Kenmore 417.8413 - Manual (Page 2)

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door.
Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number______________________
Record Model/Serial Numbers
Serial Number
Purchase Date
^ WARNING
For your safety the following information in
this manual must be followed to minimize the
risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions................................................... 2-4
Warranty / Protection Agreement................................................ 5
Features...................................................................................... 6
Operating Instructions............................................................ 7-15
Care and Cleaning.................................................................... 16
Solutions to Common Problems...........................................17-19
Notes......................................................................................... 20
Español..................................................................................... 21
Français.................................................................................... 41
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your dryer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your dryer may
not have every feature included.
The instructions appearing in this Use and Care Guide are
not meant to cover every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance. Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use &
Care Guide.
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
Definitions
/f\ This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
Important Safety Instructions
A DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
A WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
A CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
Save these instructions
for future reference.