Estate 8318478A Manuel D’Utilisation

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending 
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending 
on dryer usage.

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when 
you open the door.

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 
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

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

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

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, 
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. 
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air 
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust 
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or 
flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy 
metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.

Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers 
use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning, 
but you may not have heat.

Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for 
the types of garments being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and 
Temperature Tips.”

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

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one 
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

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Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 
45ºF (7ºC).

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Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water 
and with items that hold moisture (cottons). 

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Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.

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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged in? 

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

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?

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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. 

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

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Is the lint screen clogged? 
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.