Kenmore Elite 8.0 cu. ft. Steam Electric Dryer, Elite 8.0 cu. ft. Steam Gas Dryer Measurement Cheat Sheet

Shown with washer 26-41102 and optional drawer pedestals 26-58892

Kenmore Elite Front-Loading Steam Dryer

Electric Dryer Gas Dryer

White 26-81102 White 26-91102
Lemongrass 26-81101 Lemongrass 26-91101
Blackberry 26-81100 Blackberry 26-91100

• 8.0 cu. ft. capacity

• Steam Care™ with direct water hook up

• Electronic LED SmoothTouch™ controls

• 15 drying cycles and 12 drying options

• Sensor drying with 4 moisture sensor bars in the drum

• Steam Refresh™ cycle

• NSF® Certified sanitize cycle

• Drying rack

• Stainless steel drum

• LED drum light

• Reversible side-swing door with see-through window

• 4-way electrical / gas kitless rear venting

Gas Dryer Connector – Stainless Steel

26-49590

26-49585*

*Los Angeles only

1

/2" - 3/8" Flex, 5 ft.

3

/8" - 3/8" Flex, 5 ft.

POWER CORDS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS ONLY

26-49387, 26-49787

*Complies with 1/1/96 NEC code revision for new construction and remodeling

All Electric Dryers Require Cord

Order Wire Length

26-49387 3 4 ft.

26-49787 3 6 ft.

26-49388* 4 4 ft.

26-49788* 4 6 ft.

26-49388, 26-49788

26-81102/1/0, 26-91102/1/0

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SELECTION ELITE

Electric Dryers:

White 26-81102

Lemongrass 26-81101

Blackberry 26-81100

Gas Dryers:

White 26-91102

Lemongrass 26-91101

Blackberry 26-91100

DRYER FEATURES STEAM

Capacity (cu. ft.)

Steam Care™

Soft Heat Technology

Temperature Selections

Sensor Drying System

CYCLES AND OPTIONS 15 / 12

Heavy Duty, Allergen, Sanitize

(NSF® Certified), Khaki / Jeans,

Towels, Bulky Bedding, Delicates,

Specialty Cycles and Options

Steam Cycles and Options Steam Refresh™

Timed Drying

Express Dry

Extra Dry •

Air Dry

Wrinkle Guard®

More Time / Less Time

Add Steam •

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Drying Rack

Check Vent •

Time Remaining Display

Status Indicator(s)

Damp Dry Signal

Drum Light

Control Lock

Venting Electric / Gas

Rear Venting Duct Elbow #49609

GENERAL FEATURES

Controls Electric LED SmoothTouch™

Stainless Steel Drum

Door Configuration

See-Through Window

Optional Pedestals

Stackable Installation Kit

Electric Volts / Hz / Amps

Electric Dryer Circuit
Requirements (60Hz)

Gas Dryer Rating: Volts / Hz / Amps

Gas Burner BTU / Hour

LP Gas Conversion Kit

Gas Pipe Size (O.D. Inches)

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT

Product Dimensions (Inches)
(H x W x D x D with Door Open) 38 x 27 x 31

Item Weight (Approx. Lbs.)

Shipping Weight (Approx. Lbs.) 130

WARRANTY

1-Year Limited Warranty –
Mechanical and Electrical Parts Parts & Labor

If used for other than private family purposes, warranty applies for only 90 days.

Mixed Load, Normal / Casual,

Touch Up, Install, Automatic Dry

4-Way Kitless Rear Venting /

8.0

•

8 Cycles

5

4 Moisture Sensor Bars

Up to 60 Minutes

•

•

Up to 60 Minutes

•

Included

•

•

•

LED

•

4-Way Kitless Rear Venting

•

Reversible

•

26-58890 / 1 / 2

Included

240 / 60 / 30

30 Amp Circuit Breaker

Time Delay Fuse

120 / 60 / 15

20,000

26-38239

3

/8

1

/2 x 53 1/2

130

03311

Due to Sears policy of continuous improve ment on its products, Sears
reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with product
for current dimensional and installation data.

26-8110X.PDF

Effective 04/25/11

26-81102/1/0, 26-91102/1/0

4"

1

4"

2

/

"

53 1/2"*

to clear

open door

27"

electrical
supply on

rear of unit

4

centerline
height for
rear vent

19"

3

7

/10"

1

1

/2"

3

3

/4"

38"

17"

gas

supply

pipe on

rear of

gas unit

13 1/2"

to center of rear vent

freestand

dryer on floor

floor line

floor line

dryer mounted on

optional pedestal

53 1/4"

31 1/2"*

to front of closed door

53 1/2"*

to clear

open door

27"

electrical
supply on

rear of unit

4

centerline
height for
rear vent

19"

3

7

/10"

1

1

/2"

3

3

/4"

38"

17"

gas

supply

pipe on

rear of

gas unit

13 1/2"

to center of rear vent

freestand

dryer on floor

floor line

floor line

dryer mounted on

optional pedestal

53 1/2"*

to clear

open door

75 3/4"

