Kenmore 6600, 7600, C6601 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’Utilisation et d’Entretien
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Table of Contents / Índice / Table des Matières......4
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 6600, 7600, C6601
Kenmore®
Electronic Dryer
Secadora Electrónica
Sécheuse Électronique
P/N W10097014A
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
DRYER SAFETY
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WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of re or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
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Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
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WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or re.
Table of Contents Índice Table des matières
DRYER SAFETY ...................................2
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM
FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................. 4
CONTROL PANEL
AND FEATURES ..................................5
CYCLE GUIDE .....................................6
USING YOUR DRYER .......................7
DRYER CARE .......................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................11
WARRANTY ...................................... 13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............40
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
SEGURIDAD
DE LA SECADORA .........................14
REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE
VENTILACIÓN TENGA UN
BUEN FLUJO DE AIRE ..................... 16
PANEL DE CONTROL
Y CARACTERÍSTICAS .....................17
GUIÁ DE CICLOS ............................18
USO DE LA SECADORA ...............19
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA .......21
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ........ 23
GARANTÍA ..................................... 25
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO ...40
Maintain good air ow by:
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replacing plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)
diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .........27
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE
CIRCULATION D’AIR
ADÉQUATE POUR LE
SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ........... 29
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ................ 30
GUIDE DE PROGRAMME .............. 31
UTILISATION DE
LA SÉCHEUSE .................................. 32
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...... 34
DÉPANNAGE ................................... 37
GARANTIE ....................................... 39
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...........40
Good Air Flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to eciently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times
and improve your energy savings. See Installation
Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role
in good air ow.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered
by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless
of who installed the dryer.
Use Auto Dry Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Auto Dry Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Auto Dry Cycles,
drying air temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer
shuts o when the load reaches the selected dryness. Choose Normal to save energy.
With Time Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.
Use Time Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.
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Using the shortest length of vent possible.
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Using no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air ow.
Good Better
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Removing lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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Removing lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete,
be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied
with your dryer for nal product check.
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Clearing away items from the front the dryer.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
Lights indicate the progress of the drying cycles.
DRYER CYCLE KNOB
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Use your Dry Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your
dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
Auto Dry with Auto Moisture Sensing™ Control
Automatic cycles give the best drying in the shortest time.
Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
Timed Dry
Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control.
OPTIONS AND SETTINGS
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Dry Temp
Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in
your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher
setting.
NOTE: The Air Only Temp feature is not available on the
Auto Dry Cycles.
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Appearance may vary.
Wrinkle Guard™ Feature
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the
dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE
GUARD™ feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and us
the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.
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Cycle Signal
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying
cycle is nished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the
cycle reduces wrinkling.
Press CYCLE SIGNAL until the desired setting (On or O)
is selected.
NOTE: When the Wrinkle Guard™ setting is selected
and the Cycle Signal is on, the tone will sound every
20 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Wrinkle
Guard™ setting ends.
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START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press to START/PAUSE to start a cycle, or press START/PAUSE
once while a cycle is in process to pause the cycle.
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POWER BUTTON
Press POWER to turn the dryer on and o.
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Get up to 60 or 150 minutes (for models with two
choices), 90 minutes (for models with only one choice) of
heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Press
the WRINKLE Guard™ button to turn ON or OFF at any
time before the cycle has ended.
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CYCLE GUIDE-AUTO DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
AUTO DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts o when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Choose Normal to save energy.
Items to dry:
Drying
Temperature:
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More the next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you like, select Less
the next time you dry a similar load.
High More
Medium
Low
Dryness
Level:
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
More
Normal
Less
Available
Options:
Wrinkle Guard™
Cycle Signal
Dry Temp
Wrinkle Guard™
Cycle Signal
Dry Temp
Wrinkle Guard™
Cycle Signal
Dry Temp
Cycle Details:
Automatic cycles give the best drying in the
shortest time. Drying time varies based on
fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on the
fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the
temperature to select for a load, select the
lower setting rather than the higher setting.
CYCLE GUIDE-TIME DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIME DRY - Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob
or be a separate control.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Any load
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
Time Dry
Time Dry
Drying
Temperature:
Any
Air Only
Available
Options:
Dry Temp
Wrinkle Guard™
Wrinkle Guard™
Dries items to a damp level for items that do not require
an entire drying cycle.
Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your
load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a
load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or
heat-sensitive fabrics.
Cycle Details:
If your dryer has multiple temp settings:
A High Cottons temp setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
A Low Delicates to Medium Casual temp setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no temp (Air Only) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
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Setting the Drying Temperature
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
ammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or re.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or re.
USING YOUR DRYER
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before operating this appliance.
1. Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight
out. Roll lint o the screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care”.
2. Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.
NOTE: Your model may have a dierent door than the one
shown. Some models have a side swing door.
Do not overload the dryer; clothes should be able
to tumble freely.
3. Press POWER
Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer.
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4. Select the desired cycle
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
or the display for more information about each cycle. AUTO
DRY senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts
o when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Depending
on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a
separate control. Choose Normal to save energy. If loads do not
seem as dry as you would like, select More the next time you dry
a similar load. If loads seem drier than you like, select Less the
next time you dry a similar load.
6. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle
Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
7. Remove garments promptly after cycle
is nished
5. Set cycle settings
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
Dry Temp
Press the DRY TEMP button to change the drying temperature
setting.
