Kenmore 134914900 User Manual

Kenmare

DRYER

SECADORA

www.sears.com Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, !L 60179 U.S.A. P/N 134914900 (0706)

Table of Contents

Product registration..........................................................................................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................2-4

Drying Procedures............................................................................................................................................4

Features...........................................................................................................................................................5

Care and Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................5-6

Common Drying Problems................................................................................................................................6

Avoid Service Checklist....................................................................................................................................7

Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................8

Español....................................................................................................................................................... 9-16

Product Record

Redd dnd Save These Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers book contains valuable information about:

The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the dryer • Operation

serial plate located of the left side of the door opening. Record and ,

retain these numbers. ,

Noter les numéros de modèle et de série * Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Model Number

Serial Number

______________________________________

__________________________________________

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This Use and Care Guide provides general operating

instructions for your dryer. It also contains information

about features for several other models. Your dryer may

not have every feature included.
Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide

Purchase Date__________________________________________ and the Operating Instructions included with your

dryer.

Pedestal

A pedestal accessory. Model No. 48062 (white), 48066 (black), specifically designed forthiswashermay be used when elevating
the washer for ease of use. Failure to use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage

or damage to the washer.

Important Safety Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions

and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

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This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will

be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word " DANGER" or "WARNING ". These words mean:

Adanger

A WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tellyou howto reduce the chance of injury, and tellyou whatcan happen

if the instructions are not followed.

i You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

I You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

 WARNING

prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

* Do not try to light any appliance.

* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
* Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
* Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
» If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to

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ELECTRIC DRYERS:

14-30R

FUSED 30 AMP

120/240 V OR

120/208 V WALL

RECEPTACLE

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Important Safety Instructions Con't

Grounding type

wall receptacle

GAS DRYERS:

Do not under

any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass

the grounding prong

from this piug.

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding piug

CORRECT Use this way ONLY

ik WARNING

electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

Note: The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that

may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

A WARNING

• Toreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

» Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes,

etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical

reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic or similar materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,

plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce

fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Clean the lint screen beforeor after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned
approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in
inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.

• Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can
occur. If your dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.

» - Risk of Fire - A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly

inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the
surrounding area.

• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.

• Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.

•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic
parts of the dryer.

] Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from

j You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

Protect Children

• Do not allow children to playón or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

•Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

• Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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