Kenmore 11078702890, 11077732790, 11076852690, 11076801690, 11076512690 Owner’s Manual

29-Inch Wide

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Your dryer may look different

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety instructions and operating

instructions before first use of this product.

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

PART NO. 3405586 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

from the dryer shown.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2

SEARS ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

TROU BLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Please read this manual. It will help you

install and operate your new Kenmore dryer

in the safest and most economical way. For information about the care and operation of Sears 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.

Use the ,';pace below to record the model nt,mber and serial number of

your new Kenmore Dryer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your sales

check (re,ceipt) in a safe place for future reference.

FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PARTS

For one year from the date of purchase, when the dryer is installed and operated

according to the instructions in the Owner's Manual, Sears will repair or replace any

mechanical or electrical parts in this dryer, if defective in material or workmanship.

If the dryer is subjected to other than

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

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons when

using your 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, 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 this 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 under-

stand and have the skills to carry out.

SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED ST_,TES.

This warranty applies only while this product is ir use in the Llnited 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 Fstates, IL 60179.

NOTE: Exhausting your dryer with plastic duct may not be covered by your

manufacturer's warranty. Pages 16-18 of this Owner's Manual describe the

complete exhaust requirements for this dryer.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended

by the mar ufacturer of tlhe 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 e;<haust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from

the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

• The interior of the machiine and exhaust duct should be cleaned :periodically by

qualified service personnel.

This guide contains safety statements

under warning symbols. Please pay

special attention to the warning boxes similar to the one below and follow

any instructions given,,

The information in this box will alert you to such dangers as fire,

electrical shock, burns and personalt injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3

IMPORTANT:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

Level

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

Remove leveling legs from package.

Screwdriver Wrench

Tin Snips

,A,djustable

Duct ]-ape

_Fe

Stripper

Strain relief

4 Leveling Legs

(supplied with dryer)

4-Inch Rigid or Flexible Metal Duct

New 3- or 4-Wire, 30-Amp.

U.L.-listed Power Supply Cord Kit (includes strain relief)

4-Inch Outlet Exhaust Hood

4-Inch Metal Elbow

(optional depending

on installation)

(2) 4-Inch Diameter Clamps

LOCATING YOUR DRYER - STANDARD INSTALLATION

Selecting the proper location for your dryer makes installation easier and gives you the best drying performance.

Protect from the weather. Proper operation of dryer cycles requires

temperatures above 45°F. At lower temperatures, the dryer may not shut

off at the end of automatic cycles.

Drying times will be extended.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets,

mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

E_:plosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and

vapors awa!_,from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches above

the floor for a garage installation.

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

Check location where dryer will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation including support, a level floor and a separate 30-amp. fuse.

Separate

______ 30 amp fuse

['1I! Grounded receptacle: IJI] --------, Within 2 feet of either

/ side of dryer.

Level floor: 1-inch

Support: Floor must be sturdy maximum allowable enough to support dryer and

load weight of 175 pounds, slope under dryer.

DOOR CLEARANCES

Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.

Large Side-SwingDoor

SuperWideSide-Swing Door

'133/4"

Wide-OpeningHamperDoor

RECESSED AREAINSTRUCTIONS

This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.

Exhausting your dryer indoors is Not recommended. The moisture and lint

indoors may cause:

• Lint to gather inside and around the dryer and be a fuel for a fire.

• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.

• Housecleaning problems and possible health problems.

Fire Hazard

Exhaust dryer outside if installed in a closet.

Use Exhaust Deflector Kit #3391278 if installed in a recessed area.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

NOTE: No fuel burning appliances

may be installed in the same closet as a dryer.

Exhausting the dryer outside is recom- mended. A closet installation must be

exhausted outside. Recessed installation that is not exhausted outside must use

Exhaust Deflector Kit Part No. 3391278 available from your dealer.

If the dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bedroom, bathroom,

or closet, it rrust be exhausted to the outside. Che{'k governing codes and

ordinances.

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• The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable.

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation

and servicing.

• If closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in top and bottom are required.

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minimum 11

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**24 sq" in:_

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ventilation

area

* Louvered coors with equivalent air open-

ings in top and bottom are acceptable. Closet installation must be exhausted.

Other installations must use at least the minimum dimensions indicated.

• Additional space for other appliances to be installed in the area should be

considerecL

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Leveling your dryer correctly will reduce operating noise and provide

improved drying performance.

