Table Of Contents; Product Registration; Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore C8909 Use & Care Manual

Product Registration ..............................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2-4
Drying Procedures ............................................................. 4-5
Operating Instructions ....................................................... 5-7
Features ................................................................................8
Dryer Settings Chart ..............................................................8
Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the
dryer serial plate located of the left side of the door opening.
Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number ____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
Purchase Date _____________________________
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:
This symbol alerts you to situ-
ations that may cause serious
body harm, death or property
damage.
This symbol alerts you to situ-
ations that may cause bodily
injury or property damage.
Save these instructions for
future reference.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of which
may be produced by the use of this product.

Table of Contents

Care and Cleaning ................................................................9
Common Drying Problems ..................................................10
Avoid Service checklist ........................................................11
Warranty ............................................................................12
Français ..............................................................................13
Product Record
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book
contains valuable information about:
Keep it in a safe place.
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instruc-
tions for your dryer. It also contains information about fea-
tures for several other models. Your dryer may not have every
feature included.
Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide and
the Operating Instructions included with your dryer.

Important Safety Instructions

manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re depart-
ment.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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• Operation
• Care
• Service
For your safety the following information in this