Inglis, Whirlpool, Admiral, Kenmore, Kitchen aid and Roper Dryer


Repair Procedure
	1. Dryer will not operate
	2. Dryer will not shut off
	3. Drying temperature too hot
	4. Drum will not turn (drive motor runs)
	5. Drive motor runs with door open
	6. Drive motor will not run
	7. Wet clothes-won't dry
	8. Dryer will not heat
	9. Drum bulb does not light
	10. Noise
	11. Clothes not drying at end of cycle
	12. Air flow

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Dryer will not operate	A. No electrical power	Check electrical power
	B. Belt	Check belt
	C. Door switch	Check door switch
	D. Push-to-start switch	Check push-to-start switch
	E. Thermal fuse	Check thermal fuse
	F. Drive motor	Check drive motor
	G. Drive motor start switch	Check start switch
	H. Timer	Check timer
	I. Power cord	Check power cord
	J. Loose terminal	Check terminal connections on above
		parts
	K. Wire in wiring harness	Check for broken wire
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2. Dryer will not shut off	A. Heat element	Check heat element
	B. Thermostats (automatic	Check thermostats
	cycle)
	C. Timer	Check timer
	D. Power resistor	Check power resistor
	E. Low room temperature	Room must be 45 degrees or "warmer"
	F.. Shorted sensor	Check sensor
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3. Drying temperature too hot	A. Thermostats	Check thermostats
	B. Drum seals	Check drum seals
	C. Lint screen seal	Check the seal around the handle
		of the lint screen
	D. Poor air flow	Check proper exhausting
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4. Drum will not turn (drive motor runs)	A. Drive belt	Check drive belt
	B. Drum improperly installed	Check drum
	C. Idler pulley	Check idler pulley
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5. Drive motor runs with door open	A. Door switch	Check door switch
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6. Drive motor will not run	A. No electrical power	Check electrical power
	B. Door switch	Check door switch
	C. Push-to-start switch	Check push-to-start switch
	D. Thermal fuse	Check thermal fuse
	E. Drive motor	Check drive motor
	F. Drive motor start switch	Check start switch
	G. Timer	Check timer
	H. Power cord	Check power cord
	I. Loose terminal	Check terminal connections on above
		parts
	J. Wire in wiring harness	Check for broken wire
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7. Wet clothes-won't dry	A. Dryness selection	Select a "more dry" setting. Read
		your Use and Care Guide
	B. See problem no. 8
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8. Dryer will not heat	A. No electrical power	Check electrical power
	B. Heat source	Check heat element
		Gas Burner = if you have determined
		the gas valve to be your problem
		you will have to call a qualified
		WHIRLPOOL SERVICE COMPANY
		for service
		Only the igniter or the complete burner
		may be replaced by you
	C. Thermostats	Check thermostats
	D. Air-heat switch	Check air-heat temperature switch
	E. Drive motor start switch	Check start switch
	F. Timer	Check timer
	G. Seals	Check drum seals
	H. Loose terminal	Check terminal connections
	I. Wire in wiring harness	Check for broken wire
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9. Drum bulb does not light	A. Bulb	Check bulb
	B. Socket	Check socket
	C. Door switch	Check door switch
	D. Loose terminal	Check terminal connections on above
		parts
	E. Wire in wiring harness	Check for broken wire
	F. No electrical power	Check electrical power
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10. Noise	A. Support rollers	Check for flat spots in rubber
	B. Idler pulley	Check idler pulley and alignment
	C. Drum seals	Check for objects caught in drum seals
	D. Blower housing	Check for objects in blower housing
		seal out of place hitting blower
	E. Front drum bearing	Check bearing
	F. Drive belt	Check drive belt
	G. Baffles	Tighten screws
	H. Dryer not level	Adjust the front and rear feet
	I. Screws	Tighten all screws
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11. Clothes not drying at end of cycle	A. Blocked exhaust	Check proper exhausting
	B. Plugged lint screen	Clean lint screen. Also read your Use
		and Care Guide
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12. Air flow	A. Blocked exhaust	Check proper exhausting
	B. Plugged lint screen	Clean lint screen. Also read your Use
		and Care Guide
		(BACK TO TOP)

Repair Procedure