Kenmore 88042 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 2

PN 134914700A  (0801)

Options

To select an option, press OPTIONS until the
indicator for the desired option flashes and press
SELECT.  If an option is not available for a cycle,
the indicator will not light.  Follow the same steps
to delete an option.

The

 Cycle Signal

 will sound at the end of the cycle

and  periodically during Wrinkle Rid.

Select

 Wrinkle Rid 

if the dried load might not be

removed promptly at the end of the cycle.  The dry
load will continue  tumbling without heat for 30
minutes to help reduce wrinkling. When the Cycle
Signal is selected, a beep will be heard periodically.
The load may be removed any time during Wrinkle
Rid.

Select

 Soft Heat t

o protect fabrics from the effects

of over-drying.  Wrinkling, static build-up, linting,
fading and harshness can occur if loads are dried
too long at the wrong temperature.  As the load
tumbles and becomes drier, the temperature is
gradually lowered.

Dryer Features

(Control Lock)

To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop
the dryer, press OPTIONS and Select at the same
time and hold for about 10 seconds until the 
(Control Lock) lights up.  To unlock the controls,
press and hold OPTIONS and Select for about 10
seconds.

Status Lights

The following indicators may be lighted during the
cycle:

Drying

Cool Down

Wrinkle Rid

Clean Lint Filter

•   

 

 (Control Lock)

Delicate

Select this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate
items.

Quick

Select this cycle to quickly dry a small load made
up of just a few items.  It provides approximately
20 minutes of tumbling followed by a 10-minute cool
down period.

Touch Up

Select Touch Up to help remove wrinkles from clean
and dry items that were not taken from the dryer at
the end of the cycle, have been stored in crowded
closets or drawers, or unpacked from luggage
following a trip. It provides approximately 10 minutes
of tumbling followed by a 5-minute cool down
period.

Timed Dry

To manually select the drying time for any load,
turn the knob to a numbered setting.  Drying times
from 15 to 90 minutes are available in 15-minute
increments.  You will not be able to select a cycle
or dryness level.  Timed Dry is recommended when
using the No Heat option.

Note:

  To change cycles, press PAUSE/CANCEL

twice.

Cycle Selection (Con’t)

Temperature Selection

For best results, follow the fabric care label
instructions on items to be dried.

High 

is recommended for sturdy fabrics.

Medium

 is recommended for wrinkle free,

permanent press and lightweight fabrics.

Low

 is recommended for delicate fabrics.

No Heat

 should only be used with a Timed Dry

setting to dry items containing feathers, down, foam
rubber, plastics or  rubber-like materials;  to freshen
clothing, pillows or blankets; or to dust draperies.

Cycle Adjustments

A suitable combination of dryness level and options
will automatically be displayed for each cycle.  The
settings can be changed before the cycle is started.
Those adjustments will automatically be
remembered each time that cycle is selected.  If a
dryness level or option is not recommened for a
cycle, the indicator will not light.  See the “Dryer
Settings Chart” for more details.

If changes are attempted after the cycle starts, the
status lights will blink and the signal will beep 3
times.  The cycle must be paused before the
settings can be changed.

Dryness Level

To change the dryness level, press DRYNESS until
the desired selection is made.

  

Select 

Normal   

for

most loads.

Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over-
dried at the end of the cycle. To increase drying
time for similar loads in the future, select 

More

Dry

. For loads requiring less drying time, select

Less Dry

.

Select 

Damp Dry 

for items you wish to partially

dry before hanging or ironing.

Note:

  To prevent over-drying, not every dryness

level is available with every cycle.

Note:

 Using No Heat in any Auto Dry cycle will

result in long drying times and /or wet loads at the
end of the cycle.

 

 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 No Heat setting only.

Summary of Contents for 88042

Page 1: ...ly be dried at the selected temperature to the desired dryness level The dryer senses the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through heated air Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics When the load has reached the selected dryness level it will continue to tumble unheated during a Cool Down period This helps reduce wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading ...

Page 2: ...or any load turn the knob to a numbered setting Drying times from 15 to 90 minutes are available in 15 minute increments You will not be able to select a cycle or dryness level Timed Dry is recommended when using the No Heat option Note To change cycles press PAUSE CANCEL twice Cycle Selection Con t Temperature Selection For best results follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be dri...

Page 3: ...o Heat not recommended not recommended not recommended not recommended Dryness Level More Dry Normal Dry Less Dry Damp Dry Options Soft Heat Wrinkle Rid Cycle Signal Factory setting Available settings Timed Dry Cycle Only Estimated cycle duration is based on normal dryness level and factory settings These temperatures dryness levels and options are available with the following cycles DRYER SETTING...

Page 4: ...a al nivel de secado seleccionado la secadora continuará funcionando sin calor durante el período de Enfriado De esta manera se reducen las arrugas y es más fácil sacar las prendas de la secadora El tiempo de secado varía según el volumen y la humedad de la carga el peso y el tipo de tela La temperatura y la humedad ambiente el tipo de instalación y el voltaje eléctrico o la presión del gas tambié...

Page 5: ...la decoloracion y el desgaste pueden ocurrir si las cargas se exponen demasiado tiempo a una temperatura inadecuada Debido a que la ropa gira para secarse la temperature baja gradualmente y puede afectar la ropa Características de la Secadora Bloqueo de Control Control Lock Para evitar que alguien arranque o detenga accidentalmente la secadora pulse OPCIONES y SELECCIONAR al mismo tiempo y sujetar...

Page 6: ...endado Sin Calor No Heat No recomendado No recomendado No recomendado No recomendado Nivel De la Sequedad Más Seco More Dry Normal Seco Normal Dry Menos Seco Less Dry Seco Húmedo Damp Dry Opciones Calor Suave Soft Heat Secado Sin Arrugas Wrinkle Rid Señal de Ciclo Cycle Signal Ajuste de la Fábrica Ajustes Disponsibles Ciclo Tiempo de Secado sólo La duración estimada del ciclo se basa en ajustes no...

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