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Page 1: ...C DRYERS IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety instructions and operating instructions before first use of this product Your dryer may look different frorl the dryer shown Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PART NO 3405590 PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ... your new Kenmore dryer in the safest and most economical way For information about the care and operation of Sears 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...

Page 3: ...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 this dryer whe...

Page 4: ... Tape Wre Stripper PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Remove leveling legs from package 4 Leveling Legs supplied with dryer New 3 or 4 Wire 30 Amp U L listed Power Supply Cord Kit includes strain relief relief 4 1rnch Metal Elbow optional depending on installation 4 Inch Rigid or Flexible Metal Duct 4 Inch Outlet Exhaust Hood O 2 4 Inch Diameter Clamps ...

Page 5: ...in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors away from dryer Place dryer _t least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion fire or burns Check location where dryer will be installed Proper installation is your responsibility Make sure you have...

Page 6: ...ur dealer If the dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bedroom bathroom or closet it must be exhausted to the outside Check governing codes and ordinances SIDEVIEW DOORSHOWN EZ Loader Hamper Door L8 sq in _ mlnlmLIm ve ltilation area 24 sq in minimum ve ttilation area FRONTVIEW FRONTVIEW DOORNOTSHOWN DOORWITH VENT MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING CLOSET INSTALLATION MUST BEEXHAUSTED ADDITION...

Page 7: ...g STEP 4 Start to screw the legs into the holes by h_nd Use an adjustable wrench or othc_rtype wrench to finish turning the leg_ until you reach the diamond marking Later adjustment may be needed STEP 5 Now _tand the dryer up Slide dryer onto cardboard and move dryer close to its finial location Leave enough room to conne st the exhaust duct STEP 6 Rernc ve cardboard from under dryer Check levelne...

Page 8: ...volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or three wire or four wire 120 208 volt if specified on serial rating plate is required on a separate 30 ampere circuit fused on both sides of the line A time celay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended A wiring diagram is located inside the console or on the inside of the lower front panel of dryer WARNING This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfu...

Page 9: ...e three No 10 copper wires to match a three wire receptacle of NEMAType 10 30R Three wire receptacle 10 30R Do Not use an _xtension cord with this dryer Do Not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle before connect ng power supply cord to dryer terminal block STEP 1 Turn _ ower supply off STEP 2 Remove hold down screw and terminal bl ock cover Hold downscrew Terminalblockcover...

Page 10: ... 1 Turn power supply off STEP la Strip 31 2 inches of outer covering from end of cable If using 3 wire cable with grounding wire cut the bare wire even with outer covering 3v2 STEP lb Strip 1 inch of insulation from the end of each insulated wire Shape the end of each wire into a U shaped hook lO STEP t Remove hold down screw and terminal block covet Hold down screw Terminalblockcover STEP 3 Attac...

Page 11: ...grounding path is adequate Continue Installation on Page 14 CONNECT EXHAUST C MAKE FOUR WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE If using a 4 wire power cord Electrical Shock Hazard Turn power supply off before connecting cord Us e a new 30 ampere power supply cord Plug into a grounded outlet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Local code nay permit th...

Page 12: ...EP 5 Connect neutral grounding wir_ and the neutral wire white of power supply cord under the center screw of terminal block STEP El Connect the other two insulate wires to outer terminal block screws Us_ the same method described in STEP 4 STEP 7 Connect the green grounding wire fro n the power supply cord to the externar grounding conductor screw Tighten all terminal lock screws firmly STEP 8 Ti...

Page 13: ...rmored 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 Put the direct wire cable through the strain relief STEP 4 Remove the center terminal block screw Remove the neutral grounding wire green yellow w...

Page 14: ...r 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 Tighten all terminal block screws firmly STEP 9 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with ho...

Page 15: ...aximum Exhaust Lengths Rear Exhaust The maximum length of the rear exhaust system depends on the type of duct the number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood Refer to the chart below Side or Botton7 Exhaust Side or bot tom exhaust adds a 90 turn inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart EXHALIST HOOD TYPE Number of 90 Turns 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Maximum leng...

