| Problem |
Things to Check |
Notes |
| Will not operate |
Is the power cord plugged into a live electrical outlet and is the connection tight? |
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Have you checked the house fuse and circuit breaker? |
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Is the cycle selector in the correct position? |
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Is the door properly closed? |
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Have you opened the door during operation? |
The START button must be depressed after opening the door the restart the dryer. |
| Runs but does not heat properly |
Have you checked the house fuse or circuit breaker? |
The dryer may still operate, but not provide heat, if on fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. |
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On gas dryers, have you checked that the gas supply is on? |
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| Long drying time or clothes not dry |
Has the lint screen been cleaned? |
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Is the correct temperature selected? |
High, medium, and low heat settings |
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Have you checked that there is no obstruction in the exhaust duct? |
Check the exhaust duct at the outside end and see if the trap door opens when the dryer operates. If it does not, then there is an obstruction. |
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Is the exhaust duct too small? |
The duct must be at least 4 inches. |
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Is the load too small? |
Less items does not improve dry time, add similar items to improve tumbling. |
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Are the items sorted properly? |
Items must be sorted by similar fabric, weight, and construction in the same load |
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Is the dryer being overloaded? |
Normal load size will fill the dryer 1/3 to 1/2 of the total drum size. |
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Is the wash load too damp? |
Re-spin the load in the washer to remove excess water |
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Is there high humidity? |
Drying time will increase with high humidity. One way to improve this is to use a dehumidifier in the same room as the dryer. |
| Dryer stops operating in the middle of a cycle |
Is the dryer being overloaded? |
Normal load size will fill the dryer 1/3 to 1/2 of the total drum size. |
