Kenmore 397909A Owner's Manual page 34

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Dryer Will Using a regular fuse. Replace with a fime-deIay fuse.
Not Run
(cont.) Dryer door not firmIy closed. Close dryer door tightly.
PUSH TO START Button Press PUSH TO START Button again.
net firmly pressed.
Controls net set in an Reset controls in an ON position.
ON position.
Lint in Load Lint screen is cIogged. Clean lint screen. Check for air
movement.
improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers
and by color.
Load is too big or heavy. Dry smaller loads so lint can be
carried to the lint screen.
Load is overdried. Use correct dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying can cause lint-attracting
static (see "Operating Your Dryer").
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 Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add
in washer, at beginning of cycIe when Iead is ceId.
Drying soiled items, items need to be clean before
being dried.
Items Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type
Shrinking (see "Operating Your Dryer").
Poor garment quality. Check quality of garment before
purchasing.
Manufacturer's care label Follow fabric care label instructions
instructions not folIewed, carefuIly.
Loads are Overloading, Dry smaller Ioads that can tumble freel
Wrinkled Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see "Operating Your Dryer").
Load left in dryer at the Remove Ioad as soon as tumbling
end of cycle, stops.
Odors Painting, staining or varnishing Ventilate the area. When the odors or
has recently taken place in the fumes are gone from the area, re-wash
are where your dryer is located, the cIething and then dry it.
First use of dryer element. Odors will be gone after the first cycIe.
Unusual Thumping of rollers when Thump will go away after 5 minutes
Sounds dryer has had a period of of drying.
non-use.
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