Use & Care Guide
Guía de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/ Modelos / Modèles: 417.8194*
Kenmore®
Compact Condensing Dryer
Condensación Secadora Compacto
Sécheuse Compact à Condensation
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur
P/N 136937493 (1704)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
Record Model/Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the serial plate located inside the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.
Recognize safety symbols, words and labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Model Number_ __________________________
Serial Number____________________________
Purchase Date____________________________
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about:
•Operation
•Care
•Service
Keep it in a safe place.
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your dryer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
Table of Contents |
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Important Safety Instructions................................................. |
2-4 |
Warranty ...................................................................................... |
5 |
Features......................................................................................... |
6 |
Operating Instructions............................................................ |
7-13 |
Care and Cleaning................................................................ |
14-15 |
Solutions to Common Problems........................................... |
16-17 |
Español......................................................................................... |
18 |
Français....................................................................................... |
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NOTE
The instructions appearing in this Use & 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
208-240 v Electric Dryer
10-30R
3-wire
(fused 30 amp)
UL-approved service cord must be installed on electric dryers (not provided with unit except those manufactured for sale in Canada).
14-30R
4-wire 
(fused 30 amp)
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
To reduce 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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:
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.
•Do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics similarly textured, rubber-like materials.
•Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, and lint screen housing 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.
•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.
•Do not continue to use the dryer is you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
•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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROTECT CHILDREN
•Do not allow children to play on 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.
PREVENT INJURY
•To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
•ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.
•Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
•To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER
•All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not sit on, step on or stand on the dryer. Do not rest heavy loads on top. The dryer is not meant to support weight.
•Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
CAUTION
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of which may be produced by the use of this product.
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KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
7.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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Features
Drum Light |
LED Display |
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Control Lock
Water Container
Reversible Door
Reversing-Action
Tumble System
Lint Filter
Door Latch
Moisture
Sensor
Door Strike
Condenser Access
Door Latch
Condenser
Access Door
Adjustable
Leveling Legs
Drying Rack*
*Not all models come with drying rack and stacking kit from the factory. They may be purchased as accessories.
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