buildup.Try
using a fabric softener.
. Check the connection
of power
cord to the terminal
block.
Refer to 23-27
pages on this manual.