Kenmore 8804 Use and Care Guide - Page 4

Important Safety Instructions Con't Prevent Injury • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability du ring operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grou nded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person. To prevent personal injury or damage tothe dryer, the electrical power cord of a gasdryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning, Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury, • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior, Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur, To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving, Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum, To prevent injury and damage to the dryer: Aflrepairsandservidngmustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservicerunless Guide, Use only authorized factory parts. specifically recommended in this Owner's Do not tamper with controls. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather, A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault, • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Drying Procedures Follow fabric care label instructions. Place small items in a mesh bag. f ffff Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying, Readthe Operating Instructions for operating your specific model, Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read ImportantSafetylnstructions before operating this dryer. 1. Prepare items for drying. Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load, Separate dark items from light-colored items, Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint, If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out. Besure buckles, buttons andtrim are heatproof andwon't damagethedrum fin ish. Close zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro@-Iike fasteners. Tie strings and sashesto prevent snagging and tangling. If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying. Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before drying. Placesmall items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal. 2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place. 3. Load the dryer. The average load will fill the drum 1/3to 1/2 full. Items need room totumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling. Do not overload dryer. When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a time. Fillout the load with small and medium sized items. Fordelicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets. Do not overdry items. Overdrying can cause wrinkling, shrink age, harshness, and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint. If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet. 4. Close the dryer door and select the cycle, temperature, dryness level, options and features desired. See Operating Instructions for your specific model information. 5. Press START to begin the cycle. To add or remove items when the dryer is running open the door, The dryer will stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside, * Close the door and press STARTto resume the cycle, 6. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang or fold. 4