Troubleshooting; Normal Operating Sounds - Haier GDE480BW Manual Para El Usuario

TROUBLESHOOTING

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

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The following sounds are normal during the operation of the dryer.
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Tumbling sound: This is normal as the heavy, wet clothes in the dryer are
continuously being tossed around.
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Air rushing noise: This happens as the dryer drum spins and the air is rushing
through the dryer drum.
DRYER DOES NOT OPERATE
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Check that the dryer is plugged in. The plug may have come loose.
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Check that the electrical wall receptacle is of proper voltage. Electric dryers
require a 240 volt power supply.
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Check if the circuit breaker needs to be reset, or if the fuse needs to be replaced.
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Check that the Cycle Select knob is in the "O " position. Press the Start/Pause
button again.
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Check that the dryer door is fi rmly shut.
CLOTHES ARE NOT DRYING
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Dryer may be overloaded. Wet clothes should not fi ll more than ½ of the drum
volume.
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Check the exhaust ducting and exhaust hood. The entire exhaust system should
be free of obstructions.
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The exhaust system should be maintained, and cleaned regularly.
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Dryer load may need to be sorted. Heavyweight clothes should be separated
from lightweight clothes.
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Bulky items may require repositioning.
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Check the lint screen. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
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Check that the dryer is not set on the Air Flu (no heat) temperature setting.
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For gas dryers, check that the gas supply line is open.
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