Troubleshooting - Kenmore 110.70012 Series Use & Care Manual

If you experience
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
Dryer will not heat
Unusual Noise
Thumping noise
Rattling or vibrating
noise
Clicking noise
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily or drying
times are too long

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Door not closed completely.
PUSH BUTTON TO START not
pressed firmly or held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of household fuse.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Supply line valve not open.
Dryer hasn't been used in a while.
A small object caught between the
edges of dryer drum.
Dryer isn't properly leveled.
Clothing is balled up in dryer.
Gas valve operating.
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
The exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
The exhaust vent is not the correct
length.
The exhaust vent diameter is not the
correct size.
The dryer is not level.
The Air Only temperature setting
has been selected.
The load is too large and heavy
to dry quickly.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Press and hold PUSH BUTTON TO START for 2-5 seconds.
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.
Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit
breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line
is open.
This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few
minutes of use.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean
out pockets before laundering.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
"Installation Instructions." All four dryer feet should be in
firm contact with the floor.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and
closes. This is normal.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not
feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent.
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns.
Long venting will increase drying times.
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Cycle. See
"Level the Dryer".
Select the right temperature for the types of garments being
dried.
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Solution
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