Kenmore 110.9587, 110.9586 manual To clean dryer drum, Moving care, From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

To clean dryer drum

1.Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water.

2.Apply paste to a soft cloth.

OR

Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the

stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed.

3.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

NOTE: Garments which contain unstable 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 unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer.

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Vacation care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."

Moving care

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.

4.Cap the open fuel supply line.

5.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

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 person.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

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The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.

To change the drum light

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a lO-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Dryer displaying code message

•"PF" (power failure), check the following:

Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press and hold START to restart the dryer.

•"E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service.

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily

•Check the following:

Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust

system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with a heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See "Installation Instructions."

Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

Has an Air Dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See "Cycles."

Is an automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the electronic sensor strips, level the dryer.

Is the valve open on the gas supply line?

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet and only use it once.

Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)?

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C).

Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?

Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture (cottons).

Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.

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