Kenmore 6703 Use and Care Guide - Page 27

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See "Installation Instructions." Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 era) above the floor for a garage installation, Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm) of airspace. See "Installation Instructions." Has the Air Only modifier been selected? Select the right temperature for the types of garments being dried. See "Modifiers." Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely. Are all your Auto Dry cycle loads consistently not as dry as you would like? You may change the preset Dryness Level settings to increase dryness for all Auto Dry cycles. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options." Cycle time too short Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. • Is the Auto Dry Cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer. Change the dryness level setting on Auto Dry Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. Do not use a dryer rack with an Auto Dry Cycle. Lint on load • Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on load or drum • Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled • Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? • Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Odors • Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. Is the electric dryer being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle. 27