
Remove objects from drum and restart dryer. Scratching or chipping of the drum finish.įoreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or buttons are inside the dryer.Īlways remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering. Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted. When in place, the duct must have no more than four 90° bends and must not exceed length listed manufacturer.Įlectric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit.ĭrying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit.ĭrying procedures have not been followed. Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle.Įxhaust duct requirements have not been met.Įxhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semi-rigid metal. Dryer should heat when utility service restored.ĭrying cycle takes too long, outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas (gas models). Gas supply valve is not open (gas models).ĭryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame (gas models). If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may turn but the heater will not operate, (electric models) There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. Make sure electrical line is not overloaded.Ĭall authorized service person for replacement. House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washingĮlectrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Wait for the motor to cool down before attempting to restart. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. The washer will not operate when the lid is open.Įlectrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance.

Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out. Call a Sears or other qualified service dealer.īelt buckles and metal fasteners are hitting wash drum.

If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump.
#KENMORE STYLE MASTER 902163 MANUAL SERIES#
Kenmore 417-6171 Series washer dryer troubleshooting OCCURRENCEįoreign objects such as coins or safety pins may be in drum or pump. There may be several reasons for machine not to operate properly, and there are also special recommendations for each situation to fix it with the minimum of efforts. If you see that your washer dryer won’t drain or, to the contrary, continues to drain, you can find this symptom and see the possible causes.
