Troubleshooting - Dryer - Kenmore Washer/Dryer Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen.
Satisfactorily Restricted air movement.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint.
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 I).
Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with rigid or flexible heavy
or kinked, metal vent
(see "INSTALLATION','Section I).
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").
Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load
blocking outlet grill, and only use it once.
Dryer located in room with Move dryer where it can operate in
temperature below 45°R ambient air temperatures above 45°R
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 Separate load to tumble freely.
to dry quickly.
Dryer Will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit.
Not Run into a live circuit wilh proper
voltage.
Fuses blown ,orcircuit Replace fuses or reset breakers.
breakers tripped.
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