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Before Using
Your New Dryer
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Coldspot Dryer. You
will find it a very efficient and dependable helper with your laundry.
Please take a few minutes to read this guide. It contains important
information about the installation, operation and service of your
dryer. Use this guide to find out how to employ all the features of your
new Sears dryer in the safest and most economical way.
You can get further advice on the care and operation of Sears
appliances from your nearest Sears store. Be sure to mention the
complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.
Serial and model number located on a plate in the door well behind the door.
Use this space to record the Model Number and Serial Number of your new Sears
Coldspot dryer.
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
Dateof Purchase
RETAIN THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE
FIREHAZARD
• If you smellgas -
1. Open windows.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Failure to do so could result in a fire and/or explosion.
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Table of
Contents
Safety First ................................. 4
Use of Pretreatment
Softeners/Conditioners ................ 5
Articles That Should Be Air Dried
in Your Dryer .......................... 5
Articles That Should'Not Be
Dried in Your Dryer ................... 5
Eneggy Savings Ideas ....................... 7
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Using Your New Dryer
Basic Rules ............................. 8
How to Dry a Load of Laundry ......... 9
How Long to Dry ....................... 9
How Dry Should Laundry Be .......... 10
2. Fabric Care Guide
Permanent PressFabrics ................ 11
Knit Fabrics ............................. 11
3. Drying Special Items
Baby Clothes ........................... 12
Blankets ................................ 12
Blankets and Woolens .................. 12
Bonded, Laminated or
Foam Backed Fabrics................... 13
Curtains, Draperies ..................... 13
Glass Fiber Warning .................... 13
Napped, Quilted Items .................. 14
Tinted Items ............................ 14
Pillows, Stuffed Toys .................... 14
Foam Rubber or Kapok ................ 14
Plastics .................... .-L .......... i4
Rubber/Plastic Overshoes, Tennis
Shoes, Slippers ......................... 15
Scatter Rugs ............................ 15
4.
Care, Service, Upkeep
How to Save on Service ................ 16
Cleaning and Care ..................... 16
Moving Dryer ........................ 17-18
Lint Cleaning Instructions ............ 19-21
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Safety First
Personal Injury/Electrical Shock/Fire Hazard
• Important safety instructions for your dryer are listed below. Read and
follow carefully the Rules For Safe Use Of Your Coldspot Dryer.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death, electrical shock,
fire or explosion.
Rules For Safe Use of Your Coldspot Dryer
Your dryer has several built-in safety features. However, the most important safety
factor is the care taken by you, its owner.
DOs
• Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
• Remove the dryer door before
removing dryer from service or
discarding.
• Clean the lint screen before each load.
A clogged lint screen may become a
fire hazard. The lint screen must be in
place when operating the dryer.
• The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be cleared of
combustible lint periodically by a
qualified person.
• Use only fabric softeners or products
that are recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product to eliminate static in the dryer.
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock the
dryer must be electrically grounded
before it is operated. See installation
instructions .....
• Keep laundry aids and cleaning solvents
out of children's reach (Io_'up if
possible) to prevent poisoning or
chemical bums.
• Read and follow instructions on
packages of laundry and cleaning aids.
Heed any warning or precaution.
• Always disconnect or turn off the
dryer's electrical and gas supplies
before servicing.
• Before going on vacation turn off your
el_IFical aed/or gas supply.
DON"Is
• Do not let dust, lint paper, rags,
chemicals, etc, pileup around or under
the dryer.
• Never dry articles that have been
washed, spotted or soaked in
flammable dry cleaning solvents,
gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable
or explosive substances as they give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Never use heat to dry articles that
contain plastic, foam or sponge rubber,
rubber, or rags that are coated with
paint, wax, oil or grease. Heat may
damage the material or create a fire
hazard.
• Never allow small children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
• Do not reach-into the drum while it
is moving.
• Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to weather.
Dryer should not be operated if room
temperature is below 45°F (7.2°C).
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install, repair, or perform any
servicing unless you are qualified.
Improper installation, repair, or
servicing may result in a fire hazard or
personal injury.
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)s (con't)
• If disconnecting your gas dryer be sure
both valves are shut off (one in the
dryer, one in the supply line).
