Kenmore 11072182100, 11062182103, 11062182102, 11062182100 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dryer Safety ............................................................ 2

Installation Instructions ......................................... 3

Electrical requirements ........................................ 4

Gas requirements .............................................. 10

Exhaust requirements ........................................ 12

Recessed area/closet installation ...................... 14

Other Installation ................................................ 15

and INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for Electric and Gas

Commercial Stacked Dryer

Operating the dryer .............................................. 18

Troubleshooting .................................................... 19

Service and Assistance ....................................... 24

For Sears warranty information or to contact a Sears Service Center, call 1-800-4-MY HOME _;M(1-800-469-4663).

IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety, installation, and

operating instructions before first use of this product.

SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO. HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

www.sears.com

8530030

PRINTEDIN THE U S A 8/01

If you need SERVICE or PARTS for your Kenmore coin-operated dryer:

When requesting service, be ready to give the model

number, serial number (located on a tag in the door well behind the door) and date of purchase. Record below.

Model No Serial No. Date of Purchase

Record Coin Box Key Number

Key number is on key and/or coin box.

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others are

very important.

We have provided many important safety messages

in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential

hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not followed.

WARNING: For your safety the information in I

this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property

damage, persona njury or death.

i Do not store or use gasoline, or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

iWHAT TO DO IFYOU 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.

i Installation and service must be done by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (45.8 cm) above the

floor for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

If installing a GAS dryer:

the purchaser must post, in a prominent location,

instructions for the customer's use in the event the

customer smells gas. This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliances.

It is your responsibility to:

Observeellgoverningcodesand ordinances.

Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not

permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, bathrooms or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building

inspector.

Comply with the installation specifications and dimensions. Consider spacing requirements for companion appliances.

Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation.

Properly install dryer.

Contact a qualified installer to insure that the electrical and gas installations meet all national and local codes and

ordinances.

Exhaust to outdoors: Dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Note: The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will

be exposed to water and/or weather. Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and

bottom sides of the dryer are free of obstructions to permit

adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See "Recessed area and closet installation instructions," page 14,

for minimum spacing requirements.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using

the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dryer.

• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

• Do not allow children to play on or in

the dryer. Close supervision of children

is necessary when the dryer is used near children.

• Before the dryer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the doors to the drying compartments.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-

maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand

and have the skills to carry out.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener

or product.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like

materials.

• Clean lint screen before or after each load.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the

accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

• The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction

that could cause a load to catch fire.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read the "Dryer Safety" section (page 2) of this Owner's Manual and completely read these Installation Instructions before beginning installation.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Parts included with dryer:

2 slide protectors 2 slide extensions

4 slide protector mounting screws 2 30-minute cams (red) 2 45-minute cams (yellow) 4 _-inch tether mounting screws

4 rubber foot boots 2 vertical coin chutes

2 coin slide mounting rods

1 control panel key (No. 888)

Tools needed for installation:

Knife

Adjustable wrench or pliers ¼-inch nut driver

_6-inch open-end wrench Wire stripper

Duct tape Phillips screwdriver

Flat-head screwdriver

Small flat-head screwdriver Carpenter's level

Pipe wrench Pipe joint compound compatible with L.P.gas

Athree-wireorfour-wire,singlephase120!240-volt, 60-Hz.,AC-only,electricalsupplyisrequiredona

separate30-amperecircuit,fusedonbothsidesof theline.Atime-delayfuseorcircuitbreakeris

recommended. Thisdryerismanufacturedwiththethree-wire,frame-

groundingconductorconnectedtotheNEUTRAL (center)ofthewiringharnessoftheterminalblock.

Donothaveafuseintheneutralorgroundingcircuit. Useafour-conductorcordwhenthedryerisinstalledin

anareawherelocalcodesdonotpermitgrounding throughtheneutral.

If using a power supply cord:

Dryer power supply cord must be:

• U.h-listed or CSA certified

• 120!240 volt minimum

• 30 amp

• Type SRD or SRDT

• At least 4 feet (122 cm) long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring

terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

Three-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-

ground conductor to neutral wire.

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It is your responsibility

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and

ordinances.

• A copy of the above code standards can be obtained

from: National Fire Protection Association,

Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

• To supply the required 3- or 4-wire, single phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only electrical supply, (or 3-

or 4-wire, 120/208-volt electrical supply, if specified on

the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-ampere

circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay

fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to

an individual branch circuit.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine

that the ground path is adequate.

Electrical connection

• To properly install your dryer, you must determine the

type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

• This dryer is manufactured with a 3-wire, cabinet- ground conductor connected to the NEUTRAL (white

or center wire) of the wiring harness at the terminal block. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding

circuit.

• Use a 4-wire conductor cord when the dryer is installed in an area where local codes do not permit

grounding through the neutral.

