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Use & Care Guide
Gufa de Usa y Cuidada
Guide d'utilisation

et d'entrefien

English / Espa_ol / Franc;ais

Models/Modelos

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P/N 137631600 A (1308)
Sears Brands Management

Corporation

Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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rs.com

Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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rs.ca

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Record Model/Serial

Numbers

important

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door.
Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number

instructions

This Use and Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your dryer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your dryer may
not have every feature included.
The instructions appearing
in this Use and Care 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. Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use &
Care Guide.

Serial Number
Purchase Date

For your safety the following
this manual must be followed

information in
to minimize the

risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.

Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING
or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT

Safety

Definitions
This is the safety

TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

to potential
messages
death.

* Do not try to light any appliance.

alert

personal
that

symbol.

injury

It is used

hazards.

this symbol

Obey

to avoid

to alert
all

you

safety

possible

injury

* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
" Clear the room, building
occupants.
ii

or area of all

DANGER indicates

which! .o

an imminently hazardous

ded

situation

ou.

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

* If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
the fire department.

call

WARNING
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
ii.
•
injury.

Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
ii.
•
injury.

Table of Contents
Important

Safety

Instructions ............................................

Warranty

/ Protection

Agreement

.......................................

Features ....................................................................................
Operating

Instructions ......................................................

Care and Cleaning
Solutions

...............................................................

to Common

2-4
5
6
7-12
13

Problems .....................................

14-15

Espa_ol ...................................................................................

Franc;ais .................................................................................

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance
information which is important but not
hazard-related.

Save these instructions
for future reference.

r¥:....

Important

240 v Electric Dryer

Safety

Instructions

120 v Gas Dryer
Grounding _ype
wall receptacle

I0-30R
3

UL-approved service
cord must be installed
on electric dryers (not

(fused 30 amp)

Do no_. under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

provided with unit
except

14-30R

in Canada..
.manufactured

4-wire

those

for sale

_-_J,._ _
(fused 30 amp)

Power cord with
3-prong grounded

plug

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding
prong from electrical
power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

I G-

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply
listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
You can be killed or seriously

PREVENT
* Do

soaked

items that

in, or spotted

kerosene,

waxes,

the dryer.

These

etc.

been

previously

gasoline,

Do not

substances

place

cleaned

cleaning

store
give

items exposed

Items contaminated
chemical
reaction

have
with

these

in,

solvents,

items

off: vapors

on or near

that

could

or explode.

* Do not

these Important

not dry

materials

articles
such

containing

as bras,

rubber,

galoshes,

pants,

plastic

bags

burn.

Some

rubber

materials,

circumstances

to cooking

oils in your

with cooking
oils may
that could cause a load

baby
certain
bustion.

Safety

Instructions:

FIRE

not dry

ignite

injured if you don't follow

with the basic warnings

and

produce

bath

pillows
when
fire

plastic
mats,
that

heated,

dryer.

contribute
to catch

to a
fire.

or similar
rugs,

may

bibs,

melt

can

by spontaneous

under
com-

WARNING
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must
be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the
outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of
lint around the opening and in the surrounding area.

" Clean the lint 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 in these areas could result in inemcient drying
and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
° Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked,
damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating
and damage to fabrics can occur.
° Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack
or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back
of the dryer.
• Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer
at any time.
° Do not use fabric softeners
static unless recommended
fabric softener or product.

or products to eliminate
by the manufacturer
of the

° Do not continue to use the dryer is you hear squeaking,
grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a
sign of mechanical
breakdown and lead to fire or serious
injury. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
° Failure to comply with these warnings
explosion, serious bodily injury and/or
rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.

could result in fire,
damage to the

important

Safety

instructions

PROTECT CHILDREN
° ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply
before attempting
any service or cleaning. Failure to do
so can result in electrical shock or injury.

° Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children. As children grow, teach them the
proper, safe use of aii appliances.

° Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

° Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use
them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or
plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

° To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely
before reaching into the drum.

° Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent
personal injury, observe aii warnings on product labels.

PREVENT iNJURY AND DAMAGE

° Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door to prevent accidental
entrapment.
° Failure to comply with these warnings
ous personal injuries.
PREVENT INJURY

TO THE DRYER

* All repairs and servicing must be performed
by a Sears
or other qualified service dealer unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

could result in seri-

° Do not tamper

with controls.

° Do not install or store the dryer where it wiii be exposed
to the weather.

° To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualified service person in accordance
with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in
the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it
checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

° A thermal iimiter switch automatically
turns off: the
motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation
(electric dryers only). A service technician must replace
the thermal iimiter switch after correcting the fault.
° Failure to comply with these warnings
ous personal injuries.

could result in seri-

° To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the
electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged
into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet.
The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug.

The California

Safe Drinking

Water

and Toxic Enforcement

Act requires the Governor

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects
customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included

The instructions

appearing

may occur. Common

of California

in this Use and Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible

sense and caution

must be practiced

to publish a list of

or other reproductive harm, and requires
in this list are soot and carbon monoxide,

when installing,

operating

condition

and maintaining

businesses to warn
both of which

and situation
any appliance.

that

Kenmore

Appliance

Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty
When

installed, operated

and maintained

according

to all

If this appliance
this warranty
chase.

call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

® to arrange

Protection Agreements

Congratulations

on making

than

private

for only 90 days from

family

the date

purposes,

labor

Expendable
items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs and bags.

A service

technician

to instruct the user in correct

operation

product

to clean

technician

or maintain

Damage
operated

to or failure of this product if it is not installed,
or maintained
according
to all instructions supplied

trust will

this product.

to or failure

of this product

resulting

from

than its intended

excluded

be working
service

you want

from

coverage

us, whenever

you want

accident,

* Product
fixed.

purpose.

replacement

if your covered

* Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid

unauthorized

modifications

Disclaimer

of implied

Customer's

sole and exclusive

extra

with the product.

of parts or systems resulting

from

limitation

remedy

under

power
warranty

is not available

service

Sears Brands Management
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Sears Canada

Inc.) where

The Master Protection
cancel for any reason
will provide
the product

geo-

tection

Think of

electrical

damage

due to

if repair

installed

of your covered

product

price of any non-covered

takes
repair

parts.

a service appointment

online.

Agreement
is a risk free purchase. If you
during the product warranty
period, we

a full refund. Or, a prorated
refund anytime after
warranty
period expires. Purchase your Master Pro-

Agreement

today!
and additional

Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details
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Sears Installation

Canada

against

Some limitations
and exclusions apply. For prices
information
in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

an autho-

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- phone

manual".

off the regular

and related

day or night, or schedule

graphical
areas, nor will this warranty
cover user or servicer
travel and transportation
expenses if this product is located in a
remote area (as defined by Sears Canada
rized servicer is not available.

owner's

Resolution

on all products.

Once you purchase the Agreement,
a simple phone call is all
that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime

is used in the

in all Canadian

at your request - no

or freezer.

* 25% discount

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
service

can not be

fluctuations.

refrigerator

tions on the duration of implied warranties
of merchantability
or
fitness, so these exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you.

repair

Check

from a Sears representative

* Rental reimbursement
longer than promised.

damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental
or consequential
damages, or limita-

In-home

product

* $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage
that is the result of mechanical
failure of any covered

purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed
by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential

this appliance

Maintenance

* Power surge protection

of remedies

shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties
of merchantability
or fitness for a particular

This warranty
applies only while
United States and Canada. _

Preventive

us as a "talking

this limited

charge.

support

made to this product.

warranties;

service, as often

us.

recommended

in all instructions supplied

protection.

on your product.

calls and nationwide

* Annual

to or failure

- real

of more than 10,000 authorized
which means someone you can

Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of
detergents,
cleaners, chemicals
or utensils other than those
Damage

operating

* "No-lemon" guarantee
- replacement
of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within twelve
months.

