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Troubleshooting, Warning, Changing the drum light – Amana W10088771 User Manual

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For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Moving care - Gas Dryers

1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached

to dryer pipe.

4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Changing the Drum Light

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back

wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right-
hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt

appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Dryer Operation

Dryer will not run

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?

Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.

Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240 volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.

Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Was the Start button firmly pressed?

Is a cycle selected?
The dryer will not start in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Move
the dial past OFF.

No heat

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?

Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.

For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?

Unusual sounds

Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum
and front or rear of the dryer?

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.

Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.

Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side?

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.

Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

Timer does not noticeably advance

Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?
The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting.

Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?
The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.