Kenmore 41790802992, 41790812992, 41791702001, 41793702200, 41793702201 Installation Guide

Before you begin ..................................................... 2

Location ................................................................... 2

Recommended grounding instructions .................... 2

Electrical requirements ............................................ 2

Exhaust requirements ............................................. 3

Water supply and drain requirements ...................... 3

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Alternate installations .............................................. 5

Alternate methods of securing drain hose ............... 5

Alternate exhaust methods ...................................... 6

Alternate electrical connection ................................ 6

Rough-in dimensions ............................................... 8

Laundry Center

washer/dryer 240 volts

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

P/N 131639100D (0503)

Before you begin...

Please read these instructions all the

way through.

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A You need these tools to

install your Kenmore Laundry

® Center. Getthem together in

one place to keep track of
them.

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B Check the where are

State code/law requirements: Some
Codes keep from or limit installation of
clothes dryers in residential garages,
closets, mobile homes and sleeping
quarters. (Check with your local building

inspector.)

Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

going to install the Laundry

®Center. Proper installation is

your responsibility. Make
sure you have everything
necessary for proper

installation.

You will need to meet

you

Location

Size: Must be large enough to fully open
dryer door. For recessed or closet
installations see Page 5 for spacing; for
product dimensions see the last page of these

instructions.
Support: The floor must be able to support

the appliance loaded weight of 500 pounds.

Level Floor: Maximum floor slope under

Laundry Center is 1 inch.

Protection from the weather:

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires

temperatures above 45°F. As some water

remains in the washer, do not store or

operate the washer below 32°R For
storage below 32°F. see Use and Care

Guide for "Winterizing."

_ It is the personal responsibility of
the customer to ensure that gasoline,

paint, thinners and other flammable
materials are not used or stored near the

Laundry Center. Fumes from these
materials could result in fire, explosion

or personal injury.
_Never install the Laundry Center up

against draperies or curtains and be sure
to keep any and all items from failing or
collecting behind the Laundry Center.

_ Replace all access or service panels
before operating Laundry Center.

Recommended
grounding instructions

Electrical ground is required
on this appliance.

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.

Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check

with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

1. A S-wire single phase 120/240 volt
60Hz AC only electrical supply (or 3-
wire 120/208 volt if specified on

nameplate) is required on a separate
30 ampere circuit, fused on both
sides of the line (time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker is recommended). Do

not have a fuse in the neutral or
ground circuit.

Ifa power supply cord is used, it must

be a 30 amp rated flexible type with
three open end spade lug connectors
with upturned ends or closed loop

terminal connectors. A U.h

recognized strain relief (U.L mark on

it or Sears Part No. 687000) to fit a
one inch hole must be used. When

local codes permit, it must be plugged

into a mating 30 amp receptacle
(NEMA) type 10-30R. See Figure 1.

Figure 1

3-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

The appliance may be connected
directly to the fused disconnect (or
circuit breaker) box through flexible

armored or nonmetallic sheathed 10
gauge COPPER cable, DO NOT USE

ALUMINUM WIRE. It is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact a qualified

installer to assure that the electrical

installation is adequate and is in
conformance with the National

Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances. A U.L recognized strain

relief must be provided at each end
of the power supply cable (at the
appliance and at the junction box).

Wire sizes (10 gauge COPPER WIRE

ONLY) and connection must conform

with the rating of the appliance (30

amperes).
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

4.

For mobile home

installation, the appliance frame must

not be connected to the neutral
terminal, but must be connected to
the ground cord (see Page 6,

Alternate Electrical Connection, for

detailed instructions).

Figure 2

4-wire receptacle

(14-30R)

Typical 30 Amp receptacle use:
Use where local codes permit flexible
type supply cord (pigtail).

If a 4-wire single phase 120/240 volt
60Hz AC receptacle of NEMA type 14-
30R (see Figure 2) is available, a matching
power supply cord (pigtail) must be used.
This cord contains 4 No. 10 gauge copper
conductors with spade or ring terminals
on the Laundry Center end and
terminating in a NEMA type 14-30P plug
on supply end. The fourth (grounding)
conductor must be identified by a green
cover and the neutral conductor by a
white cover. Cord should be type SRD or
SRDT, with a U.L. recognized strain relief,

and be at least 3 feet and no more than
6 feet long. The 4-wire power supply

cord and strain relief are not provided
with the Laundry Center.

NOTE: Laundry Center dryers operating
on 208 volt power supply will have longer
drying times than dryers operating on
240 volt power supply.

Exhaust requirements

Use only 4 inch (10.16 cm) diameter
(minimum) rigid or flexible metal duct
and approved vent hood which has a

swing-out damper(s) that opens when

the dryer is in operation. When the dryer

stops, the damper(s) automatically closes

to prevent drafts and the entrance of
insects and rodents. To avoid restricting

the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12
inches (38.5 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 laundry center.