with the product.
misuse or use for other

failure

* Unlimited

A service

to help keep products

* Expert service by a force
Sears service technicians,

or maintenance.

needed

properly
under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage
goes well beyond the product warranty.
No deductibles,
no
functional

Damage

for years of
it may require

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of
your new product. Here's what the Agreement _ includes:

of pur-

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

abuse,

Your new Ken-

preventive
maintenance
or repair from time to time. That's when
having a Master Protection Agreement
can save you money and

for free

* Parts and

purchase.

aggravation.
is used for other

applies

installation,

a smart

more _ product is designed
and manufactured
dependable
operation.
But like all products,

instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance
fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the
date of purchase,
repair.

Master

MSB 2C3

Service

For Sears professional

installation

of home appliances,

door openers, water heaters, and other
U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

call

maior
_.

garage

home items, in the

Featu res

Cycle

Selector

Control Lock

Reversible

Door

Door Latch

Door Strike

Drying

Stacking Kit for Mounting
Matching Washer _

uty
Rack*

on
_Not

all models

stacking
purchased

come

kit from

with

drying

the factory.

as accessories.

rack

They may

and
be

Operating

instructions

Cclsual

NorrnaH

BumkyI Bedding

@ Max

@ High

Extra

@ Medium

Normal

Dry

@ Chime

Off

@ Low

@ Wrinkle

Guard

@ Air Nuff

@ Damp

Guard

Off

Chime

DRYING
COOL DOWN

Wrinkle

WRINKLE

©o

oO
SeJecl

Dry
Temp
This manual
above

for

covers

many

reference

only.

models
Your

and

model

not
may

all cycles,

options,

Dry
Level

or features

listed

are

Options
_)

available

on every

GUARD

CANCEL

model.

START
PAUSE
Console

shown

differ.

Cycle Selection
When the load has reached the selected dryness level° it
will continue to tumble during a cool down period. This
helps reduce wrinkling and makes items easier to handle
during unloading.

Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired.

For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried.

Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of
load and fabric type. If the load is too small or almost dry,
the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture
to continue the cycle and the cycle may end after a few
minutes. If this occurs, select a Timed Dry cycle.
Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time.
Bulky [ Bedding
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bedding and bulky
items such as comforters, blankets° sleeping bags and
parkas.

To change the cycle once it has begun, press the CANCEL
button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle
selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle.

Normal

Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton

Auto Dry Cycles
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting the
correct drying time for each load. Moisture sensing bars at
the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of the
load as it tumbles through the heated air. With Auto Dry
cycles, the load will automatically
be dried at the selected
temperature to the desired dryness level. Auto Dry cycles
save time and energy and protect fabrics.

Casual

Select this Auto Dry cycle for cottons
no-iron finish.

Timed

and blends with a

Dry Cycles

WARNING

The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5
minutes. Then the outside of the display will light up in a
circular track to indicate the drying time is automatically
being determined
by the sensors.
1. initial

items.

FIRE HAZARD
To avoid fire hazard° do not use heat to dry items
containing feathers or down° foam rubber, plastics
similarly textured, rubber-like
materials. Use the Timed
Dry cycle and the Air Dry setting.

2. calculating

To manually select the drying time for any load, turn
the knob to a numbered setting: 30, 60, or 90 minutes.
Actual drying time will be displayed.
Because this is not an Auto Dry cycle r you will not be
able to select a dryness level. Moisture sensing bars are
not active and dryer will continue to heat throughout the
cycle until the final cool down period.

Operating

instructions

Cycle Settings
/ For

Follow best
the fabric
care labei instructions
results
on items to be dried.