Page 16: ...en clamp Clamp Tape STEP 4 Connect rigid metal duct to elbow Tape the joint with duct tape Tighten clamp STEP 5 Install one end of elbow on rigid metal duct the other end to the exhaust hood Tape joints and tighten clamps 16 Continue Installation on Page 18 Elbow hood tape clamp STEP 2 Elbow Ducttape clamp STEP 2 Measure the length of 4 inch flexible metal duct needed from the dq er to the hcod ST...

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Page 18: ...heck to make sure you have all the tools you started with 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 Read the rest of this manual to fully understand your new dryer Start the dryer and allow it to complete a full heat cycle not the air cycle You may not...

Page 19: ...P 5 OP I IONAL STEP If desired change the Dryr ess Controls for AUTO DRY _ and _ or TIMED DRY _ and that are indicated on your display see pages 22 23 or press the 30 MIN rIMED pad C Check clothes label for manufacturer s recommendations STEP 6 OPf C NAL STEP If desired adjust the CY t E SIGNAL Q setting STEP 7 OP I IONAL STEP If desired set OPTIONS 0 by pressing the WRINKLE GUA _D or SOFT HEAT pa...

Page 20: ...sensitive fabrics NORMAL Use thi cycle to get a medium high range of heat for sturdy fabrics TOUCH UP Use thi_ cycle to get a medium range of heat 1o smooth synthetic and perma nent press clothes that are clean but wrinklee from being crowded in a clos _ or suitcase These settings have been preset for optimum fabric care and are not adjustable Cycle provides about 30 minutes of drying l ime 20 min...

Page 21: ... so can result in death or fire Refer to the following chart for examples of items that require drying without heat Use the AIR DRY Cycle or place the items on a line or rack to air dry Type of Load 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 cyc le Make sure pi...

Page 22: ...nds once the cycle is completed If you do not unload the dryer it goes into WRINKLE GUARD if selected For an explanation of WRINKLE GUARD see page 24 22 LEVEL 5 __ _ AUTO DRY LEVEL 4 _ MOREDRY LEVEL 3 _ NORMAL DRY LEVEL 2 LESSDRY LEVEL 1 _RREAUTO DRY T TIMED DRY CYCLE Use th s control to get up to 99 minute of healed drying time By pressing the MORE or LESS pads under TIMED DRY the drying method i...

Page 23: ...ONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads Mattress pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work clothes Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes jackets raincoats Mediumweight Shirts play clothes sheets slacks Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses KNITS Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T s...

Page 24: ...y 5 minutes This action will continue for about 21 2 hours unless you open the dryer door sooner Turn the WRINKLE GUARD Option on or off by pressing the WRINKLE GUARD pad If WRINKLE GUARD is not selected the dryer stops after COOL DOWN and may be unloaded During WRINKLE GUARD the CYCLE SIGNAL will sound after each period of tumbling unless it is off SOFT HEAT _ SOFT H EATe guards against overdryin...

Page 25: ...O DRY or TIMED DRY and adjust the dryness level or drying time in minutes to match the fabrics in your load Or press 30 MIN TIMED under OPTIONS if that is to be your CUSTOM MEMORY choice l AUTOORY ORSELECTTIMEDDRY _ _ NORMAL DAy _I _ DRY I_ TEMPERATURE TIMED DRY C OPTIONS STEP 3 Adjust the temperature range to the desired setting _ LDRY IRY TEMPERATURE STEP 4 Adjust the CYCLE SIGNAL if desired CYC...

Page 26: ...for that cycle will be erased Pressing OFF will not erase the CUSTOM MEMORY settings STATUS TM DRYING START o COOL e DOWN PAUSE o WRINKLE GUARD CHECK OFF SCREEN i J INDICATOR LIGHTS CYCLE LIGHTS Located above each cycle pad thes lights show the cycle you have selec DISPLAY LIGHTS These lights show the level of dryne selected temperature settings and r utes remaining if using TIMED DRY OPTION LIGHT...

