Kenmore 110.6840* Quick Reference Guide

Quick Start Dryer Guide

We have taken great care to give your new dryer the most convenient and easy-to-use features. Use this guide to help optimize the use of your dryer. Consult the Use and Care Guide for more detailed instructions. To contact the Sears Service Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).

Models/Modelos 110.6840

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

	laundry in dryer.	• Turn cycle knob to Timed Dry
	the door.	Press and hold the PUSH TO START button.
Select Auto Dry Cycle,

•Turn cycle knob to recommended Auto Dry Cycle for type of load being dried

•Use Normal Dry to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics

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	TEMPERATURE		LOAD TYPE	SETTING	TIMED DRY
					SETTING*
	HIGH		Heavyweight items – Quilts, towels, jeans,	Timed Dry	40-70
			cottons, bedspreads		minutes
	HIGH		Heavyweight items – Quilts, towels, jeans,	Auto Dry	N/A
			cottons, bedspreads
	LOW		Lightweight items – Lingerie, blouses,	Auto Dry	N/A
			dresses, synthetics and blends

*Reset time as needed to allow items to dry completely.

the Auto Dry Cycle, the exhaust air temperature of dryer determines the drying time and dryness levels. A

signals the Cycle Control knob when to move Cool Down. The drying time for an Auto Dry Cycle

on load type and load size. When drying a large heavy load, the Cycle Control knob may take a long

before it begins to advance into Cool Down. The Auto Cycle takes the guesswork out of drying time and

fabric care. The amount of time that is displayed the estimated time remaining in the cycle.

Automatic Cycle may be used for most lightweight

. Drying time varies according to the type of fabric, of the load, and dryness setting.

is determined by the exhaust temperature

the dryer. When the dryness selected is reached, the goes into a 5 minute (approximately) cool down

.

The Cycle Selector (Timer) Control may be set to NORMAL DRY, which is good for most fabrics. At the end of the cycle, you may check the dryness of the load.

If the load is drier than you like, you may select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

If a load is not as dry as you like, you may complete drying using a Timed cycle. You may select a setting closer to More Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Timed Dry

This cycle may be used to get up to 60 minutes of heated drying time. The heating cycle is followed by a cool down period of up to 10 minutes.

Air Dry

You may use the Air Dry cycle to get up to 20 minutes of drying time in room temperature air. This setting should be used for items such as plastics, rubber and heat-sensitive fabrics.

TROUBLESHOOTING – LONG DRY TIMES, LOAD NOT DRYING

Before you call service...check for the following.

Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

• Clean the lint screen before each load.

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint?

•Lint should be cleaned out of the exhaust vent at least once every 2 years.

See the Use and Care Guide for complete details.

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