Check Your Vent System For Good Airflow - Kenmore 110.6163*610 Use & Care Manual

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW

dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big
performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by
the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of
who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a
venting specialist.
Use sensing cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Sensing Cycles to get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensing Cycles, drying
when the load reaches the selected dryness. Choose Normal cycle to save energy.
With Timed Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to
overdrying. Use Timed Cycles for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
than those without. 100% cotton items may require
additional touching up after cycles that use steam.
Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with
cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining
on clothes.
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
Replacing plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)
diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
Using the shortest length of vent possible.
Using no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
Removing lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
Removing lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete,
be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied
Clearing away items from the front the dryer.
Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
prior to using a cycle that uses steam.
The Steam Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of
wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,
and synthetics.