Kenmore 11079912990, 11079902890, 11078972892, 11078944892, 11078944891 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

27-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.

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WARNING: For your 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.

-WHATTO 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 GAS DRYER WARRANTY

DRYER SAFETY

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

TROUBLESHOOTING

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

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.

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.

Pages 18-22 of this manual describe 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 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 informationor to contact a Sears Service Center, call 1-8OO-4-MY-HOMEs_ (1-800-469-4663).

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.

potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to

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 ifthe

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 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 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 Installation Instructions 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.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts needed, see pages 7-9.

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 10-13)

Standard Installation (p. 10) Recessed Area/Closet

Installation Instructions (pgs. 11-t2)

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 14)

_le

wrench

Two corner posts (from

dryer carton)

Tools Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with dryer)

4 leveling legs

C, INSTALL GAS LINE (pgs. 15-17)

Tools Needed:

8-inch Pipe-joint

or 10-inch compound

pipe wrench resistant to

LP. gas

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

Use pipe joint Do not use pipe compound joint compound

N-in to g-in K-in male

pipe elbow pipe-to-flare

(optional depending

on installation)

Rigid gas supply line approved for natural gas use (NOTE: additional

fittings may be required)

K-inch diameter, flexible stainless

steel 4-foot or 6-foot gas line

D. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 18-22)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Tin snips

Flashlight

(optional depending

on installation)

Duct tape

Fiat-bladed

screwdriver

4-inch rigid or

flexible metal vent

4-inch outlet

exhaust hood

4-inch metal elbow(s)

(optional depending

on installation)

(4) 4-inch

diameter clamps

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR DRYER

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Selecting the proper location for your dryer makes installation easy and gives

you the best drying performance. STANDARD INSTALLATION

Check location whore dryer will be installed.

Proper installation is your responsibility, Make sure you have everything necessary

for correct installation (see illustration

below).

The dryer must not be installed where it can

be exposed to water and/or 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 and

drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation spacings described on page 12. This will

ensure you have an adequate clearance for service and proper operation including

flow of combustion and ventilation air, and that you have a sufficient distance from

combustible construction.

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.

• Be sure your location allows for a proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer

must be exhausted to the outdoors.

See pages 18-22 for complete exhaust requirements.

• 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.

Grounded receptacle:

Within 2 ft of either

side of dryer.

Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight d 175 Ibs (includes dryer and

load weight).

I_ 6 ft

Level floor: Maximum

allowable slope under entire dryer- 1 in.

RECESSED AREA/CLOSET

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

The dryer must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and/or 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 and drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation spacings described on page 12. This will

ensure you have an adequate clearance

for service and proper operation includ-

ing flow of combustion and ventilation air, and that you have a sufficient dis-

tance from combustible construction.

• Be sure your location allows for a proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer

must be exhausted to the outdoors. See pages 18-22 for complete exhaust

requirements.

• 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.

WARN ING: To reduce the risk of fire,

this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

NOTE: No fuel-burning appliances may be installed in the same closet as a dryer.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Most installations will require at least 5_&-inch clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent.

Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.

43V_ in

_14in

28V_ in

18"

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MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING

**48 sq, in.

minimum"

ventilation

area

h **24 sq, in.

"1"'-'_

• In the above illustration, 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. Louvered doors with equivalent air open- ings in top and bottom are acceptable.

• All installations must be exhausted outside. Use at least the minimum dimensions indicated.

2T'- ..---1" ''

FrontView SideView FrontView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown) (DoorWithVent)

* Additional clearances for wall, doorandfloor moldings may be required. 0" clearance

is acceptable butnotrecommended.

** Openingis minimum tor closet door.Loavered doorwith equivalent air

openings is acceptable.

*** Additional spaceis neededwhen external exhaustelbow isused. Can be O"clearance

when houseexhaustingis lined up directly with dryerexhaust.

minimum"

ventilation

area

MOBILE HOME EXHAUST

REQUIREMENTS

• The dryer must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and/or

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 and drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation spacings described on page 12. This will

ensure you have an adequate clearance for service and proper operation

including flow of combustion and ventila- tion air, and that you have a sufficient

distance from combustible construction.

