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

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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