Manual for KEYS677E, KGYS677E, KEYS777E, KGYS777E

Manual for KEYS677E, KGYS677E, KEYS777E, KGYS777E

Brand: KitchenAid

Category: Dryer

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:21 p.m.

Warranty Information

This manual details a two-year full warranty and a third through tenth year limited warranty.

Starting your dryer

  1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door.
  2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the recommended cycle (pages 10-12).
  3. Set the Temperature selector to the recommended setting for the fabric type.
  4. (Optional) Set the Cycle Signal selector to On.
  5. (Optional) Set the Extra Care selector as desired.
  6. Push the Start Button.

Stopping and restarting your dryer

To stop: Open the door or turn the Cycle Control Knob to Off.

To restart: Close door, select cycle/temperature, and push Start Button.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause
Slow drying or clothes still wet
  • Incorrect cycle or temperature setting selected.
  • Full or clogged lint screen. (See page 14.)
  • Exhaust vent clogged, restricted, or too long. (See pages 6-7 and Installation Instructions.)
  • Dryer not level to allow for clothes contacting the electronic dryness sensor. (See page 10.)
  • Dryer located in room with temperature below 45° (7°C).
  • Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
  • Drying heavy fabrics (denim, towels) with light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).
  • Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum.
Lint
  • Full lint screen. (See page 14.)
  • Load not properly sorted.
  • Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting static electricity.
  • Load size too big or heavy.
  • Tissue or paper left in pockets.
  • Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering) attracts lint.
Static electricity
  • Overdrying.
  • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See package directions.
  • Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricity.
Wrinkling
  • Overloading.
  • Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
  • Large items balling or rolling up.
  • Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
Shrinking
  • Overdrying.
  • Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying.
  • Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
  • Care label instructions not followed.
Greasy spots/stains
  • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. Do not add to a warm load.
  • Drying soiled items.
Color change
  • Drying dark colors with light colors.
  • Drying colorfast colors with non-colorfast colors.
Garment damage
  • Zippers, snaps, and hooks left open.
  • Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling.
  • Care label instructions not followed.
Dryer will not start.
  • Is the dryer door firmly closed?
  • Are the controls set in a ON position?
  • Did you firmly push the Start Button?
  • Is the power cord plugged in?
  • Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers.
Lint accumulation in hood or exhaust vent, or extended drying times.
  • Is lint screen full?
  • Is exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? Refer to venting section on pages 6-7.
No heat
  • For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Also, some dryers may have an internal gas valve.
  • For electric dryers, have you blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses (or breakers). The drum may be turning but you may not have heat.
Noises
  • Does lint screen need to be cleaned (lint alert)?
  • If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
  • If noises continue, call the Consumer Assistance Center.
Odor
  • When operating a new dryer, the new electric heating element may have an odor.
  • Are household chemical odors being drawn into dryer? Proper ventilation must be used if painting or staining near the dryer.
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