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Dryer
Problem
Possible Causes
What
to do
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer is unplugged
Make
sure the dryer plug is pushed completely
into the outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
is
Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker
box and replace
fuse or re-
tripped
set breaker.
Note: Most electric
dryers use 2 fuses/breakers.
Dryer doesn't
heat
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
is
Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker
box and replace
both fuses
tripped;
the dryer may tumble
but
or reset both breakers.
Your dryer may tumble
if only one fuse is
not heat
blown or one breaker
tripped.
Gas service is off
Make
sure gas shutoff
at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
Dryer shakes or
Some shaking/noise
is normal.
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling
legs as
makes noise
Dryer may be sitting unevenly
necessary
until even.
Greasy spots on
Improper
use of fabric
softener
Follow directions
on fabric
softener
package.
clothes
Drying
dirty items with clean ones
Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain
clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not completely
clean
Sometimes
stains which cannot
be seen when the clothes are wet
appear
after drying.
Use proper washing
procedures
before dry-
ing.
Lint on clothes
Lint filter is full
Clean lint screen before
each load.
Improper
sorting
Sort lint producers
(like chenille)
from lint collectors
(like cordu-
roy).
Static electricity
can attract
lint
See suggestions
in this section under STATIC.
Overloading
Separate
large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
Empty all pockets before
laundering
clothes.
Static occurs
No fabric
softener was used
Try a fabric
softener.
Some fabric
conditioner
dryer
sheets can be used in accordance
with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrying
Try a fabric
softener.
Adjust setting to LESS (dry).
Synthetics,
permanent
press and
Try a fabric
softener.
blends can cause static
Inconsistent
drying
Type of heat
Automatic
drying
times will vary according
to the type of heat
times
used (electric,
natural
or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and condition
of exhaust ducts.
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