HT1430 AOL mail problem on iPhone 4s

For a week now I have been unable to download AOL email - I can send but not receive (when try to download new mail it gets stuck on "checking for mail" - Any suggestions please ?!!

With an IMAP account, you have an option to store the account's Drafts, Sent, and Trash mailbox on the server or locally on the drive.
What is your account setting for where the account's Sent mailbox is stored on your iPhone?

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