Before Using Your New Dryer Congratulations on your decision to purchase a Coldspot Dryer. You will find it a very efficient and dependable helper with your laundry. Please take a few minutes to read this guide. It contains important information about the installation, operation and service of your dryer. Use this guide to find out how to employ all the features of your new Sears dryer in the safest and most economical way.
Safety First ................................. Use of Pretreatment Softeners/Conditioners ................ Table of Contents 4 5 Articles That Should Be Air Dried in Your Dryer .......................... 5 Articles That Should'Not Be Dried in Your Dryer ................... 5 Eneggy Savings Ideas ....................... 7 Io Using Your New Dryer Basic Rules ............................. How to Dry a Load of Laundry ......... How Long to Dry ....................... How Dry Should Laundry Be ........
Safety First Personal Injury/Electrical Shock/Fire Hazard • Important safety instructions for your dryer are listed below. Read and follow carefully the Rules For Safe Use Of Your Coldspot Dryer. Failure to do so could result in serious fire or explosion. injury or death, electrical shock, Rules For Safe Use of Your Coldspot Dryer Your dryer has several built-in safety features. However, the most important safety factor is the care taken by you, its owner.
)s (con't) DON'Ts • If disconnecting your gas dryer be sure both valves are shut off (one in the dryer, one in the supply line). • Install your dryer where there is "enough air circulation and clearances. See Installation Instructions. • Exhaust your dryer to the outside. If exhausted inside, moisture and lint could damage woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpapers, etc. It could create health problems• (con'0 • Do not store or use any thmmable liquidor gas near this or any other appliance.
Articles That Should Be Air Dried in Your Dryer (No heat setting) FIRE HAZARD Your dryer provides an air dry cycle in which items can be tumbled at room temperature. Use the air setting for: 1. Articles that contain plastic, foam or sponge rubber, or rubber. Heat could damage these items and present a fire hazard. This includes some brands of tennis shoes, rainwear, etc. Note: Foam rubber may be hidden in some garments such as padded bras, jacket linings, etc.
ergy Saving Ideas Your dryer is built to work with the greatest efficiency and least cost. can help you save energy and bring your costs down even more. These tips • Place your dryer so the exhaust duct is as short and straight as possible. Long ducting - and turns can increase drying time, using more energy. • Clean the lint screen after each load. This gives you the best air flow for most efficient use. • If your dryer has Automatic Dry Cycle, use it.
SECTION 1 Using Your New Dryer BASIC RULES LINTING SORTING m For best results, clothes should be sorted into loads that can be dried together. Here is how you sort clothes by color, fabric and construction, and linting. COLOR _,-(Corduroy Perm Press,' -• m _ (Terry Cloth, Towels • H \ Oh'o," I PRECARE 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.
SECTION 1 lOW TO DRY A LOAD OF LAUNDRY • Put your laundry into the dryer and close the door. '..Set the feature controls for your dryer according to the use instructions you received with it. :. Choose the cycle and/or fabric setting you need. 4. Activate the start control to begin the drying cycle. 5. To stop your dryer at any time, open the door or move the dryness control to OFF. NOTE: On some dryers steps 3 and 4 are reversed. tOW LONG TO DRY \11Coldspot dryers have a Timed )ry cycle.
SECTION 1 How Dry Should Laundry Be Certain fabrics need less drying than others. Also consider if they are to be ironed. For best care follow these guidelines. DRYNESS WHY AFTER DRYING DRYER SETTING* Auto Cycle Timed Cycle Damp for ironing lessdry or damp shorttime Put clothes in plastic bag to hold moisture. Store in refrigerator until time to iron.
SECTION 2 fabric Care Guide PERMANENT PRESS FABRICS Permanent Press or Durable Press is a special finish applied during manufacturing to help a garment keep its _hape without ironing. Fabrics with a permanent press finish must be "softened" by heat to remove wrinkles that occur during wearing and laundering. When properly laundered and tumble dried with heat, most permanent press fabrics will need no ironing. tends to relax or shrink to its original size.
