Kenmore 41780412700, 41784042500, 41787042700, 41790412700, 41790412701 Installation Guide

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Gas Electric Dryer

Secadora a gas y el_ctrica

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P/N 134199600G (0611) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pre-lnstallation Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Electrical Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Exhaust System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Gas Supply Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Location of Your Dryer.................................................................................................................................................... S

Mobile Home Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Rough-In Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................. 6-7

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Reversing Door Swing .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Electrical Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Grounding Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Electrical Connections--3-wire ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Electrical Connections--4-wire ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................................................................... I0

Espan61................................................................................................................................................................... 11-19

DRYER SAFETY

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the dryer
is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future reference.

NOTE: The electrical service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.

NOTE: The gas service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or in Canada, CAN/CGA B 149.12.

NOTE: The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 {latest editions) for HOME
USE only. This Dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use & Care Guide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions 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 or 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.

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 lossof life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHATTO DO IF YOUSMELL 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.
Installations must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state,
province, or region where this appliance isbeing installed.

PRE-INSTALLA TION REQUIREMENTS

[ GASDryer ]

Tools and Materials Required for Installation:

1. Phillips head screwdriver.

2. Channel-lock adjustable pliers.

3. Carpenter's level.

4. Flat or straight blade screwdriver.

5. Duct tape.

6. Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch (10.2 cm) duct.

7. Vent hood.

8. Pipe thread sealer (Gas).

9. Plastic knife.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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CIRCUIT- Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp.

time delay fuses or circuit breakers.

Use separately fused circuits for washers and dryers, and DO
NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz,

Alternating Current. (Canada - 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz,
Alternating Current.)

POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT - The dryer MUST employ a 3-
conductor power supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDTrated at
240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp., with 3 open end spade lug
connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and
marked for use with clothes dryers.

WARNING - Risk of Shock. Appliance grounded to neutral
conductor through a link. Grounding through the neutral link
isprohibited for (1) New branch circuit installations (2) mobile
homes; (3) recreational vehicles; and (4) areas where local
codes do not permit grounding through the neutral, (1)
disconnect the link from the neutral, (2) usegrounding terminal

or lead to ground appliance in accordance with local ::odes
and (3)connect neutral terminal or leadto branch circuit neutral

in usual manner (if the appliance is to be connected by means
of a cord kit, use 4-conductor cord for this purpose). USE
COPPERCONDUCTOR ONLY. The dryer MUST employ a 4-

conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDTor ST(as
required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp., with 4 open

end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. See

ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS FORA 4-WIRE SYSTEM.
(Canada - 4-wire power supply cord isinstalled on dryer.)

OUTLETRECEPTACLE- NEMA 10-30R receptacle to be located
sothe power supply cord isaccessible when the dryer is in the

installed position. (Canada - NEMA 14-30R receptacle.)

POWER SUPPLY

OUTLET

RECEPTACLE

(COPPER)

SUBJECT TO LOCAL
REGULATIONS NEMA 10-30R (COPPER)

ELECTRICDryer

120-240 VOLT 50 CYCLE

MAIN FUSE BOX
30 AMP DELAYED ACTION

FUSES
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

NEUTRAL WIRE

3 WIRE GROUNDED NEUTRAL

CIRCUIT- Individual 15 amp. branch circuit fused with a 15 amp.

maximum time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY- 3 wire, 120 volt single phase, 60 Hz,Alternating

Current.
POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer isequipped with a 120 volt
3-wire power cord.

NOTE: Do not under I

any circumstances

prong from plug.

remove grounding Q

_k_G_ROUNDING PRONG

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EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible
metal duct and approved vent hood which hasa swing-out damper(s)

that open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops,
the dampers automatically closeto prevent drafts and the entrance

of insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a
minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood

and the ground or any other obstruction.

The following are specific requirements for

proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to follow

these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire

hazards.

Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer.

Excessivelint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire
hazard and restrict air flow. Restricted air flow will increase dryer

times. If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal
foil duct, _lace it with a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure the

present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

_- Risk of Fire - A clothes dryer produces
combustible lint. If the dryer isnot exhausted outdoors some fine

lint will beexpelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint
in any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard. The

dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly

inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation
of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding
area.

Do not allow combustible materials (for example:

clothing, draperies/curtains paper) to come in contact with exhaust

_stem. The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a
wall, a ceiling, or any concealed space of a building which can

accumulate lint, resulting in a fire hazard.

Exceedingthe length of duct pipe or number of elbows

allowed in the "MAXIMUM LENGTH" charts can cause an
accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system

could create a fire hazard, as well as increase drying times.

Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system,

nor use any screws or rivets to assemble the exhaust system. Lint
can become caught in the screen, on the screws or rivets, ::logging

the duct work and creating a fire hazard as well as increasing

drying times. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct
outdoors, and seal all joints with duct tape. All male duct pipe

fittings MUSTbe installed downstream with the flow of air.

Explosion hazard. Do not install the dryer where

gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is
installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm)

above the floor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire
or burns.