Page 27: ...o circulate The rack does not move but the drum will rotate Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between rack rods STEP 4 Close dryer door STEP 5 Set Cycle Refer to the chart below STEP 6 Use the TIMED DRY Cycle Refer to the chart below or approximate number of minutes STEP 7 Start the dryer To remove the dry rack lift it straight up and out of the dryer Suggested Items for Rack Drying 1 ...

Page 28: ...r out faster because of pilling You m ay need to rearrange large items sheet r blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up For better tumbling action when drying only a few small items add one or two lint free towels This also prever ts small lightweight items from blocking airflow SUPER CAPACITY PLUS DRYERS Heavy Work Clothes 4 jean 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatshirts 2...

Page 29: ...usehold textiles have manufacturer s care labels with laundering instructions Always follow care label directions when they are available Pages 29 and 30 include drying instructions for most types of washables Blankets and woolens Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended Block to shape when wet and allow to air dry Line dry blankets in the shade on a breezy day over two lines Pin edges to...

Page 30: ... label instructions Corduroy velveteen 1 Remove from dryer while they are slightly damp 2 Smooth reshape and air dry before putting away Quilted down filled items Follow care label instructions 1 Dry one at a time 2 Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle 3 Smooth and reshape before putting away Snowsuits jackets Check label for fiber content then follow care label in...

Page 31: ...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 non flammable liquid household cleaner on the stained area Continue with STEPS 2 4 STEP 2 Scrub area until all excess dye is remow d STEP 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth STEP 4 Tuml31e a load of clean towels for 20 minutes to dry CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Re...

Page 32: ...h to remove residue buildup STEP 3 Rinse screen with hot water STEP 4 Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel replace in dryer REMOVING ACCUMULATED LIN Lint can gather inside the dryer and b_ a fuel for fire Lint should beremoved every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning shoulcl be done by a qualified person Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect dryer from electric powe...

Page 33: ...nplug the dryer power supply cord from the electrical supply STEP 2 Open the lid of the console by lifting the left and right front edges of the textured lid STEP 3 Pull off and remove the plastic light cover STEP 4 Remove the bulb by rotating it in the sockets Rotate the top of the bulb toward the dryer the bottom of the bulb toward you STEP 5 Put the new bulb in the socket Rotate the top of the ...

Page 34: ...epla screw NOTE It is very important that the lens is replaced properly STEP 9 Plug in dryer electric cord or turn on electric supply MOVING CARE Unplug dryer or disconnect electricity leading to the dryer Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer ase Apply heavy duty tape from inside drum out the door opening to the fron Use masking tape to secure dryer doo VACATION CARE Unplug power supply cor...

Page 35: ...tem of lint or replace exhaust w _nt ductwith rigid metal or flexible metal vent duct Exhaust vent duct is crushed Replace with heavy metal or flexible or kinked metal vent duct One fuse is blown or circuit Replace fase or reset breaker breaker is tripped The dryer will appear to operate but you will not get any heat AIR DRY Cycle has been Select the right cycle for the types selected of garments ...

Page 36: ...ing mistaken for lint Pilling surface fuzz is caused by normal wear and laundering Stains on Load Improper use of fabric softener Use fabric softener sheets in dryer J in washer at beginning of cycle when load is c Drying soiled items Items need to be clean before being dried Items Overdrying Match dryer settings to fabric type Shrinking Poor garment quality Check quality of garment before purchas...

Page 37: ...s are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any modem appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use Allows for as rnany service calls as required Provides for service by professional Sears Trained Technicians Even if you don t ...

Page 38: ...ation of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in yourarea Call24 hours a day 7 daysa week 1 800 448 1222 iN mmm nnn mm mmmmmmmm mmnmmmm For informationon purchasinga Sears MaintenanceAgreementor to inquire aboutan existingAgreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requestingserviceor ordering parts always givethe following information Product Type Part Number Model Number Part Descrip...

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