KitchenAid KEHS02RWH0 Use & Care Manual page 25

Front-loading electric dryer
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Moving care
For power supply cord-connected
dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
E_ectricat Shock Hazard
Disconnect
power before servicing.
Replace aimparts and pane_s before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or e_ectrica_ shock.
For direct-wired
dryers:
1. Disconnect
power.
2. Disconnect
wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change
the drum
light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect
power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 household 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 the problem continues, call an
electrician.
Is the 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?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start
button for 2-5 seconds,
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 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the 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.
Dryer displaying
code message
"PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted
by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
E Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.
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