Kenmore 11070522900, 1107062110, 1107062111, 11072832100, 11073102101 Installation Guide

29" (73.7CM) GAS DRYER INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION PARA

LASECADORA A GAS DE 29" (73.7 CM)

TableofContents

DRYER SAFETY ....................................... 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............ 4

Tools and Parts...................................... 4

Location Requirements ........................ 4

Electrical Requirements ......................... 5

Gas Supply Requirements ..................... 6

Venting Requirements ........................... 7

Plan Vent System .................................. 8

Install Vent System ................................ 9

Install Leveling Legs .............................. 9

Level Dryer ............................................. 9

Make Gas Connection ........................... 9

Connect Vent ....................................... 10

Reverse Door Swing (Optional) ........... 10

Complete Installation ........................... 11

SERVICE NUMBERS ....... BACK COVER

DRYER SAFETY

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SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ......... 12

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION ..15

Herramientas y piezas ......................... 15

Requisitos de ubicaci6n ...................... 15

Requisitos electricos ........................... 16

Requisitos del suministro de gas ........ 17

Requisitos de ventilaci6n .................... 18

Planificaci6n del sistema

de ventilaci6n ....................................... 19

Instalaci6n del sistema

de ventilaci6n ....................................... 20

Instalaci6n de las patas niveladoras ...21

Nivelaci6n de la secadora ................... 21

Conexi6n del suministro de gas .......... 21

Conexi6n del ducto de escape ........... 22

C6mo invertir el cierre de

la puerta (opcional) .............................. 22

Complete la instalaci6n ....................... 23

NUMEROS DE

SERVlCIO ................. CONTRAPORTADA

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

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

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WARNING - of

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Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

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install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

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Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal

(foil type) duct. if flexible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified

by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will

obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

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To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

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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 Z223.1iNFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National

Electrical Code, ANSIiNFPA 70.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize I
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. I

- 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.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.

If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.

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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 cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

[] 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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

[] Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt

any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide 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 "Electrical Requirements" located in the installation

instructions for grounding instructions.

in the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
[] Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by

the State of Massachusetts.

[] If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
[] A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

• 8" or 10" pipe wrench • Level

• 8" or 10" adjustable • Vent clamps
wrench (for gas

connections) • Knife

• Flat-blade screwdriver • Pipe-joint compound

• Adjustable wrench that Caulking gun and
opens to 1" (25 mm) or

hex-head socket wrench compound (for installing
(for adjusting dryer feet)
1/4" nut driver or socket •
wrench (recommended) •

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 special parts (listed following)
available for purchase from your local Sears store or Sears
Service Center. For further information, please call
1-800-4-MY-HOM E®(1-800-469-4663).

• Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.

• Metal exhaust system hardware.

resistant to LP gas

new exhaust vent)
Pliers

Tape measure

Explosion Hazard

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

Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) 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 (610 mm) 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 kg). The combined weight of a

companion appliance should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire

dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 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 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.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to 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 allow the dryer door to
open fully.

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DryerDimensions

151/4" i 223/4''

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(737mr") (737ram)

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(705r"m},__\ _ (705mr")

(737r"m) (737mr"}

C D

A. Small opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door

C. Wide opening side-swing door

D. Wide opening hamper door

*Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance

behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."

Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this

dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 mm)
clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing
should be considered for the following reasons:

• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,
and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing should be considered on all sides
of the dryer 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.

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(25ram)(737mm) (25mm)(25mm)(705mm)(140mm)

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*Required spacing

223/4''

49mr.)

(310cm)2"_

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24in._*÷

(155cm)2

A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents

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(76rnm)

(76mm)

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The
installation must conform 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 dealer.

• Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools
and Parts" section for information on ordering.

• 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 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.

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
supply is required. A 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 you 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA International 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" (330 ram) 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.

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 shut off valve location should be easy
to reach for opening and closing.

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B

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector

B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter fitting
C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve

Gas supply connection requirements

Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,

as needed to avoid kinking.
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON °t tape.

This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard

for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24.

Burner input requirements

Gas Type

Natural Gas:

This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-
certified by CSA International for LP (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.

LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting your gas company.

Gas supply line

Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gage connection, immediately upstream of the gas

connection to the dryer (see illustration).
1/2" IPS or NPT pipe is recommended.

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

If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper 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 LP gas, 3/8" LP

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length
of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of
LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON e_ttape.

• Must include a shutoff valve:

Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 meters):

• The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for
use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) above sea level at

the Btu 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 ft (3,048 meters):

• When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner Btu 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 pressure testing at pressures greater than

1/2 psi.

Dryer Gas Pipe

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

11/4"

(32 rnm}

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_--- 9¼" ---_

(235 mm)

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

1-®TEFLON isa registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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FireHazard

Usea heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent,
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.

Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor

performance.
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,

or floors.

• The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed
73Aft (2.4 m).

Elbows

45° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building.

If using an existing vent system

Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.

Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only

rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.

If this is a new vent system

Vent material

• Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

• 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended.

Good Better

Clamps

• Use clamps to seal all joints.

• Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
vent, because they can catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Clamp

Exhaust

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

(102 mm)

A. Louvered hood style

B. Box hood style

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

DURASAFE TM vent products can be purchased from your
dealer. For further information, please call

1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663) or visit our website
at www.sears.com or www.sears.ca.

Rigid metal vent

• For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.

• Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing
and kinking.

Flexible metal vent

• Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible
for cleaning.

The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as

flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).

• Donotuseanexhausthoodwithamagneticlatch.

improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:

[] Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,

carpets, etc.

[] Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Choose your exhaust installation type

Recommended exhaust installations

Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.

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A. Dryer
B. Elbow

C. Waft
D. Exhaust hood

E. Clamps

F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent

G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet

Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.

Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

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A B

A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow
B. Periscope instaflation

NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. For further information

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663).

• Over-the-Top installation:
Part Number 26-49900

Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):

Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5" (127 mm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49908 - 5" (127 mm) to 18" (457 mm)

mismatch
Part Number 26-49904 - 18" (457 mm) to 29" (737 mm)

mismatch
Part Number 26-49905 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm)

mismatch

Special provisions for mobile home installations

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate

beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent

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Determine vent path

• Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.

• Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows
and turns.

• When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.

• Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

• Use the fewest 90 ° turns possible.

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