Kenmore 3405586 Owner's Manual page 41

Most laundering problems are easily
solved if you understand the cause.
Using the tables below will save you
time and money by helping you avoid
unnecessary service calls.
Problem
Not Drying
Satisfactorily
8olution
Clean lint screen.
Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
hand under outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not feel
air moving, clean exhaust system of
lint or replace exhaust vent with rigid
or flexible heavy metal vent
(see "INSTALLATION',' Section D).
Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with rigid or flexible heavy
or kinked, metal vent
(see "INSTALLATION',' Section D).
One fuse is blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset breaker.
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.
Timer or the temperature Select the right cycle for the types
control is set on AIR DRY. of garments being dried
(see "OPERATION").
Load not contacting the Level dryer
sensor strips and automatic (see "INSTALLATION',' Section B).
cycle ending early.
Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per toad
blocking outlet grill, and only use it once.
Dryer located in room with Move dryer where it can operate in
temperature below 45°F. ambient air temperatures above 45°F.
Large amount of moisture Expect longer dry times with items
in the load. that hold more moisture (cottons).
Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are
saving energy and reducing wrinkles.
Load too large and bulky to Separate toad to tumble freely.
dry quickly.
Dryer Wil! 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.
Possible Cause
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside
exhaust hood is clogged with tint.
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