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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
Espahol ........................................................................................................................................................... 9-16
Product Record
Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the dryer
serial plate located of the left side of the door opening. Record and
retain these numbers.
Noter los numeros de module et de s_rie
Model Number Tlnis Use and Care Guide provides general operating
Serial Number about features for severalother models. Your dryer may
Purchase Date and tlne Operating Instructions included with your
Pedestal
A pedestal accessory,ModelNo, 48062 {white), 48066{black), specifically designed for tlniswasher may be used when elevating
thewasher for ease of use. Failureto useaccessoriescertified bythe manufacturer could result in personal injury, propertydamage
or damage to tlnewasher.
Readall instructions before using this appliance. This
book contains valuable information about:
• Operation
Care
Service
Keep it in a safe place.
instructions for your dryer. It also contains information
not have every feature included.
Usetlnedryer only asinstructed in this Use& Care Guide
dryer.
Important Safety Instructions
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We Inaveprovided 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.
_ Tlnisisthe safety alert symbol. Tlnissymbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or Inurtyou or others. All safety messageswill
be preceded by the safety alert symbol and tlne word "DANGER" or "WARNING ". Tlnesewords mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
AII safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
Foryour safety, the information in tlnis manual must be followed to minimize tlne risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in tlne vicinity of tlnis or any otlner appliance.
- WHATTODOIFYOUSMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone _nyour building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neiglnbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call tlnefire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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14-30R
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FUSED 30 AMP
120/240 V OR
120/208 V WALL
RECEPTACLE
ELECTR/C DRYERS:
DRYER
DRYER
SER VICE
CORD
Grounding type GAS DRYERS:
wall receptacle
Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.
Power_ e
CORRECT
Use this way ONL Y
CORRECT Use this way ONL Y
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Important Safety Instructions Con't
_Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not usean 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.
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these important Safety Instructions:
•To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, complywith the basicwarnings listed below.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious oersonal 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 byspontaneous combustion.
Clean the lint screen before or 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 areascould result in
inefficient drying and possible fire. SeeCare and Cleaning.
Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen isblocked, damaged or missing. Firehazard, 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.
Failureto comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic
parts of the dryer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessarywhen the dryer is used near children.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroythe carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the dryer isunpacked. C hildren might usethem 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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Important Safety Instructions Con't
Prevent Injury
• Toprevent shock hazard and assure stability du ring operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grou nded byaqualified
service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer
to INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage tothe dryer, the electrical power cord ofa gasdryer must be plugged into a properly grounded
and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe.
Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any serviceor cleaning, Failureto 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,
To prevent injury and damage to the dryer:
Aflrepairsandservidngmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservicerunless specifically recommended in this Owner's
Guide, Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather,
A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor inthe unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only).
A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault,
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Drying Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying,
Readthe Operating Instructions for operating your specific model,
Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
ImportantSafetylnstructions before operating this dryer.
1. Prepare items for drying.
Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load,
Separate dark items from light-colored items, Separate items that shed lint
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Place small items in a mesh bag.
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Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
3. Load the dryer.
4. Close the dryer door and select the cycle, temperature, dryness level,
5. Press START to begin the cycle.
6. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold.
from those that attract lint, If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.
Besurebuckles, buttons andtrim are heatproof andwon't damagethedrum
fin ish.Closezippers,fasten hooks and Velcro@-Iikefasteners. Tiestrings and
sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.
If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.
Check for stainswhich may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat
may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before
drying.
Placesmall items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easyremoval.
Theaverage load will fill the drum 1/3to 1/2full. Items need room totumble
freely for even drying and lesswrinkling. Do not overload dryer.
When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at atime. Fillout the load with small
and medium sized items.
Fordelicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less
wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.
Donot overdry items. Overdrying cancausewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness,
and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint.
If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.
options and features desired.
SeeOperating Instructions for your specific model information.
To add or remove items when the dryer is running open the door, The
dryer will stop when the door isopened. Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside,
* Close the door and press STARTto resume the cycle,
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Features
Hace the front bar under
ttqe lip of the lint screen opening,
Cycle Signal
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodically during Wrinkle-Rid.