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MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

Louvered

4°F

(10.2 cm_

60ft. (18.28 m)
52 ft. (15.84 m)

44ft. (13.41 m)

32 ft. (9.75 m)
28 ft. (8.53 m)

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Flexible Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

-.44"F

Louvered _2Y2'_

(10.2 cml

30 ft. (9.14 m)
22 ft. (6.71 m)

14 ft. (4.27 m)

18 ft. (5.49 m)
14ft. (4.27 m)

10 ft. (3.05 m)

NOT RECOMMENDED

(5.35 cm_

48 ft.(14.63 m)
40 ft.(12.19 m)
32 ft. (9.75 m)
24 ft. (7.31 m)

16ft. (4.87 m)

(6.35 cml

Venting vertical through a roof may expose the exhaust

system to down drafts causing an increase in vent
restriction.

Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area
may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint.
Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause

an increase in vent restriction.

The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a
minimum of every 18months with normal usage. The more
the dryer is used, the more often you should check the
exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.

EXHAUST DIRECTION

All dryers shipped from the factory areset up for rearexhausting.

However, on electric dryers, exhausting can be to the right or
left side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer. On gasdryers,
exhausting can beto the right sideof the cabinet or the bottom
of the dryer. Directional exhausting can be accomplished by
installing Exhaust Kit, P/N 131456800, available through your
parts distributor. Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.

EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING DIMENSIONS

INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN CORRECT DIRECTION

In installations where the exhaust system isnot described in the
charts, the following method must be used to determine if the
exhaust system isacceptable:

I. Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the

dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer.

2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fluff (cool
down) and start the dryer.

3. Readthe measurement on the manometer.

4. The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than

0.75 inches of water column. If the system back
pressure is less than 0.75 inches of water column, the
system is acceptable. If the manometer reading is
higher than 0.75 inches of water column, the system is
too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable.

Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is
acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could affect the
performance of the dryer:

Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Replace copper connecting pipe that is not

plastic-coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST
be used.

1. InstallationMUSTconform with localcodes, or in the absence
of local codes,with the National FuelGasCode, ANSIZ223.1
(latest edition) or in Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149.

2. The gas supply line should be of 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe.

3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to connect
your dryer to the gas supply line. The tubing MUST be
constructed of stainless steel or plastic-coated brass.

4. The gas supply line MUSThave an individual shutoff valve.

5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.RT. plugged tapping, accessible for
test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately

upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

6. The dryerMUSTbe disconnected from the gassupply piping
system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or lessthan I/2 psig (3.45

kPa).

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LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:

1. Inan area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.

2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or
anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation

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3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch
(2.54 cm).

INSTALLATION/IV, RECESS OR CLOSET

1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or closet, MUST
be exhausted outdoors.

2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same
closet as the Gas dryer.

3. Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation.

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID
DOOR.

4. A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square cm) of opening,
equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required.
Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is
installed. A Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the
full length of the door is acceptable.

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES (Inches)

FRONT SIDES REAR TOP

Alcove or

Under counter 0(0cm) 0(0cm) 0(0cm) 15(38.1cm)

Closet 1(2.54cm) 0(0cm) 0(0cm)15(38.1cm)

Closet door ventilation required: 2 Iouvered openings each 60
square inches (387 square centimeters) -- 3 inches (7.6 cm)

from bottom and top of door.

THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

5. The following illustrations show minimum clearance dimensions
for proper operation in a recess or closet installation.

CLOSET DOOR

NOTE: Under counter and stack models - 0 inches (0 cm) for sides, rear, and top.

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_ii_ O"(0 ¢m)

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_ii _- 1" (2.54 cm)

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O"(0 crn)

O"(0 crn)

UNDER COUNTERINSTALLATION

If an under counter* installation is desired, the dryer MUST have a top sheet kit
installed, P/N 131629100. Kit isavailable from an authorized parts distributor.

*Custom-sized countertop isrequired.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

1. DryerMUSTbe exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath
the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support

combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. Rigidmetal duct ispreferred.

2. If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneath
the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system MUST

terminate outside the enclosure with the termination

securely fastened to the mobile home structure.

3. When installing a gasdryer into a mobile home, a provision

must be made for outside make up air. This provision isto
be not lessthan twice the area of the dryer exhaust outlet.

4. This dryer MUST be fastened to the floor. Mobile Home

Installation Kit No. 169840 is available from your dealer.

5. Refer to pages 2 and 3 for other important venting

requirements.

6. Installation MUSTconform to current Manufactured Home

Construction & Safety Standard (which is a Federal
Regulation Title 24 CFR-Part32-80) or when such standard
is not applicable, with American National Standard for
Mobile Homes. In Canada, the CSA Z240 is applicable.

The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 for

HOME USEortly.

UNDER COUNTER & STACK MODELS

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

[3 ELECTRICCONNECTION

UNDER

COUNTER

34 5/8"

(87.9 cm)

2 9/16=---_

(63 cra)

_-_ 131/2" -_

(34.4 cm) I

36"

(91.5 cm)

Correct

Correct

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33/4"

(9.5 crn)

DOOR OPEN 90°

B

3/8" (0.96 cm) DIA.

GAS PIPE

REAR VIEW

471/2"

(120.7 cm)

4 318"

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1"(2.54 cm)

Correct

DO

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incorrect

(11.1 cm) _-_

OPTIONAL

VENT KNOCKOUT_,_

- 27"

(68.6 crn)

SIDE VIEW

6

3 3/4"

(9.5crn)