Troubleshooting Dryer - Kenmore 110.C18202 Use & Care Manual

Garments damaged
• Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?
Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snagging and tearing of load.
• Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling? Straps
and strings can easily become entangled in the load, causing
strain on seams and tearing.
• Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and
broken threads in seams before washing.
Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
during washing.
Did you add chlorine bleach properly? Do not pour chlorine
bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted
bleach will damage fabrics. Do not place load items on top of
the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer
(on some models). Do not use more than than the
manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load.
• Did you follow the manufacturer's care label instructions?
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Dryer will not run
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or
that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker. If a problem continues, call an
electrician.
msthe correct power supply available? Electric dryers
require 240 volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the Start button firmly pressed?
No heat
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have
heat. Electric dryers use 2 fuses or circuit breakers. Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If a problem continues,
call an electrician.
Unusual sounds
•
Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn't
been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during
the first few minutes of operation.
is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum
and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear
edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets
before laundering.
Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly
installed. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the
load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the
load items and restart the dryer.
Timer does not noticeably advance
• Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?
The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting.
•
is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?
The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too
long, or load is too hot
• Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen should be
cleaned before each load.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metat vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with
lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for
5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust
hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement,
clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with
heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See "Venting
Requirements."
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only
one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the
exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long
venting will increase drying times. See "Venting
Requirements."
Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use
4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
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