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Question posted by jbeacham87 on July 21st, 2010

No Heat

hello, i have this dryer, it turns on and spins but no heat is coming out. the drying light stays on "sensing". We checked the pipe in the back and it was cleared out, what could the problem be and how can we fix it without it being so costly calling someone out to look at it. thank you!!!

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

... can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't follow instructions. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not...approved by UL or CSA. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. WARNING...this or any electrical switch; do if you smell gas" instructions. 3 Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that has ever had any type of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Fire Hazard...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of Cycle Signal. 5. Place laundry in dry items. See "Cycles" for ... desired drying time is displayed 4. Press and Hold START. 5 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,...desired. See "Additional Features." 6. Turn knob to cancel a cycle. Select DRYNESS to set a drying time and temperature. 1. Select DRYNESS...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... have been left in the cycle. See the following Automatic Preset Cycle Settings chart. The dryer will continue to tumble with Automatic Cycles. This is not available with heat followed by a brief cool down arrows. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings. ■ Refer to the Automatic or Timed...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... Dryness setting illuminates. Type of drying time and a drying temperature. When using Air Only ■ Check that require drying without stopping the cycle. NOTE: The Enhanced Touch Up cycle has a minimum dry time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of water is selected. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options." See "Dryer Rack." Timed Cycle Modifiers Use...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... turn the drum light ON or OFF. Status Lights Follow the progress of your clothes are not detected. The dryer will be on during the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting. See "Options." This indicator stays on some models, select Drum Light to ON. Press DRUM LIGHT at the beginning of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... down on ordering, please refer to press PAUSE/CANCEL twice, the program clears and your model. A A. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on top of the dryer. Put the wet items on the ledge of the drying rack. 4. Press the POWER button. 6. You must be accepted. Reset time as sweaters and...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... toys or pillows Foam rubber filled Timed Dry Air Only 90 (no heat) Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Dry Air Only 90 (no heat) *(Minutes) Reset time to the stained area of the drum and rub with hot water. 3. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... hose. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the screw located in dryer or reconnect power. 11 Reinstalling the dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to a water...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. ■ Are the four legs installed, and is free of vent you may require pressing and holding the Start button for the dryer. Press any key to clear the code from turning on gas models? Try the following: Check to see...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... softener sheet, and use a plastic vent. Check that the exhaust vent is too hot ■...Failure to tumble freely. ■ Are clothes coming out of drying time in a closet? Long venting will change ...dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). 13 Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is not too long or has too many turns...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

...dryer. ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Check that can stain your dryer is connected to a partially dried load can tumble freely. Dry clean only garments are still wrinkled following SteamCare cycle on . The new electric heating...to the dryer. This cycle is turned on Steam models? The odor will not transfer to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. This cycle is turned on....

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

...to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when... dealer to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters...from unauthorized modifications made to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance ...LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from defects in -warranty service.

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