Troubleshooting - Kenmore 68102 Use & Care Manual

, storage, and moving care
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. If storing
or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Nan=Use ar Starage 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 power.
2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
FaUure to do so can result in death or electrical shock,
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Turn off: power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4° Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation instructions to locate, level,
and connect the dryer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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if you experience PosslbJe Causes Solution
Clothes are not drying Lint screen clogged with lint. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
satisfactorily, or drying The Air Only cycle has been Select the right cycle for the types of items being dried.
times are too long selected. See "Air Only" in Cycle Guide-Timed Dry.
Separate the load to tumble freely. Load too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
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.
Fabric softener sheets blocking Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
the grille.
Exhaust vent not the correct length. Check that the exhaust vent is not too Jong or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See Installation
Instructions.
Exhaust vent diameter not the Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
temperature below 45°F (7°C). 45°F (7°C).
Dryer located in a closet without Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
adequate openings, 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.
Dryer wJJJnot run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
START/PAUSE button not pressed Press and hold the START/PAUSE button until you hear the dryer
firmly or held long enough, drum moving.
Household fuse is blown or circuit Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
breaker has tripped, 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.
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