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Question posted by leslie1604 on January 11th, 2016

Dryer Will Turn On But Not Heat Up. What Would Be The Most Likely Problem?

What would be the most likely problem?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on January 11th, 2016 7:18 AM
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...of others . We have the skills to carry out. [] Do not use heat to persons when using the dryer, follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING...recommended by the manufacturer of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. [] Clean lint screen before using the dryer. [] Do not place items exposed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4

....4 cm) 15.5" (39.4 cm) White Black MHP1500SQ0 MHP1500SB0 15.5" (39.4 cm) Pacific Blue MHP1500SK0 Stack Kit Are you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with a storage drawer• The pedestal will need...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

...of the dryer. You will need 18" (46 cm) to water and/or weather. See "Electrical Requirements." • A sturdy floor to place the dryer at the end of the dryer in ... 38,,/ (96.52 Cm) / {80crn) _/ \_ 27" (68.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance exhaust vent with elbow. Place dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). Do not operate your...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...8226; For cabinet installation, with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only looo" m_ )A_, _fff_ (9366.5"2mcimn).W' _ 4, 1"* ---_tt.,_--27"_ (2.5cm) n (69.6era) _- 1"* 2.6cm) *Required spacing Closet installation - C}oset door with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... spacing (12.7crn) _ 1" --_ (2.5 cm) -_- 27"_ 68.6 cm 2.5 cm Mobile home - If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used when the appliance is installed in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in a location where grounding through the neutral is recommended. The neutral ground conductor is prohibited. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire power...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...ring or spade terminals and UI. If your outlet looks like this : Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers. If connecting by a white cover. In the event ... (ground conductor} may be grounded. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 listed strain relief. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...., toronto, ON M9W 1 R3 CANADA. • [b 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. It is adequate and in conformance with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to do so can result...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

...the strain relief through the strain relief. ]he strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connecting to: A UL listed, 120/240volt minimum, Go to the neutral listed strain... Direct Wire *If local codes do not permit the connection of electrical connection: Electrical Connection Options If your home has: 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) And you will be ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

...nTlinab 1, Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Ground wire (green or bare') of power supply cord under center, silver-colored terminal ... for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. 12 CD E G A. 4-wire re'ceptacle eNEMA type 14...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...the other direct wire cable wires screws (hooks facing right). under the screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire D. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral groutld wire... power supply C. _" ( 1.9 cm) Ut listed strain relie'f D. You have completed your electrical connection. a, \\% F A. Ceulter silver-colored terP,'linal block scre'w C. Ixternal glound conductor ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... end together and tighten screw, as shown. You have 5 ft (1.52 rn) of dryer rear paneh Secure cover with hold- A. Neutral ground wir_" C. Tighten screws. !! !I...colored 2. silver- 3. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with Lip turned ends E. %" (1.9 crnJ U[ list_,d strain relief f. Neutral...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... an exhaust hood with one of the dryer. Wall D. fxhaust hood E. Failure to follow these instructions can be in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Other installations are...carpets, etc. [] Housecleaning problems and health problems• Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19

...dryer on the cardboard. The dryer vent must fit inside the dryer. L Vent system chart NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90 ° turn to the chart. Avoid 90 '_ turns... 38 ft (11.6 m) Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m) Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21

...Dispose of/recycle all of your tools. 3. Check the dryer's final location. In the U.S.A. • For power supply cord installation, installation, turn on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and... • Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is an extra part, go away. If the dryer will not start the dryer. Repeat in the opposite side. Check for the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... button until dryer starts (about 1 second). Cool [::)own tumbles the load without heat during dryer operation. Follow package instructions. To use of moisture in the dryer drum help ...dryer. To stop your load. NOTE: Drying will shut off. button for 3 seconds to turn this option is not adjustable for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will continue from clothing. NOTE: When the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25

.... High Medium High Default Time (Minutes) 40 20 27 Extra care Feature When you do not select the Extra Clare feature, the dryer stops after an Automatic Cycle. settings are used with Dryness... ESTIMAIED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in the dryer too long. Rapid Dry Use this cycle to get Medium heat for heavyweight mixed loads, cot[on the next time you select...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26

...have the same feature as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. Front edge 2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on top of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on , an ... 26 Open dryer door. cycle is finished. NOTE: When the Extra Care feature is selected and the Cycle End Signal is on front edge of drying rack to adjust the sound level or turn off the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 28

... supply cord. 2. For direct-wired dryers: To clean dryer drum 1. OR laundry detergent and very warm water. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with hot water. 5. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 4. Tumble a load of dye. These stains are secure in dryer base. 3. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating...
Use and Care Guide - Page 29

... tight, or that both circuit breakers have heat. The dryer may be a thumping few minutes of a service call... Separate the load Dryer displaying code message • "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Electric dryers fuses or circuit breakers. If the dryer hasn't been used ? See the Installation Instructions...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30

...Use two or more people to do so can stain your dryer is not too long or has too many turns, long venting will be contacting the sensor strips. [.evel the dryer. Change the dryness level setting on load • Is... setting been selected? • Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? The new electric heating element may not be gone after the first cycle. 30

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