Kenmore Elite 11070092991 Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions

SENSOR SMART™ 27-Inch Wide GAS DRYERS

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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. www.sears.com

8318111 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 2/00

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.

- WHAT TO 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER ______________________3

KENMORE ELITE™ DRYER WARRANTY __________________4

DRYER SAFETY ______________________________________5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS __________________________7

OPERATING YOUR DRYER ____________________________24

LAUNDRY TIPS ______________________________________35

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ____________________________37

TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________41

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ____________________43

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER

Please read this manual. It will help you install and operate your new Kenmore ELITE™ dryer in the most economical way.

If you need more information about the care and operation of Kenmore ELITE™ 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.

Model No. and Serial No. Plate

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore ELITE™ dryer.

Model No. ________________________

Serial No.__________________________

Date of Purchase ____________________

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

KENMORE ELITE™ DRYER WARRANTY

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.

Limited 2-Year Warranty on SENSOR SMART™ Control Board

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the SENSOR SMART™ control board if it is defective in material or workmanship. You will be charged for labor after the first year.

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 information or to contact a Sears Service Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).

DRYER SAFETY

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.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol 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 if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING :

when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

• Read all instructions before using the dryer.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning 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 Owner 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 the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" section for grounding requirements.

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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.

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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. 11-12)

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 14)

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Adjustable

wrench

Two corner posts (from

dryer carton)

Tools Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with dryer)

Level

4 leveling legs

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

Tools Needed:

8-inch

or 10-inch

pipe wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Pipe-joint

compound

resistant to

L.P. gas

Parts Needed:

Use pipe joint compound

⁄8-in to 3⁄8-in

pipe elbow

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

fittings may be required)

Do not use pipe joint compound

pipe-to-flare

(optional depending

on installation)

⁄8-in male

⁄8-inch diameter, flexible stainless

steel 4-foot or 6-foot gas line

D. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 18-22)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

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Tin snips

Flashlight

(optional depending

on installation)

Duct tape

Flat-bladed screwdriver

4-inch heavy 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

6 Ft.Max.

YOUR DRYER

Selecting the proper location for your dryer makes installation easy 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 (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.

WARNING

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 of 175 lbs (includes dryer and load weight).

6 ft

Rigid gas supply line:

Approved for natural gas use.

Shut-off valve:

No further than 6 ft away from dryer.

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).

• 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.

WARNING: 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.

431⁄2 in

143⁄16 in

283⁄8 in

27 in

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MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING

18"

*1"

27"

Front View

(Door Not Shown)

* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be required. 0" clearance

is acceptable but not recommended.

** Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered door with equivalent air

openings is acceptable.

*** Additional space is needed when external exhaust elbow is used. Can be 0" clearance

when house exhausting is lined up directly with dryer exhaust.

*1"

Side View

(Door Shown)

• 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.

273/4"

283⁄8"

14" max.

**48 sq. in.

minimum

ventilation

area

**24 sq. in.

minimum

ventilation

area

***5

/2"

Front View

(Door With Vent)

• 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.

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

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).

• 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 Construction 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 outdoors. The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk

of fire, this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

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

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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 in 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 dryer 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

WARNING

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, authorized 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

⁄2-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,

⁄8-inch L.P.-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.P. gas must be used. Do not use Teflon tape.

⁄2-inch NPT gas

threaded supply line

⁄8-inch male

threaded pipe

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

• The design of this dryer has been certified by the American Gas Association 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 model/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

11/2 "

61/4 "

stainless steel tubing (Design Certified by the American Gas Association) to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. To prevent kinking, you may need an elbow and a connector between the stainless steel tubing and the dryer gas pipe. The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has

⁄8 in male pipe thread.

61⁄4 in

11⁄2 in

⁄8-in NPT male

threaded connection

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

⁄8 in male threaded

connection

Reducer or connector

⁄8-in NPT plugged

tapping

⁄2-in NPT gas

supply line

Gas shutoff valve

• The gas supply must have a shut-off valve. 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

⁄8-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.

⁄8-in to 3⁄8-in

pipe elbow

⁄8-in male

pipe-to-flare

CONNECT DRYER TO GAS LINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. For gas connections, you must use pipe joint compound resistant to the action of L.P. gas. Apply pipe joint compound

to the non-flared male threads only.

If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.

Use pipe 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.

Closed valve

Do not use pipe joint compound

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, Massachusetts 02269

The proper electrical connection ensures an installation that meets local code requirements.

WARNING

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Open valve

STEP 4. Test all the connections by brushing on an approved leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found. Never test for gas leaks with a flame.

