Kenmore 110.66132*410, Use & Care Manual

10

DRYER CARE

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block 

the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing 

piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

1.

  Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the 

stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until 

stain is removed.

2.

  Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

Removing accumulated lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, 

depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done  

by a qualified servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,  

depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning the dryer location

Changing the Sensing Cycle settings  

to increase or decrease drying time

If all your loads on all Automatic Cycles are consistently less dry 

or more dry than you would like, you may change the default 

settings to increase or decrease the default dryness level.
Your automatic drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to  

different installations, environmental conditions, or personal  

preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your  

Automatic Cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are  

5 drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:

0

  Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time. 

1

  Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.

2

  Factory preset dryness level.

3

  Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.

4

  Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.

To change the drying settings:

NOTE:

 The settings cannot be changed while the dryer  

is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode 

(power is off) to adjust the default settings.

1.

  Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRY LEVEL  

for 3 seconds. 

2.

  Touch DRY LEVEL to select the dryness level shown in the 

time display: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. 

3.

  Touch START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level setting. 

Cleaning the dryer interior (cont.)

3.

  Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum

  OR
  Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to 

clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

NOTE:

 Items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue 

jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer 

interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will 

not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside out  

to avoid drum staining.

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the dryer. A screen blocked by 

lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1.

  Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen 

with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove 

lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2.

 Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

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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.

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If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal,  

check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting 

Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.

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 while the screen is in the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, 

or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue 

buildup.