(1) The court shall set a time for hearing. The hearing time set shall be not less than twenty (20) days nor more than forty (40) days after service of process.
(2) The clerk shall notify the defendant of the claim and his right to appear by sending the defendant a copy of the claim and a summons directing the defendant to appear at the time set for hearing and informing the defendant that if he fails to appear, judgment may be entered against him. The mode of service shall be as authorized in the Kentucky Revised Statutes or in the Rules of Civil Procedure.
(3) To promote quick settlement of small claims, the division shall grant continuances only where reasons of fairness and justice so require.