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Page 1: ...on Instructions 240 Volt COMPACT ELECTRIC DRYERS 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 PART NO 3406896 PRINTED iN U S A ...

Page 2: ...ryer in the safest and most economical way For 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 com...

Page 3: ...y 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 messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to haza...

Page 4: ...ng Do not install or store this 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 the Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do nat use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recomme...

Page 5: ...OCATION FOR YOUR DRYER pgs 8 10 Standard Installation p 8 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions p 9 B INSTALL LEVELING LEGS p 11 Tools Needed PaNs Needed Jstable wrench Two corner posts from dryer carton Flashlight optional depending on installation 4 leveling legs supplied with dryer ...

Page 6: ... optional depending on installation New 3 or 4 wire 30 amp U L listed power supply cord kit includes strain relief If making a direct wire connection V4 1nch nut 2 Phillips head driver shown screwdriver or socket wrench Wire stripper Flashlight optional depending on installation 10 gauge 3 or 4 wire 314 U h listed flexible armored strain relief or non metallic sheathed copper cable with grounding ...

Page 7: ...LECTOR E CONNECT EXHAUST pgs 21 24 i Tools Needed Tin snips Flashlight optional depending on installation Duct tape Flat bladed screwdriver PaNs Needed 4 Inch rigid or flexible heavy metal vent 4 Inch metal elbow s optional depending on installation 4 Inch outlet 4 4 Inch exhaust hood diameter damps 7 ...

Page 8: ...y 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 installation of clothes drye...

Page 9: ... NOTE No fuel burning appliances may be installed in the same closet as a dryer 201 2 18 1 4 olo Front View Door NotShown 48 sq in minimum_ ventilation area _ 24 sq in minimum _ ventilatien area t Side View Door Shown E FrontView Door WithVent MINIMUMINSTALLATION SPACING ClosetInstallationMUSTbeexhausted outside Additionalclearances forwall doorand floormoldings maybe required Opening is minimumfo...

Page 10: ... lower temperatures the dryer may not shut off at the end of automatic cycles Drying times will be extended 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 conn...

Page 11: ...move it close to its final location Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent STEP 5 Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of the dryer first side4o side then front4o back STEP 3 Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand Use a wrench to finish turning the legs They should stick out about 1 inch STEP 6 if dryer is not level prop the dryer up using two stacked cardboard corner ...

Page 12: ...s recommended This dryer is manufactured with the 3 wire frame grounding conductor connected to the NEUTRAL 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 per...

Page 13: ...tension cord with this dryer Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer terminal block GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or break down grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current The power supply cord must be plugge...

Page 14: ...ductor to the neutral wire see the instructions on page 16 Otherwise proceed with Knob Installation See INSTALL KNOBS on page 20 II THREE WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIRECT WIRE Prepare cable as directed Electrical Shock Hazard Turn power supply off before connecting wires Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Electrically ground dryer Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or elect...

Page 15: ...ook shaped end of the wire over the terminal The open side of the 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 Tighten all terminal block screws firmly STEP 6 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 7 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the drye...

Page 16: ...e cable under the center screw of the terminal block STEP 4 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten all terminal block screws firmly 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 adequat...

Page 17: ...be identified with a green cover or bare copper wire and the neutral conductor by a white cover Do not use an extension cord with this dryer Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer terminal block GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded in the event of malfunction or break down grounding will reduce the risk of ...

Page 18: ...er screw of terminal block STEP 6 Connect the other two insulated wires to outer terminal block screws STEP 7 Connect the green grounding wire from the power supply cord to the external grounding conductor screw Tighten all terminal block screws firmly STEP 8 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 9 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down scr...

Page 19: ...em or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance STEP 1 Turn power supply off STEP la Strip 5 inches of outer covering from end of cable Leave bare grounding wire at 5 inches STEP lb Cut l_ z inches from 3 remaining insulated wires Strip insulation back 1 inch Shape the end of each wire into a ...

