Dryer

Before you call for service …

Problem	Possible Causes	What to Do
Dryer doesn’t start	Dryer is unplugged	Check to see that the plug is pushed completely into the outlet
	Fuse is blown/Circuit breaker is tripped	Check fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker
Dryer not heating	Fuse is blown/Circuit breaker is tripped	Check fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both fuses or reset both breakers. The dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
Dryer shakes abnormally or is noisy	Dryer may be sitting unevenly	Adjust leveling legs as neccessary until even.
Greasy spots on clothes	Clothes were not completely cleaned	Sometimes stains appear only after drying. Treat fabric with stain remover and wash again.
Lint on Clothes	Lint filter is full overloading paper or tissue left in pockets	Clean lint screen before each load, separate large loads into smaller ones, clear pockets before washing.
Inconsisten drying times	Size/Type of load	Automatic drying times will vary according to size or type of load, fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of the exhaust ducts.
Too long to dry	Improper sorting	Separate heavy items from light items before washing
	Large loads of heavy fabrics, like towels	Separate into smaller loads to speed drying time
	Controls improperly set	Use recommended control settings for the load
	Lint filter is full	Clean lint filter before every load
	Obstructed Duct	Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed
		Check Installation Instructions to make sure dryer venting is correct
Clothes are wrinkled	Overdrying	Select a shorter drying time, remove items while slightly less than dry
	Overloading	Separate large loads into smaller ones
	Letting clothes sit in dryer after cycle ends	Remove items immediately when cycle ends and hand or fold
Clothes shrink	Some fabrics will shrink in dryer	Read garment labels and follow instructions. Some fabrics may be pressed back into shape.