Before Calling; For Service - Kenmore 796.8128 Manual De Uso

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
_CHECK VENT is
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Exhaust system is too long or has too
many turns/restrictions.
Partial blockage of the ductwork due
to lint buildup or other foreign object.
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Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the
Installation Instructions for details.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned
immediately. Dryer can be used in this condition,
but drying times witl be longer and energy
consumption will increase.
This warning light does not indicate a dryer failure and is not covered by the dryer
warranty. Contact a duct cleaning service to set up an appointment to have your
exhaust system cleaned and inspected.
Dryer wiH not turn on
Dryer does not heat
Power cord is not properly plugged in. Make sure that the plug is securely plugged into a
grounded outtet matching the dryer's rating plate.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
has tripped, or power outage has increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
occurred, circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
has tripped, or power outage has increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
occurred, circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it is
possible for a circuit problem to allow an electric
dryer to run without heat.
Gas supply or service is turned off Conflrm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer
(gas models only), gas shutoff valves are both fully open. Even if gas
is not supplied to the dryer, it will run and no error
codes will display. Verify that other gas appliances
in the home are working normally.
Clean and dirty clothes are being Only use your dryer to dry clean items. Soil from dirty
dried together, clothes can transfer to the clean clothes in the same
or later loads.
Clothes were not properly cleaned Stains on dried clothes could be stains that
or rinsed before being placed in the weren't removed during the washing process.
dryer. Make sure that clothes are being completely
cleaned or rinsed according to the instructions for
your washer and detergent. Some difficult soils
may require pre-treating prior to washing.
Fabric softener is not used or used Use a fabric softener to reduce static
incorrectly, electricity. Be sure to follow the fabric softener
manufacturer's instructions.
Clothes dried too long (over dried). Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup
of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a
shorter drying time, or use AUTO DRY cycles.
Drying synthetics, permanent press, or These fabrics are naturally more prone to static
synthetic blends, buildup. Try using fabric softener, or use DAMP
DRY and/or shorter TIMED DRY time settings.
Heat settings, load size, or dampness Thedrying time for a toad will vary depending on thetype
of clothing is not consistent, of heat used(electric,natural gas, or LPgas),the size of the
load, the type of fabrics, the wetnessof the clothes,and
the condition of the exhaustduct and lint _ilter.Evenan
unbalanced load in the washer can cause poor spinning,
resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to dry.
Greasy or dirty spots on
clothes
Excess static in clothes
after drying
Drying time is not
consistent
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