Hotpoint HTX26EASWWW Use and Care Manual - Page 11

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Dryer shakes or makes noise Clothes take too long to dry Dryer doesn't start Dryer doesn't heat Inconsistent drying times Clothes are wrinkled Possible Cause Some shaking/noise is normal. Dryer may be sitting unevenly. Improper or obstructed ducting Improper sorting Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Controls improperly set Lint filter is full Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker Overloading/combining loads Underloading Dryer is unplugged Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped; the dryer may tumble but not heat Gas service is off (gas models only) LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models only) No heat temperature selected Type of heat Type of load and drying conditions Overdrying Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends Overloading What To Do Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as necessary until even. Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct. Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed. Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily. Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. Match control settings to the load you are drying. Clean lint filter before every load. Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. NOTE: Some electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating. Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time. If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to ensure proper tumbling. Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NOTE: Some electric dryers use two fuses/ breakers, make sure both are operating. Check the building's fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped. NOTE: Some electric dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating. Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open. Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service is restored. Select another heat setting Drying time will vary according to the type of heat used. If you recently changed from an electric to a gas (natural or LP) dryer, or vice versa, the drying time could be different. The load size, types of fabric, wetness of clothes and the length and condition of the exhaust system will affect drying times. Select a shorter drying time. Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Select a Less Dry setting. Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. Separate large loads into smaller ones. 49-3000367 Rev 1 11