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Question posted by shervan on October 29th, 2014

Heat Comes Out, But Dryer Drum Does Not Come On, And No Motor Noise

could this be the motor, or switch / worked fine two days ago, now today when I turn on the dryer, I feel the heat coming out, but nothing else works, the drum does not turn, and no motor , or humming noise.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on October 29th, 2014 3:59 PM

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Owners Manual - Page 2

DRYER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 4

... FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS Use the ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles to efficiently dry laundry. The Energy Preferred cycle will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to follow the "Installation Instructions" supplied...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... the lower setting rather than the higher setting. Turn the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to start the dryer. TIMED DRY Will run the dryer for detailed descriptions of cycles. Gives the best ...the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to 40 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at any time before the cycle has ended. 4 END OF CYCLE ...(on the fabrics in your laundry load.

Owners Manual - Page 6

ACCUDRY™ - Senses moisture in your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High heavy temperature setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as towels and work clothes, towels Work clothes, medium weight fabrics, sheets Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items, synthetics, delicates, athletic wear Very Dry Energy Preferred Less Dry Very Dry Energy Preferred...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... or wash screen to tumble freely. 7 Place laundry in the dryer. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Pull the lint screen out of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Roll lint off the screen with your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to persons, read...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...NOTE: Very Dry removes more information about each cycle. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to dryness level. Promptly removing clothes at which the dryer will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed... NOTE: When the Wrinkle Shield™ setting is selected and the End of heat-free, periodic tumbling at any time before the cycle has ended. 5. Drying time varies based on...

Owners Manual - Page 9

.... Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to both sides of its holder. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can increase drying time. Doing so can cause longer drying times for proper dryer operation. Cleaning the dryer interior To clean dryer drum 1. This buildup can cause overheating and damage to dry the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... valve to gas supply line. 3. For direct-wired dryers: 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 4. Close shutoff valve in dryer base. 6. Clean lint screen. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Use tape to secure dryer door. Open the dryer door. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. Use tape to...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... material. Closet doors must have heat. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of garments being dried. See "Installation Instructions". Dryer will not run Door not closed...dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be turning, but you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint. Check the front and rear edges of the drum...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... ACCUDRY™/Automatic Dry cycles. Loads are gone from the dryer before removing laundry from dryer. Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot Is the electric dryer being used or was TEMPERATURE/Fabric control set to high? Stains on load or drum Dryer fabric softener not properly used. Use Timed Dry for the...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be used. To determine maximum exhaust length, add a 90° turn inside the dryer. closet or confined area C. Louvered doors with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are for the exhaust...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will tell ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... local building inspector. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ A sturdy floor to the dryer must end in dryer drum. Drying times can be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. 3 The wires that connect to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Check that all models): Leveling legs...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all mobile home installations. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be...wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section. ■■ This dryer is manufactured ready to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with vents *Additional spacing recommended 3"* (76...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... 14-30 R. Failure to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to do not use with clothes dryers. place under entire back edge of cardboard from dryer carton; Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 2. Slide the dryer until diamond marking is close to...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... or center) (C) of 3-wire connections. CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. E Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Attach power supply cord A to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire. 2.

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...block screw (B). 4. Connect neutral wire BC Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 5. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power...Neutral prong D. Connect ground wire A F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Neutral (white or center wire) 3. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to ...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... available for close -clearance installations are possible. Elbow C. Exhaust outlet Over-The-Top installation (also available with clamps 4396004 Dryer offset elbow 4396005 Wall offset elbow 4396006RW DuraSafe™ close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Clamps F. Venting Kits For more information, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... of E.I. See "Level Dryer". q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Connect vent to operate correctly. Dryer vent must be level for...Dryer is a registered trademark of your Use and Care Guide. q Check dryer's final location. Check that dryer is in your tools. Dupont De Nemours and Company. 15 For direct wire installation, turn on dryer. After dryer...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

The odor will go away. Loosen (do not feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Set door on left side of dryer. If you feel heat, turn off dryer, and check the following: ■■ There may notice an odor when the dryer is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Pull door forward off top screws If your door...

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