Troubleshootmng - Kenmore 62342 Manual De Uso

TROUBLESHOOTmNG
if you experience Possible Causes Solution
Clothes are not drying Lint screen clogged with lint. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
satisfactorily, drying The Air Only cycle has been selected. Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
times are too long See "Cycle Guide."
Load too large and heavy to dry quickly. Separate the load to tumble freely.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
clogged with Hnt, restricting air movement, outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust
vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Exhaust vent not the correct length. Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
Exhaust vent diameter not the correct size. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Dryer located in a room with temperature Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
below 45°F (7°C). 45°F (7°C).
Dryer located in a cioset without adequate Closet doors must have ventiiatJon openings at the top and
openings, bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear
of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See Installation Instructions.
Dryer will not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
PUSH to START button not pressed firmly Press and hold the PUSH to START button until you hear the
or held long enough, dryer drum moving.
Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker Electric dryers use 2 househoid fuses or circuit breakers. The
has tripped, drum may be turning_ but you may not have heat. Repiace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
Wrong type of fuse. Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds Dryer had a period of non-use. If the dryer hasn't been used for awhiie, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
A coin, button, or paper ciJp is caught Check the front and rear edges of the drum for smaii objects.
between the drum and front or rear of the Clean out pockets before laundering.
dryer.
it is a gas dryer. The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
The four legs are not instaJied_ and the The dryer may vibrate if not properiy instaiied. See Jnstaiiation
dryer is not level front to back and side instructions.
to side.
Clothing knotted or bailed up. When balled up, the load wiii bounce, causing the dryer
to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker The drum may be turning_ but you may not have heat. Electric
has tripped, dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker, if the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Supply line valve not open. For gas dryers, be sure the valve on the supply line is open.
incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
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