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Use & Care Guide
Guia de Usa y Cuidado
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Espa_ol / Fran_Fais
Models / Modelos ,/ModUles: 417.8413 _, 417.9413 _
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P/N 137413300 A (1012)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sea rs.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on This Use and Care Guide provides general operating the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door. instructions far your dryer. It also contains information Record and retain these numbers. about features far several other models. Your dryer may Model Number nat have every feature included. The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are Serial Number nat meant
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Important Safety Instructions 240 v Electric Dryer 120 v Gas Dryer Grounding type wall receptacle 10-30R 3-wire UL-approved service _fi Do not. under cord must be installed f,_ any circumstances (fused 30 amp) on electric dryers (not or bypass the provided with unit except those _ i_ cut, remove, manufactured for sale grounding prong. in Canadak Powercord with 3-prong grounded plug Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from
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Important Safety Instructions PROTECT CHILDREN • ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply • Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is so can result in electrical shock or injury. used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electr
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Kenmore Appliance Warranty Master Protection Agreements One Year Limited Warranty Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new When installed, operated and maintained according to Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance of dependable operation. But like all products, it may re- fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one quire preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. year from the da
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Featu res Small Surface POWER button Moisture Sensor (front) Full-color LCD touch screen Drum Light Reversible Door Large Surface Moisture Sensor (rear) Door Latch Y Exhaust Channel Door Strike Outlet Y Adjustable Leveling Legs Collapsible Drying Rack _ Lint Filter y Stacking Kit for Mounting on Matching Washer _ _Not all models come with drying rack and stacking kit from the factory. They may be purchased as accessories.
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Operating Instructions I ilLCD touch screen I_ POWER button This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Screen images shown are for reference only. Your model may differ. Cycle Selection Press the POWER button turn on the unit. Use the touch screen to select the desired cycle. To scroll through the cycles 1) press the left or right arrow, 2) "press and drag" the list or 3) "touch and flick" the list. Touch the desired cycle to sele
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Operating Instructions Cycle Selection, continued Khaki/Jeans Timed Dry Cycles Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying an entire load of lightly to normally soiled denim jeans or similarly-col- ored cotton khakis. FIRE HAZARD Kids Wear To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items Select this specialty cycle for drying kids clothing and containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics baby wear with Soft Heat technology. similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use the Timed Dry cycle and
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Operating Instructions Cycle Settings Appropriate drying Temperature and Dryness Level will au- tomatically be displayed for each cycle. The settings can be changed before the cycle is started. To adjust cycle settings, press any of the settings buttons to navigate to the cycle settings screen. Scroll through the tem- perature, dry level, or drying time selections by pressing the up or down arrows corresponding to each setting. To protect your fabrics, not all settings are available with every c
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Operating Instructions Cycle Options Appropriate Options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. The number of options selected will be displayed numeri- cally on the Options button. Options can be added or deleted before the cycle is started. To adjust options, press the Options button to navigate to the options screen. To add options, press the corresponding options buttons. Selected options will be highlighted. To delete options, press the corresponding options buttons again. To prote
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Operating Instructions Home Screen Options User (4) Manage users by pressing the User icon on the Home screen. O B El El n Up to three Users are available. Within the Manage Users screen you may clear Users, change User icons, or delete MyCycles within a particular user. _" Preferences (5) - Guides Drum Light (1) Enter the Preferences screen by pressing the _ Prefs icon The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened on the Home screen. to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading
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Operating Instructions Dryer Settings Chart These temperatures, dryness levels and options are available with the following cycles: o >. -0 u >. o o r_ Q. r_ /21 _a m c o r_ N o E -c E >. o D E o _c 0 × 5 z _o v /21 u uJ :E Temp Extra High High v" v" v" v" Medium High _ Medium _ _ _ _ v" v" v" ed,um Low _ mE_,_ _/z Air Only Dry Level Extra More .... , .... Less Damp _ _ _ _ Options Wrinkle Guard _" _" _" _" _" _" _" _" _" _" Add Steam _ _ _ _ _._11 Damp Dry Signal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Soft Heat _ _
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Operating Instructions Other Features Reversible Door Drying Rack Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be can be hinged on the right or left side. tumble dried. Fold down the metal support on the back of the rack and slowly extend the rack until the lock tabs click into place. Insert the rack into the dryer drum, resting the back support on the moisture sensor bars and the front legs on each side of the lint filter slot. to the
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Operating Instructions Operating Your Dryer 4 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each load. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to i NOTE persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer. Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint, harshness and a build up of static electricity. Prepare load for drying. • Press the POWER button turn on the unit. • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in • Scrol
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Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new dryer: A. WATER VALVE The flow of water is controlled by electric solenoids. During operation there may be a clicking sound as the valve opens and closes to control the water flow. B. SUSPENSION ROLLERS The dryer drum is supported by a set of suspension rollers. At times there may be a thumping or rolling sound when the dryer starts. This may happen if the dryer has not been in use for a per
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Care and Cleaning FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surround!ncJ area" ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Solutions to Common Problems Common Drying Problems Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results from washing, including poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Deter- gent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Fabric softener sheet. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar • Add a few bath towels to small loads Greasy, oily stains soap. Rinse and
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Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer. OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Dryer does not start. Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet. plug may be loose. House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker or replac
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Solutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist, continued DISPLAYED IN LCD POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check Exhaust feature has detected perfor- Check Exhaust Immediately inspect your venting system and make any mance issues related to vent restriction. (Displayed during or at the end repairs or perform any cleaning procedures necessary. of a full cycle) Check Exhaust feature has detected perfor- Reduce load in drum and restart. mance issues from overloading dryer drum. Check Exhaust Check Ex
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