• Install your dryer where there is
"enough air circulation and clearances.
See Installation Instructions.
• Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
If exhausted inside, moisture and lint
could damage woodwork, furniture,
paint, wallpapers, etc. It could create
health problems•
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DON'Ts (con'0
• Do not store or use any thmmable
liquidor gas near this or any other
appliance.
• Never install your dryer up against
draperies or curtains.
• Do not use your dryer unless all panels
are in place.
• Do not put fiberglass materials in the
dryer unless the label states they can be
machine dried. Glass fibers can break
and remain in the dryer. If they mix
with other fabrics, they could cause skin
irritation.
• Never use the dryer door as a step
stool.
• USE OF LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
Clothes Dryer Damage
Dryer console, dials or finish may be damaged if some soil and stain removing
products are sprayed or wiped directlyon them. These products should be
applied to the fabric away from any appliance. They may then be washed and
dried normally, Damage to your dryercaused bypretreatment products is not
covered by your warranty.
• USE OF DRYER:TYPE FABRIC
SOFTENERS/CONDm._ONERS
With the introduction of fabric softener/conditioner products for the dryer,
testing has been done to find their effect on the use of the dryer. As a result of
these tests, we recommend that if you use a conditioner you use either:
• A conditioner in your washer, following directions, or...
• A fabric softener/conditioner in this dryer only if the label states it is
safe to use in a dryer.
Failure to do so may damage the console, dials, or finish of your
"clothes dryer.
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Articles That Should Be Air Dried in Your Dryer
(No heat setting)
FIREHAZARD
Your dryer provides an air dry cycle in which items can be tumbled at
room temperature. Use the air setting for:
1. Articles that contain plastic, foam or sponge rubber, or rubber.
Heat could damage these items and present a fire hazard. This
includes some brands of tennis shoes, rainwear, etc. Note:
Foam rubber may be hidden in some garments such as padded
bras, jacket linings, etc. Be sure to check the label if you think
this may be the case.
2. Filled items that you wish to "fluff up" such as stuffed toys,
quilts, etc.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or damage your articles.
Articles That Should Not Be Dried in Your Dryer
FIRE HAZARD
Although your dryer is a very versatile machine, there are some articles
that, due to fabric composition or cleaning method, should not be
dried in it.
1. Do not put home dry cleaned items or those that have been
"spotted" with cleaning fluid in a dryer to speed drying.
2. Do not dry articles washed in combustible detergent or
all purpose cleaner.
Failure to do s6 may cause a fire and/or explosion.
• Some pleated items should be drip
dried. Tumbling in a dryer may cause
pleats to open up and lose their
sharpness. Check labels or hangtag for
laundering instructions. Note: This
does not apply to permanent press or
durable press items that have pleats.
• Fiberglass material should be drip dried
unless the label specifically states
"machine dryable". The glass fibers
can break and remain in the dryer.
(If this happens, wipe the dram with a
clean cloth to remove them.) The
fibers could transfer to the next load
and cause skin irritation.
• Knitted woolen items should be blocked
to original shape and dried fiat.
Woolens, especially knits, tend to
shrink and mat when tumbled.
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ergy Saving Ideas
Your dryer is built to work with the greatest efficiency and least cost. These tips
can help you save energy and bring your costs down even more.
• Place your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short and straight as possible. Long ducting
- and turns can increase drying time, using more energy.
• Clean the lint screen after each load. This gives you the best air flow for most
efficient use.
• If your dryer has Automatic Dry Cycle, use it. It gives the desired dryness in the
shortest time.
• Do not open the dryer door while drying. This lets warm air escape.
• Dry full-size loads. Oversize loads use extra energy, small loads waste energy.
• Dry lightweight and heavy fabrics separately. Drying the same weight fabrics together
gives you more even and efficient drying.
• If you are drying several loads, unload each as soon as it is dry and load the next.
You won't have to reheat the dryer's metal parts.
• Unload the dryer as soon as it stops. This helps reduce wrinkles without using the
special features on some dryers.
• Try to plan to do your laundry on low humidity days. Clothes dry faster.
• Use your dryer during non-peak times as recommended by your local utility company.
