Won't spin or agitate

Noise from the motor area can be caused by debris (lint, small objects) stuck on the blower fan wings, creating an imbalance. Remove any foreign particles from the fan and check that the fan nut is properly tightened. The manual specifically calls out 'alien particles on the wings of the fan' as a cause of unbalanced rotation noise.

After installing the dryer, use Smart Install mode to verify everything works: Press Adjust Time Up + Temp for 7 seconds. Display shows 'SC'. Step 1 tests moisture sensor (open door, verify touch sensor reads 0/1 with wet cloth). Step 2 tests motor/heater (press Start -- 'OK' means pass, 'HC' means fail). This is faster than running a full cycle to verify installation.

If the gas ignites normally but the flame goes out after a short while, check for a weak gas valve coil that may open when stressed by higher temperatures. Also check the radiant sensor contacts for opening prematurely, weak Hi-Limit thermostat, poor venting, and bad drum seals. This intermittent issue is harder to diagnose than a complete no-heat condition because it only manifests during operation.

To enter Smart Install mode, press and hold Adjust Time Up + Temp buttons for 7 seconds. The display shows 'SC'. Step 1 checks touch sensor (0=open, 1=short with wet cloth). Step 2 checks motor and heater (press Start, OK=pass, HC=fail). This is much faster than running a full cycle to verify installation.