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.

• A120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required.

• Atime-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

WARNING: 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.

Your dryer has a power supply cord with a 3 prong grounding plug. Never remove the power supply cord ground prong.

To help prevent electrical shock hazard, the power supply cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounded wall receptacle (grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-Latest Edition and local codes and ordinances). If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is your responsibility to have a properly grounded, 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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D. CONNECT EXHAUST

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

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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 dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.

• The diameter of the heavy metal vent must be 4 inches.

• Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

• Dryer 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).

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Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the following kits:

279818 (white) 279819 (almond) 279915 (graphite) 279925 (bisque)

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.

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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 (bisque)

Typical installations for left or right side exhausting

Typical installations for bottom exhausting

DETERMINE VENT LENGTH

2 1/2"

Maximum Exhaust Lengths:

•

Rear Exhaust.

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.

exhaust adds a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.

Number of

90° Turns

0 64 ft 58 ft 1 54 ft 48 ft 2 44 ft 38 ft 3 35 ft 29 ft 4 27 ft 21 ft

Number of

90° Turns

0 36 ft 28 ft 1 31 ft 23 ft 2 27 ft 19 ft 3 25 ft 17 ft 4 23 ft 15 ft

NOTE: If a combination of heavy metal vent and flexible metal vent is used, use instructions for flexible metal vent.

The maximum length of

Side or bottom

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

(Use 4-inch

if possible)

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter heavy

metal vent.

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter flexible

metal vent.

STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTIONS

Using 4-inch heavy 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 heavy metal vent needed to connect the two elbows.

Heavy metal vent

Elbow

Dryer

Duct tape & 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.

Wall

Exhaust hood

Duct tape & clamps

See STEP 2

Elbow

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 metal vent

Dryer

Duct tape & clamp

Elbow

Wall

Exhaust hood

Duct tape & clamps

STEP 2

Duct tape & clamp

Elbow (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

⁄2 inch cuts in the end of the flexible

vent to allow it to expand.

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STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measurement 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

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

Vent system

with one periscope

(2-inch clearance)

Vent system installed over-the-top

with one offset and one standard elbow

REVIEW INSTALLATION

CONGRATULATIONS,

Take a few minutes to complete this checklist. It will help assure you

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE

that you have a proper installation and increase your satisfaction with your Kenmore ELITE™ dryer.

M Check that all parts you removed

from the parts packages are now installed.

M Ensure that dryer is positioned in its

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

FINAL STEPS

M Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. M Wipe the interior of the drum

thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

M Remove the blue protective film on the

console and any tape remaining on dryer.

M Ensure that dryer is level by placing

a level on top of the dryer. Check side-

CONGRATULATIONS,

to-side first, then check front-to-back. If

INSTALLATION IS COM-

dryer is not level, adjust the legs up or down.

M Check to make sure you have all

the tools you started with.

M 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 “TROUBLESHOOTING”.

M Read the rest of this manual to fully

understand your new dryer.

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

WARNING

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.

To get the best drying results, you must operate your dryer properly. This section gives you this important information.

STARTING YOUR DRYER

STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean

if needed. STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and

shut door. STEP 3. Select the cycle you want by

pressing one of the pads under SELECT CYCLE/TEMPERATURE (see pages 26 and 27) A or by selecting TOUCH UP (see page 29) under OPTIONS B.

NOTE: The settings that are displayed are preset cycle settings (see page 25).

WARNING

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 an Air Cycle.

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

STEP 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

set OPTIONS B by pressing the pad for WRINKLE GUARD SIGNAL (see page 29).

STEP 5. (Optional Step) If desired, change the settings for AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL C, or TIMED DRY D indicated on your display (see page 30). Check clothes label for manufacturer’s recommendations.

STEP 6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL E.

STEP 7. Press START F. Be sure door is closed.

III or DAMP DRY

NOTE: If you do not press START within

5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer will automatically shut off.

F G

PAUSING/STOPPING/RESTARTING

PRESET CYCLE SETTINGS

YOUR DRYER

• To pause the drying cycle at any time, open the door or press STOP/CANCEL G once.

• To restart the dryer, close the door and press START F.

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off. You will need to reset the settings for your cycle before restarting the dryer.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle, press STOP/CANCEL G twice.

