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Page 1: ... GAS DRYERS I J lmwB Your dryer may took different IMPORTANT from the dryer shown 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 PART NO 3405587 Rev A PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ... any other appliance WHATTO DO iFYOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do notuse 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 callthe fire department installation and service must be perfo...

Page 3: ...e 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 Dryer...

Page 4: ...lies 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 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 m...

Page 5: ... 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 by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or simil...

Page 6: ...OUR DRYER pgs 9 12 Standard Installation pgs 9 10 Recessed Areal Closet Installation Instructions pgs 10 11 Q B INSTALL LEVELING LEGS p 13 Tools Needed Adjustable _Level wrench Two corner Flashlight optional posts from depending on dryer carton installation Parts Needed supplied with dryer 4 leveling legs ...

Page 7: ...ts Needed Do not use pipe joint compound Use pipe joint compound 3 s inch male pipe flare V2 inch to optional depending 3 8 inch pipe on installation reducer Rigid gas supply line approved for natural gas use NOTE additional fittings may be required 3 s inch diameter flexible stainless steel 4 foot or 6 foot gas line including gas supply pipe and dryer connectors ...

Page 8: ...nips Duct tape Flashlight optional depending on installation Flat bladed screwdriver Parts Needed 4 inch rigid or flexible heavy metal vent 4 inch outlet exhaust hood 4 inch metal elbow s optional depending on installation Od db 4 4 inch diameter clamps ...

Page 9: ...on air and that you have a sufficient distance from combustible construction 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 Be sure your location allows for a proper exhaust installation A gas dryer must be exhaus...

Page 10: ...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 Side Swing Doer Large Opening Side SwingDoor WideOpening Hamper Door WideOpening ...

Page 11: ...rs in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector NOTE No fuel burning appliances may be installed in the same closet as a dryer MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING minimum ventilation al ea 24 sq in minimum ventilation 81 ea F 29 t F I 11 1 28 0 FrontView SideView DoorNot Shown DoorShown FrontView DoorWithVent Additional clearances forwall doorand floor moldin...

Page 12: ...st 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 I other devices which extend ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...tion of the burner B T U rating shown on the model serial number plate is required for each 1 000 foot increase in eleva tion For assistance when converting to other gas types and or installing above 10 000 feet elevation contact your local service company 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 w...

Page 15: ...ector supply line 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 1 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...

Page 16: ...as leaks with a flame ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 ...

Page 17: ...xhausted dryer will give you the shortest drying time lower your utility bills and extend the life of the dryer 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 Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use ...

Page 18: ...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 if 3 35 ft 4 27 ft Number Maximum length of of 90 4 inch diameter flexible Turns heavy metal vent 0 36 ft 1 31 ft 2...

Page 19: ...vy metal vent Elbow Wall Exhaust hood Dryer STEP 2 Elbow 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 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 Tape Clamp STEP 4 Connect vent to elbow Tape the...

Page 20: ...ore sections of rigid 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 fit the vent over the duct on the hood it may be necessary to make two 1 2 inch cuts in the end of the vent to allow it to expand tape clamps STEP 2 Duct lamp Elbow Daottape clamp optional ...

Page 21: ...rom 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 el...

Page 22: ...NAL STEPS Plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet or 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 23 29 to fully understand your new dryer To remove air from the gas line set the drye...

Page 23: ...TEP 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 instruotions can result in death or fire STEP 3 Set Cycle Selector Control Timer O see pgs 24 and 26 STEP ...

Page 24: ...ailable For an explanation of WRINKLE GUARD see page 28 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 PRES...

Page 25: ...0 rain 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 rain raincoats DRY Medium Weight Shirts play clothes NORMAL MEDIUM...

Page 26: ...e 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 low heat is not available RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITWE 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 27: ...tting 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 clothes a...

Page 28: ... 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 DRY orAIR DR...

Page 29: ...fer tothetable below STEP 7 Start thedryer Toremove thedryrack push itback torelease rearlegsprings andliftout Suggested items forRack 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 Cycle Selector...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...rchiefs 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 heat can...

Page 32: ...ntinue with STEPS 2 4 STEP 2 Scrub area until all excess dye is removed STEP 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth STEP 4 Tumble a load of clean towels for 20 minutes to dry CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Remove Lint Before Every Load The lint screen is located on top of your dryer Clean it before every load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time To clean STEP 1 Pull the lint screen straight up...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...b 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 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt 120V A C bulb only STEP 4 install light bulb by turning it cl...

Page 35: ...cle for the types control 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 load 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 temperat...

Page 36: ...s caused 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 l...

Page 37: ...e Gas Dryer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore Gas 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 Gas Dryer The Sears Maintenance Agreement is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair ...

Page 38: ...0 473 7247 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 prn Monday Saturday 1 800 82 7 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always give the following information Product Name Part Name Model Number Part Numb...

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