Failure to follow these instructions can
create excessive drying times and fire

hazards.

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r,'_ Do not use plastic flexible
duct to exhaust the dryer. Excessive lint can
build up inside the exhaust system and create

a fire hazard and restrict air flow. Restricted
air flow will increase drying times, if your

present system is made up of plastic duct or
metal foil duct, re_lace it with a rigid or

flexible metal duct. Ensure the present duct
is free of any lint prior to installing laundry
center dryer duct.

_!_[[_ If the dryer is not

exhausted outdoors, some fine lint will be
expelled into the laundry area. An
accumulation of lint in any area of the home

can create a health and fire hazard. The

dryer exhaust system MUST be
exhausted to the outside of the

dwelling!

_v'__ Do not allow

combustible materials (for example:
clothing,draperies/curtains, paper) to come
in contact with the exhaust system. 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.

Do not exceed the

length of duct pipe or number of elbows
allowed in the" EXHAUST DUCT LENGTHS"

chart. Lint can accumulate in the system,
plugging the system and creating a fire
hazard, as well as increasing drying times.

Do not screen the

exhaust ends of the vent system, nor use
any screws or rivets to assemble the exhaust

_stem. Lint can become caught inthe screen,
on the screws or rivets, clogging the exhaust

system 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 MUST be installed downstream
with the flow of air.

Explosion hazard. Do

not install the laundry center where gasoline
or other flammables are kept or stored.If
the laundry center 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.The exhaust
system back pressure MUST not exceed 0.6

inches (1.52 cm) of water column, measured
with an inclined manometer at the point
the exhaust connects to the dryer. The
exhaust system should be inspected and
cleaned a minimum of every two years with
normal usage. The more the dryer is used,
the more often you should check the
exhaust system and vent hood for proper
operation.

The Maximum Length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct
used, number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood. The maximum length for
both rigid and flexible duct is shown in

chart.

EXHAUST DUCT LENGTHS (FEET)

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

Numberof _ _ _

go° Turns

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH DIAMETER

0 56' 56' 42'

1 46' 46' 36'

2 34' 34' 28'
3 32' 32' 18'

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH DIAMETER

0 30' 30' 22'
1 22' 22' 14'

2 16' 16' 10'
3 10' 10' 5'

Exhaust Systems longer than specified
will:

• Shorten the life of the dryer.

• Reduce the performance, such as

cause longer drying times and

increases the use of energy.

• Accumulate lint.

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4" LOUVERED 21/2"

RIGID METAL DUCT

FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT

The Laundry Center may be exhausted
four (4) ways with rear flush installation:

1. Straight back.

2. Down (8" length of 4" rigid duct
and1 elbow down).

3. Left (8" length of 4" rigid duct, 1
elbow down and 1 elbow left).

4. Right (8" length of 4" rigid duct, 1
elbow down and 1 elbow right).

To exhaust up, add an 11 " length of
standard 4" diameter duct and a 90°

elbow. The unit will be positioned about
4-1/2" away from the wall (flush to wall
exhausting may be done by going below
the dryer then sideways.)

An exhaust hood positioned to line up
with the dryer exhaust can be installed
directly through the outside wall. To

exhaust to the side or down, add an 8
inch (20.32 cm) length of standard 4 inch

(10.16 cm) diameter duct and a90° elbow.

For Mobile Home Exhaust
Requirements see Page 6, Alternate

Exhaust Methods, for detailed
instructions.

Water supply and drain

requirements

Hot and Coldwater faucets within 4 feet
of back of the Laundry Center and

enough pressure (5-100 PSI) are
required.

Water Heater should be set to deliver
130°F. or above water to the washer for

best results.

Todrain the Laundry Center washer, you
need either a 20-gallon laundry tub or

1-1/4 inch diameter standpipe having a
minimum carry-away capacity of 16
gallons per minute. The minimum tub
or standpipe height is 33 inches from

the bottom of the washer. The maximum
tub or standpipe height is 96 inches

from the bottom of the washer. For
installations requiring a longer drain

hose, have a qualified technician install
a longer hose, P/N 131461201. For drain
systems in the floor, install a siphon break
kit, P/N 076660-000. Both components

are available from Sears Parts
Department.

PLEASE BEGIN...

Remove:

(a) foam tub blocking pad;

® (b) foam shipping blocks

(c)

tape from dryer door;

(d)

foam dryer support pads;
inlet hoses.

(e)

(f)

From the back of the washer, remove
the wire shipping clips securing the

drain hose and power cord. Plastic
clamps secure the drain hose to the
right side of the washer backsheet.
These clamps form a standpipe to
prevent water siphoning. DO NOT

REMOVE THESE CLAMPS.

from rear of unit;

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Usingthe four shipping cartoncorner posts (two on each

• side), carefully lay the

Laundry Center on its left side and
remove the foam shipping base.

