Kenmore 796.6143 Series Use & Care Manual page 43

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)
Problem
Clothes take too long to dry
Clothes are wrinkled
Clothes are shrinking
Possible Cause
Exhaust ducts are blocked, dirty, or
duct run is too long.
Load is not properly sorted.
Large load of heavy fabrics.
Dryer controls are not set properly.
Lint fi lter needs to be cleaned.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker
has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
Dryer is overloaded.
Dryer is under loaded.
Clothes dried too long (over dried).
Clothes left in dryer too long after
cycle ends.
Garment care instructions are not
being followed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Solutions
Confi rm that the exhaust duct is properly
confi gured and free of debris, lint, and
obstructions. Make sure that outside wall
dampers can open properly and are not
blocked, jammed, or damaged.
Separate heavy items from lightweight items.
Larger and heavier items take longer to dry.
Light items in a load with heavy items can fool
the sensor because the light items dry faster.
Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they
tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce and
maintain more consistent drying times for large
and heavy fabrics, separate these items into
smaller loads of a consistent size.
Use the appropriate control settings for the type
of load you are drying. Some loads may require
an adjustment of the DRY LEVEL setting for
proper drying.
Remove the lint from the fi lter before every load.
With the lint removed, hold the fi lter up to a
light to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it looks
dirty, follow the cleaning instructions on. With
some loads that produce high amounts of lint,
such as new bath towels, it may be necessary to
pause the cycle and clean the fi lter during the
cycle.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualifi ed
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.
Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for
better drying performance and effi ciency.
If you are drying a very small load, add a few
extra items to ensure proper tumbling action.
If the load is very small and you are using
AUTO DRY cycles, the electronic control cannot
properly sense the dryness of the load and may
shut off too soon. Use TIMED DRY or add some
extra wet clothes to the load.
Over drying a load of laundry can lead to
wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or
LESS DRY setting and remove items while they
still retain a slight amount of moisture.
Use the WRINKLE GUARD option. This feature
will tumble the clothes briefl y every few minutes
for up to 180 minutes to help prevent wrinkling.
To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult
and follow fabric care instructions. Some fabrics
will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics
can be washed but will shrink when dried in a
dryer. Use a low or no heat setting.