Kenmore 3405602 - Manual (Page 38)

TROUBLESHOOTING
for ^our
Benefit
Most laundering problems are easily
solved if you understand the cause.
Using the charts beiow will save you
time and money by helping you avoid
unnecessary service calls.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen.
Satisfactorily
Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside
exhaust hood is clogged with lint.
Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
hand under outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not feel
air moving, clean exhaust system of
lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy
metal or flexible metal vent
(see “INSTALLATION: Section D).
Exhaust vent is crushed
or kinked.
Replace with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent
(see “INSTALLATION: Section D).
One fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.
Replace fuse or reset breaker.
Timer or the temperature
control is set on AIR DRY
or AIR FLUFF. Select the right cycle for the types
of garments being dried
(see “OPERATION”).
Load not contacting the
sensor strips and automatic
cycle ending early.
Level dryer
(see “INSTALUTION: Section B).
Fabric softener sheets
blocking outlet grill.
Use only one softener sheet per load
and only use it once.
Dryer located in room with
temperature below 45°F.
Move dryer where it can operate in
ambient air temperatures above 45°F.
Large amount of moisture
in the load. Expect longer dry times with items
that hold more moisture (cottons).
Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are
saving energy and reducing wrinkles.
Load too large and bulky to
dry quickly.
Separate load to tumble freely.
Dryer Will
Not Run Power cord not firmly plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
Plug power cord into a live circuit.
Fuses blown or circuit
breakers tripped.
Replace fuses or reset breakers.