Kenmore 110.6813*410 Use & Care Manual page 15

First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Dryer Results (cont.)
Load too hot
Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit
"PF" (power failure)
"L2" Diagnostic Code
(low or no line voltage
condition)
"--"
"Check Vent" cycle
status indicator lights
up (blocked vent or low
airflow condition)
"F# E#" (F1 E1, F3 E1,
etc.) variable service
codes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
Load removed before cool down
portion of cycle complete.
Using Timed Dry cycle with a high
temperature setting.
The drying cycle has been interrupted
by a power failure.
There may be a problem with your
home power supply, keeping the
dryer's heater from turning on.
Cycle knob is not on cycle.
The lint screen or vent is clogged;
the vent is crushed, kinked or has
too many turns.
The dryer is in need of service.
Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle
before removing the load.
Select a Sensing Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid
overdrying the load.
Touch and hold START to restart the dryer cycle or press power to
clear the display.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.
Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to
the estimated time remaining.
Try the following:
• Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to
the Installation Instructions for details.
• Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
This is not an error. The selector knob is not on a cycle. Rotate
your selector knob until a cycle lights up.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present.
Touch any key to clear the code from the display and return to
the estimated time remaining.
Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
• Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.
• Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free
of lint and debris.
• Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint
and debris.
• Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended
run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are
using. Refer to "Plan Vent System" in the Installaton Instructions
for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire home venting run
cleaned. Contact a venting specialist.
If a code beginning with an "F" appears in the display, alternating
between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem
that requires service. Call for service.
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