Operating Instructions - Kenmore 417.8112 Series Use & Care Manual

This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Console shown
above for reference only. Your model may diff er.
Cycle Selection
Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired.
For best results
Follow the fabric care label instructions
on items to be dried.
To change the cycle once it has begun, press the CANCEL
button before selecting a new cycle. Just turning the cycle
selector knob to another selection will not change the cycle.
Auto Dry Cycles
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting the
correct drying time for each load. Moisture sensing bars at
the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of the
load as it tumbles through the heated air. With Auto Dry
cycles, the load will automatically be dried at the selected
temperature to the desired dryness level. Auto Dry cycles
save time and energy and protect fabrics.
The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5
minutes. Then the outside of the display will light up in a
circular track to indicate the drying time is automatically
being determined by the sensors.
1. initial 2. calculating
When the load has reached the selected dryness level, it
will continue to tumble during a cool down period. This
helps reduce wrinkling and makes items easier to handle
during unloading.
Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of
load and fabric type. If the load is too small or almost dry,
the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture
to continue the cycle and the cycle may end after a few
minutes. If this occurs, select a Timed Dry cycle.
Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and elec-
trical voltage or gas pressure can also aff ect drying time.
Timed Dry Cycles
To avoid fi re hazard, do not use heat to dry items
containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics
similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use the Timed
Dry cycle and the Air Dry setting.
3. estimated
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Operating Instructions

Bulky|Bedding
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bedding and bulky
items such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and
parkas.
Normal
Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items.
Casual
Select this Auto Dry cycle for cottons and blends with a
no-iron fi nish.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
To manually select the drying time for any load, turn
the knob to a numbered setting: 30, 60, or 90 minutes.
Actual drying time will be displayed.
Because this is not an Auto Dry cycle, you will not be
able to select a dryness level. Moisture sensing bars are
not active and dryer will continue to heat throughout the
cycle until the fi nal cool down period.