Problem Possible Causes What To Do
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the outlet.
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is tripped fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Most electric dryers
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is tripped, the dryer may both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble
tumble but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
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makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
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clean ones stain clean items and the dryer.
Clothes were not 6RPHWLPHVVWDLQVZKLFKFDQQRWEHVHHQZKHQWKHFORWKHV
completely clean are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing
procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full &OHDQOLQWVFUHHQEHIRUHHDFKORDG
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(like corduroy).
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Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets (PSW\DOOSRFNHWVEHIRUHODXQGHULQJFORWKHV
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