Page 20: ... 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 hold down screw D INSTALL KNOBS One large and two small knobs are supplied with the dryer On the back side of each knob is a D shaped notch The D shaped notch will fit onto the D shaped peg on the dryer console STEP 1 Firmly holding the large CYCLE S...

Page 21: ...avy metal vent Do not use a plastic 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 clea...

Page 22: ...le metal vent see p 23 STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTIONS Using 4 inch rigid 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 rigid heavy metal vent needed to connect the tw...

Page 23: ... of 4 inch flexible heavy metal vent needed from the dryer to the hood Flexibleheavy metalvent Elbow Wall Exhaust hood _Dact tape clamp STEP 2 Elbow optional Duct tape clamp STEP 3 Add 10 inches to the measure_ ment for each bend in the vent STEP 4 Add 3 more inches to the measurement for connection over the dryer outlet and hood Clamp STEP 6 Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the...

Page 24: ...m your local Sears store or Sears Service Center Parts may becovered 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 I I I I I I I Vent system installed over the top with standard elbows Vent system installed over the top with one offset and one stan...

Page 25: ...e legs up or down Check to make sure you have all 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 V Read the rest of this manual to fully understand your new dryer Start the dryer and allow it to complete a full heat cy...

Page 26: ...to follow these instructions can result in death or fire To get the best drying results you must operate your dryer properly This section gives you this important information STEP 1 Check lint screen Clean if needed STEP 2 Put laundry into dryer and shut door STEP 3 Set Cycle Selector Control Timer O see page 27 STEP 4 Set FABRiC Temperature Control _ see page 28 Check clothes label for manufactur...

Page 27: ...milar load 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 The End of Cycle Signal sounds once the cycle is completed TIMED DRY CYCLE Use this cycle to get up to 70 minutes of heated drying time The heating cycle is followed by a 10 minute approx...

Page 28: ...IMED DRY Type of Load Setting Temp Setting COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress MORE DRY HIGH 60 70 mill pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys MORE DRY HIGH 50 60 rain work clothes Medium Weight Sheets cotton underwear NORMAL MEDIUM 40 50 rain diapers DRY Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie NORMAL DRY LOW 30 40 rain PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work ...

Page 29: ...ace 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 if low 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 cycle Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillo...

Page 30: ... lint like balls on the surface of garments Pilling is the natural result or wearing and washing of garments Kenmore dryers help prevent overdrying so you get outstanding fabric care In the AUTO DRY and TIMED DRY Cycles clothes are dried at the temperature you selected until the last few minutes of the cycle The dryer then switches to low heat COOLDOWN Approximately ten minutes before the end of t...

Page 31: ...e items with smaller items Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up net by their weight Do not overload the dryer Overcrowding causes uneven drying and wrinkling and can cause items to wear out faster because of pilling You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up For better tumbling action when drying only a few small ...

Page 32: ...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 cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics Remove fabric softener stains by wetting the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash Some fabric sof...

Page 33: ...th 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 removed Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaners Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire CLEANING YOUR DRYER Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim...

Page 34: ...her towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels Wash Lint Screen As Needed Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen Wash the lint screen with a nylon brush if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To clean STEP 1 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot wat...

Page 35: ...se the hose attachment on your vacuum or use a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached STEP 3 Reconnect vent as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS of this Owner s Manual U To remove accumulated lint from inside the dryer Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before cleaning Replace all panels before operating Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electri...

Page 36: ... Replace fuse or reset breaker breaker is tripped The dryer will appear to operate but you will not get any heat Timer or the temperature Select the right cycle for the types control is set on AIR DRY of garments being dried see OPERATION 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...

Page 37: ...mal wear and laundering Stains on Load Improper use of fabric softener Use fabric softenersheets 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 Follow fabr...

Page 38: ...your 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 ...

Page 39: ...0 473 7247 Forthe location of a Sears Partsand Repair Centerin yourarea Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For informationon purchasinga Sears MaintenanceAgreement orto inquire aboutan existingAgreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requestingservice or ordering parts always givethe following information ProductName Part Name Model Number Part Number SEARS Americ...

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