Smoke or a burning odor develops. Start by recording the exact model and what changed. A symptom alone cannot identify a failed part; these checks stay outside the appliance and within normal owner use.
Stop use and get help
A burning smell, smoke, gas odor, or repeated breaker trip calls for immediate safety action, not another test.
What to check safely
- Stop the cycle and leave the appliance off
- Move to safety if smoke or fire is present
- Contact emergency help or qualified service as appropriate
Stop if a step would require removing an electrical cover, bypassing a lock, opening a gas connection, or handling refrigerant. Your exact model manual controls the procedure.
Make the result useful
Record when the problem starts, whether an error message appears, and whether the safe checks changed anything. Compare that with the dryer troubleshooting section of your exact owner manual. If the symptom persists or a hazard is present, request qualified service.
Next steps and sources
Find the complete model number · Open manufacturer manual portals · Prepare service notes
This is a symptom guide, not a model-specific diagnosis. Use the official owner manual and manufacturer support instructions for any repair or reset.