27"

centerline
height for
rear vent

41"

39"

water

supply

connection

on rear

of unit

1

drain hose

on rear
of unit

3

electrical
supply
on rear
of unit

4

power
cord on
rear of
unit

2

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

floor line

53 1/4"

31 1/2"*

to front of closed door

31 1/2"*

to front of closed door

1"

0"

0"

0"

Installation in a 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. Closet door ventilation required: a minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally
divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches
from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.
A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

0"

0"

Installation in a 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. Closet door ventilation required: a minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally
divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches
from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.
A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

Installation in a 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. Closet door ventilation required: a minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally
divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches
from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.
A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

DRYER VENTING RECOMMENDATIONS 4" CLEARANCE BEHIND DRYER

4-WAY VENTING KIT

Call Sears Parts
1–800-225-2864

38020

26-38239

LP Kit Dryers

26-98379 — Vent Hood
Aluminum body and plastic
molded hood with a 4" opening.

Clamps are recommended for wall
and dryer connections. Steel clamps
designed to resist stretching, with
phillips/hex head screw are included
one each on elbows and periscopes.

Number

of 90°
Turns

0 125 ft 125 ft 110 ft

1 115 ft 115 ft 100 ft

2 105 ft 105 ft 90 ft

3 95 ft 95 ft 80 ft

4 85 ft 85 ft 70 ft

4" Clearance Behind the Dryer is Preferred for Best Airflow.
2" Clearance is Achieved With Periscopes.

VENT HOOD TYPE

4"

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Do not use non-metal flexible duct. Also, when
installing the venting system, do not exceed the
specified length for the vent duct. Venting systems
which are longer than specified will accumulate
lint, increase drying time and energy use and
shorten the life of the dryer.

WASHER AND DRYER DIMENSIONS / OPTIONAL PEDESTALS / STACKING KITS

Washer

Washer Dimensions W x H x D
(Depth with Door Open) Dryer

26-41102 27" x 38"

26-41101 27" x 38"

26-41100 27" x 38"

1

x 31

⁄2" (53 1⁄2") 26-8/91102 27" x 38" x 31 1⁄2" (53 1⁄2") White Included 26-58892 27" x 15" x 27"

1

x 31

⁄2" (53 1⁄2") 26-8/91101 27" x 38" x 31 1⁄2" (53 1⁄2") Lemongrass Included 26-58891 27" x 15" x 27"

1

x 31

⁄2" (53 1⁄2") 26-8/91100 27" x 38" x 31 1⁄2" (53 1⁄2") Blackberry Included 26-58890 27" x 15" x 27"

Dryer Dimensions W x H x D
(Depth with Door Open) Color Stacking Kit Pedestal Pedestal Dimensions W x H x D

1

2

Max. Length

of 4" Dia.

Rigid Heavy

Metal Vent

26-49900 — Over-The-Top™ Kit
Universal solution, 8 foot length. Kit includes two 4 ft.
pipe sections with attached elbows, two close elbows,
clamps and wall plate.

26-49608 — Flexible Pipe
4" x 6' with snap-lock fittings, 90˚ turn takes 1 foot
length and 6 inch clearance.

26-49609 — Close Elbow
Turns 90˚ within 4", rotating collars and snap-lock
fittings.

2" CLEARANCE BEHIND DRYER

26-49908 — Periscope 0-18"

For outlets that overlap or are very close

26-49904 — Periscope 18-29"
Reaches side of most dryers

26-49905 — Periscope 29-50"
Reaches top of most dryers

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INSTALLATION OPTIONS

03311

dryer mounted on

optional pedestal

53 1/2"*

to clear

open door

freestand

dryer on floor

floor line

floor line

31 1/2"*

to front of closed door

38"

53 1/4"

Closet Door

3"

3"

60 sq. in.

60 sq. in.

Due to Sears policy of continuous improve ment on its products, Sears
reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with product
for current dimensional and installation data.

supply

pipe on

rear of

gas unit

1"

gas

17"

1

1

/2"

3

/4"

3

13 1/2"

to center of rear vent

*Connection of water inlet hose on steam dryer adds

1

Power supply cord length on gas dryer approximately 60 inches.

2

Hot and cold inlet hose length on washer approximately 48.5 inches.

27"

electrical
supply on

4

rear of unit

3

centerline
height for
rear vent

7

/10"

19"

53 1/2"*

to clear

open door

3

/4 in. to installation depth.

31 1/2"*

to front of closed door

0"

0"

floor line

0"

Installation in a 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. Closet door ventilation required: a minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally
divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches
from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.
A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

3

Drain hose length on washer approximately 59 inches.

4

Power supply cord length on washer approximately 60 inches.

27"

75 3/4"

water

supply

connection

on rear

1

of unit

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

39"

drain hose

on rear
of unit

3

26-8110X.PDF

electrical
supply
on rear
of unit

centerline
height for
rear vent

power
cord on
rear of

2

unit

4

41"

Effective 04/25/11