Kenmore 41797802792, 41797802790 Owner’s Manual

Ken ore

Product Registration ................................... Cover

Important Safety Instructions .......................... 2-3

Washing Procedures ........................................ 4-6

Stain Removal ................................................... 6-7

Common Washing Problems .............................. 8

Drying Procedures ............................................... 9

Dryer Features ................................................... 10

Common Drying Problems ................................ 10

Care and Cleaning ........................................ 11-12

Readallinstructions before using this appliance. This book

contains valuable information about

• Operation o Care

° Service

Keep it in a safe place

Avoid Service Checklist ................................. 12-14

Warranty .............................................................. 15

Service ................................................................ 16

Read and Save These instructions

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers The model and serial numbers of your Laundry Center are

found inside the dryer door. Record and retain these numbers_ Model Number:

Serial Number: Purchase Date:

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.

P/N 131661500 (9704)

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

fireor: explosion or to prevent property damage, pet'sonal injury or 10ssof life. .....

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flarnmable 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.

• lm mediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Followthe gas supplier's instructiorls,

• 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,

Important Safety instructions

Read a!l instructions before using this laundry center.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply

with the basic warnings listed below. [] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in

serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Do not wash or 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 laundry center. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode,.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or'clothing on

top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or

other flammable or' explosive substances to the wash water. Thesesubstances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may

be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE, If

the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and

let the water flow from each for several minutes. This wilt

release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or' use an open flame during this time

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 dryer tint 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 inthese areas could result ininefficientdrying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning, pages 11-12_

Printed in U.SA

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 hasa drying rack,

always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack_

_!_ Keep area around the exhaust opening and

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt,

Do not obstructtheflow of ventilating air. Do

not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or

back of the laundry center.

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or

near laundry center 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 laundry center..

Protect Children

[i.'_ Do not allow children to play on or in the

laundry center. Close supervision of children is necessary when the laundry center 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 laundry center is unpacked Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,

bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers

Keeplaundry products out of children's reach.

To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product

labeJs.

Before the laundry center is removed frorn

serviceor discarded, remove the washer' lid and dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in

serious personal injuries.

Avoidfire hazardor electricalshock,Donotuseanadaptor plugor extensioncordor remove

groundingprongfromelectricalpower cord,Failureto followthiswarning

cancauseseriousinjury,fireordeath,

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assurestability during operation, the

laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry center for the installer's reference, Referto INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

for detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new

location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person=

Grounding type

wait receptacle

NOTE: Do not under any circumstances

remove grounding prong from plug<

Power suppiy

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Do not use or mix

liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet

cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia.

These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause

serious injury or death_

To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the

electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-

prong outlet° The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the laundry center to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

_'!_ Follow package directions when using laundry products, Incorrect

usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death°

. Do not combine laundry products for use in t load unless specified on the

label,

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry

center:

• 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 controls

Do not install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather.

[_ ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center 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 washer while parts are

moving, Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside,

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's 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,

Toprevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum., [] A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely

event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A service technician must

replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault,

The washer isequipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will

stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time,

Failureto comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries,

This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your laundry center, It also contains information about features for several other models.

Your laundry center may not have every feature included.

Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the

Operating Instructions included with your laundry center,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together,

Emptypockets,

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.

° ReadWasher Operating Instructions for operating your specific model. ° Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read

Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin

speeds_ ° Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast

items,

• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint Permanent press,synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs

and chenille bedspreads,

° Separate heavilysoiled items from lightly soiled items.

• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

Prepare items for washing.

o Empty pockets_

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels

• Closezippers,fasten hooks, tie stringsand sashes,and removenonwashable trims and ornaments.

° Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which

could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load,

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing,

° Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a

mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag,

Bleach Dispenser (some models)

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See Stain Removal, pages 6-71for details.

Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub

before adding the laundry load.

Follow detergent manufacturer's directions, The amount required depends on type of detergent, toad size and soil level,and water hardness..

if desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser(some models).

• Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser located in left front corner under the lid:

• 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads : 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads

• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads,

• Then add 1 cup (240 rnl) water to flush the dispenser.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser..

For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount

of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart (95 L)water-.Add it to wash water after

a few minutes of agitation. Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.

Do not load items above

top row of holes in wash tub

Built-ln FabricSoftener Dispenser

(some models)

Add laundry load to washer.

• Dryload level should not be higher than top row of holes inwash tub. Do not overload washer.

. Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it Load items

evenly

. Combine large and small items in a load Load large itemsfirst. Large items

should not be more than half the total wash !on&

° When washing a single heavy item, add 1or 2 towels to balance the load

if desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener

Dispenser (some models).

For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):

1. Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions

2. Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap 3, Removethe dispenser from the agitator after each use=Rinse both cap and

cup with warm water. Replace dispenser.

NOTE: To separate cap from cup, put thumb into dispenser and push against side of cup (seepicture to the left) After cleaning, push cap and cup together,

Replacedispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves,

BuiltqnFabricSoftenerDispenser

(somemodels)

Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built-in fabric softener dispenser when Large Load Water Level is selected. If a build-up of fabric

softener occurs, clean with hot water DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.

