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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and
you may not need to call for service.
Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Dryer won’t Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press POWER.
operate
Dryer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Controls are not set properly • Make sure the cycle was set correctly, close the lid and
press START.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset
is tripped breaker. NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug dryer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press POWER.
START was not pressed after • Press START.
a cycle was set
Door was opened during the • Close the door and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
dry cycle Press START.
Dryer is too cold • If the dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing
for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before
pressing POWER. Otherwise, the display will not come on.
The following are normal sounds you may hear:
Normal Operating Sounds
Sound Description
Thumping noise when • If the dryer has not been used for an extended period of time, you may hear a thumping noise
drum rotates from temporary flat spots on the drum support rollers. The noise will go away after use.
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