Service manual

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Section 3 Troubleshooting (Dryer)

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the washer/dryer before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.

• Never start the washer/dryer with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be

reconnected to ensure that the washer/dryer is properly grounded.

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WARNING

48. CLOTHES ARE TOO HOT WHEN REMOVED FROM DRYER

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Improper or inadequate exhaust system. • Refer to Installation Instructions (supplied with dryer)

for exhaust requirements.

Clothes are removed from dryer before cycle has

completed.

• Allow the dryer to complete the cycle through the cool-

down to the OFF position.

Inoperative cycling thermostat. • Test cycling thermostat and replace if inoperative.

Inoperative timer (not allowing cool-down). • Test timer and replace if inoperative.

Inoperative seals (air leaks). • Check and replace any inoperative seals in the following

areas:

1. Seal between loading door and front panel.

2. Seal between front panel and front bulkhead.

3. Seal between blower cover and air duct.

4. Seal between cylinder and front or rear bulkhead.

5. Gap between air duct and filter mounting.