Kenmore HE2 110.8656* Use & Care Manual Download

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Electric Dryer

Use & Care Guide

Secadora Eléctrica

Manual de uso y cuidado

Models/Modelos 110.8656

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, 8657

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= color number/número de color

8572743

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

Summary of Contents for HE2 110.8656*

Page 1: ...lectric Dryer Use Care Guide Secadora Eléctrica Manual de uso y cuidado Models Modelos 110 8656 8657 color number número de color 8572743 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com ...

Page 2: ...se The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 professional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your...

Page 3: ...____________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________ Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference PEDESTAL OPTION WARRANTY One Year Full Warranty on Pedestal For one year from the date of purchase when installed according to its Installation Instructions this pedestal will be repaired or replaced free of charge if it is defective in material ...

Page 4: ... have been previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other 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 th...

Page 5: ...r Optional pedestal The pedestal is available in White Part Number 46822 To order call your local Sears store For further information please call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your Kenmore washer and dryer To do so find the stack kit in the dryer drum Follow instructions included with the kit See Location Requirements LocationRequirements You will need A locati...

Page 6: ...spacing for recessed area custom undercounter or closet installation The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing of 1 2 5 cm on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer For closet inst...

Page 7: ...me Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer The opening such as a nearby window should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening Additional spaci...

Page 8: ...neutral conductors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL listed strain rel...

Page 9: ...een or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or cente...

Page 10: ...ded 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet ground conductor to the neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power supply cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections A Removable conduit connector B Hole...

Page 11: ...the terminal block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of dire...

Page 12: ...ctrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire connection Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 3 8 9 cm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 2 5 cm If using 3 wire cable with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer ...

Page 13: ...ter silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block ...

Page 14: ...ars Service Center For more information call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Rigid metal vent For best drying performance rigid metal vents are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final posit...

Page 15: ...eties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions A Louvered hood style B Box hood style A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect elbows H Exhaust outlet 4 10 2 cm 4 10 2 cm B A 4 10 2 cm 2 6 4 cm Improper venting can cause moisture and l...

Page 16: ...s longer than those specified in the Vent system chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten the life of the dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying performance Vent system chart NOTE Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn insi...

Page 17: ...nk vent 3 On gas models check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line 4 Once exhaust vent connection is made remove corner posts and cardboard LevelDryer Check the levelness of the dryer Check levelness first side to side then front to back If the dryer is not level prop up the dryer using a wood block Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for levelness ReverseDoorSwi...

Page 18: ...ly the inner door assembly edge fits completely inside the outer door assembly edge 6 Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with the 6 screws Reverse the strike 1 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove plug strip from the front panel dryer door opening Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs being certain not to scratch the dryer surface Lift up 2 Remove the strike 3 Inser...

Page 19: ... not select the Air Only modifier If the dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On position Start button has been pushed firmly Dryer is plugged into an outlet and or electrical supply is on Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed 11 When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes open the dryer door and feel for h...

Page 20: ...Auto cycles are preset to Normal Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load As the cycle runs the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level To make changes to the Dryness Level and or Options during an Auto Cycle Press STOP once Adjust Dryness Level and or Options NOTE Dryness Level selections can be made only while using...

Page 21: ...ryer starts To end cancel your dryer at any time Press STOP twice or open the door NOTE Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press Start within 5 minutes If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes the dryer will shut off Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer LockControls This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent...

Page 22: ...not modify temperature with the Auto Dry cycles If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle press More Time or Less Time Adjust the temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature is selected NOTE You cannot use the Dryness Level with Timed Cycles StatusLights Follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights Wet The Wet light ...

Page 23: ...cles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature When a Timed Cycle is selected the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing More Time or Less Time See Changing Cycles Options and Modifiers Timed Dry Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an Auto Cycle Time...

Page 24: ...he Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling Press CYCLE SIGNAL to turn the signal off NOTE When WRINKLE GUARD is selected and the Cycle Signal is on a tone sounds every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed or WRINKLE GUARD ends ChangingCycles OptionsandModifiers You can change Auto Cycles Timed C...

Page 25: ...er or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting 7 You may change the cycle time by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME Reset time as needed to complete drying Refer to the following table 8 Press and hold START button about 3 seconds NOTE You must remove rack for normal tumbling Do not use automatic cycles with the dryer rack This chart shows examples of items...

Page 26: ... your clothes or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers 2 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush ...

Page 27: ...n extended period of time you should 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Clean lint screen See Cleaning the Lint Screen Moving care For power supply cord connected dryers 1 Unplug the power supply cord 2 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 3 Use masking tape to secure dryer door For direct wired dryers 1 Disconnect power 2 Disconnect wiring 3 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dry...

Page 28: ...is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Dryer displaying code message PF power failure check the following Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure P...

Page 29: ...een Check for air movement Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing usually blue jeans This will not transfer to other clothing Loads are wrinkled Was the load removed from dryer at the end of ...

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