Kenmore 41792142101, 41792052102, 41792052101, 41792042101, 41792042100 Owner’s Manual
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DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents
Product Record ..................................................;........................2
Dryer Warranty .................................................................................2
Sears Maintenance Agreement .........................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................3-4
Drying Procedures ......................................................5-6
Common Drying Problems ...................................................6
Care and Cleaning .............................................................7
Avoid Service Checklist .............................................. 8
EspaSol ............................................................................. 9
Service ..................................................................Back Cover'
Product Record
In the space below, rec0rd the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your' producL You wil! find the
model and serial number printed on an identification plate
located on the left side of the door opening.
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Model No,
Date of Purchase__
Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
Dryer Warranty
Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical Parts
For one year' from the date of purchase, if this Dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in the Use
and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, and Installation Instructions, Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical
or' electrical parts if they are defective in material orworkrnanship..
Warranty Restriction
If this Dryer is used for any purpose other-than Private Family Use, all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
Warranty Service
Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest Sears Service Center in the United States.
This warranty applies only while this Dryer is in use in the United States.
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 Maintenance Agreement
"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service. Your' Kenmore appliance
has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professional technicians trained
on all appliances Sears sells. They have the knowledge and skills, tools, parts and equipment to ensure our pledge to you
that "We Service What We Sell.,"
Maintain the value of your purchase with a Sears Maintenance Agreement, Kenmore appliances are designed,
manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any major home appliance may require service from
time to time. The Seats Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your product.
The Sears Maintenance Agreement:
- Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's prices.
- Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use.
• Allows for' as many service calls as you need
• Provides,,an annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request
to keep your Kenmore Appliance in proper running condition.
For more infomation, call 1-800-827-6655.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to 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 al! occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Foliow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire departmenL
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier,.
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.
'This is the safety aiert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can ldfl or hurt you or others. All
safely messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:
You wil! be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
You can be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will identify
the hazard, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen lfthe
instructions are not followed.
Important Safety instructions
Read all instructions before using this dryer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Orinjury 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
_Z_ Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes,
etc Do not store these items on or near the dryen Tt_ese substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic,
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or'items containing
feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
_ Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of
the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned
approximate!y every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive
amount of lint buitGup in these areas could result in inefficient drying and
possible fire..See Cme and Cleaning, page 7..
Do not operate the.dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged
or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage 1ofabrics can occur, If your
dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the
drying rack.
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Keep area around the exhaust opening and surroundin_ areas
free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
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 aerosot 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.
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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 and the
Operating Instructions included with
you_dryer.
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.
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 dr death,,
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WALL DRYER
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GAS DRYERS:
Grounding type
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Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove
the dryer' door to prevent accidental entrapment.
[] Failure toComply with these warnings could resultin 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. Ifthe dryer is moved to a new location, have
itchecked and reinstalled by a qualified service person,,
To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical
power' cord of a gas dryer 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 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.
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grounding plug
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Use this way ONLY
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.
To prevent injury and damage to the dryer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide, Use only
authorized factory parts.
. Do not tamper with controts,,
• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather,
E_ A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely
event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only), A service technician
must replace the thermal fimiter switch after correcting the faulL
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious persona!
injuries
SAVE THESE tNSTRUCTRONS
Drying Procedures
Fol}ow fabric care label instructions
Place smali items in a mesh bag
. Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load ior drying
• Read the Operating Instructions card 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 Important Safety Instructions, pages 3-4, before operating this dryer.
Prepare items for drying.
• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
• Separate dark items from fight-colored items° Separate items that shed
lint from those that attract lint If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.
• Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damage the
drum finish_ Close zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro_like fa_teners_
Tie strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling_
• If possible, turn pockets inside out lor even drying.
• Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing Dryer
heat may permanently set some stains_ Repeat stain removal process
before drying..
• Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy
removal..
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Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
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Load the dryer.
- The average load wilt fill the drum 1/3 _o1/2 full. Items need room to
tumble freety for even drying and less wrinkling Do not overload
dryer,
• When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a lime, Fill out the lbad with
small and medium sized items
For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying,
less wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener
sheets.
Do net overdry items Overdrying can cause wrinkling, shrinkage,
harshness, and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more
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Fill dryer drum 1/3 lo It2 full,
If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet
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Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some
models).
See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls
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Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.
6.
Start the dryer.
• Turn the START knob clockwise _oON Hold for 1-2 seconds and
release
• To add or remove items when tile dryer is running, open the door. The
dryer will always stop when tile door is opened, Allow the drum to
come to a comptete stop before reaching inside.
• To rested dryer, close the door then turn the START knob clockwise to
ON Hold for 1-2 seconds and release.
7. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and
hang or foid, If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector
to OFF
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