Troubleshooting Guide; Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 796.8077 series Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

CHECK VENT INDICATOR IS BLINKING *
Check if...
Ductwork is too long or has too many
turns/restrictions.
Partial blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup
or other foreign object.
Dryer will not turn on
Check if...
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or
power outage has occurred.
Dryer does not heat
Check if...
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or
power outage has occurred.
Gas supply or service turned off (gas models only).
Greasy or dirty spots on clothes
Check if...
Clean and dirty clothes being dried together.
Clothes were not properly cleaned or rinsed
before placing them in the dryer.
Excess static in clothes after drying
Check if...
Fabric softener not used or used incorrectly.
Clothes dried too long (overdried).
Drying synthetics, permanent press,
or synthetic blends.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Then...
Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation
Instructions for details.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned immediately. Dryer
can be used in this condition, but drying times will be longer
and energy consumption will be increased.
* This warning light is not a dryer failure and is not covered
by the dryer warranty. Contact a duct cleaning service to
set up an appointment to have your exhaust system
cleaned and inspected.
Then...
Make sure that the plug is securely plugged into a ground-
ed outlet matching dryer's rating plate.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity.
If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it is possible for a circuit
problem to allow an electric dryer to run without heat.
Then...
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse
capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected
by a qualified electrician.
Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff
valves are both fully open. Even if gas is not supplied to the
dryer, it will run and no error codes will be displayed. Verify
that other gas appliances in the home are working normally.
Then...
Only use your dryer to dry clean items, because dirty items
can soil clean clothes placed in the same or subsequent
loads.
Stains on dried clothes could be stains that weren't
removed during the washing process. Make sure that clothes
are being completely cleaned or rinsed according to the
instructions for your washer and detergent. Some difficult
soils may require pre-treating prior to washing.
Then...
Use a fabric softener or STATIC SHIELD option, if equipped,
to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static elec-
tricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use SEN-
SOR DRY cycles. Select a "Less Dry" setting on Sensor Dry
cycles, if necessary.
These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup.
Try using fabric softener, or use LESS DRY and/or shorter
TIMED DRY time settings.
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