Appropriate
drying Temperature, Dryness Level and Options wiii automatically
be displayed for each cycle. The
settings can be changed before the cycle is started. To
protect your fabrics, not aii settings and options are available with every cycle. The indicator will not light if the
setting is not available with that cycle.
Modifications
for each cycle wiii be remembered
and
recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. If
changes are attempted
after the cycle starts, the lights wiii
blink, the signal will beep and "Err"
will be displayed.

® High
® low
® A_rFlu_

To return to factory set_EN'_,o_'_
,_i:'ilZo°_
_tings,
press these two
...................
y \
_T, .... buttons at the same time

DRY LEVEL (Auto Dry)
To change the preset level, press the Dry Level button to
scroll to the degree
of dryness desired.
To protect your fabrics, not all dryness levels are available
with every cycle. If a Dry Level is not appropriate
for the
cycle, it cannot be selected.
The Dry Level selected for the cycle will be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.
Select

the

Normal

dry

level

for

most

Auto

Dry

cycles.

Occasionally
a load may seem too damp or over-dried
at the end of the cycle. To increase drying time for similar
loads in the future, select a higher setting. For loads requiring less drying time, select a lower setting.
Select Damp for items you wish to partially
hanging or ironing.

dry before

and hold until the signal

....

sounds.
....... _

Cycle Options

PAus_

To change settings after the cycle starts, press PAUSE,
adjust the setting and press START to resume the cycle.
DRYING

TEMPERATURE

To change the preset temperature,
to scroll to the desired setting.
To protect your fabrics,
with every cycle.

press the Temp button

not all temperatures

To select an option, press Options until the indicator for the
desired option flashes, then press Select. If an option is not
available for a cycle, the indicator will not light. Follow the
same steps to delete an option.
The options selected for the cycle will be remembered and
recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future. To return to factory settings, press the START/PAUSE and Select
buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds.

are available

The temperature selected for the cycle wiii be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future.

To change the options
adjust the options

after the cycle starts, press PAUSE,

and press START to resume the cycle.

Chime

Max

Recommended

for durable

fabrics

High
Recommended

for most cotton

and towels.

fabrics.

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle (and periodically during Wrinkle Guard) if this option is selected. The
signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned
off.

Medium
Recommended for wrinkle
fabrics and bulky loads.
Low
Recommended

for delicate

free, easy care, lightweight

fabrics.

Air Fluff
This setting (no heat) should only be used with a Timed Dry
cycle to dry items containing feathers, down, foam rubber,
plastics or rubber-like materials; to refresh clothing, stuffed
animal, pillows or blankets; and to dust draperies.

Wrinkle

Guard

Select Wrinkle Guard if the dried load might not be
removed promptly at the end of the cycle. The dry
load will continue tumbling without heat to help reduce
wrinkling. When Chime is selected, a beep will be heard
periodically.
The load may be removed any time during
Wrlnkle Guard.

Operating
Dryer

Instructions

Settings Chart

o Mo_
o

High

@ M.a_0m
o Lo_

Extra

Dry

_ No,,,,ou
_ Low

@ CNme

® c_i,,,_on
® Wri_kU_
G_ordO_

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,AUSE

These Temperatures,

Dryness levels and Options

are available

with the following

cycles:

E
o
Z

Temp

Max
High
Medium

Low

Air Fluff

Dry
Extra

Level

Dry

Normal
Low

Damp

Options
Chime
Wrinkle
•/

Guard

= Available

selections.

Cycle

defaults.

Non-modifiable

v"
presets.

® 0_l_

Operating

instructions

Other Features
Drying Rock (on select models)
Use the drying rack for items which should not be tumble
dried. Insert the rack into the dryer drum, resting the back
support on the moisture sensor bars and the front legs on
the air grill.

rear
front
Jegs

Place items to be dried on top of the rack, leaving space
between items and not allowing them to hang over the
sides or through the holes. The weight should not exceed
10 ibs (4.5 kg). Select the air (no heat) setting for items
containing
plastic, foam rubber, rubber-like
materials,
feathers or down.

moisture sensing bars

When items are dry, remove the rack and store it in a
convenient location.

