Kenmore 8041 Use and Care Guide - Page 5

Feature5 Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. Cycle Signal Control (some models) When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the WRINKLE-RIDsetting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models. Drum Light (some models) A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. Reversible DryerDoor Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor directions on changing the door. Drying Rack (some models) Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried. I. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen. 2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening. 3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed101bs. :, ,_ Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack. 4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff (no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or down. 5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the dryer. Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residuesof lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactorydrying results, follow these suggestionsprovided by The Soapand DetergentAssociation. PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVEMEASURES Greasy, oily o Fabric softener sheet, stains o Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. Rinseand rewash, _ Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper tumbling. Some"silk-like" fabricsshouldbeair dried. Use proper drying temperature. Placefabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer. Lint o Overloading. e Reduce load size and rewash using liquid • Do not overload dryer. o Overdrying causes static fabric softener in the final rinse. • Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to electricity. e Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble Lint screen not clean when without heat. reduce static electricity. Remove items when they are slightly damp cycle began. e Use lint brush or roller to remove lint. to avoid overdrying. o Lint is attached to "pills." Check that lint screen is clean and in place. Pilling (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.) Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. e Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers. e When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. e Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. Shrinking Overdrying. Irreversible condition. Follow fabric care label directions. If shrinking is a concern, check load often. • Remove items while slightly damp and hang or lay flat to complete drying. e Block knits into shape. Wrinkling o Overloading. o Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends. • Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5-10 minutes. * Remove items immediately. Hang or fold. e Do not overload dryer. _ Remove items as soon as cycle ends.