• Special provisions must be made for the introduction of outside air into the dryer

when installed in a mobile home. The area of any opening for the introduction of outside air (such as a nearby window)

should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.

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

conform to the Manufactured Home Con- struction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

• Dryer exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with

screws or other devices which extend into the interior of the vent.

• A gas dryer must be

exhausted

For mobile home use, gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor. Order

Mobile Home installation Kit 346764 from your Sears store or Sears Service

Center. Kit includes the necessary fastening hardware and detailed installation instructions. Exhaust system hardware is also available through your

Sears store or Sears Service Center.

exhaust vent

outdoors. The must be securely fastened to a L_

noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not

terminate beneath the mobile home.

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Leveling your dryer correctly will reduce operating noise and provide improved drying performance.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

STEP 4. Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. This is when we recommend you start checking the dryer for levelness. Further adjustment may be necessary.

STEP '1. Take two of the cardboard corners from the carton. Place them

on the floor Jn back of the dryer.

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

Gently lay dryer on the cardboard corners.

STEP 3. With one of the legs in hand, check the ridges for a diamond marking.

STEP 5. Stand the dryer up and move it close to its final location. Leave enough

room to connect the exhaust vent.

STEP 6. Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of the dryer, first side-to-side; then front-to-back.

STEP 7. If dryer is not level, prop the dry- er up using two stacked cardboard corner posts. Use a wrench to adjust the legs up

or down.

NOTE: It may be necessary to level the dryer again after it is moved into its final

position.

C. INSTALL GAS LINE

The proper gas connection ensures an installation that meets local code

requirements.

GAS REQUIREMENTS

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, autho- rized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

• Make certain your dryer has 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. Any change to the burner must be made by a certified technician.

• Provide a rigid gas supply line of }S-inch pipe to your dryer.

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

• if your dryer has been converted to use L.P. gas, -_-inch L.R-compatible copper tubing may be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 feet, use larger pipe. Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of L.R gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON e>tape.

H-inchNPTgas threadedsupplyline

¾-inchmale threadedpipe

/d_J_

is your responsibility to contact a qualified gas line installer to ensure you have natural gas.

• The design of this dryer has been certi-

fied by the CSA International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet 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 level.

• When installed above 10,000 feet,

a four percent (4%) reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the mod- el/serial number plate is required for each 1,000 foot increase in elevation. For assistance when converting to other gas types and/or installing above 10,000 feet elevation contact your local service company.

• 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 gas supply line. To prevent kink- ing, you may need an elbow and a con-

nector between the stainless steel tub- ing and the dryer gas pipe. The gas pipe

that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a _ in male pipe thread.

¾-inNPTmale

threadedconnection

-_!II,I ,I, ,_

_-in to _-in ¾-in male pipe elbow pipe-to-flare

• A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line.

_-in NPT plugged

in male threaded tapping

connection /'

Reduce;or ½-in NPTgas connector supply line

• An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within six (6) feet of the

dryer in accordance with the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 1. The valve

should be in the same room as the dryer, within six feet. The location

should be easy to reach for opening and closing the valve.

• A K-inch NPT plugged tapping, acces- sible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

• To ensure proper combustion and ventilation, the dryer installation should

adhere to the minimum recommended clearances. See page 12.

• For mobile home installation, see

page 13 for more instructions.

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

CONNECT DRYER TO GAS LINE STEP 1. Remove the red cap from

the gas pipe. Move the dryer to its final position.

STEP 2. Connect gas supply to dryer.

Use a wrench to tighten. Apply pipe

joint compound to the non-flared male threads only. If flexible metal tubing is

used, be sure there are no kinks.

NOTE: For L.P. gas connections you must use pipe joint compound resistant to

the action of L.P. gas. Do not use TEFLON ® tape.

