Kenmore 6942 User Instructions - Page 5

Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector Control to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Normal Dry cycle, called out by an asterisk (*) to dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics. 3. Set the Temperature control, to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature suggestions. 4. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE GUARD c,_ feature selector. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling. 5o (OPTIONAL) If you want the dryer to sound a signal when the cycle is finished, set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL control to ON, or to the volume level you prefer (on some models). The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. 6. If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Use only ones labeled as dryer safe. Follow package instructions. 7. Press the PUSH TO START button. Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Selector Control to OFF. NOTE: The Cycle Selector Control should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer 1. Close the door. 2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). 3. Press PUSH TO START. Use the dryer rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move. If your model does not have a dryer rack, you may be able to purchase one. To find out whether your model allows dryer rack usage and to obtain ordering information, please refer to the back page of this manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. NOTE: You must remove dryer rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the dryer rack. TUMBLE FREE TM Non-Heated Dryer Rack Use with 29 in. (73.7 cm) wide dryers. Air circulates in a concentrated pattern over and around clothes to allow efficient and uniform drying. TUMBLE FREE TM Heated Dryer Rack Use with 27 in. (69 cm) wide dryers. Air circulates in a concentrated pattern over, under and through clothes, significantly reducing drying time. To use the dryer rack: 1. 29 in. (73.7 cm) Wide Dryer Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening. 27 in. (69 cm) Wide Dryer Do not remove lint screen. Slide dryer rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Push down to secure it on the frame. 2. Put wet items on the rack. Leave space between items so air can reach all surfaces. Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close the door. 3. Select cycle, temperature and time to match the fabrics in your load. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following table. 4. Star[ the dryer. Reset time to complete drying, if needed. Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time Washable wool items (block to shape and lay flat on rack) Timed Dry Low 20 min. Stuffed toys or pillows (cotton Timed or polyester fiber filled) Dry Low 20 min. Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled) Air None (no heat) 20 - 50 min.