Cleaning The Dryer Interior; Removing Accumulated Lint; Vacation And Moving Care; Changing The Drum Ught - Kenmore Elite HE4 110.8508 Series Use & Care Manual

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid. nonflammable
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and
stains are removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly w~h a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes. such as denim
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items. may discolor the
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside
out to prevent dye transfer.
Removing Accumulated
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Unt should be removed every 2 years or more often. depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Unt should be removed every 2 years. or more often. depending
on dryer usage.

Vacation and Moving Care

Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect
2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Unt Screen."
First try the solutions suggested
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Dryer displaying code message
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• "PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
• "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.
Clothes are not drying
• Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
household cleaner to the
Lint
power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

here and possibly
satisfactorily
Moving care
For power supply
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Disconnect
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result In death or electrical
For direct-wined
1. Disconnect wiring.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
The dryer light automatically
you open the door.
To change the drum
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3.' Turn bulb counterclockwise.
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
avoid the cost of a service
Is the exhaust vent or outSide exhaust hood clogged with lint.
restricting air movement? 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. See "Installation Instructions."
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with a heavy
metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be
turning. but you may not have heat.
Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for
the types of garments being dried. See "Cycles."
Is an automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be
contacting the electronic sensor strips, level the dryer.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet and use it only once.
cord-eonnected dryers:
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
power before servicing.
dryers:
Changing the Drum Light
turns on inside the dryer drum when
light
power.
Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
call ••.
shock.