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Table of Contents

Product Record ....................................................... 2

Dryer Warranty ........................................................... 2

Sears Maintenance Agreement ................................. 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 3=4

Drying Procedures

Common Drying Problems ......................................... 6

Care and Cleaning .................................................... 7

Avoid Service Checklist

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Service .................................................... Back Cover

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Product Record

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of your product. You will find the
model and serial number printed on an identification plate
located on the left side of the door opening.

Model No.
Date of Purchase,,

Serial No.

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

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Dryer Warranty

Foil 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 or workmanship.

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 81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Halntenance 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 Sears 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.

 WARNING

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 all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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.

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

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.

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This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you or others. All

safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:

Adanger You ^ be killed or

seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

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seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will identify
the hazard, tell you howto reduce
the chance of injury, and tel! you
what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instryctions before using this dryer.

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when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

H Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.

Prevent Fire

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in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes,
etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.

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foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items containing
feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.

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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 areas could result in inefficient drying and

possible fire. See Care and Cleaning, page 7.

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or missing. Fire hazard, 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.

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

Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked

I To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic,

I Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of

Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged

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free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

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laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.

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time.

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unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

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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.

I Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas

I Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place

Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any

I Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

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