Troubleshooting Dryer - Kenmore 110.81422 Use & Care Manual

First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Dryer not performing as expected
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily, drying
times are too long
Dryer will not run
Unusual sounds
TROUBLESHOOTING — DRYER
Possible Causes
Lint screen clogged with lint.
The Air Only cycle has been selected.
Load too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
Fabric softener sheets blocking
the grille.
Exhaust vent not the correct length.
Exhaust vent diameter not the
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).
Dryer located in a closet without
adequate opening.
Door not closed completely.
PUSH TO START DRYER knob not
pressed firmly or held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of fuse.
Dryer had a period of non-use.
A coin, button, or paper clip is
caught between the drum and front
or rear of the dryer.
The four legs are not installed, or the
dryer is not level front to back and
side to side.
Clothing knotted or balled up.
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Select the correct cycle for the types of garments being dried.
Separate the load to tumble freely.
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. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent
is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45ºF (7ºC).
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear
of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See Installation Instructions.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Press and hold the PUSH TO START DRYER knob until you hear
the dryer drum moving.
Some electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace
both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
240 volt electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
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 Installation Instructions.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer
to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
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