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Solutions to Common Problems
Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling
for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences
that
are not the result of defective
workmanship
or materials
in this dryer.
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Dryer
does not start.
Electrical
power
cord
is not securely
plugged
in or
Make
sure the plug fits tightly
in wall
outlet.
plug
may
be loose.
House fuse
blown
or circuit
breaker
tripped.
Reset circuit
breaker
or replace
fuse.
Make
sure electrical
line is not overloaded
and the dryer
is on a
separate
circuit.
Thermal
limiter
tripped.
Call
Sears or another
qualified
service
dealer
for replacement.
Dryer
runs but won't
There are 2 house fuses in the dryer
circuit.
If 1 of the 2
Replace
fuse.
heat.
fuses is blown,
the drum
may turn but the heater will not
operate
(electric
models).
Gas supply
valve
is not open
(gas
models).
Check
to make
sure supply
valve
is open.
See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
for procedure.
Dryer
does not have enough
air supply
to support
the
See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
burner
flame
(gas models).
LP gas supply
tank
is empty
or there
has been
a utility
Refill
or replace
tank.
interruption
of natural
gas (gas models).
Dryer
should
heat when
utility
service
is restored.
Drying
cycle
takes
too
Lint filter
is clogged
with
lint.
Make
sure all lint has been
removed
from
the dryer
lint filter
long, outside
of the
before
starting
each
cycle.
dryer
feels
too hot or
Exhaust
duct
requirements
have not been
met.
Exhaust
duct
must be at least 4 inches
in diameter
and made
of
smells hot.
rigid
or semi-rigid
metal.
When
in place,
the duct
must have no more
than
four
90 °
bends
and must not exceed
length
listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Electric
dryer
is connected
to a 208 volt circuit.
Drying
time
will
be 20%
longer
than
drying
on a 240 volt
circuit.
Drying
procedures
have
not been
followed.
See "Operating
Instructions."
Outside
exhaust
hood
or exhaust
duct
may
be
Clean
out any obstruction.
clogged
or restricted.
High
humidity.
Use a dehumidifier
near the dryer.
Drying
cycle
stops after
Check
Exhaust
alerts
have
been overlooked
and the
Immediately
inspect
your
venting
system and
make
any
repairs
only a few
minutes,
dryer
shuts down
after
a few
minutes,
or perform
any cleaning
procedures
necessary.
leaving
load
wet
Excessive
wrinkling.
Dryer
is overloaded.
Do not overload.
See "Operating
Instructions."
Items
left in dryer
too
long.
Remove
items
as soon as cycle
ends.
Insufflcient
sorting
of items.
See "Operating
Instructions."
Drying
temperature
too
high.
Follow
fabric
care
label
instructions.
Scratching
or chipping
Foreign
objects
such as coins,
pins, clips or buttons
are
Always
remove
foreign
objects
from
pockets
before
laundering.
of the drum
finish,
inside
the dryer. _
Remove
objects
from
drum
and
restart
dryer.
Permanently
attached
items
such as belt
buckles,
It may
be necessary
to sew a scrap
of material
securely
around
zippers
and fasteners
may
be hitting
the inside
of the
ornaments
before
drying
to prevent
scratching
and damage
to
drum. _
the dryer.
_Drum
damage
caused
by foreign
objects
or permanently
attached
items is not covered
by the warranty.
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