Drying Procedures; Prepare Items For Drying; Load The Dryer - Kenmore 27" Wide LAUNDRY CENTER Washer - Dryer Use & Care Manual

Drying Procedures
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying.
• Read the Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Place small items in a mesh bag.
_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury to persons
or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in ImportantSafetylnstructions
and those listed below.
3.
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.
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Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damagethe drum
fin ish. Closezippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-Iike fasteners. Tie strings and
sashesto prevent snagging and tangling.
If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.
Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat
may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before
drying.
Place small 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.
• Theaverageloadwillfillthedrum I/3tol/2full. ltemsneed roomtotumble
freely for even drying and less wrinkling. Do not overload dryer.
When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a time. Fillout the load with small
and medium sized items.
For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less
wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.
Do not 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. CIose the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).
See Dryer Operating Instructions card for you r specific model controls.
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5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.
6. !tart the dryer.
Turn Start control clockwise to ON. Hold for 1-2 seconds and release.
- To add or remove items when the dryer isrunning, open the door. The dryer
will always stop when the door is opened.
Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.
7.
When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang
or fold. If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.