Kenmore 134914900 - Manual (Page 6)

Care
and Cleaning Con‘t
* If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum
with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser
residue before drying the next load.
* Every 18 months an authorized servicer should dean the dryer cabinet
Interior and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An
excessive amount of lint build-up could result In Inefficient drying and
possible fire hazard.
Outside
*
Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleansers.
* If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
* Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
* Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard orthin fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor.
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, 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 Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Greasy, oily
stains
Fabric softener sheet. Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
Rinse and rewash. Add a few bath towels to small loads for
proper tumbling.
Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air
dried.
Use proper drying temperature.
Place fabric softener sheet on top of
load before starting the dryer.
Lint Overloading,
Overdrying causes static
electricity.
Lint screen not clean
when cycle began.
Lint is attached to "pills. Reduce load size and rewash using liquid
fabric softener in the final rinse.
Or, add a fabric softener sheet and
tumble without heat.
Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
Do not overload dryer.
Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
reduce static electricity.
Remove items when they are slightly
damp to avoid overdrying.
Check that lint screen is clean and in
place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.) Pilling is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due
to abrasion from normal
wear.
Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
Shrinking Overdrying. ♦ Irreversible condition. Follow fabric care label directions.
If shrinking is a concern, check load
often.
Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay flat to complete drying.
Block knits into shape.
Wrinkling Overloading.
Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends. Reduce load size and tumble at medium
or low heat for 5-10 minutes.
Remove items immediately. Hang or fold. Do not overload dryer.
Remove items as soon as cycle ends.