If your model did not come supplied from the factory
with a drying rack you may order one.
Control Lock
To avoid having someone accidentally
start the dryer, press
Options and Select at the same time and hold for 5 seconds until "LOC'
is displayed alternately
with the estimated cycle time. To unlock the controls, press Options and
Select at the same time and hold 5 seconds until "/-O_'
is

@ Max

no longer displayed.
Status Disp[oy/Stotus Lights
The estimated total cycle time wiii be displayed when the
cycle is selected. The estimated remaining cycle time is
displayed during the cycle. The following indicators may
be lighted during the cycle:

OfF

@ Low

@ Wrinkle

Guard

@ D_¥1NG

@ Air FUuff

@ Damp

@ WdnMe

Guard

Off

@ COOLaowN
@ W_ENKLEGUAR_

Dry
Levem

Press and hold both for five seconds
to loci< or unlock the controls.

Drum Light
The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened
to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Door

Your dryer is equipped with a reversible
can be hinged on the right or left side.

For step-by-step

@ Chime

Guard

to the installation

@ Chirne

@ NorrnaU

Dry

" Cool Down

Reversible

@ Extra Dry

@ Medium

Temp

• Drying
• Wrinkle

@ High

instructions
instructions

on DOOR
supplied

door. The door

REVERSAL, refer
with this dryen

Operating
Operating

Your Dryer

° Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction
select the cycle desired.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer.

Prepare

instructions

° The estimated drying time for Auto Dry cycles or
the actual drying time for Timed Dry cycles will be
displayed.
° A suitable drying temperature,
dryness level and
options will automatically
be indicated for the cycle
selected. See the "Dryer Settings Chart" for more
details.

load for drying.

° Dry items of similar fabric,
the same load.

weight

and construction

° Separate dark items from light-colored
items. Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint.

° To change the drying temperature and dryness level,
press the Temp or Dry Level buttons to scroll to the
desired settings.
* To select or delete an option, press Options; then,
while the indicator is blinking, press Select. The indicator will light when the option has been selected. It
will no longer be lighted when the option has been
deleted.

° Check for stains which may not have been removed
in washing. Repeat stain removal process and wash
again before drying. Dryer heat may permanently
set some stains.
° Place delicate or small
items in a mesh bag.
° Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heat-

° Adjustments made to a cycle will be remembered
and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the
future.

proof and won't damage the drum finish.
Close zippers, button
(Mesh bag not included.)
buttons, fasten hooks
and Velcro®qike fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to
prevent snagging and tangling.

To return to factory settings, press these t Wo

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dean and in place.

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STA_:T
eAUS_

buttons at the same time
and hold until the signal

sounds

5 Start
3 Load the dryer
the door.

the cycle.
° Close the door and press START. The dryer will not
operate with the door open. "PRL.P will be displayed
as a reminder to close the door.

and dose

° Load items loosely. The average

° To add or remove items when the dryer is running,
open the door. The dryer will stop when the door is
opened. Allow the drum to come to a complete stop
before reaching inside.
° Close the door and press START to resume the cycle.
* A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if the
Chime option has been selected.

wet load will fill the drum 1/3
to 1/2 full. Items need room to
tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling.
° If desired, place a dryer fabric softener sheet on top
of the load at the beginning of the cycle.
° To save energy and time and avoid uneven drying
and wrinkling, do not overload the dryer.
° When drying large items, dry only two or three items
at a time. Fill out the load with small and medium
sized items.

6 When the cycle

° For delicate or very small loads, add two or three
similar items to improve tumbling action.

,4 Select the appropriate
each load.

cycle

Over-drying

can cause wrinkles,

and a build

up of static electricity.

and settings

shrinkage,

ends, remove

ately and hang or fold.