Drum Light
A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer
drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible DryerDoor
Your dryer isequipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the
right or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor directions on
changing the door.
Drying Rack
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
I. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of
the lint screen opening.
3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs.
Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or
through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4. Select Time Dry. Useonly the No Heat option for items containing plastic,
foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or down.
5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint
screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and
cause damage to the dryer.
Care and Cleaning
Clean lint screen after every load.
To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,
comply with the basic warnings listed in important Safety Instructions and
those listed below.
• Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electricalpower cord to
avoid electrical shock hazards.
• Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shock could occur.
Inside
• Clean the lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air
flow, which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom
of the door opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and
replace the screen.
CAUTION- 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.
Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-
added fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in
warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer
without the lint screen in place.
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Care and Cleaning Con't
Do not store or place laundry products
on top of dryer at any time. They can
damage the finish or controls.
Common Drying Problems
If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum
with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser
residue before drying the next load.
Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet
interior and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An
excessiveamount of lint build-up could result in inefficient drying and
possible fire hazard.
Outside
Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleansers.
If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [I/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor.
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For
satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVEMEASURES
Greasy, oily
stains
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
e Fabric softener sheet.
Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
e Lint screen not clean
when cycle began.
Lint is attached to "pills."
Pilling is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal
wear.
o Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
Rinse and rewash.
o Reduce load size and rewash using liquid
fabric softener in the final rinse, o
Or, add a fabric softener sheet and
tumble without heat. o
Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
o Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
o Add a few bath towels to small loads for
proper tumbling.
o Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air
dried.
o Use proper drying temperature.
Place fabric softener sheet on top of
load before starting the dryer.
Do not overload dryer.
Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
reduce static electricity.
Remove items when they are slightly
damp to avoid overdrying.
o
Check that lint screen is clean and in
place.
Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
o When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
Shrinking
Wrinkling
Overdrying.
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends.
Irreversible condition. o Follow fabric care label directions.
o If shrinking is a concern, check load
often.
Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay flat to complete drying.
Block knits into shape.
Reduce load size and tumble at medium o Do not overload dryer.
or low heat for 5-10 minutes, o Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
o Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.
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Avoid Service
Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord is not securely Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
plugged in or plug may be loose.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
tripped.
Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is
on a separate circuit.
Thermal limiter tripped. Call authorized service person for replacement.
Dryer runs but won't heat. There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. Replace fuse.
If 1of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may
turn but the heater will not operate.
Gas supply valve is not open (gas models). Check to make sure supply valve is open. See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor procedure.
Dryer does not have anough air supply to See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
support the burner flame (gas models).
LPgas supply tank is empty or there has Refill or replace tank.
been a utility interruption of natural gas
(gas models). Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.
Drying cycle takes too long, Lint screen is clogged with lint. Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint
outsideofthedryerfeelstoo screen before starting each cycle.
hot or smells hot.
Exhaust duct requirements have not been
met.
Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt
circuit, circuit.
Drying procedures have not been SeeDrying Procedures.
followed.
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may Clean out any obstruction.
be clogged or restricted.
High humidity. Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.
Excessive wrinkling. Dryer is overloaded. Do not overload. See Drying Procedures.
Items left in dryer too long. Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
Insufficient sorting of items. SeeDrying Procedures.
Drying temperature too high. Follow fabric care label instructions.
Scratching or chipping of the
drum finish.
Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or
buttons are inside the dryer.
Permanently attached items such as belt
buckles, zippers and fasteners may be
hitting the inside of the drum.
Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and
made of rigid or flexible metal.
When in place, the duct must have no more than two 90°
bends and must not exceed length listed in
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Always remove foreign objects from pockets before
laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer.
It may be necessaryto baste a scrap of material securely
around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching
and damage to the dryer.
Drum damage caused by foreign objects or
permanently attached items is not covered by the
warranty.
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Kenmore Appliance Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, ifthis appliance fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
(1-800-469-4663) to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with
the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair 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. Sears 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 limitations 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 and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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