• *Using cold rinse in your washer saves energy. It means you need more drying time,
but the energy used for drying is less than would be needed to heat rinse water.
If it seems that the dryer is taking longer to dry, it may be because:
• Lint screen is filled.
• Exhaust system is too long, or has a lint build-up.
• Clothes rinsed in cold water need a longer time to dry. See" above.
_ryer is overloaded.
o Dryer is installed in a cold area.
• Today's new fabrics demand lower heat settings.
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Using Your New Dryer
BASIC RULES
SORTING
For best results, clothes should be
sorted into loads that can be dried
together. Here is how you sort
clothes by color, fabric and construc-
tion, and linting.
COLOR
Non-colorfast colors (those that run
or bleed) can stain other items during
tumble drying. Always dry non-
colorfast items separately.
FABRIC and CONSTRUCTION
Drying mixed weight fabrics will result
in uneven drying, since light-
weight fabrics dry much faster
than heavy fabrics. Overdrying
modern fabrics can result in
wrinkling, harshne_- static
electricity build-up, and pos-
sible shrinkage. For best re-
sults, always wash and dry
fabrics of similar weight to-
gether.
LINTING
m m
_,-(Corduroy -• _ (Terry Cloth, H
' Towels
Perm Press, •
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PRECARE
Check all pockets to be sure that all
staining materials (pens, crayons, etc.)
have been removed. Some dye-type
stains are set with dryer heat and
cannot be removed.
LOAD SIZE
The space that fabrics take up (bulk)
is more important than their weight.
For example, 6 pounds of nylons or
permanent press items may take up
twice the space of 6 pounds of
cottons. For best results, follow these
suggestions.
• Allow enough room for items to
tumble freely. Clothes will dry
faster and be less wrinkled in an
uncrowded dryer. Especially
important for permanent
press, knits, and other no-iron
fabrics.
• Dry only 1-or 2 large bulky items at
a time, for example, bedspreads,
rugs, or blankets.
• Dry very small light loads with 2 dry
bath towels for better tumbling.
• Turn pockets of heavy garments -
or the garment itself - inside out for
faster, more even drying.
• Put small items such as baby socks
in a pillow case or mesh bag to
prevent scattering. Tie or pin the
bail closed.
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lOW TO DRY A LOAD OF LAUNDRY
• Put your laundry into the dryer and
close the door.
'..Set the feature controls for your
dryer according to the use instruc-
tions you received with it.
:. Choose the cycle and/or fabric
setting you need.
tOW LONG TO DRY
\11Coldspot dryers have a Timed
)ry cycle. Some models also have
m Automatic Dry cycle. If your dryer
_asan Automatic Dry cycle, we
ecommend usingit for most of your
Irying. If you use the Timed Dry
:ycle, the chart below gives some
;uggested dry times. The exact
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4. Activate the start control to begin
the drying cycle.
5. To stop your dryer at any time,
open the door or move the
dryness control to OFF.
NOTE: On some dryers steps 3 and 4
are reversed.
amount of drying time may change
depending on load size, type of
fabrics, amount of moisture, etc.
NOTE: Times shown on your dryer are
"heat on" time only. Cooldown times
are shown in the operating instructions
for each model and must be added to
time shown on the chart to get total cycle
time.
TYPE OF LOAD
MixedCottons
Towels
Denims - Work Clothes
Permanent Press -=- 25-40 minutes
Synthetic Knits- Delicates _,, 15-30 minutes
*NOTE: Times are approxima_ based on average size loads. After drying a few
loads, you will soon learn the proper setting for your typical loads. We suggest you
start with the shortest time to avoid overdrying and reset the dryer if needed.
SUGGESTED DRY/HEAT TIME*
35-50 minutes
45-60 minutes
45-65 minutes
HPORTANT: Do not overdry. All fabrics hold a certain amount of natural
_oisture. Overdrying removes this natural moisture resulting in fabric harshness,
Jrinkling, puckering, and shrinkage. If overdried, clothes must be
edampened to return fabrics to their original condition.
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How Dry Should Laundry Be
Certain fabrics need lessdrying than others. Also consider if they are tobe
ironed. For best care follow these guidelines.
