Kenmore Washer/Dryer - Manual (Page 63)

TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER
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. Field
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 rigid or
flexible heavy metal vent
(see “
installation : Section I).
Exhaust vent is crushed
or kinked. Replace with rigid or flexible heavy
metal vent
(see “
installation : Section I).
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. Select the right cycle for the types
of garments being dried
(see “OPERATION”).
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 V/ill
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.
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