Troubleshooting; Information Codes; Check These Points If Your Dryer - Kenmore 592-89032 Use & Care Manual

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Information Codes

Dryer displaying code message
■ "Temperature Sensor Problem" - Clogged Lint Screen.
Vent is restricted.
Clean the screen or vent.
If the problem continues call for service.
■ "Door is open." - Running the dryer with door open.
Close the door and then restart.
If the problem continues call for service.
■ "Door Open Sensing Problem" - Door is not closing
properly.
Call for service.
■ "A button is either stuck or is being pressed
continuously." - Unit detects a button is being pressed
for over 30secs or button is stuck
Make sure a button is NOT being pressed continuously. Try
restarting the cycle.
If the problem continues call for service.
■ "Time Limit Exceeded" - Invalid Dry time in excess Dry
time.
Call for service.
■ "Overheated" - Invalid heating Temp in running the dryer.
Call for service.
■ "Electronic Control Problem"
(Communication Error)
Call for service.
■ "Power Interruption" - Invalid power source Frequency.
Try restarting the cycle.
If the problem continues call for service.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Doesn't run.
■ Be sure the door is latched shut.
■ Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
■ Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.
■ Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened
during the cycle.
Doesn't heat.
■ Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.
■ Select a heat setting other than Air Fluff.
■ On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
■ Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
■ Dryer may have moved into the cool-down phase of the
cycle.
Doesn't dry.
■ Check all of the above, plus...
■ Be sure the exhaust hood outside the home can open and
close freely.
■ Check exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be
inspected and cleaned annually.
■ Use a 4" rigid metal exhaust duct.
■ Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
■ Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
■ Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require
repositioning to ensure even drying.
■ Check that the washer is draining properly to extract
adequate water from the load.
■ Load may be too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
Is noisy.
■ Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons,
nails, etc. Remove promptly.
■ It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element
cycle on and off during the drying cycle.
■ Be sure the Dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the
installation instruction.
■ It is normal for the Dryer to hum from the high velocity of air
moving through the dryer drum and exhaust system.

Check these points if your dryer...




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