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OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer
is on a separate circuit.

Call authorized service person for replacement.

Replace fuse.

Check to make sure supply valve is open. See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Refill or replace tank.

Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
screen before starting each cycle.

Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and
made of rigid or flexible metal.

When in place, the duct must have no more than two
90° bends and must not exceed length listed in
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit.

See

 Drying Procedures

, page 9.

Clean out any obstruction.

Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.

Do not overload. See 

Drying Procedures

, page 9.

Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

See 

Drying Procedures

, page 9.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

Dryer does not start.

Dryer runs but won't
heat.

Drying cycle takes too
long, outside of the dryer
feels too hot or smells
hot.

Excessive wrinkling.

Electrical power cord is not securely
plugged in or plug may be loose.

House fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.

Thermal limiter tripped.

There are 2 house fuses in the dryer
circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the
drum may turn but the heater will not
operate.

Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).

Dryer does not have enough air supply to
support the burner flame (gas models).

LP gas supply tank is empty or there has
been a utility interruption of natural gas
(gas models).

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Exhaust duct requirements have not been
met.

Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt
circuit.

Drying procedures have not been
followed.

Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct
may be clogged or restricted.

High humidity.

Dryer is overloaded.

Items left in dryer too long.

Insufficient sorting of items.

Drying temperature too high.

DRYER

DRYER

DRYER

DRYER

DRYER

Summary of Contents for TUMBLE ACTION LAUNDRY CENTER

Page 1: ...is Owner s Guide provides general operating instructions for your laundry center It also contains information about features for several other models Your laundry center may not have every feature included here Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Owner s Guide and the Operating Instructions included with your laundry center Enregistrementdesappareils Nous vous remercions d avoir choi...

Page 2: ...systemthathasnotbeenusedfor2weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas Hydrogen gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time To prevent fire do not use heat to dry it...

Page 3: ... person in accordance with local codes Installation instructions are packed in the laundry center for the installer s reference Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures If the laundry center is moved to a new location have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center the electrical power cord of a ga...

Page 4: ... out to prevent pilling 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal pages 6 7 for details Place delicate items in a mesh bag Empty pockets Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together 4 4 4 4 4 Add laundry load to washer Add laundry load to washer Add laundry load to washer Add laundry load to washer Add laundry load to washer Combinelargeandsmallitemsinaload Loadlargeitemsfirst Larg...

Page 5: ...s Note Fromtimetotimeyoumayseewaterinthebleach and fabric softener compartments This is a result of the siphoningactionandispartofthenormaloperationofthe washer A OPENINGANDCLOSINGTHEDISPENSERDRAWER Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right then pulling the drawer out until it stops Afteraddinglaundryproducts slowlyclosethedispenser drawer Closing the drawer t...

Page 6: ... This could result in damage to the washer DONOTleavethewasherdooropen Anopendoorcouldenticechildrento hang on the door or crawl inside the washer To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury DO NOT hang on or lean against the washer door Do not place detergent bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the washer They can damage the finish or controls Safe Stain Removal Procedures To redu...

Page 7: ...possible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes Pretreat with prewash stain remover Wash using bleach safe f...

Page 8: ... Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse Dry load in dryer Remove lint with lint brush or roller Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Rewash load Reduce load size Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the permanent press or delicate cycle Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes Wash in hot water 120 F 49 C using full permanent press cycle Increase detergent ...

Page 9: ...oad dryer Whendryinglargeitems dryonly2or3atatime Fillouttheloadwithsmall and medium sized items For delicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets Donotoverdryitems Overdryingcancausewrinkling shrinkage harshness and a build up of static electricity which can produce more lint If desired add a drye...

Page 10: ...e lint Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Irreversible condition Reduce load size and tumble at low heat for 5 10 minutes Remove items immediately Hang or fold SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling Some silk like fabrics should be air dried Use proper drying temperature Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before st...

Page 11: ...egasket anddoorglass Theseareasshould always be clean to ensure a water tight seal Whenextremelysoileditemshavebeenwashed adirtyresiduemayremainonthedrum Removethisbywipingthedrumwithanonabrasivehouseholdcleanser Rinsethoroughly with water The plastic drum vanes may become stained from fabric dye Clean these parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser This prevents dye transfer to future loads Ins...

Page 12: ... Move washer so it rests firmly on floor Adjust leveling legs and tighten lock nuts See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details Shipping bolts and foam block have not been removed during installation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION POSSIB...

Page 13: ...pply and pressure increase Water supply faucets are not completely open Fully open hot and cold faucets Water is being used elsewhere in the house Water pressure must be at least 30 psi 260 kPa Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling Water inlet hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer Measure hot water temperatureatnearbyfaucetwi...

Page 14: ...ny obstruction Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Do not overload See Drying Procedures page 9 Remove items as soon as cycle ends See Drying Procedures page 9 Follow fabric care label instructions Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Drying cycle takes too long outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may...

Page 15: ...f blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features This warranty does not cov...

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