Troubleshooting - Kenmore 90 Series Electric Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Using the
tables below will save you time and money by helping you avoid unnecessary service
calls.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen.
Satisfactorily Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside
exhaust hood is clogged with lint.
Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
hand under outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not feel
air moving, clean exhaust system of
lint or replace exhaust vent with rigid
metal or flexible metal vent
(see "Installation Instructions").
Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with rigid metaI or flexible
or kinked, metal vent (see "Installation
Instructions").
One fuse is blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset breaker.
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but
you will not get any heat.
AIR DRY Cycle has been Select the right cycle for the types
selected, of garments being dried (see "Dryer
Use").
Load not contacting the Level dryer (see "Installation
sensor strips and automatic Instructions").
cycle ending early.
Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load
blocking outlet grill, and only use it once.
Dryer located in room with Proper operation of dryer cycles
temperature below 45°R requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C)
Large amount of moisture Expect longer dry times with items
in the load. that hold more moisture (cottons).
Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are
saving energy and reducing wrinkles.
Load too large and bulky to Separate load to tumble freely.
dry quickly.
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