DRYNESS WHY DRYERSETTING*
AFTER DRYING
Auto Cycle Timed Cycle
Damp for ironing lessdryor shorttime
damp
Slightly reduce wrinkle, less dry short time
Damp pucker,or
Completely for most items
Dry including
Do Not timer set too
Overdry** long
*Depending on dryer model.
**All fabrics hold some natural moisture. Overdrying removes this, causing
harshness, wrinkling, puckering, or shrinkage.
shrink in
corduroys,
quilted fabrics,
or knits
permanent
press
normaldry regular time
(see dry time
chart on
page 9)
Putclothes in plastic
bag to hold moisture.
Store in refrigerator
untiltime to iron.
Removewhen
slightly damp,
smooth seams and
trim, fold or hang to
finish drying.
Use immediately, put
away, or sprinkle and
ironlater.
Dampen slightly and
redry at proper
setting.
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fabric Care Guide
PERMANENT PRESS FABRICS
Permanent Press or Durable Press is
a special finish applied during manu-
facturing to help a garment keep its
_hape without ironing.
Fabrics with a permanent press finish
must be "softened" by heat to remove
wrinkles that occur during wearing
and laundering. When properly
laundered and tumble dried with heat,
most permanent press fabrics will
need no ironing.
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tends to relax or shrink to its original
size. This happens whether the
garment is wet by rain, hand wash-
ing, or machine washing. Some
knitted fabrics stretch and shrink less
than others. Knitted cellulose fabrics
such as cotton and rayon tend to
stretch and shrink easily. These
cellulose fabrics tend to shrink less
when they are blended with a
synthetic such as polyester.
How to buy permanent press
• Don't buy clothes with puckered seams
and pressed-in wrinkles.
• Be sure trims and lining can be washed
the same way as the rest of the
garment.
• Buy clothes that don't need to be let
out. Alteration creases won't iron out.
How to wash permanent press
• Sort correctly.
• Wash small to medium size loads in
plenty of water.
Jse cold rinse to prevent wrinkling.
How to dry permanent press
• Dry small to medium size loads.
• Dry permanent press clothes together.
Set controls as instructed for permanent
press.
• Take clothes from dryer as soon as it
stops. This keeps wrinkles from
forming.
KNIT FABRICS
Knits have stretch and "give" which
make them comfortable to wear.
Stretch can be a problem to clothes
manufacturers. During cutting,
sewing, and handling, the knit cloth
stretches larger than its original size.
The first time a stretched knitted
ga_c_es wet, the fabric
How to buy knits
• Read the label. Know what fibers are
used. Synthetics and blends using
synthetics hold their size and shape
better than 100% cotton, rayon, etc.
• Buy the right size. If the garment might
shrink, get a larger size.
• Look for strong construction.
• Look for machine wash/tumble dry
instructions.
• See that linings and trim can be washed
the same way as the knit garment.
How to wash knits
• Sort correctly.
• Follow garment care label instructions.
• Use correct cycle and water
temperature.
• Use cold rinse to prevent wrinkles.
How to dry knits.
• Dry lightweight fabrics and heavy
fabrics in separate loads.
• Use a "less dry" setting to prevent
overdrying, shrinkage, harsh feel, and
static electricity.
• Turn knits inside out to prevent
snagging and pilling.
• Take clothes from dryer as soon as it
stops. This keeps wrinkles from
forming.
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Drying Special Items
BABY CLOTHES
Bedding, gowns, shirts, diapers
• Follow care label instructions, if available.
• Wash and dry very small items in a mesh bag or
pillowcase.
• Use setting for cotton knits. Remove from dryer while
slightly damp and air dry before storing. This helps
avoid shrinkage from overdrying.
• We do not recommend machine drying baby's woolen
knits.
• DO NOT OVERDRY.
BLANKETS
Cotton, rayon
• Follow care label instructions.
• Tumble dry with heSt.
• Dry completely to restore original size. Some cotton
and rayon blankets stretch in washing.
• DO NOT OVERDRY.
Synthetic
• Follow care label instructions.
• Tumble dry with heat.
• Dry completely, but avoid overdrying.
