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Question posted by pipelayer30 on June 26th, 2012

The Control Locked Light Is On And I Cannot Get My Dryer To Start. What Can I Do

The "control Locked" light is on and I can't start my dryer.  Why is this occuring and how do I fix this?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...load. ■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. ■ The interior of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer... in the dryer. This symbol alerts you to catch fire. ■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with controls. ■...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... order, call the dealer from whom you placing the dryer on a pedestal. For further information, please refer to purchase a Stack Kit. The pedestal will need to the "Assistance or Service" section. Parts needed Check local codes. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... cm) 27" (68.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for ease of the dryer to do not permit, installation of the dryer. WARNING Location Requirements Dryer Dimensions 51...floor for spacing of the dryer. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in longer drying times....
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 9"* (22.9 cm) 5"** 31¹ ₂" 1"* 1" 27" 1" (12.7 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) *Required spacing **For side...cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 24 in .2 * (155 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) Dryer on pedestal 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) A 1" 1"* (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) 31½" (80 cm) B...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... opening. 6"* (15.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) *Required spacing 5"* (12.7 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Mobile home - The installation must determine the type of electrical connection you will be used , it here. ■ This dryer is adequate. Electrical Connection To properly install your dealer. ■ Special provisions must be using and follow the instructions...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... and UL listed strain relief. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that connect to the dryer must have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

..., ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of dryer's final location. Be sure wall receptacle is properly grounded. The plug must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... inside the strain relief. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block...circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire A UL listed, 120/240volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...permit the use of 3-wire connections. A D B E C F A. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. A C 3. Neutral wire (white or center wire) 4. down screw. 7. Ground wire (green or...listed strain relief D. Tighten screws. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. 12 4-wire connection: Power supply cord IMPORTANT: A 4-wire ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...C 1. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. Secure cover with hold- You have completed your electrical connection. External ground conductor screw - Neutral ground wire D. Shape ends of wires into slot... hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. D 5. Tighten screw. B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Squeeze hooked...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... wires to the center, silvercolored terminal screw of the terminal block. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral (white or center wire) 1. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is on power. In Canada ■ Dryer door is first heated. If you have not tripped. Turn on . ■ Household fuse is level. See "Level Dryer." 6. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to start your dryer. DRYER USE WARNING Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Your dryer may not have all of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24

... drying time. To unlock: Press and hold HOLD TO START button until the desired temperature illuminates. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and the Control Locked status light is on the load size and dryness level. A thermistor (electronic temperature sensor) and moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help save time, avoid overdrying, and increase...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... be on when a wet item has been detected in the dryer. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for ease in handling. Status Lights You may follow the progress of a Manual Cycle, you are drying. Control Locked The Control Locked light illuminates when this cycle to get Medium heat for drying no...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26

...Use this cycle to complete drying if items are unable to smooth out wrinkles RAPID DRY Small loads High 27 Additional Features Extra Care Feature When you are still damp after the cool down period. Touchup ... NOTE: If you select the Extra Care feature in a suitcase or items wrinkled from the dryer as soon as bedspreads and work clothes. Super Delicate Use this cycle to get up to ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27

...Manual cycle, and choose a temperature or Air Only (see following table. 7. Dryer back panel 27 Close the door. 5. Press (and hold . Dryer rack front edge B. Put the wet items on , an audible sound will...setting. 6. Promptly removing clothes at the end of moisture items hold ) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second). NOTE: When the Extra Care feature is selected and the Cycle End ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 29

... Moving care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Make sure leveling legs are secure in death or electrical shock. 1. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. To change the drum light 1. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Clean lint screen. Remove...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30

...'t been used ? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for service. When balled up ? Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Press and hold START to restart the dryer. ■ "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for small objects. Hold your hand under the outside...
Use and Care Guide - Page 31

.... Loads are gone from dryer. Dry smaller loads that the exhaust vent is located? When the odors or fumes are wrinkled ■ Was the load removed from dryer at...dryer. Lint on Automatic Cycles. Clean lint screen. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the top and bottom of drying time in a closet? Fabric softener sheets added to move and install dryer. The new electric...

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