Kenmore 11061632612 electric dryer

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13
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
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Household fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or dryer is not
plugged in.
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.
Check that both fuses are intact and tight or that both circuit
breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
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Wrong type of fuse. Use a time-delay fuse.
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end of the Wrinkle Guard™ option.
If you open the dryer door prior to the end of the Wrinkle
Guard™ option, the dryer will go into Pause mode. You will
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PAUSE to continue Wrinkle Guard™.
Dryer will not heat Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
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is open.
Unusual Noise
Humming or whining noise
with Steam cycle selected
Water inlet valve on dryer is running. The water pump on the dryer is used during the Steam function.
If the dryer has just been installed or unused for an extended
period, the pump may be louder and run longer. This is normal.
Thumping noise Dryer hasn’t been used in a while. This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few
minutes of use.
Rattling or vibrating noise A small object caught between the
edges of dryer drum.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
Dryer isn’t properly leveled. The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation
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Clothing is balled up in dryer. When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer
to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
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and closes. This is normal.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily, clothes are
balling or tangling, or
drying times are too long
Lint screen or lint screen housing is
clogged with lint.
Clean lint screen before each load. Clean space where lint screen
is located, as needed. Using a vacuum, gently remove any lint
that has accumulated outside of the lint screen.
The exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust
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Instructions.
The exhaust vent is not the correct
length.
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the Installation
Instructions.
The exhaust vent diameter is not the
correct size.
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
The dryer is not level. Clothes are not contacting the moisture sensors during Sensing
Cycles. See “Level Dryer” in the Installation Instructions.
The Air Dry Temp setting has been
selected.
Select the correct temperature for the types of garments being
dried. See “Cycle Guide.”
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