User Manual Kenmore 60222 6.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
CYCLE GUIDE – AUTO DRY CYCLES
CYCLE GUIDE – TIMED DRY CYCLES
USING YOUR DRYER
DRYER CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

1. DRYER CYCLE KNOB

Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

Timed Dry

Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.

On models with a selectable temperature knob, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load. Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.

Auto Dry

Auto Dry cycles give the best drying in the shortest time.

Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

Air Only

Use the Air Only setting to dry foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

Wrinkle GuardTM function (on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form.

The WRINKLE GUARDTM function periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load without heat to help keep wrinkles from forming, for up to 40 minutes at the end of a cycle.

2. Dry Temp (on some models)

Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting. See “Cycle Guide.”

3. Cycle Signal/PUSH TO START

The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. On some models, this knob is combined with the PUSH to START button. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

Turn the CYCLE SIGNAL knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). With combined buttons, press and hold the CYCLE SIGNAL/PUSH to START button to start the dryer. On models without the cycle signal, press the PUSH to START button to start the dryer.

CYCLE GUIDE – AUTO DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

AUTO DRY – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Choose Normal to save energy.

Items to dry:	Dry Temp:	Dryness Level	Available Options:	Cycle Details:
Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels	High Cotton	More Normal Less	Cycle Signal Dry Temp	Automatic cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on load size, and dryness setting. See other models: 41982 25132 80372 32713 91362 Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Work clothes, medium weight fabrics, sheets	Medium Casual	More Normal Less	Cycle Signal Dry Temp
Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items, synthetics, delicates, athletic wear	Low Delicates	More Normal Less	Cycle Signal Dry Temp

CYCLE GUIDE – TIMED DRY CYCLES

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.

TIMED DRY – Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.

Items to dry:	Dry Temp:	Dryness Level	Available Options:	Cycle Details:
Any load	Timed Dry	Any	Dry Temp	Select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Any load	Touch up	Any	N/A	This is the last step in a cycle that uses heat. The load is cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to handle. Use this cycle to smooth wear or packing wrinkles.
Rubber, plastic, heat sensitive fabrics	Air Only	No heat	Time Adjustment	Use a Air Only (no heat) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

Setting the Drying Temperature

If your dryer has multiple temp settings:

A High Cotton temp setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

A Low Delicates or Medium Casual temp setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use a Air Only (no heat) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

USING YOUR DRYER

1. Clean the lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”

2. Load the dryer

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.

3. Select the desired cycle

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle.

Auto Dry cycles

You can select a different dry level, depending on your load, by turning the knob to More, Normal, or Less.

Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dry level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.

Auto Dry cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

4. Set temperature (on some models)

Turn the DRY TEMP knob to change the drying temperature setting. See “Setting the Drying Temperature.”

5. Select Cycle Signal, if desired (on some models)

Turn the CYCLE SIGNAL knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.

6. Press and hold PUSH to START to begin cycle

Press and hold the PUSH to START button to begin the cycle.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. The Wrinkle GuardTM function at the end of the cycle avoids wrinkling when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops.

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the dryer location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.

Removing accumulated lint

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 servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

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

Cleaning the lint screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash:

Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall screen in dryer.

Vacation, storage, and moving care

Non-Use or Storage 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:

Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
(For gas dryers only): Close shut-off valve to gas supply line.
Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

Unplug the power supply cord.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
Use tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
Disconnect wiring.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
Use tape to secure dryer door.

For gas dryers:

Unplug or disconnect power to dryer.
Close shut-off valve to gas supply line and disconnect.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

Changing the drum light (on some models)

Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience	Possible Causes	Solution
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long	Lint screen clogged with lint.	Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
	The Air Only cycle has been selected.	Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See “Cycle Guide.”
	Load too large and heavy to dry quickly.	Separate the load to tumble freely.
	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. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
	Fabric softener sheets blocking the grill.	Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
	Exhaust vent not the correct length.	Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
	Exhaust vent diameter not the correct size.	Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
	Dryer located in a room with temperature below 45oF (7°C).	Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C).
	Dryer located in a closet without adequate openings.	Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See Installation Instructions.
Dryer will not run	Door not closed completely.	Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
	PUSH to START button not pressed firmly or held long enough.	Press and hold the PUSH to START button until you hear the dryer drum moving.
	Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped.	Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
	Incorrect power supply.	Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
	Wrong type of fuse.	Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds	Dryer had a period of non-use.	If the dryer hasn’t been used for awhile, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
	A coin, button, or paper clip is caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer.	Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.
	It is a gas dryer.	The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
	The four legs are not installed, and the dryer is not level front to back and side to side.	The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See Installation Instructions.
	Clothing knotted or balled up.	When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat	Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped.	The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
	Supply line valve not open.	For gas dryers, be sure the valve on the supply line is open.
	Incorrect power supply.	Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
Cycle time too short	Automatic cycle ending early.	The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer. Use Timed Dry for very small loads. Change the dry level setting on Auto Dry cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dry level setting will change the amount of drying time in a cycle.
Lint on load	Lint screen clogged.	Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Stains on load or drum	Dryer fabric softener not properly used.	Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing.
Loads are wrinkled	The load was not removed from dryer at the end of the cycle.	The Wrinkle GuardTM function tumbles the load without heat for 40 minutes at the end of the cycle to avoid wrinkling.
Loads are wrinkled	Dryer tightly packed.	Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely reduce wrinkles from forming.
Odors	You have recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located.	If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
Odors	The electric dryer is being used for the first time.	The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.
Load is too hot	Laundry items were removed from the dryer before the end of the cycle.	Allow Cool Down to finish before removing laundry from dryer. All cycles are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make it easier to handle. Items removed before Cool Down may feel very warm.
Load is too hot	A high temperature cycle was used or the Dry Temp was set on high.	Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. This reduces overdrying.