Kenmore Coldspot, Use And Care Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...s appliances from your nearest Sears store Be sure to mention the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Serial and model number located on a plate in the door well behind the door Use this space to record the Model Number and Serial Number of your new Sears Coldspot dryer MODEL NO SERIAL NO Date of Purchase RETAIN THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE FIRE HAZARD If you smell gas 1 ...

Page 3: ...10 2 Fabric Care Guide Permanent PressFabrics 11 Knit Fabrics 11 3 Drying Special Items Baby Clothes 12 Blankets 12 Blankets and Woolens 12 Bonded Laminated or Foam Backed Fabrics 13 Curtains Draperies 13 Glass Fiber Warning 13 Napped Quilted Items 14 Tinted Items 14 Pillows Stuffed Toys 14 Foam Rubber or Kapok 14 Plastics L i4 Rubber Plastic Overshoes Tennis Shoes Slippers 15 Scatter Rugs 15 4 Ca...

Page 4: ...out of children s reach Io_ up if possible to prevent poisoning or chemical bums Read and follow instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids Heed any warning or precaution Always disconnect or turn off the dryer s electrical and gas supplies before servicing Before going on vacation turn off your el_IFical aed or gas supply DON Is Do not let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pileup arou...

Page 5: ... skin irritation Never use the dryer door as a step stool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Clothes Dryer Damage USE OF LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS Dryer console dials or finish may be damaged if some soil and stain removing products are sprayed or wiped directlyon them These products should be applied to the fabric away from any appliance They may then be washed and dried normally Damage to your dryercau...

Page 6: ...at due to fabric composition or cleaning method should not be dried in it 1 Do not put home dry cleaned items or those that have been spotted with cleaning fluid in a dryer to speed drying 2 Do not dry articles washed in combustible detergent or all purpose cleaner Failure to do s6 may cause a fire and or explosion Some pleated items should be drip dried Tumbling in a dryer may cause pleats to ope...

Page 7: ...ether gives you more even and efficient drying If you are drying several loads unload each as soon as it is dry and load the next You won t have to reheat the dryer s metal parts Unload the dryer as soon as it stops This helps reduce wrinkles without using the special features on some dryers Try to plan to do your laundry on low humidity days Clothes dry faster Use your dryer during non peak times...

Page 8: ...ARE Check all pockets to be sure that all staining materials pens crayons etc have been removed Some dye type stains are set with dryer heat and cannot be removed LOAD SIZE The space that fabrics take up bulk is more important than their weight For example 6 pounds of nylons or permanent press items may take up twice the space of 6 pounds of cottons For best results follow these suggestions Allow ...

Page 9: ... load size type of fabrics amount of moisture etc NOTE Times shown on your dryer are heat on time only Cooldown times are shown in the operating instructions for each model and must be added to time shown on the chart to get total cycle time TYPE OF LOAD MixedCottons SUGGESTED DRY HEAT TIME 35 50 minutes Towels Denims Work Clothes 45 60 minutes 45 65 minutes Permanent Press 25 40 minutes Synthetic...

Page 10: ...Completely for most items Dry including permanent press Do Not timer set too Overdry long AFTER DRYING Putclothes in plastic bag to hold moisture Store in refrigerator until time to iron Remove when slightly damp smooth seams and trim fold or hang to finish drying normal dry regular time see dry time chart on page 9 Use immediately put away or sprinkle and iron later Dampen slightly and redry at p...

Page 11: ...ring cutting sewing and handling the knit cloth stretches larger than its original size The first time a stretched knitted ga_c_es wet the fabric tends to relax or shrink to its original size This happens whether the garment is wet by rain hand wash ing or machine washing Some knitted fabrics stretch and shrink less than others Knitted cellulose fabrics such as cotton and rayon tend to stretch and...

Page 12: ...ng DO NOT OVERDRY Synthetic Follow care label instructions Tumble dry with heat Dry completely but avoid overdrying Remove from dryer as soon as it stops Fold and store DO NOT OVERDRY BLANKETS AND WOOLENS Electric wool blankets washable woolens 12 Possible Fabric Damage Tumble Drying is not recommended for most knitted woolens Doing so may result in damage and or shrinkage to the fabric Follow car...

Page 13: ...PERIES Sheers panels cafe s Be sure to remove hooks pins and weights from draperies Dry medium size loads no more than 4 panels to reduce wrinkles caused by overcrowding Dry with heat on a less dry setting Use low temperature setting if temperature is not automatically set on your dryer Remove from dryer while slightly damp DO NOT OVERDRY PERMANENT PRESS FOAM BACKED Dry medium size loads 1 pair dr...

Page 14: ...Dry on AIR SETTING ONLY Fire Hazard Do not use the heat setting on your dryer when drying heat sensitive fabrics Doing so could cause a fire or damage the fabric PILLOWS AND STUFFED TOYS Feather and polyester Use longest drying time available Use heat setting Stop dryer several times during cycle to fluff and rearrange center feathers or polyester filling Wash and dry 2 pillows to 5alance load Dry...

Page 15: ... use the drying rack if included with your dryer SCAI rER RUGS 1 Check label for fiber content See Use Instructions for cycleand temperature recommendations 2 Dry one medium size rugor two smaller rugsat one time 3 Clean the lint screen Scatter Rugs Rubber backed 1 USE AIR SETTING ONLY Set control in the Timed cycle 2 Dry one medium size rug or two smaller rugs at one time 3 Clean lint screen 15 ...

Page 16: ...d call your Service Department When calling for service be sure to give them your model and serial numbers and date of purchase GAS DRYER IGNITION I I Your gas dryer has a safety device which shuts off the gas if the burner fails to light in a I short time If this happens turn the dryer OFF Check to see if the manual gas valve is I open Wait 5 minutes for the safety device to reset Then reset the ...

Page 17: ...d cycle for 20 minutes with a load of rags If It Seems That The Dryer Is Taking Longer To Dry It May Be Because Lint screen is filled Exhaust system is too long or has a lint build up Clothes rinsed in cold water need a Jonger time to dry Dryer is overloaded Dryer is installed in a cold area Today s new fabrics demand lower heat settings Dryer should not be operated in room areas where temperature...

Page 18: ...confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the nameplate Failure to do so could cause an electrical shock or serious injury Fire Hazard Before you connect your gas dryer in your new home be sure your gas supplier or dealer checks to see that your dryer has the correct burner for the type of gas in your home Failure to do so may cause a fire or explosion ...

Page 19: ...ryer is cool Dryer parts can have sharp edges Use care when handling When replacing front panel after lint removal the wire clips holding the door switch wires must be anchored to top of front and side panels Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum See page 20 step 7 Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury if your dryer has a lower front access panel 1 Unplug the power supp...

Page 20: ... pull front panel forward disengaging panel from drum Drum will drop slightly 5 Move front panel aside and rest edge against side of dryer Avoid disconnecting wire clips seeviewC or damaging wires 6 Remove lint from area shown in gas dryer illustration on page 19 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires funnel or igniter 7 Reassemble in reverse order Befor closing the top check the f...

Page 21: ...lint screen becomes clogged due to a build up remove it and clean using the following method 1 Wet both surfaces of the lint screen and the bristles of a nylon brush with hot water 2 Pour a liquid detergent on the brush s bristles 3 Scrub the screen with the brush until all build up is removed 4 Rinse the screen with hot water 5 Dry the screen thoroughly and replace it in the dryer 21 ...

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