Kenmore 9885 Use and Care Guide - Page 26
BEFORE, CALLING, Dryer, not turn, Greasy, or dirty, spots, on clothes, Excess, static, in clothes,
View all Kenmore 9885 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 26 highlights
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. Dryer will not turn on Check if... Power cord is not properly plugged in. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. Then... Make sure that the plug is plugged securely 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. Dryer does not heat Check if... House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. Gas supply or service turned off (gas models only). Greasy or dirty spots on clothes Check if... Fabric softener used incorrectly. Clean and dirty clothes being dried together. Clean and dirty clothes being dried together. Then... 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. Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open. Even if gas is not supplied to the dryer, it will run and no error codes will be displayed. Then... Confirm and follow the instructions provided with your fabric softener. Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean items, because dirty items can soil clean clothes placed in the same or subsequent loads. Stains on dried clothes are actually stains that weren't removed during the washing process. Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned according to the instructions for your washer and detergent. Excess static in clothes after drying Check if... Fabric softener not used or used incorrectly. Clothes dried too long (overdried). Drying synthetics, permanent press, or synthetic blends. Then... Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the 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 SENSOR DRY cycles. These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try using fabric softener, LESS DRY dryness level, and/or shorter TIMED DRY time. 26