• Remove from dryer as soon as it stops.
• Fold and store.
• DO NOT OVERDRY.
BLANKETS AND WOOLENS
Electric, wool blankets, washable woolens
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Possible Fabric Damage
• Tumble Drying is not recommended for most
knitted woolens.
Doing so may result in damage and/or
shrinkage to the fabric.
• Follow care label instructions.
• Pre-heat dryer for 5 minuteswith 3 or 4 bath towels.
Choose cycleand setting for cottons.Preheating dryer
allows fastestdrying possiblewith the leastamount of
tumbling.
• Temperature selectionisautomatic with some
Colclspot dryers.
• Place one item in dryer with towels.Tumble with heat
for no more than 10 minutes. Time carefully,
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• Remove from dryer. Complete drying by hanging
item over two parallel clothes lines or by placing on fiat
surface. Straighten edges and reshape to size.
• Raise nap with a stiff brush using short lengthwise
strokes.
• Press binding if needed.
• Overdrying can cause shrinkage and harshness in
woolens.
BONDED, LAMINATED, OR
FOAM-BACKED FABRICS
• Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Most bonded fabrics are "dry clean only."
• Tumble dry with heat on a "less dry" setting.
• Remove while slightly damp and air dry.
• DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying loosens the
adhesives and causes fabrics to separate.
CURTAINS, DRAPERIES
Sheers, panels, cafe's
• Be sure to remove hooks, pins, and weights from
draperies.
• Dry medium size loads (no more than 4 panels) to
reduce wrinkles caused by overcrowding.
• Dry with heat on a "less dry" setting.
• Use low temperature setting if temperature is not
automatically set on your dryer.
• Remove from dryer while slightly damp.
• DO NOT OVERDRY.
PERMANENT PRESS, FOAM BACKED
• Dry medium sizeloads(1 pair draperies) to prevent
wrinkling.
• Remove from dryer as soon as it stops.
• DO NOT OVERDRY.
Pe_assFiber
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not dry glass fiber materials in your
dryer unless the label specifically states
"machine dryable." The glass fibers can
break and remain in the dryer. If this
happens, wipe the drum with a clean cloth
to prevent transfer to the next load.
Failure to do so could cause skin irritation.
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NAPPED, QUILTED ITEMS
Chenille, fleecy coats,
mattress pads, corduroy
• Dry with heat.
• Remove from dryer while slightly damp.
• Smooth, reshape and air dry before putting away.
• These items are lint givers -- dry separately or with
like items.
• DO NOT OVERDRY.
TINTED ITEMS
• Dry on a normal heat setting.
• After drying, wipe inside of dryer drum carefully.
Be sure that no dye is left to discolor the
following load.
HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS
Olefin, Polypropylene, Plastic,
Rubber, Sheer Nylon
• Dry on AIR SETTING ONLY.
Fire Hazard
• Do not use the heat setting on your dryer when
drying heat sensitive fabrics.
Doing so could cause a fire or damage the fabric.
PILLOWS AND STUFFED TOYS
Feather and polyester
• Use longest drying time available.
• Use heat setting.
• Stop dryer several times during cycle to fluff and
rearrange center feathers or polyester filling.
• Wash and dry 2 pillows to 5alance load.
• Drying time will depend upon size of pillows.
• Dry feather pillows thoroughly to prevent mildewing.
Foam Rubber or Kapok
• Dry on AIR SETTINGONLY.
PLASTICS
Curtains, tableclothes, place mats, raincoats,
shower curtains, etc.
• Dry on AIR SETTING ONLY.
• Add dry terry towels to balance the load.
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RUBBER/PLASTIC OVERSHOES, TENNIS
SHOES, SLIPPERS
• Dry on AIR SETTING ONLY, except for slippers and
tennis shoes which may be tumble dried with heat.
• Add dry terry towels to balance the load, or use the
drying rack, if included with your dryer.
SCAI-rER RUGS
1. Check labelfor fiber content. See Use Instructions
2. Dry one medium-size rugor two smaller rugsat
one time.
3. Clean the lint screen.
for cycleand temperature recommendations.
Scatter Rugs (Rubber-backed)
1. USE AIR SETTING ONLY. Set control in the
Timed cycle.
