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Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Dryer does not heat
• Housefuseisblown,circuit
breaker has tripped, or
power outage has occurred.
• Gassupplyorserviceturned
off (gas models only).
• 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.
• Conrmthatthehousegasshutoffandthedryer
gas shutoff are both fully open.
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.
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.
•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.
Greasy or dirty spots
on clothes
• Fabricsoftenerused
incorrectly.
• Cleananddirtyclothesbeing
dried together.
• Cleananddirtyclothesbeing
dried together.
• Conrm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
weren’t 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
code tE1 or tE2
• Thermistorismalfunctioning.
• Turnoffthedryerandcallforservice.
Lint on clothes
• Lintlternotcleaned
properly.
• Laundrynotsortedproperly.
• Excessstaticinclothes.
• Dryerisoverloaded.
• Tissue,paper,etc.,left
in pockets.
• Makesurethelintlter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.
Excess static in
clothes after drying
• Fabricsoftenernotusedor
used incorrectly.
• Clothesdriedtoolong
(overdried).
• Dryingsynthetics,permanent
press, or synthetic blends.
• Useafabricsoftenertoreducestaticelectricity.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• 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.
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