Plastic Spacer Block Shipping Clips

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Shipping

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Shipping_g_ _
Pad _ __-'_

Shipping Carton
Corner Posts

socket, remove mechanism

Usingtile ratchetwith 3/8 inch

• shipping bolt. Removeplastic

spacer block from centerof baseusing
adjustable pliers.

NOTE: If the Laundry Center isto be
transported at a later date, the tub

blocking pad,shipping bolt and plastic
spacer block should be retained.

__"_"_ Tub

_ _ _ _BJocking

Plastic_
Spacer _ Shipping

Block-_ b B°lt

Hose

and cold faucets to flush the

Runsome water from tile hot

• water lines and remove

particles that might clog up the water
valve screens. Check inlet hoses to

ensurethe rubberwashersare installed
in eachend. Carefully connect the inlet

hosesto the watervalve(onthe left side
of the washercabinet),tighten byhand,

then tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers.

DO NOT CROSS

THREAD OR OVERTIGHTEN
THESE CONNECTIONS.

istile HOTwater faucet and

Determinewhich water faucet

® carefullyconnectthe bottom

inlet hose to the HOT water faucet,
tighten by hand, then tighten another

2/3 turn with pliers.Carefully connect
the top inlet hose to the COLD water
faucet, tighten byhand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers.

DO NOT CROSS

THREAD OR OVERTIGHTEN
THESE CONNECTIONS.

Turntile water on and check for leaks
at both connections.

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Center is solid and level, tilt

0 To make sure the Laundry

• the machine Ibrward so the

rear legs are offthe ground. Gently set
the machine back down to allow the

rear legs to self adjust. Place a level on
top of the washer. Check it side to side,

then front to back. Screw the front
leveling legs up or down to make sure

the unit is solid on all four legs (no
rocking of the appliance should exist).

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1 Remove two (2) screws

securing front access panel

o to dryer cabinet. Lower
panel until bottom tabs can be
disengaged from cabinet, remove
panel, and set aside.

Access

Screws

Return Laundry Center to

• upright position.

cord.

Install 3-wire power supply

® a. Removethe terminal block

cover located at the rear of the dryer.
b. Install U.L approved strain relief

(Figure11)in one inchhole ondryer
back below terminal block opening.

c. Thread U.L approved 30 amp

power cord through strain relief.

d. Connectthe centerwire of the power

cord to the center silver colored

terminal screwof the terminal block

and tighten securely.

e. Connectthe other wiresto the outer

terminals and tighten securely

(Figure 12).

f. Replacethe terminal block cover.

Form a "U" shapeonthe end
of the drainhosewith the hose

• pointed toward the drain.

Placethe formed end in a laundry tub
or astandpipe and securewith a cable

tie provided inthe enclosure package.

WATER COIJLD

SIPHON FROM THE LAUNDRY
CENTER IF THE ABOVE

INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT
FOLLOWED,

laundry center to

• its final location.

Plug the power cord into a
grounded outlet.

Carefully move the

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Connect exhaust duct to

2 outside ductwork. Use duct

• tape to seal all.joints. Do not

exceed the length of duct pipe or
number of elbows allowed in the

Maximum Length Chart, Page 3. Install
the exhaust duct as described in

Exhaust Requirements, Page 3, and
refer to the drawings below. To exhaust
inside, refer to Alternate Exhaust
Methods, Page 6.

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Alternate installations:

recessed or closet

area locations.

The following are minimum installa-
tion spacings and openings (in inches)

that you should allow. For easier
installation and service, consider

additional spacing.

Dryer

Minimum Installation Spacing

RECESS

INSTALLATION A B C D F G H

INSIDE EXHAUST 4 0 4 0

OUTSIDE
EXHAUST 1 0 0 0

CLOSET
INSTALLATION A B C D F G H

OUTSIDE EXHAUST 60 60

ONLY I O 0 0 SQIR I SQIN

When the Laundry Center isinstalled

in other than the recessed and closet
type of installation shown, minimum

dimensionsindicatedmust beobserved.

h

CORRECT

ing Instructions and the Use

3 Read and save the Operat-

• and Care Guide that

INCORRECT

came with the Laundry Center.

4 Clean the dryer drum and

washer tub with a damp

• cloth.

5 Turn on electricity at power

• source.

Start washer and dryer.

16 RUN THROUGH ONE

• COMPLETE CYCLE and

check for possible leaks, exhaust con-
nections and tub drainage.

Wastner

Closet
Door

To prevent large amounts of lint and
moisture from accumulating and to
maintain drying efficiency, this
appliance mustbeexhausted outdoors.

Non-exhausted installation-only rear
exhaust position permitted.

Alternate methods of
securing drain hose

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Side View

Figure 3

Put the bent end of the
drain hose in the tub or

standpipe.

__able Tie

7® Reinstall access panel.

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Closet

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Thedrain hosemust beheld

securelywith the cabletie so

• it does not come out

of the standpipe during use.

Cable
Tie

Figure 4