Kenmore 134914900 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions Con't
Prevent Injury
Toprevent shock hazard and assure stability du ring operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grou nded byaqualified
service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer
to INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer ismoved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage tothe dryer, the electrical power cord ofa gasdryer 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 agas pipe.
Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
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 use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior, Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur,
To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum ismoving, Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching
into the drum,
To prevent injury and damage to the dryer:
Aflrepairsandservidngmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservicerunless specifically recommended in this Owner's
Guide, Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather,
A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only).
A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault,
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Drying Procedures Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying,
Readthe Operating Instructions for operating your specific model,
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Place small items in a mesh bag.
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Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.
Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
ImportantSafetylnstructions before operating this dryer.
1. Prepare items for drying.
Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load,
Separate dark items from light-colored items, Separate items that shed lint
from those that attract lint, If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.
Besurebuckles, buttons andtrim are heatproof andwon't damagethedrum
fin ish.Closezippers,fasten hooks and Velcro@-Iikefasteners. Tiestringsand
sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.
If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.
Check for stainswhich may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat
may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before
drying.
Placesmall items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
3. Load the dryer.
Theaverage load will fill the drum 1/3to 1/2full. Items need room totumble
freely for even drying and lesswrinkling. Do not overload dryer.
When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at atime. Fillout the load with small
and medium sized items.
Fordelicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less
wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.
Donot overdry items. Overdrying can causewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness,
and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint.
If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.
4. Close the dryer door and select the cycle, temperature, dryness level,
options and features desired.
SeeOperating Instructions for your specific model information.
5. Press START to begin the cycle.
To add or remove items when the dryer is running open the door, The
dryer will stop when the door isopened. Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside,
* Close the door and press STARTto resume the cycle,
6. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold.
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