Kenmore I10.8809, I10.8808 Troubleshooting, Dryer displaying code message, No heat, Unusualsounds

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Dryer will not run

 

 

 

 

Is the dryer

vibrating?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dual Action

Drying system may be operating

the

blower

Has a household

fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

 

at its maximum speed. This may be required for your

 

 

 

conditions.

Verify that your

vent meets

the requirements

listed

tripped?

 

 

 

 

 

 

in "Installation

Instructions."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. There may be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the electric dryer.

 

Dryer displaying code message

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

breakers have not tripped. If the problem continues, call an

•

"PF" (power

failure),

check

the following:

 

 

 

 

electrician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the correct power supply

available?

 

Press and hold START to restart the dryer.

 

 

 

 

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a

 

"L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition):

qualified

electrician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The drum

will turn,

but

there

may be a problem with your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was a regular fuse used?

 

 

home

power

supply keeping

the dryer's heater from

turning

Use a time-delay

fuse.

 

 

 

on. The dryer will continue

to run when

this diagnostic

code is

is the dryer door firmly closed?

 

present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and

 

return to the estimated time remaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was the Start button firmly pressed?

 

Try the

following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker

button for 2-5 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

 

"Electrical

Connection"

for

details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tripped?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select

a Timed

Dry heated

cycle,

and

restart the

dryer.

 

The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric

 

If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

 

dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or reset the circuit

breaker. If the problem continues, call an

 

"AF" (low

airflow

condition):

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrician.

 

 

 

 

 

The dryer

will continue

to run when this diagnostic

code

is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and

Unusualsounds

 

 

 

 

return

to the

estimated

time

remaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Has the dryer had a period

of non-use?

 

Clean

lint screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a

 

Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is

 

thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

 

 

 

crushed

or kinked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is a coin, button or paper clip caught between the drum

 

Confirm the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint

and front or rear of the dryer?

 

 

and debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm

the exterior vent exhaust

hood is free of lint

and

Clean out

pockets

before

laundering.

 

Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to

 

debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

back and side to side?

 

 

 

Confirm

your

vent

system

falls withing

the

recommended

run

The dryer

 

may vibrate if not

properly installed. See

 

length

and

number

of

elbows

for the type

of vent

you are

"Installation

Instructions."

 

 

 

using.

Refer to

"Plan Vent System"

for

details.

 

 

 

Is the clothing knotted

or balled up?

 

Select

a Timed

Dry heated

cycle,

and

restart the

dryer.

 

When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to

 

If the message persists, have your entire home venting run

vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

 

 

cleaned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are there unusual sounds at any time during a cycle?

 

"F" Variable (F1, F2, F20, etc.) service codes:

 

 

 

You may hear the Dual Action Drying system blower motor

 

 

 

 

 

Call for service. To contact Sears Service, call

 

 

 

starting, changing speeds, or increasing or decreasing

 

 

 

 

 

1-800-4-MY-HOME

® (1-800-469-4663)

or see the back

page

airflow. These sounds are normal. See "Dual Action Drying

 

 

of this

manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System"

in "Dryer

Use."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Electric Dryer Table of Contents Master Protection Agreements Kenmore Elite Appliance WarrantyONE Year Limited Warranty Protection AgreementsYour safety and the safety of others are very important Dryer SafetyYou will need 80O-4-MY-HOM E If using a power supply cordParts supplied Parts neededInstallation Clearances Mobile Home Additional Installation RequirementsIt is your responsibility If connecting by direct wire Electrical ConnectionIf your outlet looks like this Ecb ca Direct WireWire connection Power supply cord Style 2 Direct wire strain reliefWire connection Direct Wire CG F Optional 3-wire connection Rigid metal vent If using an existing vent systemIf this is a new vent system Vent material ExhaustSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Optional exhaust installationsHoods Rigid Metal Vent system chartDetermine vent path Number Type Box or Angled G0 turns Vent Louvered HoodsEc, ne ,-@se Remove the door assembly If the dryer will not start, check the following To use an Auto Dry Cycle Dryer USECycle tips To use a Timed CycleTo stop or pause your dryer at any time Drying tipsAuto Dry Cycles Express DRY TM SteamCare Preset Cycle SettingsHeavy Duty Ultra DelicateAuto Dry Cycle Modifiers Changing the Preset Dryness Level Settings Changing Modifiers and Options after pressing StartTo use the dryer rack Dryer Care For direct-wired dryers Unusualsounds TroubleshootingDryer displaying code message No heatHas the Air Dry modifier been selected? Is the lint screen clogged with lint?Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Is the exhaust vent the correct length?Is the dryer being used for the first time? Loads are wrinkledOdors Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged?Contratos DE Proteccion Seguridad DE LA Secadora Garantia Limitada DE UN AiioExclusion DE Garantias Implcitas Limitacion DE Recursos Instrucciones DE Instalacion Piezas suministradasPiezas necesarias Si emplea un cable de suministro elctrico Peligro de ExplosionUsted necesitara Si el contacto de pared luce como ste Usted es responsable deLas instalaciones en casas rodantes necesitan Conexibn elctricaSi hace la conexi6n con cableado directo Si el contacto de pared luce come steCable de suministro elctrico Cable directo Estilo 2 Protector de cables para cable directo ConConexibn de 4 hilos Cable de suministro elctrico Conexibn de 4 hilos Cable directo CG F Conexibn opcional de 3 hilos Ventilaci6n Ducto de escape de metal flexibleCodos AbrazaderasPeligro de Incendio Instalaciones opcionales de escapeCuadro del sistema de ventilacibn No. de Tipo de ducto Capotas de Vueltas Ventilaci6n deDe 90 o Caja o tipo Codos Persiana Determinacibn de la via del ducto de escapeRe& c de C6mo invertir el tope Si la secadora no funciona, revise Io siguiente USO DE LA Secadora Peligro de Explosi6nSistema de secado de doble acci6n Para usar un ciclo programado Para hacer cambios durante un ciclo de secado automaticoPara usar un ciclo de secado automatico Auto Dry Cycle Para usar un Ciclo con vapor SteamOare CycleMojado Wet Para reanudar la marcha de la secadoraSugerencias de secado Sugerencias de ciclosCiclos de secado autombtico TowelsNormal Modificadores del ciclo de secado autombtico Ciclos programados Timed CyclesSecado expreso Express DRY TM Ajustes prefijados de ciclos programadosTipo de carga Tiempo Serial de semi seco Damp Dry SignalSerial de ciclo Cycle Signal Secado al aim Air DryCbmo cambiar los ajustes prefijados de nivel de sequedad Cambio de ciclos despu6s de presionar Inicio StartLimpieza segun la necesidad Limpieza de cada cargaPara limpiar ImportanteCuidado durante las vacaciones o falta de uso Para limpiar el tambor de la secadoraEn el interior del gabinete de la secadora En el ducto de escapeSin calor Solucion DE ProblemasCbdigos de servicio tcnico variables F1, F2, F20, etc La secadora muestra mensajes codificadosPF corte de corriente, revise Io siguiente Intente Io siguienteEl tiempo del ciclo es demasiado corto Pelusa en la ropaRopa arrugada Se esta usando la secadora por primera vez? OloresW10164636A Your Home
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