Kenmore 796.8156 Series Use & Care Manual page 43

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)
Problem
Dryer will not turn on
Buttons are disabled or
CL shows in display
Error code: tE1 through tE7 Temperature sensor failure.
Display shows error
code PS (electric dryers
only)
Display shows error
code nP or gAS
Light does not turn on
when door is opened
Dryer does not heat
Lint on clothes
Possible Cause
Power cord is not properly
plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
CONTROL LOCK function is
engaged.
Power cord is connected
incorrectly.
Power cord connection is incorrect.
Gas supply or service turned off
(gas models only).
Dryer has been off for more than
four minutes and light is disabled.
House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
Gas supply or service is turned off
(gas models only).
Energy Saver option is selected.
Lint fi lter not cleaned properly.
Laundry not sorted properly.
Excess static in clothes.
Dryer is overloaded.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets.
Make sure that the plug is securely plugged into a
grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate.
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.
Press and hold the CHIME button for three seconds to
activate or deactivate the function.
Turn off the dryer and call for service.
White (N) and red (L2) wires on power cord. Check
power cord connections for neutral connection on the
center terminal. 240 volts applied to the control, so it
will protect itself.
Check the connection of power cord to terminal block.
Confi rm that house gas shutoff and dryer gas shutoff
are both fully open.
Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer, which will
enable the drum light.
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.
Confi rm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas
shutoff valves are both fully open. Even if gas is not
supplied to the dryer, it will run and no error codes
will display. Verify that other gas appliances in the
home are working normally.
When the Energy Saver option is selected, the cycle
begins with an air dry section, and the drying time is
increased.
NOTE: The ENERGY SAVER option is turned on by
default in the Normal cycle. Turn off the ENERGY
SAVER option for a faster Normal cycle which begins
with heated 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. With some loads that produce
high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the
fi lter during the cycle.
Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton
towel) and should be dried separately from clothes that
are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be
sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Over
drying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of
static electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter
drying time, or use AUTO DRY cycles.
Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying
clothes.
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