Troubleshooting Guide; Before Calling For Service - Kenmore Elite Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Problem
*CHECK VENT is blinking
* This warning light does not indicate a dryer failure and is not covered by the dryer
warranty. Contact a duct cleaning service to set up an appointment to have your
exhaust system cleaned and inspected.
Dryer will not turn on
Dryer does not heat
Greasy or dirty spots on clothes Clean and dirty clothes are being
Excess static in clothes after
drying
Drying time is not consistent

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible Cause
Exhaust system is too long or has too
many turns/restrictions.
Partial blockage of the ductwork due
to lint buildup or other foreign object.
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker
has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker
has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
Gas supply or service is turned off
(gas models only).
dried together.
Clothes were not properly cleaned
or rinsed before being placed in the
dryer.
Fabric softener is not used or used
incorrectly.
Clothes dried too long (over dried).
Drying synthetics, permanent press, or
synthetic blends.
Heat settings, load size, or dampness
of clothing is not consistent.
Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the
Installation Instructions for details.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned
immediately. Dryer can be used in this condition,
but drying times will be longer and energy
consumption will increase.
Make sure that the plug is securely plugged into a
grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it is
possible for a circuit problem to allow an electric
dryer to run without heat.
Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer
gas shutoff valves are both fully open. Even if gas
is not supplied to the dryer, it will run and no error
codes will display. Verify that other gas appliances
in the home are working normally.
Only use your dryer to dry clean items. Soil from dirty
clothes can transfer to the clean clothes in the same
or later loads.
Stains on dried clothes could be stains that
weren't removed during the washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely
cleaned or rinsed according to the instructions for
your washer and detergent. Some difficult soils
may require pre-treating prior to washing.
Use a fabric softener or the STATIC SHIELD
option, if equipped, to reduce static electricity. Be
sure to follow the fabric softener manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup
of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a
shorter drying time, or use AUTO DRY cycles.
Select a LESS DRY setting on AUTO DRY cycles, if
necessary.
These fabrics are naturally more prone to static
buildup. Try using fabric softener, or use LESS DRY
and/or shorter TIMED DRY time settings.
The drying time for a load will vary depending on the type
of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the size of the
load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and
the condition of the exhaust duct and lint filter. Even an
unbalanced load in the washer can cause poor spinning,
resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to dry.
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