For models with a removable dispenser (see picture to the left):

14 Attach fabric softener dispenser to top of agitator by pressing down gently. 2_ Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions. 3 Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup, 4 Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use Rinse both lid and

bowl thoroughly with warm water Reassemble and place dispenser on agitator or store it nearby

Formodels without a fabric softener dispenser, follow fabric softener label directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinser Do not pour fabric

softener directly on the wash load.

Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.

SeeWasher Operating Instructions for your specificmodel controls

RemovableFabricSoftenerDispenser

(somemodels)

Washing Procedures

(continued)

Start the washer.

Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and agitate with the lid open The tub will not spin unless the lid isclosed..

• To stop the washer, push in the cycleselector knob_

• Do not stop and restart washer during aspin when using the fabric softener dispenser.

• Tochange acycle, push in the cycleselector' knob. Turn it clockwise to the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer..

Safety Lid Lock

Stain Removal

Do not combine stain removal products.

10.

Remove items when the cycle is completed.

Foryour safety, the lid lockswhen the tub isspinning. It will remain locked for about 1 minute after the tub stops spinning.

• Toopen the lid dudng a spin, push inthe cycle selector knob and wait about 1 minute for the lid lock to release Do not force open the locked lid.

Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry fiat asdirected by fabric care label. Excesswrinkling, color'transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle hasended.

To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer if safety lid

lock is missing or damaged.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,

comply with the basic warnings listed below:

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

• Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach,

° Thoroughly wash any utensil used

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result_

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked inor spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable

or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

. Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home,

Vapor's can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

Follow fabric care label instructions_

For successful stain removal:

• Remove stains promptly,.

• Determine the kind of stain, then follow recommended treatment in the

stain removal chart on the next page,

° To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste

made from granular detergent and water.

• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

. Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam

• Rinse and wash items after stain removal

Stain Removal

STAIN ........ TREATMENT .....................................................

Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice Scrape off excess Place stain face down on paper toweis Saturate with prewash stain remover or

gum, rubber cement nonflammable dry cleaning fluid

Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains Soak for 30 minutes or more Wash

products,egg

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Beverages(coffee,tea,soda, PretreatstainWash usingcoldwaterand bleachsafeforfabric

juice, alcoholic beverages) Blood Rinsewith cold water Rub with bar soap Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes Wash using bieach

safe for fabric

Candte wax, crayon Scrape off surface wax Placestain face down between paper towels Presswith warm iron until wax is absorbed

Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric

Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap

Dye transfer on white fabric Usepackaged color remover Wash using bleach safe for fabric Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric,

Grease, oit, tar (butter, fats, Scrape residue from fabric Pretreat Wash using hottest water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar, apply salad dressing, cooking oils, nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinsethoroughly Wash using

car grease, motor oils) hottest water safe for fabric

Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or

Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bIeach if safe for fabric Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly mildewed

Mud Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes

Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover Wash using bteach safe for fabric

Nail potish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels Apply nail potish remover to back of stain

Paint, varnish WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet Wash Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed O1LBASED

Reptace paper towels frequently Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Hand wash to remove solvent Wash using bleach safe for fabric

nonflammable dry cleaning fluid

fabrics may be permanently damaged

Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently Do not use on acetate fabrics

AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can labe_ Rinse thoroughly before washing

Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap Rinse Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric

Rust, brown or yellow For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and

disco!oration nonchlorine bleach Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration°

Shoe polish UQU1D: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water PASTE:Scrape residue from fabric Pretreat with

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric

prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse Rub detergent into dampened area Wash using bleach safe for fabric

Common Washing Problems

Many washing problems involve poor' soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage For satisfactory

washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Blue stains ,Detergent or liquid fabric softener ,If caused by detergent, mix ! cup (240 rot) ,Add detergent before wash load Then start

did not dissolve or disperse white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)water in a washer

plasticcontainer. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.

,If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with

bat soap Wash

, Dilute fabric softener with water

Discoloration, graying

Greasy, oily stains

Holes, tears, or

snags

Lint

Pilling (Fibers break off, ball

up and cling to fabric)

• Not enough detergent.

• Wash water temperature too tow

• Incorrect sorting

• Not enough detergent. ,Undiluted liquid fabric softener

poured directly on fabric

• Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.

• Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles

• Rips, tears and broken threads.

• Overloading the washer.

• Degradation of fabric.

• Incorrect sorting

• Tissues left in pocket ,Overloading the washer

• Not enough detergent.

• Undissolved detergent has left residue.

• Static cling is attracting lint

-Load washed too long.

• Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due

to abrasion from normal wear_

• Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric Add

bleach safe for fabric

• Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent

• Increase detergent and water temperature Rewash

• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap

• May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended

• Reduce toadsize Rewash using correct

water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent

• Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to

wash water

•Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse

• Dry load in dryer

• Remove lint with lint brush or roller

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills

• Sort items by soil level and color.

• Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric

• Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric

• Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See package directions or Washing Procedures for proper diluting

• Never pour chlorine bleach directly or} fabric

• Check condition of items before washing See Washing Procedures for preparing

and loading the wash load

• See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash Ioad

• Do not overload washer.

*Use correct amount of detergent, water

temperature and water level

• Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers

• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric

finish on collars and cuffs

• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion

Residue or powder on dark items;

Stiff, harsh fabrics.

Wrinkling

Yellow buildup of body soil on

syntheticfabrics

Yellow or'brown ruststains

• Undissolved detergent.

• Some nonphosphate granular detergents can combine with hard

water minerals to form a residue

• Overloading the washer

• Agitation time too short ,Wash water temperature too low

• Not enough detergent.

• iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater.

• Reduce load size.

• Add dissolved detergent to tub Rewash load..

-Mix I cup (240 ml) white vinegar to I gallon (3.8 L)warm water in plastic container Soak

item Rinse and rewash

• Reduce load size

• Rinse in cold water with liquidfabric softener

• Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes.

• Wash in hot water' (120_F149°C) using full permanent press cycle. Increase detergent

Add bleach safe for fabric

• Or, treat with color remover.

• To restore discolored load of whites, use

rust remover safe for fabric

Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains_ it may intensif_j

discoloration.

• Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric..

:Do not overload washer =Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating

water conditioner with nonphosphate granular detergent

• Do not overload washer,

• Remove items from washer as soon ascycle is completed

• Use liquid fabric softener

-Wash synthetics frequently using water at least t00°F (37°C) and correct water level

• Use nonprecipitating water softener

,Before washing, run hot water for a few

minutes to clear lines

• Drain water heater occasionally

• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system

Drying Procedures

Follow fabric care label instructions

o Followthe guidelines below for preparing the load for drying° = Read Dryer 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

Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this dryer,

Prepare items for drying.

• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same Ioado = Separatedark itemsfrom 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 fasteners. Tie strings and sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.

• If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.

• Checkfor stainswhich may not havebeen 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 easy removal

Check that lint screen is clean and in place.

Placesmalt items in a mesh bag

Load the dryer. ° The average load will fill the drum I/3 to 1/2 full, Items need room to

tumble 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 verysmall loads,add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less

wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets,

• Donot overdryitems Overdrying cancausewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness, and a build-up of static electricit_/,which can produce more lint,

- If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet

4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).

See Dryer Operating instructions card for your specific model controls,

Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.

Start the dryer.

• Turn the Turn to Start control clockwise to ON, Hold for 1-2 seconds and release,

Toadd or remove itemswhen the dryer isrunning, open the door Thedryer will always stop when the door is opened Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside°

Filldryer drum 1/3to !/2 full

Torestart dryer, closethe door then turn the Turn to Start control clockwise to ON. Hold for t-2 seconds and release

When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang

or fold. If load isremoved before the cycle ends,turn cycle selector to OFF

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Dryer Features

Theconveniencehangerislocatedabove

arid to the left of the dryerdoor.

Usethe drying rackto dry items

which should not betumbled.

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Convenience Hanger (some models)

The Convenience Hanger islocated above and to the left of the dryer door. Pull out on the handle until the hanger stops (approxirnately 12 inches). Use for hanging

dried clothes. Maximum capacity is 30 pounds

Cycle Signal Control (somemodels)

When the Cycle Signal Control isON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Wrinkle-Rid setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models.

Drum Light (some models) A drum light will come on wheneverthe door isopened to illuminate the dryer drum

during loading and unloading, Closing the door turns off the light,

Drying Rack (somemodels)

Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried_

1. Open the dryer door and rernove the lint screen

2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Placethe front bar under the lip of the

lint screen opening_ The side bars should sit in the notches of the flame

3. Placeitems to be dried on top of rack. Weight should not exceed 10 lbs. 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, Selectatimed drysetting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff

(no heat) temperature setting 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°

Common Drying Problems

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 Soapand Detergent Association.

PROBLEM

Greasy, oily

stains

Lint

Pilling

(Fibersbreak off, ballupand cling

to fabric)

Shdnking

POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

,Fabric softener sheet • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap ,Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper

,Overloading

• Overdrying causes static electricity.

• 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,

,Overdrying.

Rinse and rewash tumbling.

,Reduce load size and rewash using liquid

fabric softener in the final rinse

• Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat

• Use lint brush or roller to remove lint

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills

*irreversible condition

• Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried

• 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

-Check that lint screen is clean and in place

• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers

• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs

• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion

• Follow fabric care label directions

• If shrinking is a concern, check load often

• Remove items while slightly damp

• Block knits into shape.

• Lay flat to complete drying

Wrinkling ,Overloading_

• Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends

• Reduce load size and tumble at medium ,Do not overload dryer. or low heat for 5-10 minutes. ,Remove items as soon as cycle ends

• Remove items immediately. Hang or fold

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