Kenmore 9885 Use and Care Guide - Page 27

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Drying time is not consistent Check if... Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent. Clothes take too long to dry Check if... Load is not properly sorted. Large load of heavy fabrics. Dryer controls are not set properly. Lint filter needs to be cleaned. Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is too long. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred, Dryer is overloaded. Dryer is underloaded. Then... The drying time for a load will vary depending on the type of heat used (electric, natural, or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and lint filter. Even an unbalanced load in the washer can cause poor spinning resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to dry. Then... Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take longer to dry. Light items in a load with heavy items can fool the sensor because the light items dry faster. Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size. Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying. Some loads may require an adjustment of the dryness level for proper drying. Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to pause the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle. Blocked vents can add significant drying time to a load. Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged. Refer to the installation instructions at the beginning of this manual for proper venting guidelines. 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. Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying. If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action. If the load is too small, the electronic control cannot properly sense the dryness of the load and may shut off too soon. Use timed dry or add some extra wet clothes to the load. 27