Kenmore w10034900 manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily

Is the load too big or too heavy?

Dry smaller

loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.

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The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage. Expect

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Was the

load overdried?

Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can

longer drying times.

cause lint-attracting static electricity. See "Drying, Cycle, and

•

Checkthe

following:

Temperature

Tips."

Is the wire exhaust guard

removed

from the back of the dryer?

Was paper

or tissue

left

in pockets?

Is the lint screen clogged

with lint?

Is pilling

being mistaken

for lint?

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,

Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and

laundering.

restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.

Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air

Stains on load or color change

movement.

If you do not feel air movement, clean

exhaust

system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or

flexible metal vent. See "Installation

Instructions."

Was dryer fabric softener

properly used?

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy

Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.

Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can

metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."

stain your

garments.

Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for

• Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?

the types of garments being dried. See "Drying, Cycle, and

Items should be clean before being dried.

Temperature

Tips."

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one

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Were items

properly

sorted?

Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from

fabric softener sheet and use it only once.

noncolorfast

items.

Is the automatic cycle ending early? This cycle will end early

if dryer load is not contacting the sensor strips. Level the

Items shrinking

dryer. See "Installation

Instructions."

Is the dryer

located

in a room with temperature

below

•

Was the

dryer overloaded?

45°F (7°C)?

Dry smaller

loads that

can

tumble freely.

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above

•

Did the load overdry?

45°F (7°C).

Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to

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Was a cold rinse water

used? Was the load very wet?

load type. See "Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips."

Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water

and with items that hold moisture (cottons).

Loads are

wrinkled

•Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?

Separate	the load to tumble freely.	•	Was the	load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
Dryer will not run		•	Was the	dryer overloaded?
			Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
• Checkthe	following:	•	Did the	load overdry?
			Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer setting to
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

load type. See "Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips."

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.

Is the dryer door firmly closed?

Was the PUSH TO START button firmly pressed?

Is a cycle selected?

Unusualsounds

•Has the dryer had a period of non-use?

If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

Lint onload

•Is the lint screen clogged?

Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.

•Is the load properly sorted?

Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.

Odors

•Have you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in

the area where your dryer is located?

If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.

•Is the dryer being used for the first time?

The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.

Garment damage

•Checkthe following:

Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?

Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Were care label instructions followed?

Were items damaged before drying?

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