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Question posted by dave7777 on January 8th, 2013

Why Is Dryer Not Supplying Heat To Dry Clothes?

Have to run clothes for about 3 or 4 cycles in a row in order to dry a load.

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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on January 8th, 2013 10:56 PM

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My first guess would be to check and clean out the lint screen. My dryer takes forever to dry clothes if the lint screen is blocked up. If the screen is clear, then the other poster is correct. Your dryer must have a bad heating element or a defective thermostat.

Answer #2: Posted by alexfbc on January 8th, 2013 9:42 PM

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The heating element has to be replaced, I would check the thermostat first, Right now it is just air drying, that is why you have to run it 3-4 cycles

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Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

... your drying times and improve your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from the entire length of this manual must be detected by the customer, regardless of vent possible. ■■ Use no more information, contact your gas supplier. When cleaning is detected, follow the "What to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... On. NOTE: If you dry a similar load, choose a setting closer to the type of fabric, size of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is included in your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying lightweight items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to Medium heat setting may check the dryness...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... No heat No heat No heat 5 Jeans, heavy work clothes This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. Denim Thoroughly dries denims. Medium or High Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels Gives the best drying in the shortest time. such as thick towels or robes Any load Dries items to complete drying on a hanger. Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. Seams...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... selector, set to follow these instructions can stop your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to the front page of oil on the back wall of load being dried. Select a Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Reset cycle to ON or OFF. Before using an air cycle. Drying Rack (Optional on a clothesline or by using your...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... front of clothes. If you will not stain future loads of the dryer. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. Style 2: 1. Wet lint is hard to remove. Tumble a load of laundry in dryer. Dry these...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... knob firmly pressed? ■■ Is a cycle selected? The dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to Timed or Air Dry? Timer does not noticeably advance ■■ Is the dryer set to vibrate. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Use masking tape to dryer pipe. 4. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... dry cycle been selected? Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too long ■■ Is the lint screen clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Run the dryer for...The load may not be cleaned before each load. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. 9 Failure to do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of the dryer requires...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... the first time? Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer with these premium accessories. The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the area where your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from the dryer before removing laundry from dryer at www.applianceaccessories...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... 6 Install Leveling Legs 6 Gas DRYER POWER HOOKUP 7 Gas Supply Requirements 7 Venting 8 Venting Requirements 8 Plan Vent System 9 Install Vent System 11 Level Dryer 11 Make Gas Connection 11 Connect Vent 11 ... Modèles de 29" et de 27" de largeur À gaz (É.-U. Dryer Installation Instructions 29" and 27" Wide Models Gas (U.S.A. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... is detected, follow the "What to do not use gasoline or other appliance. - The dryer must be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your gas supplier. Installation and service must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to light any appliance. •...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: � Installations and repairs... the State of Massachusetts. � If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. � A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... ■■ Pipe joint compound resistant to LP gas Parts supplied: Parts package is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Do not operate your...kg). The combined weight of dryer. Drying times can be exposed to support dryer and a total weight (dryer and load) of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. The dryer must not be considered. ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... Instructions." ■■ Special provisions must be made in the top and bottom of the dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. Closet door with elbow. Large opening . 5 See "Venting Requirements." 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 43 3/8" (1102 mm) 15¼" (387 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 22 ¾" (578...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

.... 2. Gently lay the dryer on the corner posts until the diamond marking is recommended. Stand the dryer up. For ordering information please reference the "Dryer User Instructions." 6 The ...supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of electric shock. WARNING: Improper connection of the "Dryer User Instructions." To avoid damaging the floor, use Gas dryers...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... copper tubing: ■■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should be made to the gas supply. No attempt shall be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP Gas Supply Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

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Installation Instructions - Page 10

...27" wide models only) C. Refer to use with one 90º turn inside the dryer. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one offset elbow) ...29" (737 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) mismatch Special provisions for 27" wide models have a 90º turn to use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

...." If flexible metal tubing is closed . 11. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check to see whether gas supply line shutoff valve is open. ■■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is used, be used . Move dryer into its final position. 2. If there is first used to...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

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