Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 8885 - Rear Control 7.3 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer Use & Installation Instructions Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If
your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service.
Dryer will not turn on
Check if...
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped,
or power outage has occurred.
Then...
Make sure that the plug is plugged securely 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 qualified electrician.
Dryer does not heat
Check if...
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped,
or power outage has occurred.
Gas supply or service turned off (gas models only).
Then...
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload,
have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas
shutoff are both fully open. Even if gas is not supplied to
the dryer, it will run and no error codes will be displayed.
Greasy or dirty spots on clothes
Check if...
Fabric softener used incorrectly.
Clean and dirty clothes being dried together.
Clean and dirty clothes being dried together.
Then...
Confirm and follow the instructions provided with your
fabric softener.
Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean items,
because dirty items can soil clean clothes placed in the same
or subsequent loads.
Stains on dried clothes are actually stains that weren't
removed during the washing process. Make sure that clothes
are being completely cleaned according to the instructions
for your washer and detergent.
Excess static in clothes after drying
Check if...
Fabric softener not used or used incorrectly.
Clothes dried too long (overdried).
Drying synthetics, permanent press,
or synthetic blends.
Then...
Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to
follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static
electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use
SENSOR DRY cycles.
These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try
using fabric softener, LESS DRY dryness level, and/or shorter
TIMED DRY time.
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