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Page 1: ...CTRIC DRYERS B m rm m rl IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product Your dryer may took different from the dryer shown Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffrnan Estates IL 60179 U S A PART NO 3405586 Rev A PRINTED IN U SA ...

Page 2: ...the safest and most economical way If you need 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 Dry...

Page 3: ...plies 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 Hoffrnan 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...

Page 4: ...stall or store this dryer where it can be exposed to water and or 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...

Page 5: ...YOUR DRYER pgs 8 10 Standard Installation pgs 8 9 Recessed Area C oset Installation Instructions pgs 9 10 i B INSTALL LEVELING LEGS p 11 Tools Needed S Adjustable Level wrench Two corner Flashlight optional posts from depending on dryer carton installation Parts Needed supplied with dryer 4 leveling legs ...

Page 6: ...ed New 3 or 4 wire 30 amp U L listed power supply cord kit includes strain relief If making a direct wire connection Tools Needed _ 4 inch nut 2 Phillips head driver shown screwdriver or socket wrench Wire stripper Flashlight optional depending on installation Parts Needed lO gauge 3 or 4 wire flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with grounding wire 3 4 inch U L listed strain reli...

Page 7: ...eeded Tin snips Flashlight optional depending on installation Duct tape fFiat bladed screwdriver 4 inch rigid or flexible heavy metal vent 4 inch outlet exhaust hood 4 inch metal elbow s optional depending on installation O0 4 4 inch diameter clamps ...

Page 8: ...emperatures 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 inst...

Page 9: ...allations willrequire atleast 5 inch clearance behind thedryer for thedryer vent Location must belarge enough tofully open dryer door Side SwingDoor LargeOpening 2713 Side SwingDoor WideOpening 2713 16 Hamper Door Wide Opening 9 ...

Page 10: ...NSTALLATION SPACING I I 29 H F 1 FrontView SideView DoorNot Shown Door Shown a 8 sq in _ r lIfll I_ nil ventilation area 24 sq in minimum ventilatien area _J 3 f 3 FrontView Door WithVent Additional clearances for wall doorandfloor moldings mayhe required 0 clearance is acceptablehnt notrecornmended Openingis minirnnm forclosetdoor Lonvereddoorwithequivalent air openings isacceptable Additional sp...

Page 11: ...STEP 6 Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of the dryer first side to side then front to back STEP 3 With one of the legs in hand check the ridges for a diamond marking 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 ad...

Page 12: ...ded This dryer is manufactured with the 3 wire frame grounding conductor connected to the NEUTRAL white or center of the wiring harness of the terminal block Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock Use a 4 conductor cord when the dryer is installed in a mobile home or an area where local codes do not perm...

Page 13: ...s conductor Local codes may permit the use of a U L listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 ampere dryer power supply cord kit pigtail Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends Do not use an extension cord with this dryer Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into ...

Page 14: ...sever STEP 3 Attach a 3 4 inch U L listed strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Put the power supply cord through the strain relief STEP 4 Loosen or remove terminal block screws Connect the neutral wire white or center of power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block STEP 5 Co...

Page 15: ...h three wire flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable with grounding wire All current carrying wires must be insulated A conduit connector must be installed at junction box Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved if servicing is ever necessary GROUNDING iNSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment groundi...

Page 16: ...he hook should face to the right Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop STEP 5 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws using the same method s described in STEP 4a Securely tighten all electrical connections STEP 6 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 7 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw If local code...

Page 17: ... under the center screw of the terminal block STEP 4 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws Securely tighten all electrical connections STEP 5 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 6 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw STEP 7 Connect separate copper grounding wire from external ground connector to an adequate gr...

Page 18: ...ail Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends For mobile homes or other four wire installations the power supply cord must have four No 10 copper wires and match a four wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The fourth wire grounding conductor must be identified wit...

Page 19: ...r the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician STEP 1 Disconnect power STEP 2 Remove hold down screw and terminal block cover H01d d0wnscrew STEP 3 Attach a 3 4 inch U L listed strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening Strain relief should have a tight fit with...

Page 20: ...othe external grounding conductor screw Securely tighten allelectrical connections STEP 8 Insert tabofterminal block cover intoslotofthedryer rearpanel Secure cover withhold down screw Proceed with installation on page 23 External Centersilver ground colored terminal block screw Neutral wire white Greenwire of power supply cordor bare copperwire 3 4 inch U L listed strain relief Neutral groundingw...

Page 21: ...ed copper cable with grounding wire All current carrying wires must be insulated The grounding wire may be bare A conduit connector must be installed at junction box Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved if servicing is ever necessary GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be ...

Page 22: ...ce the hook shaped end of the wire over the terminal block screw The open side of the hook should face to the right Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop STEP 7 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws Use the same method described in STEP 6 STEP 8 Connect the direct wire cable bare grounding wire to the external grounding conductor screw Securely tighten all electrica...

Page 23: ...astic vent Do not use a metal foil vent 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 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 hos...

Page 24: ...and the type of exhaust hood Refer to the chart below NOTE If a combination of rigid metal vent and flexible metal vent is used use instructions for flexible metal vent 4 INCH EXHAUST HOODS Number Maximum length of of 90 4 inch diameter rigid Turns heavy metal vent 0 64 ft 1 54 ft 2 44 ft 3 35 ft 4 27ft Number Maximum length of of 900 4 inch diameter flexible Turns heavy metal vent 0 36 ft 1 31 ft...

