Sears 97812 manual Dryer

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OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

DRYER

Dryer does not start.

Electrical power cord is not securely

Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

 

plugged in or plug may be loose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

House fuse blown or circuit breaker

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

 

tripped.

Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer

 

 

 

 

 

 

is on a separate circuit.

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal limiter tripped.

Call a Sears or qualified service dealer for replacement.

Dryer runs but won't heat.

There are 2 house

fuses in the dryer

Replace fuse.

circuit. If 1 of the 2

fuses is blown, the

 

drum may turn but the heater will not

 

operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

 

support the burner flame (gas models).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LP gas supply tank is empty or there has

Refill or replace tank.

 

been a utility interruption of natural gas

Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.

 

(gas models).

 

 

 

 

 

Drying cycle takes too

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint

long, outside of the dryer

 

 

screen before starting each cycle.

feels too hot or smells

 

 

 

 

Exhaust duct requirements have not been

Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and

hot.

 

met.

made of rigid or flexible metal.

 

 

 

When in place, the duct must have no more than two

 

 

 

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

See Drying Procedures.

 

 

followed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct

Clean out any obstruction.

 

 

may be clogged or restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High humidity.

Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.

 

Excessive wrinkling.

 

 

 

 

Do not overload. See Drying Procedures.

 

 

Dryer is overloaded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items left in dryer too long.

Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insufficient sorting of items.

See Drying Procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drying temperature too high.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

 

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Contents 27 69 cm Wide Laundry Center Safety Table of ContentsWall receptaclGASeLAUNDRY Centers Important Safety InstructionsPower supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug Prevent FireDo not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Prepare items for washing Washing ProceduresSort laundry into loads that can be washed together Pretreat stains and heavy soilAdd laundry load to washer Do not Remove Service CAP Found Inside the Agitator PostRemove items when the cycle is completed Do not overload the washerFor successful stain removal Safe Stain Removal ProceduresStain Removal Common Washing Problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Preventive MeasuresPrepare items for drying Drying ProceduresCheck that lint screen is clean and in place Load the dryer Problem Possible Causes Solutions FeaturesCommon Drying Problems Inside the Dryer Care and CleaningInside the Washer OutsideFollow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care Avoid Service ChecklistOccurrence Possible Cause Solution Washer NoiseWasher Water Occurrence Possible CauseWasher Operating Dryer Kenmore Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty