Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KEYE800S / KGYE800S
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:24 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 1987-01-01
Warranty Information
Offers a one-year full warranty, with additional limited warranties for five and ten years.
Starting Your Dryer
- Ensure laundry is sorted and loaded properly, and the door is closed.
- Select AUTO or TIME DRY.
- Choose a CUSTOM DRY or TIME DRY SELECTION based on desired dryness or time.
- Select a CYCLE/TEMPERATURE that matches the load type.
- Press the START button.
- The dryer will begin tumbling. Indicator lights show the cycle's progress.
- For adjustments during operation, press the new selection. To stop, press OFF/CANCEL.
Drying Tips
- For mixed loads, use the setting for the lightest fabrics.
- Remove loads promptly to reduce wrinkling, especially for permanent press, knits, and synthetics.
- Clean the lint screen before each load.
Care and Maintenance
- Regularly clean the lint screen.
- Periodically remove lint buildup from inside the dryer.
- Wipe up spills immediately.
- Remove sharp objects from clothing before drying.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
| Dryer does not run | Gas not turned on (for gas models) | Turn on gas. Push OFF/CANCEL, wait 5 minutes, reset control. |
| Electric dryer requires two fuses or a circuit breaker. | Check fuses/breaker. If one is blown, dryer may run but not heat. | |
| Power supply cord not plugged in or circuit issue. | Plug into live circuit with proper voltage. | |
| Door not closed tightly. | Close door tightly. | |
| Dryer does not heat | AIR TUMBLE Selection selected. | Select a different cycle; AIR TUMBLE is without heat. |
| Last minutes of heating in all selections are without heat. | This is normal; it's the cool-down period. | |
| Drying times seem too long | Lint screen is blocked. | Clean the lint screen. |
| (Refer to "DRYER GUIDE" for more info) | Consult the "DRYER GUIDE". | |
| Dryer stops during a cycle and starts clicking | Dryer pauses briefly between cycle portions. | This is normal; the clicking is the dryer timer. |