Kenmore 11074932200, 11074924200, 11074922200, 11074912200, 11074902200 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

29-Inch Wide

GAS DRYERS

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

3979090A PRINTED IN U.S.A. 12/01

WARNING: For your safetythe 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.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER

KENMORE DRYER WARRANTY 4

DRYER SAFETY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7

DRYER USE 17

LAUNDRYTIPS

DRYER CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING 28

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 30

Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore dryer in the most economical

way.

Ifyou need more information about the care and operation of Kenmore appliances call your nearest Sears store. You will

need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting

information. Your dryer's model and serial numbers are located on the Model

and Serial Number Plate.

Product Record

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore dryer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Model No. and Serial No. Plate

Keep this book and your Sears Salescheck (receipt) in a safe place for future reference.

Full One Year Warranty on

Mechanical and Electrical Parts

For one year from the date of purchase,

if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this

manual, Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

NOTE: Exhausting your dryer with a plastic vent may void this warranty.

See "Installation Instructions" for the complete exhaust requirements

for this dryer.

Warranty Restriction

If the dryer is subjected to other than

private family use, all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest Sears Service Center in the

United States. This warranty applies only while thisdryer

is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179,

For Sears Warranly information or 1ocontact a Sears Service Center, please reference the service numbers on the back page of lhis manual.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have providedmany importantsafety messages in thismanual and on yourappliance, Always read and obey all safety messages,

This is the safety alert symbol.This symbolalertsyou to

potentialhazardsthat can killor hurtyou and others,

All safetymessages will followthe 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 potentialhazard is,tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,and tell you what can happen if the

instructionsare notfollowed.

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 place items exposed to cook- ing oils in your dryer. Items contami-

nated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not dry articles that have been pre- viously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry- cleaning solvents, 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 door

to the drying compartment.

• 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

this Owner _ Manual 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.

• See the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" section for

grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or

Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

Tools and Parts

Check that you have everything neces- sary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.

• 8 or 1O in. pipe wrench

• 8 or 10 in. adjustable wrench (for gas connections)

• flat-blade screwdriver

• adjustable wrench that opens to 1 in. or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)

level 1/4in. nut driver or socket wrench knife

safety glasses duct tape

pipe-joint compound resistant to mE

gas

• caulking gun and compound (for

installing new exhaust vent)

• gloves

• pliers

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from dryer drum.

Check that all parts were included

Parts needed: Check local codes and with gas supplier,

check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply

Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require:

• Mobile home installation kit. To order, call your local Sears stere or Sears

Service Center reference the service numbers on the back page of this

book. Ask for Part Number 346764.

• Metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from your local

Sears store or Sears Service Center.

4 leveling legs

Location Requirements

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage

installation. Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

You will need

• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must

be exhausted to the outdoors. See

"Venting Requirements."

• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."

• A sturdy floor to support the dryer with a total weight (dryer and load) of 200

Ibs (90.7 kgs).

• A level floor with a maximum slope of

1 in. (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If

slope is greater than 1 in. [2.5 cm],

install Extended Dryer Feet kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble

properly and dryers with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level.

Do not operate or store your dryer in a location with year-round temperatures below 45-°F (7-°C).At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be

extended.

Install the dryer where it is protected from water and/or weather.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the

dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a

dryer.

Installation Clearances

The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door.

Dryer Dimensions

1. Small Opening Side-Swing Door

_7(73.66 cm)

2 Large Opening Side-Swing Door

• Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

(110

\ 29 "_

_(73.66 cm)

3. Wide Opening Side-Swing Door

(110cln)

133/4"

27_/16"

(69.05 c

4. Wide Opening Hamper Door

*Most installations require a minimum 5

in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer

for the exhaust vent with elbow. See

"Venting Requirements."

Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed.

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and

servicing.

• Additional clearances might be

required for wall, door and floor

moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended

to reduce noise transfer.

• For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the

top and bottom of the door are

required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.

(_.7_m)

Mobile Home-Additional Installation Requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home

installations. The installation must con-

form to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title

24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

Mobile home installations require:

• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for purchase from your

local Sears store or Sears Service

Center.

• Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764, see "Tools and Parts"

section for ordering information.

• Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air

into the dryer. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least

twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.

29' 1" 1" 27_6" 51_2"

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1 2

48'2

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('t.e_)

24"2

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1. RecessedArea

2. Side view - closet or confined area

3. Closet door with vents

Electrical Requirements Gas Supply Requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

12g-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-am

fused electrical supply is required.

(Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that

a separate circuit serving only this dryer

be provided.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 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 electdc current. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is prepedy installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: improper connection

of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a dsk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or ser- vice representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. De not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if itwill not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas

connections. If connected to LP, have a qualified

person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water

column. Examples of a qualified person

include: licensed heating personnel,

authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.

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

Gas Type Natural Gas:

This dryer is equipped for use with NAT-

URAL GAS. It is design-certified by CSA International for L.E (propane or butane)

gases with appropriate conversion.

• Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in your

home. Burner information is located on

the rating plate in the door well of your

dryer. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact

your local Sears store or Sears Service

Center.

L.P. gas conversion: Conversion must be made by a

qualified technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the

appliance from the gas specified on the

model/serial rating plate for use with a

different gas without consulting the serv-

ing gas supplier.

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