Page 25: ... each end of vent elbow and connect elbow to your dryer s exhaust outlet Tape the joint with duct tape Tighten clamp Tape Rigid heavy metal vent Dryer_ Elbow _ Wall Exhaust _ hoed _Duct tape clamps _STEP 2 _ Elbaw Ducttape 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 Clamp STEP 4 Connect vent to el...

Page 26: ...es to the measurement for connection over the dryer s exhaust outlet and hood 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 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 se...

Page 27: ...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 Vent system installed over the top with one offset and one standard elbow...

Page 28: ...ll the tools you started with FINAL STEPS Plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power supply Turn power supply on Wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on dryer Take a few minutes and read the Operating Instructions pgs 29 35 to fully understand your...

Page 29: ...STEP 2 Put laundry into dryer and shut door 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 3 Set Cycle Selector Control Timer _see pgs 30 and 32 STEP ...

Page 30: ...ble For an explanation of WRINKLE GUARD see page 34 On Dryers with AUTO DRY I Dryness is determined by thermostats that react to the amount of moisture in the air exhausted from the dryer Moist air indicates clothes are still damp Dry air indicates that moisture has been removed NOTE Dryers that do not have a FABRIC TEMPERATURE Control give you a choice of settings for high heat PERMANENT PRESS NO...

Page 31: ...70 80 min pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys MORE DRY HIGH 50 60 min work clothes Medium Weight Sheets cotton underwear NORMAL MEDIUM HIGH 40 50 min diapers DRY or MEDIUM Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie NORMAL DRY LOW 30 40 min PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes jackets NORMAL HIGH 40 50 min raincoats DRY Medium Weight Shirts play clothes NORMAL MEDI...

Page 32: ... drying without heat Use the AIR DRY Cycle or place the items on a line or rack to air dry Type of Load DELICATE FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc Use AIR DRY AIR FLUFF if tow heat is not available RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys Make sure coverings are securely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cy...

Page 33: ...y setting SOFT HEAT _ System guards against overdrying This helps your fabrics retain the natural moisture they need prevents static and reduces pilling the formation of small lint like balls on the surface of garments Pilling is the natural result of washing and wearing of garments Kenmore dryers help prevent overdrying so you get outstanding fabric care in the AUTO DRY and TIMED DRY Cycles cloth...

Page 34: ...ome models a dry rack was shipped on top of your dryer Remove and discard shipping blocks before using The dry rack may look slightly different than the one shown below When you use the dry rack the heated air inside the dryer flows in a concentrated pattern to allow efficient and uniform drying The dry rack also reduces noise when drying items that have buckles Use the drying rack with the TIMED ...

Page 35: ...to the table below STEP 7 Start the dryer To remove the dry rack push it back to release rear leg springs and lift out Suggested items for Rack Drying 1 Washable wool items block to shape and lay flat on rack 2 Stuffed toys cotton or polyester fiber filling 3 Stuffed toys foam rubber filling 4 Galoshes rubber 5 Foam rubber pillows 6 Tennis shoes Reset time as needed to complete drying FABRIC TEMPE...

Page 36: ...Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint takers inside out Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove heat sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle Check garments for spots and stains left after washing Do not tumble these items Heat may permanently se...

Page 37: ...andkerchiefs Towels 9 bath towels 7 bath towels 9 hand towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 9 wash cloths USING DRYER FABRIC SOFTENERS Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling Always follow package instructions carefully Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the drying cycle has started Instant hea...

Page 38: ...r burns Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer drum To clean dryer drum STEP 1 Make a paste with detergent and very warm water and apply to a soft cloth Continue with STEPS 2 4 or STEP la Spray nonflammable liquid household cleaner on the stained area Continue with STEPS 2 4 STEP 2 Scrub area until all excess dye is remo...

Page 39: ...el STEP 2 Inspect exhaust hood It should not be blocked or obstructed REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT To remove accumulated lint from exhaust vent STEP 1 Disconnect exhaust vent from the dryer STEP 2 Clean one section of vent 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 STEP 3 Recon...

Page 40: ...ght bulb cover STEP 6 Plug in power supply cord or turn on electric supply To replace bulb STEP 1 Disconnect power STEP 2 Open the dryer door Turn the drum light lens clockwise and remove it STEP 3 Check that the light bulb is screwed in tightly The vibration of the dryer may cause the bulb to come loose It this is not the problem remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise IMPORTANT Repl...

Page 41: ... is set on AIR DRY of garments being dried see OPERATION Load not contacting the Level dryer sensor strips and automatic see INSTALLATION Section B cycle ending early Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per toad blocking outlet grill and only use it once Dryer located in room with Move dryer where it can operate in temperature below 45 F ambient air temperatures above 45 F Large amo...

Page 42: ... by normal wear and laundering Stains on Load Improper use of fabric softener Use fabric softener sheets in dryer Add in washer at beginning of cycle when load is cold Drying soiled items Items need to be clean before being dried Items Overdrying Match dryer settings to fabric type Shrinking see OPERATION Poor garment quality Check quality of garment before purchasing Manufacturer s care label Fol...

Page 43: ...re Electric Dryer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore Electric Dryers are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your Kenmore Electric Dryer The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices El...

Page 44: ...800 473 7247 For the locationof a Sears Parts and Repair Center in yourarea Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For informationan purchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreementor to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requestingservice or ordering parts always give the following information ProductName Part Name Model Number Part Number 44 A...

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