Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 19

Air Dry Use the Air Dry cycle for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat sensitive fabrics• This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using an air cycle. __`__ Type of Load Minutes* +llllllD'f+7_kll_'_ Foam rubber -- pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30 Plastic -- Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50 Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20 *Reset time as needed to allow items to dry completely• When using Air Dry • Check to see that coverings are securely stitched. • Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle. • Dry item completely• Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry. End of Cycle Signal Your dryer sounds a signal when a drying cycle is finished.This signal is helpful when you are drying items that need to be removed as soon as the dryer stops in order to prevent wrinkles. LAUNDRY CENTER CARE Cleaning the exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Cleaning the interior Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 scoops or caps full of detergent. Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary. NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe. Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. _'_::_._:'_* _t'_'_:(} Y'/I" _4;;#?"Y#:t4c_4/'l Every load cleaning The lint screen is located on the back wall of the dryer. Remove lint before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull out the lint screen and its cover. 2. Separate the cover and the screen by squeezing the screen and pulling on the cover at the same time• 1, Screen 2. Cover 3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. 4. Put the lint screen and cover back together and push firmly back into place. IMPORTANT: • Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing• Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics• Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer's lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels. • If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove lint. See "Venting Requirements." As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen. Clean the lint screen (as outlined following) every 6 months, or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup. 19