STEP 1. Take two of the cardboard

corners from the carton. Place them on the floor in back of the dryer.

STEP 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the top or console panel).

Gently lay it on its back on the card- board corners.

STEP 3. With one of the legs in hand,

check the ridges for a diamond marking.

STEP 4. Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand. Use an adjustable wrenct

or other type wrench to finish turning the legs until you reach the diamond markin(

Later adjustment may be needed.

STEP 5. Now stand the ,dryer up. Slide dryer onto cardboard and move dryer

close to its final location. Leave enough

room to connect the exhaust duct.

STEP 6. Remove cardboard from under

dryer. Check levelness of:dryer by placinL

level on _:opof the dryer, first side-to-side,

then front-to-back. If dryer is not level, adjust the legs up or down. It may be necessary to level the dryer after it is moved into its final position.

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

It is your responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition* and all local codes

and ordinances.

*Copies of the standards listed above

may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The proper electrical connection ensures a safe installation that

meets local code requirements.

This dryer is manufactured with the 3-wire frame-grounding conductor

connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of the wiring I_arness of the terminal.

block. Do Not have a fuse in the

neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit

could result in an electrical shock.

If local codes do not permit this

type of connection, we recommend

a "Four-Wire Connection'.' A three-wire or four-wire, single phase

120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply (or th'ee-wire or four-wire,

120/208-volt if specified on serial/rating

plate) is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides o1:the line.

A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

A wiring diagram is located inside the console.

WARNING: 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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS

If Your Home Has:

And You Will Be Connecting To:

A 3-wire electrical receptacle

A U.L.-listed 120/240-volt minimum,

(NEMA Type 10-30R)

3-wire direct

30-amp., dryer power supply cord*

A fused disconnect or circuit breaker boy* 11- B

(NEMA Type 10-30R)

A 4-wire electrical receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

4-wire direct _1

A U.L.-listed 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp., dryer power supply cord.

A fused disconnect or circuit breaker boy. 14 - D

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

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*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor

to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 12.

A. MAKE THREE-WIRE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

TO RECEPTACLE

If using a 3-wire power cord:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Turn power supply off before

connecting cord. Use a new 30-ampere power supply

cord. Plug into a grounded outlet.

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

shock.

Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum,

30-ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should

be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals

or spade terminals with upturned ends. A 3/4"U.L.-listed strain relief must be

installed where the power supply cord connects to the dryer. Do Not modify the

power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician. The power supply cord must have three,

No.-10 copper wires to match a three-

wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Do Not use an extension cord with this dryer.

Do Not sonnect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle

before connecting power supply cord to dryer terminal block.

STEP 1. Turn power supply off. STEP 2, Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover.

H01d-d0wnscrew

Terminalblockcover

STEP 3. Attach 3/4" U.L.-listed strain relief (U..L. marking on strain relief) to

the hole below terminal block opening.

Put the power supply cord through the strain relief.

STEP 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.

STEP 5. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws using the

same method(s) described in STEP 4. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.

External ground

connector

Centersilver-c010red terminalblockscrew

Three-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

Neutral groundingwire

(green/yelluw) 3-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

White neutral

wire

Strain relief

STEP6.Tightenthestrainreliefscrews. STEP7. Inserttabofterminalblockinto

slotofthedryerrearpanel.Securecover withhold-downscrew.

ContinueInstallation on Page 16.

B. MAKE THREE-WIRE

ELECTRICAL CONN ECTION

TO DIRECT WIRE

If making a direct wire connection:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Turn power supply off before

connecting wires. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Electrically ground dryer.

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

electrical shock.

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.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal 13lock cover.

H01d-d0wnscrew

Termina;blockcover

STEP 3. Attach 3/4" U.L.-listed strain

relief (U.L. marking on strain relief) to

the hole below terminal block opening.

Put the direcl: wire cable tl_rough the strain relief.

STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the neutral wire (white

or center) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block.

Externalgroun[I connector,_

Neutral! inding

wire (green/yell0w) Strainrelief

Centersilver-c010red

terminalblockscrew

White

neutral

wire

STEP 1. Turn power supply off. STEP la. Strip 31/2 inches of outer

covering from end of cable. If using 3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut

the bare wire even with outer covering.

_-,-- 31/2"_

STEP lb. Strip 1 inch of insulation from the end of each insulated wire. Shape

the end of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.

3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped end

of the wire over the terminal block screw. The open sicle of the hook should face

to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop.

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