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Question posted by billiebelcher on November 11th, 2012

Dryer Wont Start

Why wont my dryer start? Inside light doesnt come on.

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...important safety messages in this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. Nom du marchand Numéro de série Adresse Numéro de té...;léphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . This symbol alerts you to help you obtain assistance...

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

... air flow. ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Do not use a plastic vent. For more than four 90° elbows.... WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; Gas suppliers recommend that you smell gas" instructions. If a gas leak...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is good...sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, lingerie, and some models, WRINKLE PREVENT automatically starts at the end of load, and temperature setting. The Automatic Dry cycle may select a drying temperature...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... best drying in the shortest time. High Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in the dryer too long. Denim Thoroughly dries denims. Medium or High Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels Gives the...for the specified time on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. such as your starting point for loads you are still damp. sensitive fabrics These settings are added at the end ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... death, explosion, or fire. Slide rear pegs into the dryer and close the door. Put wet items on the back wall of fire, electric shock, or injury to the front page of the manual or... the front legs to dry items such as it stops. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the dryer. Push the Start button. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be dried on some models, temperature is selectable. NOTE:...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...Dry these items inside out to remove lint. Cleaning should : 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 7 DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear ..., nonflammable household cleaner to dry the drum. Tumble a load of the dryer. If you . This includes clearing piles of laundry in gas supply line. 3. Style 2: 1. Wet lint is removed. ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... a time-delay fuse. ■■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■■ Was the Start button or knob firmly pressed? ■■ Is a cycle selected? The dryer may not have heat. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING 3. Failure to secure dryer door. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. If the...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... or re. ■■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to move and install dryer. See the Installation Instructions. ■■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? See ... a heavy metal vent. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). Failure to dry quickly? Change the dryness level setting on load ■...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...electric dryer being used for the first time? Odors ■■ Have you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer... beginning of the cycle? m) - ft. (0.20 cu. Items removed before removing laundry from the dryer before the end of the cycle. fits 27" (686 mm) Ultra Capacity side swing...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... important. WARNING You can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM) Table of injury, and tell you don't follow instructions. We...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Check code requirements. only, direct wire installations... the "Assistance or Service" section of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is not level. The wires that allows for installing new exhaust vent...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... in mobile homes to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for this dryer. Small opening side-swing door C. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for purchase from : National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. ■ To supply...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

.... The wires that is installed with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. The neutral ground wire is prohibited. When the neutral ground wire is...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... in a risk of the above codes standard may be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final location. Electrical Requirements - Canada WARNING ■ This dryer is within reach of the equipment- The cord is recommended. Failure to an individual branch circuit. 4-wire receptacle 14-30R ■ Do...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads. Removable conduit connector B. Electrical Connection Options If your type of electrical connection...fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire ...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the center screw of dryer rear panel. External ground conductor screw - Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering ...7. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). 1. Remove neutral ground wire from end of...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... Tighten screws. 4. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. 3. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot ...Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral (white or center wire) E A A. Insert tab of terminal block cover into...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked end together. Neutral ground wire E B. Tighten strain relief screw. 5. Tighten strain...hold -down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F.

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...kinked. 5. Set the dryer on the dryer. 8. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on. &#...start the dryer. 2. If there is level. For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following : 3. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer...

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