Sears Clothes Dryer User Manual

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.

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

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

Care, Service, Upkeep

How to Save on Service ................ 16

Cleaning and Care ..................... 16

Moving Dryer ........................ 17-18

Lint Cleaning Instructions ............ 19-21

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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• 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.

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.

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.

SECTION 1

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

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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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