Kenmore 8674 Use and Care Guide - Page 29

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the lint screen grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See "Plan Vent System." Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. • Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). • Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See "Installation Instructions." • Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See "Modifiers." • Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely. Cycle time too short Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. • Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer. Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. Do not use a dryer rack with an automatic cycle. Lint on load • Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Stains on load or drum _YAYA_Y_ Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can temporarily stain your garments. Do not use fabric softener sheets with SteamCare cycles. • Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled • Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? Select Touch Up Cycle to tumble the load with water and heat to help smooth out wrinkles from a load left in the dryer. Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Smaller loads of 1-4 garments yield best results with Refresh Cycle. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinklefree cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and synthetics. Loads are still wrinkled following SteamCare cycle? Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on. This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and synthetic garments. NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry clean only garments are not recommended. Odors Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. • Is the dryer being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle. Is water connected to the dryer? Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on. To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Steam Refresh for small loads of 1-4 garments. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinklefree cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and synthetics. 29