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Troubleshooting, Dryer will not run, No heat – Kenmore W10034880B User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

Dryer will not run

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

tripped?
There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check
that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit

breakers have not tripped. Repiace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker, if the probiem continues, caii an eiectrician.

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?

Is a cycle selected?

The dryer will not start in the Wrinkle Guard® position. Move
the dial past OFF.

No heat

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

tripped?

Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the

fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.

For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?

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.

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.

Is it a gas dryer?

The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.

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 the

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.

Timer does not noticeably advance

Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?

The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting.

Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?

The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry. See

“How Automatic Drying Works” in “Dryer Use.”