Wrinkle Guard™ feature
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Get up to 60 or 150 minutes (for models with two choices)
or 90 minutes (for models with only one choice) of heat-free,
periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE
GUARD™ button to turn ON or OFF at any time before
the cycle has ended.
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The WRINKLE GUARD™ feature is preset to “OFF.” If
selected for other cycles, the WRINKLE GUARD™ feature
setting will remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to
reduce wrinkling. Use the Wrinkle Guard™ feature to avoid
wrinkling when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer
as soon as it stops.
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DRYER CARE
Cleaning the dryer location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block
the air ow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing
piles of laundry in front of the dryer.
Cleaning the dryer interior
To clean dryer drum
1. Apply a liquid, nonammable household cleaner to the
stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until
stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside out
to avoid drum staining.
Removing accumulated lint
Cleaning the lint screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the dryer. A screen blocked by
lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1. Pull the lint screen straight out of its holder. Roll lint o
the screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen
to remove lint.
2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
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Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
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If lint falls o the screen into the dryer during removal,
check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See
“Venting Requirements.”
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up
on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times
for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load
is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls
o while the screen is in the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months,
or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue
buildup.
To wash:
1. Roll lint o the screen with your ngers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent.
Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done
by a qualied servicer.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall
screen in dryer.
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Vacation, storage, and moving care
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Changing the drum light (on some models)
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. If storing
or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will
be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended
period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use tape to secure dryer door.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips-head screw driver,
remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner
of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a
10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
secure with the screw.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.
Changing the Automatic Cycle Settings
to Increase Drying Time
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Turn o power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level,
and connect the dryer.
If all your loads on all Automatic cycles are consistently
not as dry as you would like, you may change the default
settings to increase the default dryness level.
Your automatic drying settings can be adjusted to adapt
to dierent installations, environmental conditions or
personal preference. This change is retained and will aect
all of your Automatic cycles, not just the current cycle/load.
There are 3 drying settings, which are displayed using
the Cycle Status light (Wet, Damp, Cool Down LEDs)
1 Factory preset dryness level.
2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
To change the drying settings (on some models):
NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode
(the power button is o) to adjust the default settings.
1. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the DRY TEMP
button for 6 seconds.
2. Press the DRY TEMP button to select the dryness level
shown in the cycle status light display: Wet light
on = level 1, Wet and Damp lights on = level 2, and
Wet, Damp and Cool Down lights on = level 3.
3. Press START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level
setting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
In U.S.A. http://www.managemylife.com - In Canada www.sears.ca
If you experience
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily, or drying
times are too long
Possible Causes
Lint screen clogged with lint.
Has the Air Only cycle been
selected?
Load too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
Fabric softener sheets blocking
the grill.
Exhaust vent not the correct length.
Exhaust vent diameter not the
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)?
Dryer located in a closet without
adequate openings.
Solution
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
See “Air Only” in Cycle Guide-Time Dry.
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust
vent with heavy metal or exible metal vent. See “Installation
Instructions”.
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See “Installation
Instructions”.
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45ºF (7ºC).
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear
of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See “Installation Instructions”.
Dryer will not run
Unusual sounds
No heat Household fuse is blown or circuit
Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
START/PAUSE button not pressed
rmly or held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of fuse.
Dryer had a period of non-use.
Is a coin, button, or paper clip
caught between the drum and front
or rear of the dryer?
Is it a gas dryer?
Are the four legs installed, and is the
dryer level front to back and side to
side?
Clothing knotted or balled up.
breaker has tripped.
Supply line valve not open. For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line.
Press and hold the START/PAUSE button until you hear the dryer
drum moving.
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The
drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualied electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
If the dryer hasn’t been used for awhile, there may be a
thumping sound during the rst few minutes of operation.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
See “Installation Instructions”.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer
to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Incorrect power supply.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualied electrician.
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TROUBLESHOOTING cont.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
In U.S.A. http://www.managemylife.com - In Canada www.sears.ca
If you experience
Cycle time too short
Lint on load
Stains on load or drum
Loads are wrinkled
Odors
Load is too hot
Possible Causes
Automatic cycle ending early.
Lint screen clogged.
Dryer fabric softener not properly
used.
Was the load not removed from dryer
at the end of the cycle?
Dryer overloaded.
Have you recently been painting,
staining, or varnishing in the area
where your dryer is located?
Is the electric dryer being used for
the rst time?
Were laundry items removed from
the dryer before the end of the
cycle?
Was a high temperature cycle used,
or was a temperature control set on
high?
Solution
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer.
Use Time Dry for very small loads. Change the dryness level
setting on Auto Dry Cycles.
Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount
of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too
early, see also Changing the Auto Dry Cycle Default Settings.
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain
your garments.
Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans).
These will not transfer to other clothing.
Select Wrinkle Guard™ feature to tumble the load without heat
to avoid wrinkling.
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely to reduce wrinkles from
forming.
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from
the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
will be gone after the rst cycle.
Allow the Cool Down cycle to nish before removing laundry
from dryer. All cycles are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and
make it easier to handle. Items removed before Cool Down may
feel very warm.
Select a lower temperature, and use an Auto Dry cycle. These
cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the load
and shut o when the load reaches the selected dryness. This
reduces overdrying.
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