Use pipe joint Do not use pipe compound _ joint compound

STEP 3. Open the shut-off valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the

handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

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

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

and ordinances.

Copies of the code standards listed above may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

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The proper electrical connection ensures an installation that

meets local code requirements.

STEP 4. Test all the connections by brushing on an approved non-corrosive

leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

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-ampere fused electrical supply is required.

• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Be sure fuse or circuit

breaker matches the rating of your line.

• Use a separate circuit serving only your dryer.

• Do not use an extension cord.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

D. CONNECTEXHAUST

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding win reduce the risk of elec-

tric 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

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A properly exhausted dryer will give you the shortest drying time, lower your utility bills, and extend the life of the dryer.

Fire Hazard

Use a 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

• Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a con-

cealed space of a building.

• The diameter or the heavy metal vent

must be 4 inches.

• Do not use an exhaust hood with a

magnetic latch.

• Dryer exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or

other devices which extend into the

interior of the vent.

• If using an existing exhaust system, disconnect vent from the dryer and

clean one section at a time until you reach the exhaust hood. To clean out lint,

you can use the hose attachment on your vacuum, or use a pole or wire

with a feather duster or rag attached.

• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Follow the instructions in this

section to reinstall your vent system.

ROUTE THE VENT

Typical installations exhaust from the rear of the dryer.

Avoid pushing the dryer tightly against a wall. This can crush or kink the vent.

Use the straightest path you can, where possible. Avoid 90 ° turns.

Rear exhaust installations for standard

offset connections - (see pgs. 20-21).

Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the following kits:

279818 (white) 279819 (almond)

279915 (graphite)

279925 (biscuit) Contact your local dealer.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, electrical shock or serious injury.

Follow the instructions in the kit. These kits are available at your local Sears

store or Sears Service Center.

Rear exhaust installations for offset

connections with close clearances -

(see p. 22)

This dryer may be converted to exhaust

out the right or left side or through the bottom. To convert the dryer, one of the

following kits must be used.

Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white) Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond) Exhaust Kit No. 279915 (graphite) Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (biscuit)

Typical installations for left or right side exhausting

Typical installations for bottom exhausting 19

DETERMINEVENTLENGTH

Maximum Exhaust Lengths:

• Rear Exhaust. The maximum length of

the rear exhaust system depends on the type of vent, the number of elbows, and the type of exhaust hood. Refer to the

chart below.

• Side or Bottom Exhaust. Side or bottom exhaust adds a 90 ° turn inside the dryer.

To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart.

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

(Use 4-inch

if possible)

Number of

90° Turns

2 3

Number of

90° Turns

0 1 2 3

NOTE: If a combination of rigid metal

vent and flexible metal vent is used, use

instructions for flexible metal vent.

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter rigid

metal vent.

64 ft 58 ft 54 ft 48 ft

44 ft 38 ft 35 ft 29 ft

27 ft 21 ft

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter flexible

metal vent.

36 ft 28 ft 3I ft 23 ft 27ft 19ft 25ft 17ft 23ff 15ft

STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTION8 Using 4-inch rigid metal vent:

NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent

joints with screws. Screws can catch lint

and slow the drying process. Instead, use clamps to secure exhaust vent joints.

STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow on the hood and on the dryer exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch rigid metal vent needed to connect the

two elbows.

Elbow

Rigidmetalvent

Wall

Exhaust hood

;_,.Duct

tape &

clamps

See STEP2

........Elbow

Ducttape& clamps

The vent usually comes in 2-foot lengths.

Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches longer than your measurement in order to

make a connection.

STEP 3. Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow and connect elbow to your dryer's exhaust outlet. Tape the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

Tape

Clamp

STEP 4. Connect vent to elbow. Tape the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on vent, the other end to the exhaust hood. Tape joints and tighten clamps.

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW INSTALLATION".

