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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)
Error code: tEl
or tE2
Display shows
error code: PS
(electrlc dryers
only)
Temperature sensor failure. Turn off the dryer and call for service.
Power cord is connected White (N) and red (L2)wires on power cord. Check power cord
incorrectly, connections for neutral connection on the center terminal. 240
volts applied to the control, so it will protect itself.
Garments are still wrinkled
at the end of the STEAM
REFRESH cycle.
Water drips down the door
during steam cycles.
Drum does not turn during
steam cycles.
Cannot see steam vapor at
the beginning of the cycle.
Odors are not completely
removed at the end of the
STEAM REFRESH cycle.
Excess static in
clothes after
used incorrectly.
Clothes dried too long (over
dried).
to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Over drying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static
electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use
AUTO DRY cycles. Select a LESS DRY setting on AUTO DRY
cycles, if necessary.
Drying synthetics, permanent These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try using fabric
press, or synthetic blends, softener, or use LESSDRY and/or shorter TIMED DRY time settings,
Steam Features Steam is not generated and Check for condensation on the inside of the door during steam the
Not Working no error code is displayed, portion of the cycle. Steam is not directly visible. This is normal.
Check steam feeder drawer:
1. Make sure steam feeder is filled with water to the MAX line.
2. Make sure steam feeder is seated properly and drawer is
fully closed.
3. Turn the dryer off, then turn back on and restart the steam
cycle.
Do not use distilled water - The water level sensors in the steam
generator will not work.
Steam feeder pump not working - call for service.
Load only one to five garments (or a single bulky item). Do not
mix fabric types. STEAM REFRESH is most effective on 70/30
cotton/polyblends. Do not use on 100% cotton items.
Steam is invisible. However, under some conditions, the condensed
fog may be seen, or condensation will form on the inside of the
door glass and may be seen dripping down the glass.
The drum is turned off so that the steam vapor remains in the
drum. The drum wil! turn for only a few seconds, once a minute.
Steam is released at different stages of the cycle for each
option. Steam cannot be seen, but condensation may form on the
inside of the door when steam is being generated.
Some odors are difficult to remove. Fabrics containing certain
difficult odors or very strong odors may not refresh well and
should be washed or dry cleaned instead.
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Lint on clothes Lint filter not cleaned Remove the lint from the filter before every load. With the
properly, lint removed, hoid the filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or
clogged. If it looks dirty, fotlow the cleaning instructions. With
some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary
to clean the filter during the cycle.
Laundry not sorted properly° Some fabrics are tint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel)
and should be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers
(i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
Excess static in clothes. Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow
the manufacturer's instructions. Over drying a load of laundry
can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a
shorter drying time, or use AUTO DRY cycles.
Dryer is overloaded. Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes.
pockets. _ ,
Fabric softener is not used or Use a fabric softener or the STATIC SHIELD option, if equipped,