Trouble shooting, Noise, Topic – Amana 40086001 User Manual
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Trouble Shooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
TOPIC
NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
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Vibrating noise
Dryer may not be resting liimly on floor
Some vibration is normal. Adjust leveling legs so dryer
rests firmly on floor. See
Installation Instructions
for
leveling details.
Thumping, rattling, or
clanking noise
Loose objects, such as coins or pins
Stop dryer and check for loose objects. Remove loose
objects if possible.
Beit buckles, metal fasteners hitting drum
Close zippers, buttons, and fasteners. Clothing with
buckles should be turned inside out.
Whirling sound
As air moves through the dry, a whiriing
sound may be noticed
Normal
Pulsating sound
When the drum rotates, it may create a
pulsating sound
Normal
Clicking sound
Many of the parts, such as the timer, click as
they operate
Normal
OPERATION
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Dryer does not run
Electrical power cord may not be plugged in,
or connection may be loose
Make sure plug from power cord fils tightly into wall outlet.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or power
outage occurred
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase
fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit
overload problem. Cail local utility company to correct
power outage.
Dryer door is not closed
Push door closed.
Timer knob must be pushed in to restart
dryer
If dryer door was opened during a cycle, the timer knob
must be pushed in to restart the cycle.
Dryer does not heat
Dryer set to FLUFF/NO HEAT setting
Reset FABRIC SELECTOR knob.
Damper on weather hood is stuck closed or
frozen
Severely restricted airflow wiil cause dryer to stop heating.
Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.
Gas supply is shut off (Gas Dryers Only)
Check other gas appliances in house for gas supply.
Dryer drum becomes stained
Fabric dyes that are not sef can stain the
dryer drum
Make a paste from powdered detergent and rub on stain.
Though you may not be able remove stain immediately, the
stain may fade and disappear over time.
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