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Dryer will not run
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. There may be
2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the electric dryer.
Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit
breakers have not tripped. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start
button for 2-5 seconds.
No heat
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
Unusualsounds
• Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
Ifthe dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
Is a coin, button or paper clip caught between the drum
and front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See
"Installation Instructions."
is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
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.
"AF" (dryer is experiencing a low airflow condition):
To clear the code, press STOP once and the estimated time
remaining countdown will return to the display. "AF" will
continue to appear with each cycle until the low airflow
condition is resolved.
Try the following:
Clean lint screen.
Check that the vent pipe from the dryer to the wall is clear.
Check at the outside of the home that the vent exhaust hood
is not blocked.
Have your home venting run cleaned professionally.
If the problem continues, call for service. To contact Sears
Service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663) or see
the back page of this manual.
"F" Variable (F1, F2, F20, etc.) service codes:
Call for service. To contact Sears Service, call
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663} or see the back page
of this manual.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too
long, or load is too hot
• Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with
lint, restricting air movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 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."
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