2. Dry one medium-size rug or two smaller rugs at
one time.
3. Clean lint screen.
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Care, Service, Upkeep
HOW TO SAVE ON SERVICE
Check these points BEFORE you call
IF YOUR DRYER
WON'T WON'T DOESN'T DRY POSSIBLE REASON-
START HEAT CLOTHES DO THIS TO CORRECT
SATISFACTORILY
• Besurethecordis pluggedalltheway
• • Replacefuse.Resetcircuitbreaker.A
• Closedoor.
• MakesureDrynessControlisataHEATsetting.
• PushStartControlormovelevertoStart.
• If youhaveagasdryer,checktoseeifgasvalve
• AdjustAutomaticCycle(ifyourdryerhasone)to
• TimedCycle-Allowmoretime.
• Cleanlintscreen.
• Checkexhaustducttooutsideto seeif kinked,
for service.*
intoelectricaloutlet.
240-voltdryerhastwofuses-makesure
botharegoodandalsotight.
indryer(behindfrontaccesspanel)andmain
gaslinevalveareturnedon.
moreorlessdrysetting.
blockedorneedscleaning.
*For each condition, try all suggested corrections shown. If the problem is not
corrected, call your Service Department. When calling for service be sure to give
them your model and serial numbers and date of purchase.
GAS DRYER IGNITION I
Your gas dryer has a safety device which shuts off the gas if the burner fails to light in a I
short time. If this happens, turn the dryer OFF. Check to see if the manual gas valve is I
open. Wait 5 minutes, for the safety device to reset. Then reset the dryer controls. If ]
dryer still fails to heat, call for service. I
NOTE: Front access par_ must be closed before starting dryer. I
IMPORTANT
• NEVER use Pre-wash Sprays near your washer or dryer asthey can damage plastic
and painted parts. This type of damage is not covered under the terms of your
Warranty.
• Use a fabric softener in this dryer only if it states on the fabric softener label that it is
safe to use in dryers. See caution on page 5.
CLEANING AND CARE
• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the cabinet. Avoid using harsh abrasives.
• l_l_ove l_S, buckles, and other hard objects from clothing before washing or drying.
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_;leaning Dryer Interior
• Use powdered laundry detergent
and hot water.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn off electrical power or
disconnect dryer from power supply
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so may result in
electrical shock or serious injury.
Clothes, such as denim blue jeans or
brightly colored cotton fabrics, that
contain unstable dyes may discolor
the dryer drum. Ifthe drum is
discolored, clean it by one of the
Make a paste with the detergent and
hot water. Apply paste to a so_ cloth
and scrub the discoloredarea until
excess dye is removed. Wipe
thoroughly with adamp cloth. Run the
dryer through a timed heated cycle for
20 minutes with a load of rags.
• Use liquid spray household cleaner.
Spray cleaner on the stained area. Rub
with a cloth until excess dye is
removed. Run the dryer through a
timed heated cycle for 20 minutes with
a load of rags.
following methods to avoid possible
stain transfer in later loads.
If It Seems That The Dryer Is Taking
Longer To Dry, It May Be Because:
• Lint screen is filled.
• Exhaust system is too long or has a lint
build-up.
Clothes rinsed in cold water need a
Jonger time to dry.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Dryer is installed in a cold area.
• Today's new fabrics demand lower heat
settings.
• Dryer should not be operated in room
areas where temperature is below
45°F (7.2°C).
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Preparing Your Dryer for Moving
GAS DRYER MODELS
1. Remove power cordfrom wall socket,
coil and tape to back of dryer.
2. Close shut-off valves in gas __Lpplyline
and behind dryer front access panel.
3. Disconnect gas pipe and remove
fittings that stick out from dryer.
4. Cap the open fuel line running to
gas meter.
ELECTRIC DRYER MODELS
1. Shut off electric supply to the dryer.
2. Remove power supply from wall
out_ disQ_nect direct wire from
dryer'terminal block.
ALL DRYER MODELS
1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in
dryer base.
2. Apply filament tape from inside drum,
out the door opening to the front
panel to prevent drum movement.
