Problem

Possible

Cause

Solution

Dryer Will

Using a regular fuse.

Replace with a time-delay fuse.

Not Run

Dryer door not firmly closed.

Close dryer door tightly.

(con't)

PUSH TO START Button

Press PUSH TO START Button again.

 

 

not firmly pressed.

 

 

Controls not set in an

Reset controls in an ON position.

 

ON position.

 

Lint in Load

Lint screen is clogged.

(;lean lint screen. Check for air

 

 

 

movement.

 

Improper sorting.

Sort lint givers from lint takers

 

 

 

and by color.

 

Load is too big or heavy.

Dry smaller loads so lint can be

 

 

 

carried to the lint screen.

 

Load is overdried.

Use correct dryer settings for fabric.

 

 

 

Overdrying can cause lint-attracting

 

 

 

static (see "OPERATION").

 

Paper or tissue in pockets.

Clean out pockets before drying.

 

Pilling being mistaken for lint.

Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by

 

 

 

normal wear and laundering.

Stains on Load

Improper use of fabric softener

Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add

 

in washer,

 

at beginning of cycle when load is cold.

 

Drying soiled items.

Items need to be clean before

 

 

 

being dried.

Items

Overdrying.

 

Match dryer settings to fabric type

Sh rinking

 

 

(see "OPERATION").

 

Poor garment quality.

Check quality of garment before

 

 

 

purchasing.

 

Manufacturer'scare label

Follow fabric care label instructions

 

instructions

not followed,

carefully.

Loads are

Overloading.

Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

Wrinkled

Overdrying.

 

Match dryer settings to fabric type

 

 

 

(see "OPERATION").

 

Load left in dryer at the

Remove load as soon as tumbling

 

end of cycle.

stops.

Odors

Household

chemicals, paint,

Do not use dryer while these chemical

 

or vamiish being drawn

fumes are in the air.

 

into dryer.

 

 

 

Firstuse of dryerelement

Will be gone after the first cycle.

 

(electrk" only).

 

Unusual

Whistle - blocked lint screen

Clean lint screen.

Sounds

causes Lint Alert to activate.

 

 

Thumping of rollers when

Thump will go away after 5 minutes

 

dryer has set.

of drying.

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Kenmore 3405602 owner manual Cont, Load is overdried, Stains on Load, Wrinkled, Load left in dryer at, Unusual