PRESET CYCLE SETTINGS

Drying Method

Cycle (Dryness Level) Temperature

COTTON AUTO DRY (Normal) HIGH NORMAL AUTO DRY (Normal) MEDIUM HIGH PERMANENT AUTO DRY (Normal) MEDIUM

PRESS KNIT/ AUTO DRY (Normal) LOW

CASUAL ULTRA AUTO DRY (Normal) EXTRA LOW

DELICATE EXPRESS DRY™ TIMED DRY HIGH

An easy way to operate your dryer is to use the Preset Cycle Settings that were programmed for your dryer at the factory. This page describes your dryer’s preset memory settings.

NOTE: Use CUSTOM SET to modify the

preset cycle settings to fit your drying needs. For a detailed description on how to use CUSTOM SET, see page 26.

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AIR DRY TIMED DRY NO HEAT CUSTOM SET

(see page 26) TOUCH UP TIMED DRY

(Heavy Duty) HIGH (Delicate) LOW

CHOOSING CYCLES

(SELECT CYCLE/TEMPERATURE Pads)

Use these pads to choose the right drying cycle for the type of load you are drying. Each time you select a cycle, the preset cycle settings are displayed.

NOTE: A range of heat is automatically set for the type of fabric selected. See page 28 for suggested dryer settings for your load type.

COTTON

Use this cycle to get high heat for heavy fabrics.

NORMAL

Use this cycle to get medium high heat for sturdy fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS

Use this cycle to get medium heat for synthetic fabrics and no-iron finishes.

KNIT/CASUAL

Use this cycle to get low heat for washable knit fabrics.

ULTRADELICA TE

Use this cycle to get extra low heat for drying heat-sensitive fabrics.

EXPRESS DRY™

Use this cycle to get 16 minutes of high heat followed by a 7 minute Cool Down period. Use for smaller loads or for loads needed in a shorter time period.

AIR DRY

Use this cycle to tumble heat sensitive fabrics without heat (see page 27).

CUSTOM SET

CUSTOM SET allows you to select the cycle, options and modifiers you use most frequently and store them in memory for future use by pressing just two pads: CUSTOM SET and START.

To custom set a cycle: STEP 1. Select Cycle.

STEP 2. Select the desired Options. STEP 3. Select the desired Modifiers. STEP 4. Press and hold CUSTOM SET

until a beep sounds (approximately 3 seconds). STEP 5. Press START. The Custom Set cycle is now stored for future use. To reuse, select CUSTOM SET and press START.

TOUCH UP

Use this cycle to smooth cleaned, wrinkled synthetic and permanent press clothes that have been packed or stored (see page 29).

USING AIR DRY

Using this cycle gives you all the benefits of hang drying with a shorter drying time.

Use the AIR DRYCycle for items that will not tolerate heat such as plastics and foam rubber. Also use for airing and fluffing items such as pillows.

• The AIR DRY Cycle is preset for 30 minutes but can be adjusted from 1 to 80 minutes on some models, any time during the cycle.

• An AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL selection cannot be made when using the AIR DRY Cycle. Pressing this pad will result in three short tones sounding – which indicates an unavailable option was selected.

Type of Load TIME (minutes)* RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20-30 min.

• Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry.

Plastic – Shower curtains, tablecloths 20-30 min. Rubber-backed rugs 40-50 min. Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10-20 min.

*Reset time as needed to complete drying.

Refer to the following table for examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the AIR DRYCycle, or place the items on a line or rack to air dry.

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SUGGESTED DRYER SETTINGS

The following table lists suggested dryer settings for various loads. This is only a guide. Settings may require adjustment depending on the requirements of your load.

Type of Load Cycle COTTONS AND LINENS

Extra heavy – Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts COTTON NORMAL HIGH Heavyweight – Towels, jeans, corduroys, NORMAL NORMAL MEDIUM

work clothes HIGH Medium weight – Sheets, cotton underwear, PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

diapers PRESS Lightweight – Batistes, organdies, PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

lingerie PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight – Work clothes, jackets, raincoats NORMAL NORMAL MEDIUM

Medium weight – Shirts, play clothes, sheets, PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM slacks PRESS

Lightweight – Lingerie, blouses, dresses PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

KNITS

Heavyweight – Cottons, rayons, blends, KNITS/CASUAL NORMAL LOW T-shirts, slacks, shirts

Medium weight – Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), KNITS/CASUAL NORMAL LOW dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight – Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) KNITS/CASUAL NORMAL LOW and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATE FABRICS

Exercise wear ULTRA DELICATE NORMAL EXTRA

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. ULTRADELICATE NORMAL EXTRA

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Drying temperature cannot be adjusted in preset cycles.

PRESS

AUTO DRY Drying

Setting Temp

HIGH

LOW

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