Common E)_/Ing Problems - Kenmore 8041 - 5.8 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual

Feature5
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each
cycle and during the WRINKLE-RIDsetting (some models). The volume is
adjustable on some models.
Drum Light (some models)
A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer
drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible DryerDoor
Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the
right or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor directions on
changing the door.
Place the front bar under
the lip of the lint screen opening.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
I. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the
lint screen opening.
3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed101bs. :, ,_
Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or
through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air
Fluff (no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber,
rubber-like materials, feathers or down.
5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint
screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and
cause damage to the dryer.
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residuesof lint and scum, and fabric damage. For
satisfactorydrying results, follow these suggestionsprovided by The Soapand DetergentAssociation.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVEMEASURES
Greasy, oily o Fabric softener sheet, o Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. _ Add a few bath towels to small loads for
stains Rinseand rewash, proper
tumbling.
Some"silk-like" fabricsshouldbeair dried.
Use proper drying temperature.
Placefabric softener sheet on top of load
before starting the dryer.
Lint
o Overloading.
o Overdrying causes static
electricity.
Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
o Lint is attached to "pills."
e Reduce load size and rewash using liquid
fabric softener in the final rinse.
e Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble
without heat.
e Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
reduce static electricity.
Remove items when they are slightly damp
to avoid overdrying.
Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Pilling is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due to
abrasion from normal wear.
e Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
e When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
e Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Shrinking
Overdrying.
Irreversible condition.
Follow fabric care label directions.
If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
• Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay flat to complete drying.
e Block knits into shape.
Wrinkling
o Overloading. • Reduce load size and tumble at medium or e Do not overload dryer.
o Leaving items in dryer after low heat for 5-10 minutes. _ Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
cycle ends. * Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.