Kenmore Sensor smart electric dryer Use And Care Manual page 23

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be
turning, but you may not have heat.
Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for •
the types of garments being dried. See "Cycles."
Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be
contacting the electronic sensor strips. Level the dryer. •
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet and use it only once. •
• Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45°F (7°C)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45°F (7°C).
• Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water
and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
• Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Dryer will not run
• Checkthe following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the START button firmly pressed?
Is a cycle selected?
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.
Lint on load
• Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
• Is load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, •
synthetics). Also sort by color.
• Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.
• Was the load overdried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type. See "Changing
Cycles, Options and Modifiers." Overdrying can cause
lint-attracting static electricity.
• Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
• Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
Stains on load or color change
Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle
when the load is cold. Do not add fabric softener sheets to a
warm load.
Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?
Items should be clean before being dried.
Were items properly sorted?
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
Items shrinking
• Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
• Did the load overdry?
Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to
load type. See "Cycles."
Loads are wrinkled
• Was load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
• Was dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
• Did load overdry?
Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to
load type. See "Cycles."
Odors
Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in
the area where your dryer is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone
from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
Is the dryer being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
will be gone after the first cycle.
Garment damage
Check the following:
Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?
Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Were care label instructions followed?
Were items damaged before drying?
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