Care, Service, Upkeep; How To Save On Service; Cleaning And Care - Kenmore Sears Coldspot Use And Care Instructions Manual

SECTION 4
Care, Service, Upkeep
HOW TO SAVE ON SERVICE
Check these points BEFORE
you call
IF YOUR DRYER
WON'T WON'T DOESN'T DRY POSSIBLE REASON-
START HEAT CLOTHES DO THIS TO CORRECT
SATISFACTORILY
• Be surethe cordis pluggedall theway
into electrical o utlet.
• • Replacefuse. Resetcircuit b reaker.A
240-volt d ryer hastwo fuses-make sure
botharegoodandalsotight.
• Closedoor.
• MakesureDrynessControlis at a HEATsetting.
• PushStart Control o r moveleverto Start.
• If you havea gas dryer,checkto see if gasvalve
indryer(behindfrontaccesspanel)andmain
gaslinevalveare turnedon.
• AdjustAutomaticCycle(ifyourdryerhasone)to
moreor lessdry setting.
• TimedCycle-Allow moretime.
• Cleanlintscreen.
• Checkexhaustduct tooutsideto seeif kinked,
blockedor needscleaning.
for service.*
*For each condition, try all suggested corrections shown. If the problem is not
corrected, call your Service Department. When calling for service be sure to give
them your model and serial numbers and date of purchase.
GAS DRYER IGNITION I
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Your gas dryer has a safety device which shuts off the gas if the burner fails to light in a I
short time. If this happens, turn the dryer OFF. Check to see if the manual gas valve is I
open. Wait 5 minutes, for the safety device to reset. Then reset the dryer controls. If ]
dryer still fails to heat, call for service.
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NOTE: Front access par_ must be closed before starting dryer. I
IMPORTANT
• NEVER use Pre-wash Sprays near your washer or dryer as they can damage plastic
and painted parts. This type of damage is not covered under the terms of your
Warranty.
• Use a fabric softener in this dryer only if it states on the fabric softener label that it is
safe to use in dryers. See caution on page 5.
CLEANING AND CARE
• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the cabinet. Avoid using harsh abrasives.
• l_l_ove l_S, buckles, and other hard objects from clothing before washing or drying.
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