TROUBLESHOOTING 41 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions Q:: When | press a button; why does my dryer beep and then nothing happens? A: The Control Lock feature is muted on. To tum off Control Lock, tum the dryer on, then press and hold the button that has *Control Lock on or under it for 3 seconds. Q: Why does my dryer take so long to dry clothes? A: Proper airflow is critical to the efficient operation of clothes dryers.
42 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service This dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the dryer does not function property or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. Operation | Problem | Possible Causes & Solution The Flow Sense™ Indicator remains active after clearing the restriction In the venting.
TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Possible Causes & Solution Display show error code gAS Gas supply or service turned off (gas models only). « Confirm that house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open. Clothes take too long to dry Large load of heavy fabrics. « Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
4 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance | Poem Possible Causes & Solution Fabric softener used incorrectly. « Confirm and follow the instructions provided with your fabric softener. Clean and dirty clothes are being dried together. + Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Soil from dirty clothes can transfer to the Greasy or dirty clean clothes in the same or later loads. spots on clothes Clothes were not properly cleaned or rinsed before being placed In the dryer.
TROUBLESHOOTING 48 Poem Possible Causes & Solution Excess static in clothes after drying Fabric softener is not used or used incorrectly. * Use a fabric softener or the REDUCE STATIC option, if equipped, to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Clothes dried too long (overdrive. « Over drying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use MANUAL DRY cycles.
48 TROUBLESHOOTING Fat Se ar The Flow Sense™ indicator remains active after clearing the restriction in the venting. After clearing the restriction, the Flow Sense™ system requires multiple, consecutive cycles to determine that the performance value has improved before the Flow Sense™ indicator is reset. » If the Flow Sense™ indicator remains active for more than five cycles after the restriction has been cleared, call for service The display shows The duct work Is about 75% 95% blocked.
