Kenmore 131786800 Owner's Manual page 9

Features
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notbetumbled.
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the CycleSignal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of eachcycleand
during the PressSaversetting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some
models.
Drum Light (some models)
A drum light will come on whenever the door isopened to illuminate the dryer drum
during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Drying Rack (some
models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1. 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 rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs. 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. Selecta timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Useonly 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.
CommonDrying
Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.
For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES SOLUTIONS
Greasy, oily -Fabric softener sheet. -Rub fabric softener stains with bar
stains soap.
Rinse and rewash.
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling
to fabric.)
Shrinking
Wrinkling
PREVENllVE MEASURES
•Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper
tumbling.
•Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried.
• Use proper drying temperature.
• Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before
starting the dryer.
• Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
• Reduce load size and rewash using
liquid
fabric softener in the final rinse
• Or, add a fabric softener sheet and
tumble without heat.
• 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 is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due to
abrasion from normal
wear.
•Overdrying.
,Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
pills.
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce load size and tumble at
medium
or low heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove items immediately. Hang or
fo_d.
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•Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion
•Follow fabric care label directions.
•If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
• Remove items while slightly damp.
• Block knits into shape.
•Lay flat to complete drying.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.