IMPORTANT
Clean the lint filter after every load.

for

lint, harshness

items immedi-

Operating
Normal

instructions

Operating

Sounds

You may or may not hear the following
new dryer:

sounds from your

A. SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer drum is supported
by a set of suspension rollers. At times there may be a
thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts. This may
happen if the dryer has not been in use for a period of
time, or after a heavy load has remained in the dryer
drum for an extended period, creating a temporary flat
spot on the edge of the roller. The noise should dissipate
as the dryer operates and any flat spots smooth out.
B. AIR FLOW SYSTEM Your dryer is equipped with a high
volume air handling system. In some installations there
may be some sounds associated with air movement
throughout the dryer, including the air duch blower, and
exhaust system. This is normal and can vary with load
size and type.
C. GAS VALVE (Gas models only.) The flow of gas is
controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there
may be a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes to
control the gas flow.
D. GAS BURNER (Gas models only.) When the burner is
operating, there may be sounds generated as the air flow
mixes with the gas flame. This noise is normal and will
only occur when the gas is ignited in the combustion tube.

Do not continue

to use the dryer if you hear squeaking,

grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could
be a sign of mechanical
breakdown and lead to
fire or serious injury. Contact
immediately.

a qualified

technician

Care and Cleaning

RNING.....................................................................
FiRE
HAZARD

A clothes dryer produces combustible
lint. The dryer
must be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly
inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove
any accumulation
of lint around the opening and in
the surrounding area.

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

comply with the basic warnings listed in the Important Safety
!nstr uc!!on a nd thoS J sted b eiow: ........................................................................

• Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical
cord to avoid electrical shock hazards.

power

• Do not use any type of spray cleanser when cleaning the dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

iNSiDE

MPORTANT
Clean

the lint filter after every load.

• Clean the lint filter after every load. Lint build-up on the filter
restricts air flow, which causes longer drying times. The filter
is located at the bottom of the door opening. Remove by
pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace the filter.
° Occasionally
a waxy build-up may form on the lint filter and/
or moisture sensing bars from using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the filter and bars
with warm, soapy water. Dry the filter thoroughly and replace.
Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.
• If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics,
clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue before drying the next
load.
• Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer
cabinet interior and exhaust duct. These areas can collect
lint and dust over time. An excessive amount of lint build-up
could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.

OUTSIDE
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleansers.
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine
bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several times
with clear water.
• Remove glue residue remaining from tape or labels with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent.
• When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with ammonia or mild soap and water.
• Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin
fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to
the floor.

iMPORTANT
.................................................................................
Do not store or place laundry products on top of
dryer at any time. They can damage the finish or

controls.

Solutions to Common

Problems

Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results from washin% including poor soil and stain removal_ residues of lint
and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory
drying results0 follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Greasy,
stains

* Fabric

oily

softener

SOLUTIONS
sheet.

* Rub fabric

softener

soap. Rinse and

stains with

bar

rewash.

PREVENTIVE

MEASURES

* Add

bath towels

a few

to small

for proper tumbling.
* Some "silk-like"
fabrics

should

loads
be air

dried.

Lint

* Reduce

* Overloading.
* Overdrying

causes static

electricity.
* Lint screen not clean
cycle

when

began.

* Lint "pills"

clinging

to fabric

load size and rewash

using liquid
final rinse.

fabric

softener

in the

Use proper

Place fabric

softener

load before

starting

Do not overload

Use fabric
to reduce

* Or, add a fabric softener
and tumble without heat.
* Use lint brush or roller

sheet

to remove

off,
cling

move lint pills.

to fabric.)
* Temperature

* Irreversible

too high.

in washer

condition.

" Overdrying.

Remove items when they are slightly

Use fabric

softener

to lubricate

Turn items inside out to reduce

Follow fabric

" If shrinking
often.

care label
is a concern,

* Reduce

* Leaving
cycle

items in dryer

ends.

after

load size and tumble

at medium

or low heat for 5-10

minutes.
* Remove items immediately.
or fold.

fibers.

Hang

abrasion.

directions.
check

Remove items while slightly
hang or Jay fiat to complete

* Overloading.

and

Wrinkling

or dryer

electricity.

