Troubleshooting Guide; Faqs; Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 796.8156 Series Use & Care Manual

FAQs

Q: When I press a button, why does my dryer beep and then nothing happens?
A: The Control Lock feature is turned on. To turn off Control Lock, turn the dryer on, then press and hold the
button that has Control Lock on or under it for 3 seconds.
Q: Why does my dryer take so long to dry clothes?
A: Proper airfl ow is critical to the effi cient operation of clothes dryers. A lint fi lter which is full of lint or
clogged with fabric softener sheet residue can reduce the airfl ow to the point that the time required to
dry clothing will be greatly increased. Another factor aff ecting dry time is your home exhaust system.
An exhaust system which is dirty and clogged with lint, or is excessively long, needs to be professionally
cleaned or repaired. Using the Energy Saver option can also extend drying time for the Normal cycle.
Turn off the ENERGY SAVER option for a faster Normal cycle which begins with heated drying.
Q: Why does my dryer start by itself every few minutes?
A: This is how the Wrinkle Guard feature works. The dryer runs briefl y every few minutes for up to 3 hours
after the cycle fi nishes. This feature is designed to help prevent wrinkles from setting in when the dryer is
not unloaded immediately after the cycle is fi nished.
Q: Why does my dryer show 3 minutes when I select the Steam Refresh cycle?
A: When the Steam Refresh cycle is selected, the dryer displays the number of garments rather than the
estimated cycle time, until the cycle is started. Use the MORE TIME or LESS TIME buttons to adjust the
load size setting for the number of garments you desire. For a large load or single bulky item use the
(big) setting.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Problem
*CHECK VENT indicator
is blinking
* This warning light is
not a dryer failure and
is not covered by the
dryer warranty. Contact
a duct cleaning service to
have your exhaust system
cleaned and inspected.
The display shows d80,
d90, or d95
The CHECK VENT
indicator remains active
(blinking) after clearing the
restriction in the venting.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible Cause
Exhaust system is too long or has
too many turns/restrictions.
Partial blockage of the ductwork due
to lint buildup or other foreign object.
The appliance has detected a
restriction in the external dryer
venting.
The ductwork is about 80%-95%
blocked. These error codes are only
displayed for 2 hours.
After clearing the restriction, the
CHECK VENT system requires
multiple, consecutive cycles to
determine that the performance
value has improved before the
CHECK VENT indicator is reset.
Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the
Installation Instructions for details.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned immediately.
Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying times
will be longer and energy consumption will increase.
See the CHECK VENT INDICATOR and CHECK
VENT OPERATION sections for details regarding
this function.
Do not use the dryer until the exhaust system has
been cleaned and/or repaired. Using the dryer
with a severely restricted exhaust is dangerous and
could result in a fi re or other property damage.
Check the outside dryer vent while the dryer is
operating to make sure there is strong airfl ow.
If the exhaust system is extremely long, have it
repaired or rerouted.
Keep the area around the dryer clean and free of
clutter.
Check vent hood for damage or lint clogging.
Make sure the area around the vent hood is clear.
If the CHECK VENT indicator remains active for
more than fi ve cycles after the restriction has been
cleared, call for service.
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