Kenmore 796.6141 Series, Use & Care Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT RECORD
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore
®
product is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require preventive maintenance or repair from
time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement*
includes:
• Parts and labor needed to help keep products
operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty.
No deductible, no functional failure excluded from
coverage – real protection.
• Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.
• Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often
as you want us, whenever you want us.
• “No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your
covered product if four or more product failures occur
within 12 months.
• Product replacement
if your covered product can not
be fi xed.
• Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request
– no extra charge.
• Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution.
Phone support from a Sears representative on all
products. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”
• Power surge protection against electrical damage due to
power fl uctuations.
• $250 food loss protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.
• Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised.
• 25% discount o ff the regular price of any non-covered
repair service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call
is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can
call at any time day or night or schedule a service
appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund, or a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.
call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items.
For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
.
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
and serial number of your product. You will fi nd the
model and serial number printed on an identi fi cation
plate located inside the dryer door. Have these items of
information available whenever you contact Sears
concerning your product.
Model No
.
Date of Purchase
Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................3-6
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ................................... 4
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components ........................................7
Accessories .................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Key Dimensions and Speci fi cations ..........................8
Location Requirements ................................................8
Choose the Proper Location .......................................8
Clearances ....................................................................8
Gas Dryers .............................................................10-11
Gas Requirements ................................................. 10
Electrical Requirements ......................................... 10
Connecting the Gas Supply ................................11
Electric Dryers ...................................................... 12-13
Electrical Requirements ....................................... 12
Connecting Electric Dryers ................................. 13
Venting the Dryer .................................................14-15
Connecting the Inlet Hose ......................................... 16
Leveling the Dryer .....................................................17
Reversing the Door Swing ........................................ 18
Final Installation Check ............................................ 19
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features ............................................ 20
Time and Status Display .......................................... 21
Operating the Dryer .................................................22
Sorting Loads .............................................................23
Loading the Dryer .....................................................23
Cycle Guide ........................................................ 24-25
Cycle Modi fi er Buttons ............................................ 26
Cycle Options and Special Features ..................... 27
Steam Features .......................................................... 28
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Regular Cleaning ..................................................... 29
Cleaning the Exterior ......................................... 29
Cleaning the Interior .......................................... 29
Cleaning Around and Under the Dryer ........... 29
Cleaning the Lint Filter ...................................... 29
Maintaining the Exhaust System ............................. 30
Kenmore Connect TM System ...................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before Calling for Service ................................ 32-34
WARRANTY ................................................................... 35
SERVICE .......................................................... Back Cover