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

ball up and

Shrinking

dryer.

softener
static

sheet on top of
the dryer.

place.

* Use a lint brush or shaver to re-

* Overdrying.

(Fibers break

temperature.

damp to avoid overdrying.
* Check that lint filter is clean

lint.
Pilling

drying

load

damp

and

drying.

Block knits into shape.

Do not overload

Remove items as soon as cycle

dryer.
ends.

Solutions to Common

Problems

Avoid Service ChecNist
Before

calling

for

service_

review

are not the result of defective

this

list.

It may

workmanship

save

IMPORTANT
Disconnect
systems

dryer

electrical

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Dryer

Electrical

power

plug

be loose.

may

House

cord

fuse blown

service
supply

OCCURRENCE
does not start.

time

and

expense.

The

before

t gas

performing

inlet t water

any

inlet

Thermal

limiter

is not securely

or circuit

plugged

breaker

in or

Make

tripped.

(electric

Gas supply

Call

valve

flame

interruption
cycle

Iong_ outside
dryer

feels

smells

hot.

takes too

Lint filter

is not open

(gas

models).

tank

air supply

is empty

of natural
is clogged

duct

to support

the

or there

has been a utility

gas (gas models).
with

lint.

requirements

dryer

have not been

procedures

Outside

exhaust

clogged

or restricted.

met.

qualified

to make

sure supply

of the drum

finish,

hood

See INSTALLATION

Items

left in dryer

inside

Refill

or replace

Dryer

should

sorting

Make

sure all

service

valve

when

utility

lint has been

starting

is on a

dealer

for replacement.

is open.

See INSTALLATION

to a 208 volt circuit.

not been

or exhaust

Drying
circuit.

followed.
duct

time

will

objects

Clean

Remove

See "Operating

too high.

Follow
or buttons

are

the dryer. _
attached

zippers

fasteners

items

such as belt
be hitting

bucktes_

the inside

of the

Always

drum. _

It may

the dryer

4 inches

in diameter

length

longer

listed

than

caused

by foreign

objects

or permanently

and made

four

90 °

in INSTALLATION

drying

on a 240 volt

near the dryer.

fabric

See "Operating
as soon as cycle

ends.

Instructions."
care

remove

label

foreign

objects

from

be necessary

ornaments

Instructions."

before

instructions.
objects

drum

from

to sew a scrap
drying

pockets

and restart

to prevent

before

attached

items

is not covered

laundering.

dryer.

of material
scratching

the dryer.
damage

lint filter

Instructions."

items

Remove

may

from

out any obstruction.

of items.

such as coins_ pins_ clips

removed

is restored.

must have no more

be 20%

See "Operating

may

service

each cycle.

in ptace_ the duct

too long.

Permanently

_Drum

the dryer

tank.

heat

Do not overload.

temperature

and

INSTRUCTIONS.

Use a dehumidifier

is overloaded.

Foreign

fuse.

for procedure.

Exhaust duct must be at least
rigid or semi-rigid
metal.

humidity.

Drying
or chipping

have

Dryer

Insufficient

Scratching

is connected

Drying

High
wrinkling.

outlet.

fuse.

bends and must not exceed
INSTRUCTIONS.

Excessive

in wall

line is not overloaded

Sears or another

When

Electric

associated

circuit.

Replace

before
Exhaust

or replace

sure electrical

Check

of the
too hot or

(gas models).

LP gas supply

Drying

that

models).

does not have enough

burner

unit

fits tightly

breaker

INSTRUCTION5
Dryer

occurrences

venting).

sure the plug

Reset circuit

There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit. If I of the 2
fuses is blown, the drum may turn but the heater will not
operate

common

SOLUTION

separate

runs but won't

includes

work

exhaust

Make

Dryer
heat.

list

in this dryer.

....................

from

(includincj

both

or materials

by the warranty.

securely
and

around

damage

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