3 7 6

1, 3-wire receptacle (NEMA

type 10-30R)

2, 3-wire plug

3. Neutral prong

4. Spade terminals with up turned ends

If your outlet looks like this:

Choose a four-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL-approved strain relie[ The

four-wire power supply cord must have 4, 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA

Type 14-30R. The fourth wire (ground conductor) must

be identified with a green cover and the neutral

conductor by a white cover.

If your outlet looks like this: f r'l-I "_ 3-wirereceptacle

Choose a three-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL-approved strain relief. The three-wire power supply cord, must have 3, 10-gauge

copper wires, and match a three-wire receptacle of

NEMA Type 10-30R. If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or

3-wire) and be:

• Flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire). All current-carrying wires

must be insulated.

• 10-gauge solid copper wire (Do not use aluminum.)

• At least 4 feet (122 cm) long

5. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief

6. Ring terminals

7. Neutral (white or center wire)

(14-30R)

4-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

Four-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical

connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center

terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected

to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2

terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

3. Attach a ¾-inch U.h-listed, strain relief to the hole

below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have

a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal

position. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief.

Terminal block cover

Hold-downscrew

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4. Remove the center terminal block screw. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from

external grounding screw.

Externalground Centersilver-colored connector_ terminal blockscrew

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current. The power supply cord must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if your are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: A four-wire connection is required where

local codes do not permit the use of three-wire

connections.

Four-wire Power Supply Cord

For four-wire installations, the power supply cord must have four, No.-10 copper wires and match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.

The fourth wire (grounding conductor) must be identified with a green cover or bare copper wire and the neutral

conductor by a white cover.

Green/yeg0w wire

ofharness

5. Connect neutral grounding wire from machine and the

neutral wire (white) of power supply cord under the

center screw of terminal block.

6. Connect the other two insulated wires to outer terminal block screws.

7. Connect the green or bare, grounding wire from the power supply cord to the external grounding conductor

screw. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.

8. Tighten the strain relief screws.

9. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

Centersilver-colored

Externalground terminal blockscrew connector

of power supply cordor bare

copperwire

Four-Wire Direct Wire Connection 1. Disconnect power.

* Strip 5 inches of outer covering from end of cable.

Leave bare grounding wire at 5 inches.

* Cut 1 inchfrom 3 remaining insulated wires. Strip

Fire Hazard

insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.

Use 10gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical

connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center

terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected

to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2

2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

Terminalblockcover

terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Hold-downscrew

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-

grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors, and connected to the equipment-

grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with four-wire, flexible armored or

non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding

wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. The grounding wire may be bare.

A conduit connector must be installed at junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved

if servicing is ever necessary.

3. Attach a ¾-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have

a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain

relief.

4. Remove the center terminal block screw. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from

external grounding screw.

Externalground Centersilver-colored connector\ terminal blockscrew

Green/yellowwire of harness

5.Connectneutralgroundingwireandtheneutralwire (whiteorcenter)ofdirectwirecableunderthecenter

screwofterminalblock.

Centersilver-colored terminal blockscrew

Externalground

groundingwire (green/yellow)

Bare copperwire

Y/', U.L.-listed, strain relief

6. Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the

terminal block screw. The open side of the hook should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire

together to form a loop.

Grounding Instructions

• For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock or breakdown; grounding will

reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer

uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

• For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent-wiring system, or an equipment- grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-

grounding terminal or lead on the dryer.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to

whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord: if it will not

fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

7. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws. Use the same method described in Step 6.

8. Connect the direct wire cable (bare) grounding wire to the external-grounding conductor screw. Tighten all

terminal block screws firmly.

9. Tighten the strain relief screws.

10. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

Three-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical

connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center

terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected

to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2

terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1.Disconnectpower.

2.Removehold-downscrewandterminalblockcover.

Terminal blockcover

3. Attach a K-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should

have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply cord through the strain

relief.

Externalground............,_ /

connector

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Hold-downscrew

Centersilver-colored terminal block screw

...... (whde),

Three-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical

connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center

terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected

to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining

2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Neutral grounding wire

(green/yellow) ', U.L-Usted,

strain relief

4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the neutral wire (white or center) of power supply cord

under the center screw of the terminal block.

5. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.

6. Tighten the strain relief screws.

7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

NOTE: If local codes do not permit the connection of a

frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, see the

instructionsfor "Alternate Connection," page 9.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-

grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding

terminal or lead on the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect

or circuit breaker box with three-wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire).

All current-carrying wires must be insulated. A conduit connector must be installed at junction box.

Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved

if servicing is ever necessary.

1. Disconnect power.

• Strip 3½ inches of outer covering from end of cable.

• Cut 1 inch of insulation from the end of each insulated wire. Shape the end of each wire into a "U"

shaped hook.

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