Kenmore 11073956101, 11073956100, 11073954101, 11073952101, 11073942101 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

27-Inch Wide GAS DRYERS

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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

3979092 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 1/01

WARNING: Foryour safety the 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 _ 3

KENMORE GAS DRYER WARRANTY

DRYER SAFETY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR DRYER 16

LAUNDRY TIPS ...... 23

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 25

TROUBLESHOOTING ...... 29

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 31

Please read this manual. It will help you install and operate your new Kenmore dryer in the most economical

way.

If you 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.

Serial No. Plate

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

Model No.

Serial No ....

Date of Purchase

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 com-

plete exhaust requirements for this dryen

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 this dryer

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 Warranty information or to contact a Sears Service Centert piease reference the service numbers located on the back page of this manual.

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.

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 tothe 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's 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, ANSl/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 10 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 L.R 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.

4 leveling legs

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 store or Sears

Service Center, For further information, please reference the service numbers

located on the back page of this manual. Ask for Part Number 346764.

• Metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from your local

Sears store or Sears Service Center.

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."

• Agrounded 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 your dryer at tempera- tures below 45°F (7°C). At lower temper- atures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Crying 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 Most installations require a minimum 5_/2in,

(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow, See "Venting Requirements." The location must be large enough to fully open the dryer door.

Recommended/Minimum Clearances Recessed Back Sides Top Front

and Closet (Closet

5V2"/0" 1"/0" 18"/18" 1"/1" (14 cm) (2.5 cm) (45.7cm) (2.5 cm)

Dryer Dimensions

43t_

(110_)

only)

Recommended installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown following are for

the recommended spacing allowed,

except the closet door ventilation open- ings. The dimensions shown for the clos- et door ventilation openings are the mini- mum spacings required.

14"max. f¢_

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(2.5_)

1 2

_t 3.

48"z _m)

(310_±)-

24 "1

1. Recessed Area

2. Side view - closet or confined area

3. Closet door with vents

• 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.

• Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

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.

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.

• 120-Vofi, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electdcal supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this dryer be provided.

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 by providing a path of least resistance for electric 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 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 service representative or personnel if

,ou are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not

fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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 NATURAL GAS. It is design-certified by CSA International for L.P. (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 serving gas supplier.

Gas Supply Line:

• 1/2 in. IPS pipe is recommended.

• 3/8 in. approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.

• Must include 1/8 in. NPT plugged tap* ping, immediately upstream of the gas

connection (see illustration).

• Must include a shutoff valve.

An individual shutoff valve must be

installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of

the dryer in accordance with the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach

for opening and closing.

1. 3/8 in. flexible gas connector

2. 3/8 in. pipe to flare adapter fitting & 1/8in. NPT plugged tapping

4. l/2 NPT gas suppiy flne

5. Gas shut-off valve

There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some

guidelines for two different methods

of connection.

Option 1 (Recommended Method):

Flexible stainless steel tubing:

• If local codes permit, use flexible stainless steel tubing (Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas supply line. Use

an elbow and a 3/8 in. flare x 3/8 in. NPT adapter fitting between the stain-

less steel tubing and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.

Option 2 (Alternate Method):

Approved aluminum or copper tubing:

• Lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) can use 3/8 in. approved tubing (if codes and

gas supplier permit).

• If you are using natural gas, do not use copper tubing.

• 318in. flare x 318in. NPT adapter fitting

between dryer pipe and 318in. approved tubing.

• Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting.

• If your dryer has been converted to use L.R gas, 3/8 in. L.R compatible

copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than

10 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist

the action of L.P. gas must be used. Do

not use TEFLON _'tape. Dryer Gas Pipe

• The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8 in. male pipe thread.

1. 1/2in. NPT gas supply line

2. 3/8 in. NPT dryer pipe

Burner Input Requirements: Elevations up to 10,000 feet:

• The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for use at altitudes

up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) above sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate. Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this

elevation.

Elevations above 10,000 feet:

• When installed above 10,000 ft (3,000 m) a 4% reduction of the burn-

er B.T.U. rating shown on the model/ serial number plate is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in

elevation.

Gas Supply Pressure Testing

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at

test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi.

• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the supply line shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi.

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