3. Use masking tape to secure
clothes door.
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When You Get To Your New Home:
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Electric Shock Hazard
Before you connect your electric
dryer in your new home, be sure a
licensed electrician confirms that
the supply voltage matches the
voltage specified on the
nameplate.
Failure to do so could cause an
electrical shock or serious injury.
Fire Hazard
Before you connect your gas
dryer in your new home, be sure
your gas supplier or dealer checks
to see that your dryer has the
correct burner for the type of gas
in your home.
Failure to do so may cause a fire
or explosion.
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=rot Cleaning Instructions
Lint can gather inside the dryer and
be a fuel for fire. It is recommended
the lint be removed every 2 to 3
years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be
done by a qualified person.
Thermostats Heater box
" Lint at
Particles element
Electricdryer viewed with rear panel
removed.
,nnel
Sensor Access
Igniter /
Gas dryer viewed with front access
panel open.
Lint
Particles
#
terminals
Front
Panel
if your dryer has a lower front
access panel:
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn
2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower
3. Remove lint from shaded area with a
4. Replace panel; reconnect and relevel
NOTE: See page 20 if your dryer is gas
and has a full front panel.
SECTION 4
Electrical Shock and
Personal
Injury Hazard
• Unplug the power supply
cord or turn off the electrical
power before removing dryer
panels.
• Make sure the dryer is cool.
• Dryer parts can have sharp
edges. Use care when
handling.
• When replacing front panel
after lint removal, the wire clips
holding the door switch wires
must be anchored to top of
front and side panels. Wires
MUST NOT touch rotating
drum. (See page 20, step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal
injury.
off the electrical power.
front access panel (gas). See
Installation Instru_:_ions.
soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires or thermostats
(electric), funnel or igniter (gas).
dryer, if necessary.
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SECTION 4
Lint Cleaning Instructions (con't)
Ifyour dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows:
This should be done only by a qualified person.
Remove screws before opening top
t
View A
Drum seal (see viewD)
N'x,q] _J_._de panel wire clips
_/./_ /Front panel
__"_ wire clip
i (see c)
Lo_er clip (see view B)
_holdsWdre:lisP_-tch wires
View B View C
. _ght wrong
View D
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I. Unplug the power supply cord or
turn off the electrical power.
2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two
screws in lint screen area.
3. Open top by pulling forward and up
at each front comer (see view A).
Rest raised top against wall behind
dryer (top is hinged at rear).
4. Remove two internal screws from
front panel flanges (near top front
comers). Lift front panel slightly,
lifting off lower clips (see view 13).
Slowly pull front panel forward,
disengaging panel from drum.
(Drum will drop slightly.)
5. Move front panel aside and rest edge
against side of dryer. Avoid
disconnecting wire clips (seeviewC)
or damaging wires.
6. Remove lint from area shown in "gas
dryer" illustration on page 19 with
soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires, funnel or igniter.
7. Reassemble in reverse order. Befor
closing the top, check the following.
- Drum seal must be flared out
(see view D) and properly positioned
against panel at back of drum.
Rotate drum counterclockwise one
full turn to check drum seal.
- Belt should be centered and tight
on dryer drum.
- Wire clips which hold the door
switch wires must be anchored in
slot in top of front panel (see view
C) and along top edge of side
panel. Door wires must not touch
drum when dryer is operating.
See warning page 19.
8. Replace top panel and lint screen
screws. Top and front panels must
be securely in place before operating
dryer.
9. Reconnect power and level dryer
again (ifnecessary).
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'1aintaining the Lint Screen
SECTION 4
Laundry detergent and fabric softener
usage, over time, may cause a build-
up on the lint screen. A clogged lint
screen can extend drying times. If the
lint screen becomes clogged due to a
build-up, remove it and clean using
the following method:
1. Wet both surfaces of the lint screen
and the bristles of a nylon brush with
hot water.
2. Pour a liquid detergent on the brush's
bristles.
3. Scrub the screen with the brush until
all build-up is removed.
4. Rinse the screen with hot water.
5. Dry the screen thoroughly and
replace it in the dryer.
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• SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Sears Tower Chicago, IL 60684
PART NO. 3396420 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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