Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 18

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. Heavy work clothes 2 pair pants, 3 work shirts Belicates 1 camisole, 2 slips, 4 undergarments, 1 set of sleepwear, 1 half slip Towels 9 bath towels; or 6 bath towels, 3 hand towels, 6 wash cloths Mixed Load Knits 2 pillowcases, 1 T-shirt, 2 shirts, 1 pair pants 2 slacks, 2 shirts; or 3 dresses Perm. Press 6 shirts; or 2 double sheets & 2 pillowcases; or 2 single sheets & 2 pillowcases Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load. Drying tips • Follow care label directions when they are available. • If you use fabric softener sheets, use only ones labeled as dryer safe. Follow package instructions. • Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics. Cycle and temperature tips • Dry most loads using the Normal Dry setting (*). • Use a More Dry setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. • Use a Normal Dry setting for drying medium weight items, such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits. Use a Less Dry setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits. Use a no heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic or heat sensitive fabrics. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting. NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. AUTO DRY II NORmL._ LESS DRY _FF AIR DRY 1_0_ _F 1 TOUCH UP _ 1lo10o rO TIMED DRY Auto Dry II Use this cycle to dry most loads. Dryness is determined by thermostats that react to the amount of moisture in the air exhausted from the dryer. Moist air indicates clothes are damp. Dry air indicates that moisture has been removed. This cycle includes a 10 minute (approximately) cool down period at the end of the cycle to make clothes easier to handle and reduce wrinkling. Dry most loads using the Normal Dry (*) setting. When the cycle ends, check the dryness of the load. • If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar load. • If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the Timed Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select a setting closer to MORE DRY. NOTE: Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips." Timed Dry Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the Auto Dry II cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads, work clothes, and large loads that require a long drying time. Use this cycle to get up to 110 minutes of heated drying time. The heating cycle is followed by a 10 minute (approximately) cool down period. Touch Up Use this cycle to smooth synthetic and permanent press clothes that are clean but wrinkled from being crowded in a closet or suitcase. This setting provides approximately 10 minutes of heated tumbling followed by a 10 minute (approximately) cool down period. Remove clothes immediately when tumbling stops. 18