Kenmore 81142 User manual

settings may be used with any cycle setting. The AIR
FLUFF-NO HEAT setting can be used only in the Timed
Dry cycle.
AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT setting tumbles the load without
heat. Use Air Fluff to freshen clothing, pillows or
blankets, or to dust draperies.
Cycle Selection
Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle and
setting.
The Automatic and Timed Dry cycles end with a cool
down period. The heat automatically turns off and
the load continues to tumble during the cool down
period. This reduces wrinkling and makes items
easier to handle during unloading.
Drying time varies depending on size and dampness
of load, weight and fabric type. Room temperature
and humidity, type of installation and electrical
voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time.
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS 81142/91142
Before Operating Your Dryer
Read your dryer Use and Care Guide. It has
important safety and warranty information. It also has
many suggestions for best drying results.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your dryer Use and Care
Guide before operating this appliance.
Operating Steps
Read Drying Procedures in your Use and Care
Guide. It explains these operating steps in detail.
1. Prepare items for drying.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
3. Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabric
softener sheet.
4. Close the dryer door.
5. Set Temperature and Cycle Signal controls.
6. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired
setting.
7. Start dryer. Turn the Turn to Start control
clockwise to ON. Hold for 1-2 seconds and
release.
8. When Cycle Signal control is on, a signal will
sound at the end of the cycle.
9. Remove items immediately and hang or fold.
10. Clean lint screen after every load.
Temperature Selection
Always follow directions on fabric care
labels.
To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to
dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber,
plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use
the Air Fluff-No Heat cycle only.
The REGULAR-HIGH HEAT, PERM PRESS-MEDIUM
HEAT ,and KNITS/DELICATES-LOWHEAT temperature
Printed in U.S.A. P/N 134023600 (0101)

P/N 134023600 (0101)
indicator line to the left of the TOWELS, REGULAR, or
DELICATES/PERM PRESS setting. For loads requiring
less drying time, set the cycle selector on the indicator
line to the right.
• DAMP DRY - This setting is best for items you wish
to partially dry before hanging or ironing. Select
the temperature setting most suitable for the load.
• WRINKLE-RID - If the dried load cannot be
removed promptly at the end of the cycle, the cycle
selector will automatically advance to the
WRINKLE-RID setting. Unheated tumbling
continues for 10 minutes to help reduce wrinkling.
Timed Dry Cycle
This cycle provides up to 100 minutes of drying time
at the temperature selection of your choice.
Automatic Dry Cycle
• TOWELS - This setting is best for towel loads.
Select the REGULAR--HIGH HEAT temperature
setting.
• REGULAR - This setting is best for cotton items.
Select the REGULAR--HIGH HEAT temperature
setting.
• DELICATES/PERM PRESS - This setting is best for
delicate, knit, or perm press items. Select the PERM
PRESS--MEDIUM HEAT temperature setting for
permanent press items or the KNITS/DELICATES--
LOW HEAT temperature setting for most knit or
delicate items.
• Occasionally a load may seem too damp or overdried
at the end of the cycle. To increase drying time for
similar loads in the future, set the cycle selector on the
Cycle Selection (continued)
Energy Saving Tips
• Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer
correctly.
• Sort laundry properly and select proper temperature
and cycle settings. Choose the Automatic cycle
whenever possible for accurate drying time.
• Dry only full loads. Single items and small loads
usually take longer to dry.
• Avoid overloading, adding wet items to a partially
dry load, and overdrying.
• Dry one load after another to take advantage of a
warm dryer.
• Opening the door needlessly causes warm air to
escape, which prolongs drying time.
• If possible, use the dryer on low humidity days.
• Installthedryerinan areawherethe roomtemperature
is at least 45°F (7°C).