Kenmore 120-volt portable electric dryers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions

120-Volt
PORTABLE

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ELECTRIC 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.

PART NO. 3406895 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2

SEARS PORTABLE ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5

OPERATING YOUR DRYER 18

LAUNDRY TIPS ...... 21

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 23

TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 26

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 28

Please read this manual, It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore
portable dryer in the safest and most

economical way.

For 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 portable dryer,

Model No.

Serial No....

Date of Purchase

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

future reference.

OneYearWarrantyon Y "

Mechanicaland Electrical Parts Warranty service is available by

For one year from the date of purchase, contacting your nearest Sears

if this dryer is installed and operated Service Center in the United States.
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

plastic product may void this warranty.

Pages 13-16 of this manual describe
the complete exhaust requirements
for this dryer.

This warranty applies only while this
dryer is used 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.

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety
alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow
instructions.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not followed.

YOURSAFETYISIMPORTANTTOUS.
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 igniteor 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 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 machine and exhaust
duct should be cleaned periodically by

qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 5-7.

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 8-18)

Standard Installation (p. 8)

B. INSTALL CORD BRACKETS (p, 11)

Recessed Areal

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 9)

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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

#2 Phillips head_

screwdriver

Flashlight (optionaI

depending on installation)

2cord brackets (supplied with dryer)

C.INSTALL CASTERS (p. 11)

Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:

A_u_able

w_nch

Fl._,llight (optional

depending on installation)

4 casters (supplied with dryer)

D. INSTALL KNOBS (p. 11)

PUSH TO START

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Parts Needed:

2 knobs (supplied with dryer)

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CYCLE SELECTOR

E. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 13-16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Tin snips Duct tape

Flashlight

(optional depending

on installation)

Flat-bladed
screwdriver

4-Inch rigid

or flexible heavy

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

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

STANDARD INSTALLATION

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

Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation including proper floor
support and a level floor,

• Protect dryer 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, and
drying times will be extended.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches above

the floor for a garage installation.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion, or fire.

• 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.

Support: Floor K_

must be sturdy ['X_
enough to support I \\ -- .

. -- Levelfloor: Maxtmum

a total weight I __ r=_=_

..... I - I I_Jl allowable slope under

or 11 u pounds I I _ _-4_ I i "_" i • 3 ,

(includes dryer I II I i& entiredryer- /8 inch.

and load weigh__J _ _

RECESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check governing codes and ordinances.
This dryer may be installed in a recessed

area or closet.

Confined or Recessed Area Installation

An exhaust system is not required for

operation of the portable dryer. However,
exhausting the dryer outside is recom_

mended. The moisture and lint indoors
may cause:

• Lint to gather inside and around the dry-
er and be fuel for a fire.

• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture,

paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.

• Housecleaning problems and possible

health problems.

Closet Installation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this

appliance must be exhausted outdoors

when installed in a closet.

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.

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Side-SwingDoor

* Dimension does not include casters.

Height with casters is 321/2 inches.

18"

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FrontView

(Boor With Vent)

MIXIMBM INSTALLATIONSPACING,ClosetInstallation MUST be exhaustedoutside,

* Additionalclearances for wall doorand floor moldingsmayberequired,

** Openingis minimum for closetdoor.Logvereddoorwith equivalent air openings

isacceptable,

***Additional spaceis needed whenexternal exhaustelbow is used.

• 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 openings in top
and bottom are acceptable.