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Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If a problem continues, call an electrician. msthe correct power supply available? Electric dryers require 240 volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. msthe dryer door firmly closed? Was the Start button firmly pressed? Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button for 2-5 seconds. No heat Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If a problem continues, call an electrician. Unusual sounds • Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering. Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions. • is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Dryer displaying code message • "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press and hold START to restart the dryer. • E Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot • Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Fire Hazard Use a heavy meta_ vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a meta_ foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. • Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See "Venting Requirements" in the Installation Instructions. • Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. • Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See "Plan Vent System" in the Installation Instructions. • Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. P(ace dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 51/2'' (14 cm). See "Location Requirements" in the Installation Instructions, • Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See "Modifiers." • Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely. Cycle time too short Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer. Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. Do not use a dryer rack with an automatic cycle. Lint on load • Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on load or drum • Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled • Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? • Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Odors Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. Is the dryer being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle. 29 iNDICE CONTRATOS DE PROTECCION ................................................ 30 GARANTiA .....
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