Kenmore 88042 User Manual

Before Operating Your Dryer
Read your dryer Owner’s 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 Owner’s
Guide before operating this appliance.
Operating Steps
Read “Drying Procedures” in your Owner’s 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. Close the door.
4. Select the cycle and drying temperature for each
load. To change the temperature, turn the TEMP
knob to the desired temperature.
5. A suitable dryness level and options will
automatically be displayed for each cycle. To
change the dryness level, press DRYNESS until
the desired selection is made. To select an
option, press OPTIONS until the indicator for a
desired option flashes and press SELECT.
PN 134914700A (0801)
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Models 88042/98042/88056/98056
Cycle Selection
For best results, follow the fabric care label
instructions on items to be dried.
Auto Dry
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of drying
time. The load will automatically 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.
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.
Towels
Select this Auto Dry cycle for towel loads.
Normal
Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items.
Perm Press
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry cottons and blends
with a no-iron finish.
Follow the same steps to delete an option. If a
dryness level or option is not available for a
cycle,it will not light.
6. The changes you make will be remembered the
next time that cycle is selected. See the “Dryer
Settings Chart” for more details.
7. Press START to begin cycle.
• To pause the cycle or change settings, press
PAUSE/CANCEL once.To resume the cycle,
press START again.
• To stop or change the cycle, press
PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
8. A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and
periodically during Wrinkle Rid when the Cycle
Signal option is selected. When the cycle ends,
remove items immediately and hang or fold.
9. Clean the lint screen after every load.
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Kenmore 88042 Specifications

General

Appliance Category	Dryer
Model Number	88042
Brand	Kenmore
Type	Electric
Capacity	7.0 cu. ft.
Color	White
Number of Cycles	12
Number of Temperature Settings	4
Wrinkle Guard Option	Yes
End of Cycle Signal	Yes
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	240V
Amperage	30A
Width	29 inches
Height	43 inches
Weight	120 lbs

Summary

Before Operating Your Dryer

Operating Steps

Cycle Selection

Auto Dry Cycles

Auto Dry cycles automatically dry loads to a selected dryness level, saving time and energy.

Towels Cycle

Select this Auto Dry cycle for towel loads for efficient drying.

Normal Cycle

Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying cotton items for optimal results.

Perm Press Cycle

Use this Auto Dry cycle for cottons and blends for a no-iron finish.

Additional Cycle Selections

Delicate Cycle

Use this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate items to prevent damage.

Quick Dry Cycle

Dries small loads quickly, providing 20 minutes of tumbling and 10 minutes of cool down.

Touch Up Cycle

Helps remove wrinkles from dry items with a short tumbling and cool down period.

Timed Dry Operation

Manually select drying time, from 15 to 90 minutes, without selecting a cycle or dryness level.

Temperature Selection

High Temperature

Recommended for sturdy fabrics for effective drying.

Medium Temperature

Suitable for wrinkle-free, permanent press, and lightweight fabrics.

Low Temperature

Recommended for delicate fabrics to prevent heat damage.

No Heat Setting

Used for specific items like feathers or for freshening, without heat.

Drying Options

Cycle Signal Option

Provides an audible signal at the end of the cycle and during Wrinkle Rid.

Wrinkle Rid Option

Tumbles load without heat for 30 mins to reduce wrinkling after drying.

Soft Heat Option

Gradually lowers temperature during drying to protect fabrics from over-drying.

Dryer Features

Control Lock Feature

Prevents accidental start or stop of the dryer by locking controls.

Dryer Settings Chart