Operating The Dryer - Kenmore 796.7162# Use & Care Manual

OPERATING THE DRYER

LOAD THE DRYER
1
Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer. If the
load is extra large, you may need to divide it into smaller
loads for proper performance and fabric care.
CLEAN THE LINT FILTER
2
If the lint fi lter has not already been cleaned, lift out the fi lter
and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the
fastest and most effi cient drying performance.
TURN ON THE DRYER
3
Press the POWER button to turn ON the dryer. The cycle LEDs
will illuminate and a chime will sound.
SELECT A CYCLE
4
Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction until the LED for
the desired cycle is illuminated. The preset temperature, dry
level, and option settings for that cycle will display.
SELECT CYCLE MODIFIERS
5
Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if
desired, using the Temp and Dry Level buttons.
NOTE: Not all options or modifi ers are available on all cycles.
Temperature can only be adjusted on Timed Dry cycles; Dry
Level is only available on Auto Dry cycles. A diff erent chime
will sound and the LED will not illuminate if the selection is not
allowed.
SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS
6
Cycle options can be added using the option buttons.
NOTE: Not all options or modifi ers are available on all cycles.
A diff erent chime will sound and the LED will not come on if
the selection is not allowed.
BEGIN CYCLE
7
Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. The cycle
can be paused at any time by opening the door or by pressing
the START/PAUSE button. If the cycle is not restarted within four
minutes of being paused, the dryer will shut off and the settings
will be lost.
END OF CYCLE
8
When the cycle is fi nished, the chime will sound. Immediately
remove your clothing from the dryer to reduce wrinkling. If
WRINKLE GUARD is selected, the dryer will tumble briefl y
every few minutes to help prevent wrinkles from setting in the
clothes.
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HOW TO USE