Safety first
What to do now
Stop use if the dryer smells burned, becomes unusually hot or has a damaged cord/receptacle.
Safe observations
- 1
Check the lint screen and outside vent airflow
- 2
Confirm the selected cycle is heated
- 3
For electric units, verify both breaker poles are fully reset
- 4
Note whether heat appears briefly then stops
Possible causes
- Missing 208/240 V supply
- Restricted vent airflow
- Heating element or gas-ignition fault
- Thermal protection, sensor or control issue