Troubleshooting - Kenmore 8519320 Use & Care Manual

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To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and
stains are removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside
out to prevent dye transfer.
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From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Wash lint screen.
Moving care
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnectgassupplylinepipeandremovefittingsattached
to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer, Remove the screw located in the lower right
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 1g-watt
appliance bulb only, Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Dryer displaying code message
• "PF" (power failure), check the following:
Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?
Press and hold START to restart the dryer.
• "E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes:
Call for service.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
• Check the following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-1g minutes.
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. (See "Installation Instructions.")
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with a heavy
metal vent. (See "Installation Instructions.")
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for
the types of garments being dried. (See "Cycles.")
Is an automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be
contacting the electronic sensor strips, level the dryer.
Is the valve open on the gas supply line?
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet and only use it once.
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).
Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water
and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Dryer will not run
• Checkthe following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was Start firmly pressed and held for at least 1 second?
Is a cycle selected?
Unusual sounds
• Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
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