Amana NED5800DW Manual

Troubleshooting

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/help for assistance  

and to possibly avoid a service call. 

Odors

Recent painting, staining, or 

varnishing in the area where your 

dryer is located.

Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, 

rewash and dry the clothing.

Load too hot

Load removed before cooldown 

portion of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle before 

removing the load.

Using Manual Cycles with a high 

temperature setting.

Select an Automatic Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying 

the load.

“PF” (power failure)

The drying cycle has been 

interrupted by a power failure.

Touch and hold START to restart the dryer. 

NOTE: The Control Lock 

function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure.  

To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for at least  

3 seconds.

“L2” Diagnostic Code 

(low or no line voltage 

condition)

There may be a problem with your 

home power supply, keeping the 

dryer’s heater from turning on.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. 

Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the 

estimated time remaining.

NOTE: This error will only show during the initial installation.
Try the following:

Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has 

tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace 

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to the 

Installation Instructions for details.

Select a Manual Cycle (heated), and restart the dryer.

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 

E1, etc.) variable 

service codes

The dryer is in need of service.

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display, alternating  

between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that 

requires service. Call for service.

Check Vent indicator 

is lit

The lint screen or vent is clogged; 

the vent is crushed or kinked or 

has too many turns.

The dryer will continue to run when this indicator is lit.
Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
•  Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or 

kinked.

•  Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and 

debris.

•  Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris.
•  Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended run 

length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using. Refer 

to “Plan Vent System” in the Installaton Instructions for details.

•  Select a Manual Cycle (heated), and restart the dryer.
•  If the indicator remains lit, have your entire home venting run cleaned.

“Lc”

The Control Lock is enabled.

Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock the controls 

of the dryer. During this time the LED Display will count down 3-2-1. 

When the Control Lock is disabled, the LED Display will clear.