SECTION 3 Drying Special Items BABY CLOTHES Bedding, gowns, shirts, diapers • Follow care label instructions, if available. • Wash and dry very small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase. • Use setting for cotton knits. Remove from dryer while slightly damp and air dry before storing. This helps avoid shrinkage from overdrying. • We do not recommend machine drying baby's woolen knits. • DO NOT OVERDRY. BLANKETS Cotton, rayon • Follow care label instructions. • Tumble dry with heSt.
SECTION 3 • Remove from dryer. Complete drying by hanging item over two parallel clothes lines or by placing on fiat surface. Straighten edges and reshape to size. • Raise nap with a stiff brush using short lengthwise strokes. • Press binding if needed. • Overdrying can cause shrinkage and harshness in woolens. BONDED, LAMINATED, OR FOAM-BACKED FABRICS • Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. Most bonded fabrics are "dry clean only." • Tumble dry with heat on a "less dry" setting.
SECTION 3 NAPPED, QUILTED ITEMS Chenille, fleecy coats, mattress pads, corduroy • Dry with heat. • Remove from dryer while slightly damp. • Smooth, reshape and air dry before putting away. • These items are lint givers -- dry separately or with like items. • DO NOT OVERDRY. TINTED ITEMS • Dry on a normal heat setting. • After drying, wipe inside of dryer drum carefully. Be sure that no dye is left to discolor the following load.
SECTION 3 RUBBER/PLASTIC SHOES, SLIPPERS OVERSHOES, TENNIS • Dry on AIR SETTING ONLY, except for slippers and tennis shoes which may be tumble dried with heat. • Add dry terry towels to balance the load, or use the drying rack, if included with your dryer. SCAI-rER RUGS 1. Check label for fiber content. See Use Instructions 2. Dry one medium-size rug or two smaller rugsat one time. 3. Clean the lint screen. for cycle and (Rubber-backed) temperature recommendations. Scatter Rugs 1.
SECTION 4 Care, Service, Upkeep HOW TO SAVE ON SERVICE Check these points IF YOUR DRYER WON'T WON'T START HEAT BEFORE DOESN'T DRY CLOTHES SATISFACTORILY • • you call for service.* POSSIBLE REASONDO THIS TO CORRECT Be surethe cordis pluggedall theway into electricaloutlet. • Replacefuse. Resetcircuitbreaker.A 240-voltdryerhastwofuses-makesure botharegoodandalsotight. Closedoor. • MakesureDrynessControlis at a HEATsetting. PushStart Controlor moveleverto Start.
SECTION 4 _;leaning Dryer Interior Electrical Shock Hazard Turn off electrical power or disconnect dryer from power supply before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or serious injury. Clothes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton fabrics, that contain unstable dyes may discolor the dryer drum. If the drum is discolored, clean it by one of the following methods to avoid possible stain transfer in later loads.
SECTION 4 When You Get To Your New Home: ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS Electric Shock Hazard Fire Hazard Before you connect your electric dryer in your new home, be sure a licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the nameplate. 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.
SECTION 4 =rot Cleaning Instructions Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended the lint be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. Thermostats Heater box Electrical Shock Personal and Injury Hazard • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing dryer panels. • Make sure the dryer is cool. • Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use care when handling.
SECTION 4 Lint Cleaning Instructions (con't) If your dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows: This should be done only by a qualified person. I. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws in lint screen area. Remove screws before opening top t View A Drum seal (see view D) N'x,q] _/./_ __"_ _J_.
SECTION 4 '1aintaining the Lint Screen Laundry detergent and fabric softener usage, over time, may cause a buildup on the lint screen. A clogged lint screen can extend drying times. If the 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 2. 3. 4. 5. and the bristles of a nylon brush with hot water. Pour a liquid detergent on the brush's bristles. Scrub the screen with the brush until all build-up is removed.
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