Using 4-inch flexible metal vent: NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent joints

with screws. Screws can catch lint and slow the drying process. Instead, use

clamps to secure exhaust vent joints. STEP 1. install a 4-inch metal elbow

on the exhaust hood and, if necessary, on the dryer's exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch flexible metal vent needed from the dryer

to the hood.

Flexible metalvent

Dryer

Elbow

Wall

Exhaust hood

_;_,,Duct

tape&

clamps

.......STEP2

Duct

..........tape&

clamp

Ducttape & clamp

(optional)

STEP 5. Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow. Install one end of elbow on

vent, the other end to the exhaust hood. Tape joints and tighten clamps.

Tape

Clamp

STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center

in each direction. Do not stretch vent sections over 6 feet. If distance is more than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of metal vent with flexible metal vent attached at ends.

STEP 7. Connect the vent directly to the dryer outlet or to a separate elbow. Tape the joints with duct tape. Secure with clamps.

STEP 8. To connect the vent to the section of the exhaust hood that is inside

your wall, it may be necessary to make two ½ inch cuts in the end of the flexible

vent to allow it to expand.

STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measure- ment for each bend in the vent.

STEP 4. Add 3 more inches to the measurement for connection over the

dryer's exhaust outlet and hood.

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW INSTALLATION".

OFFSET CONNECTIONS WiTH CLOSE CLEARANCES

When your exhaust vent is in a close clearance behind the dryer, or if you are installing your dryer in a recessed area or closet, you will find it helpful to install the exhaust vent over-the-top* of the dryer. A kit is available from your local Sears store

or Sears Service Center. *Parts may be covered by one or more

U.S. Patents.

LOOP SYSTEM

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NOTE: Vent systems come in many varieties. Select the type that best fits your installation. Three of the most common types of installations

are illustrated here.

Vent system installed over-the-top

with standard elbows

PERISCOPE SYSTEM

with one periscope

(2-inch clearance)

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Vent system installed over-the-top

with one offset and one standard elbow

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Vent system

REVIEW INSTALLATION

Take a few minutes to complete this checklist. It will help assure you that you have a proper installation and increase your satisfaction with your Kenmore dryer.

[] Check that all parts you removed

from the parts packages are now installed.

[] Ensure that dryer is positioned in its

final location. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked.

FINAL STEPS

[] Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Turn power on.

[] Wipe the interior of the drum

thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

[] Remove the blue protective film on the

console and any tape remaining on dryer.

[] Read the rest of this manual to fully

understand your new dryer.

[] Ensure that dryer is level by placing

a level on top of the dryer. Check side- to-side first, then check front-to-back. If dryer is not level, adjust the legs up or

down.

[] Check to make sure you have all

the tools you started with.

[] To remove air from the gas line, set the

dryer on a full heat cycle (not the AIR DRY cycle) for 20 minutes. After five minutes, open dryer door. The burner

should have ignited during these five minutes. If you do not feel heat, turn

the dryer off and WAIT 5 MINUTES. During these 5 minutes check to be sure dryer gas supply valve is open. Repeat steps above. If the burner still does not ignite, see "TROUBLE-

SHOOTING."

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and

vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had

anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using anAir Cycle.

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

STARTING YOUR DRYER

STEP 5. Press PUSH TO START Button (_. Be sure door is closed.

NOTE: The drawings in this section show the basic features of all models

covered by this manual. Refer to the supplied "Feature Sheet" for your dryer's particular features.

STEP 1. Clean lint screen before or after each load.

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and shut door.

STOPPING/RESTARTING YOUR DRYER

• To stop the dryer at any time, open

dryer door.

• To restart, press PUSH TO START Button _. Be sure door is closed.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle,

turn Cycle Selector Control (Timer) to OFF.

STEP 3. Set Cycle Selector Control (Timer) _ (see pages 25 and 27).

STEP 4. Set FABRiC/Temperature Control _ (see page 26). Check clothes

label for manufacturer's recommendations.

FABRIC SIGNAL PUSH TO START

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MOISTURE _0

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