Steam Functions - Kenmore 796.8099 Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

STEAM FUNCTIONS (cont.)
New steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with
a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce
static, and make ironing easier.Simply select the
STEAM FRESH cycle, or you can add a Steam option
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to selected cycles.
Using the STEAm FRESH
STEAM FRESH uses the power of steam alone to
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quickly reduce wrinkles and odor in fabrics. It brings
new life to wrinkled clothes that have been stored for
an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes
easier to iron. STEAM FRESH
help reduce odors in fabrics.
NOTES:
• R EDUCE STATIC or EASY IRON options can also be
used during the STEAM FRESH
• D epending on the load (quantity of items), you may
change the amount of time for the cycle by pressing
the MORE TIME or LESS TIME button. The display
will show 3, 5, or BULKY LOAD. 3 means 3 or
fewer items, 5 is for 4 or 5 items, and BULKY LOAD
indicates a large load such as a comforter.
To Use the STEAm FRESH
1 Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob
to select the STEAM FRESH
To add an option function, select REDUCE STATIC,
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EASY IRON, or WRINKLE CARE.
Depending on the load (quantity of items), steam
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time can be changed by pressing the MORE TIME
or LESS TIME buttons.
4 Press START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.
To Add STEAm to a Standard Cycle:
1
Turn on the dryer and turn the cycle selector knob
to select the desired cycle.
2
Use the cycle setting buttons to adjust the settings
for that cycle.
3 Press the Steam option button for the Steam
option you would like to add. Then adjust for the
load size using the MORE TIME or LESS TIME
buttons.
4
Press START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.
HOW TO USE
Cycle
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can also be used to
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cycle.
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Cycle:
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™ cycle.
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Using the Steam Options:
This option injects steam late in the
drying cycle to reduce the static electricity
caused by dry fabrics rubbing together.
Change the amount of time for the cycle by pressing
the MORE TIME or LESS TIME button, depending on
the load (quantity of items). The display will show the
recommended number of items, such as 7, 9, 11, 14, 16,
or 18.
The EASY IRON option provides uniform, properly
dampened fabrics for ironing, which
can save time and make ironing easier.
Change the amount of time for the cycle
by pressing the MORE TIME or LESS TIME button,
depending on the load (quantity of items). The display will
show the recommended number of items, such as 1, 2,
3, 4, or 5.
The REDUCE STATIC and EASY IRON options can only
be used with the HEAVY DUTY, COTTON/TOWELS,
NORMAL and PERM.
PRESS, DELICATES, ULTRA DELICATE, and
TIME DRY cycles.
NOTES:
• When SENSOR DRY is selected with the REDUCE
STATIC option, a DRY LEVEL of LESS or DAMP cannot
be selected.
• The REDUCE STATIC or EASY IRON option may also
be selected during TIME DRY cycles.
• After the Steam option is selected in TIME DRY, the
MORE TIME or LESS TIME buttons will change the
steam time ONLY.
• After pressing START/PAUSE, the MORE TIME or LESS
TIME buttons will be disabled.
wWARNING:
• Do not open the dryer door during Steam Cycles.
Steam can cause severe burns.
• Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances.
They give off vapors vapors that could explode.
• Do not drink water from the steam feeder.
• Do not fill the steam feeder with hot water (over
86°F/30°C).
• Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or
after the STEAM cycle.