Kenmore 29-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS Owner's Manual page 34

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Dryer Will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit.
Not Run into a live circuit with proper
voltage.
Fuses blown or circuit Replace fuses or reset breakers.
breakers tripped.
Using a time-delay fuse. Rei_lace with a regular fuse.
Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly.
START button not firmly pushed. Pu,,_h START button again.
Controls not set in an Reset controls in an ON position.
ON position.
Lint in Load Lint screen is clogged. Cle,an lint screen.
Improper sorting. Sot lint givers from lint takers
and by color.
Load is too big or heavy. Dry smaller load,,;so lint can be
carried to the lint screen.
Load is overdried, tJs,acorrect dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying can cause lint-attracting
static.
Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before drying.
Pilling being mistaken for lint. Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by
normal wear and laundering.
Stains on Load Improper use of fabric softener Us,_fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add
in washer, at beginning of cycle when load is cold
Drying soiled items. Items need to be clean before
being dried.
Items Overdrying. [#latch dryer settings to fabric type.
Shrinking Poor garment quality. Check quality of garment before
purchasing.
Manufacturer's care label Fo low fabric care label instructions
instructions not followed, carefully.
Loads are Overloading. [;)ql smaller loads; that can tumble freely
Wrinkled Overdrying. M_tch dryer settings to fabric type.
Load left in dryer at the Remove load as soon as tumbling
end of cycle. ,';tcps.
Odors Household chemicals being Proper ventilation needs to be used
drawn into dryer, if Fainting or staining near the dryer.
First use of dryer element Wil be gone after the first cycle.
(electric only).
Unusual Whistle - blocked lint screen Clean lint screen.
Sounds causes Lint Alert to activate.
Thumping of rollers when -I-hJmp will go away after 5 minutes
dryer has set. of ,:lrying.
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