Is it a gas dryer?Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the
Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side? Installation Instructions.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?
Installation Instructions.Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
WARNING
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Timer does not noticeably advance
Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?Explosion Hazard
The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?
gasoline, away from dryer.
The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry. See
?How Automatic Drying Works? in ?Dryer Use.?Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
long, or load is too hot
45oF (7oC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?45oF (7oC).
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
WARNINGbottom of the door. The sides and front of the dryer require a
minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer
requires 51" (14 cm). See the Installation Instructions.
Has an air dry cycle been selected?
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.Cycle time too short
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
lint, restricting air movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not Is the automatic cycle ending early?
feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the dryer.
Installation Instructions.
Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.amount of drying time in a cycle.
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