Страница 1: ...RIC DRYERS m rm m rt IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product Your dryer may look different from the dryer shown Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com 3405602A PRINTED IN US A 8 99 ...
Страница 2: ...est 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 Mode...
Страница 3: ...st requirements for this dryer Warranty Restriction If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days Warranty Service Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest Sears Service Center in the United States This warranty applies only while this dryer is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights ...
Страница 4: ...hat can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You wil__l be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you wha...
Страница 5: ...the door to the drying compartment Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not install or store the 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 this Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to ca...
Страница 6: ...T LOCATION FORYOUR DRYER pgs 9 11 Standard Installation p 9 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions p 10 B INSTALL LEVELING LEGS p 12 Tools Needed wrench Two corner Flashlight optional posts from depending on dryer carton installation Parts Needed supplied with dryer 4 ieveIing iegs ...
Страница 7: ...ain relief New 3 or 4 wire 30 amp U L listed power supply cord kit includes strain relief If making a direct wire connection Tools Needed Parts Needed X inch nut 2 Phillips head driver shown screwdriver or socket wrench Wire stripper Flashlight optional depending on installation lO gauge 3 or 4 wire flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with grounding wire X inch U L listed strain ...
Страница 8: ... Needed Tin snips Duct tape Flashlight optional depending on installation Flat bladed screwdriver 4 inch heavy or flexible metal vent 4 inch outlet exhaust hood 4 inch metal elbow s optional depending on installation Cbd O 4 4 inch diameter clamps ...
Страница 9: ...ures above 45 F at lower temperatures the dryer may 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 46 cm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not...
Страница 10: ...STED OUTDOORS NOTE No fuel burning appliances may be installed in the same closet as a dryer I 1 t FrontView DoorNotShown MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING 1 I SideView Door Shown 48sq in_ minimum ventilation area 3 3 Front View DoorWithVent Additional clearances for wall doorand floor moldings may be required 0 clearance is acceptable but notrecommended Opening is minimum for closet door Louvered door...
Страница 11: ...able 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 other devices which extend into the interior of the vent The exhaust vent must be securely fas...
Страница 12: ...ardboard corners from the carton Place them on the floor in back of the dryer STEP 2 Firmly grasp the body of the dryer not the top or console panel Gently lay dryer on the cardboard corners STEP 5 Stand the dryer up and move it close to its final location Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent STEP 6 Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of the dryer first side to side then fr...
Страница 13: ...breaker is recommended This dryer is manufactured with the 3 wire frame grounding conductor connected to the NEUTRAL white or 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 loca...
Страница 14: ...may permit the use of a U L listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 ampere dryer power supply cord kit pigtail Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends Do not use an extension cord with this dryer Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle before...
Страница 15: ... 3 Attach a _ inch U L listed strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a hor izontal position Put the power supply cord through the strain relief STEP 4 Loosen or remove terminal block screws Connect the neutral wire white or center of power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block STEP 5 Connect the o...
Страница 16: ...e armored or non metaflic 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be...
Страница 17: ...r center of direct wire cable under the cen ter screw of the terminal block External ground connector STEP 5 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws using the same method s described in STEP 4a Securely tighten all electrical connections STEP 6 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 7 insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down...
Страница 18: ... center screw of the terminal block STEP 4 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws Securely tighten all electrical connections 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 con nector to an adequate ground If c...
Страница 19: ...gtail Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends For mobile homes or other four wire installations the power supply cord must have four No 10 copper wires and match a four wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The fourth wire grounding conduc tor must be identified ...
Страница 20: ...ce is properly grounded Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Disconnect power STEP 2 Remove hold down screw and terminal block cover Hold down screw STEP 3 Attach a _ inch U L listed strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening Strain relief should have a tigh...
Страница 21: ...xternal grounding conductor screw Securely tighten allelectrical connections STEP 8 Insert tabofterminal block cover intoslot ofthedryer rearpanel Secure cover withhold down screw Proceed with Installation on page 24 External ground connector Neutral wire Center silver colored white terminal block screw Green wire of power supply cord or bare copper wire _ inch U L listed strain relief Neutral gro...
Страница 22: ...h grounding wire All current carrying wires must be insulated The grounding wire may be bare 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circui...
Страница 23: ...e of harness STEP 5 Connect neutral grounding wire and the neutral wire white or center of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block 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 Securely tighten all electrical connections S...
Страница 24: ...vy 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 Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney a wall a ceiling or a concealed space of a building The diameter or the heavy metal vent must be 4 inches Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Dr...
Страница 25: ...he bottom To convert the dryer one of the following kits must be used Exhaust Kit No 279818 white Exhaust Kit No 279819 almond Exhaust Kit No 279915 graphite Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the following kits 279818 white 279819 almond 279915 graphite Contact your local dealer Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire electrical shock or serious injury Follow...
Страница 26: ...t 23ft 15ft NOTE If a combination of heavy metal vent and flexible metal vent is used use instructions for flexible metal vent STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTION8 Using 4 inch 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 ...
Страница 27: ...eded from the dryer to the hood Elbow Flexible metal vent _ Dryer Wall Exhaust Duct tape clamp tape clamps Duct tape clamp Elbow optional 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 s exhaust outlet and hood Tape Clamp STEP 6 Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center in each direct...
Страница 28: ...ur 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 I Vent system installed over the top with standard elbows I 1 _ T z _ PERISCOPE SYSTEM T Vent system installed over the top with one off...
Страница 29: ...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 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on dryer Read the rest of this manual to fully understand ...
Страница 30: ... basic features of all models cov ered by this manual Refer to the supplied Feature Sheet for your dryer s particular features 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 pages 31 and 33 STEP 4 Set FABRIC Temperature Control O see page 32 Check clothes label for manufacturer s recommendations STEP 5 Press PUSH T...
Страница 31: ... in clothes as they pass over it When the dryness selected is reached the dryer goes into a Cool Down period of up to 10 minutes The End of Cycle SIGNAL sounds if selected once the cycle is completed If you do not unload the dryer it goes into WRINKLE GUARD automatically For an explanation of WRINKLE GUARD see page 35 NOTE On some models WRINKLE GUARD is selected by an option switch TIMED DRY CYCL...
Страница 32: ...COTTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattress MORE DRY HIGH 70 80 min pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys MORE DRY HIGH 50 60 min work clothes Mediumweight 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...
Страница 33: ...the AIR DRY Cycle or AIR FLUFF Setting depending on model or place the items on a line or rack to air dry o__R 90 80 70 6O 5O TIMED DRY WRINKLE GUARD I AUTO 30 MO TO E SENSING TOUCH UP LESS DRY NORMAL DRY MORE DRY FABRIC CARE TEMPERATURE KNIT CASUAL ULTRA DELICATE ME_UM NORMA_ _PERM PRESS EXTRA LOW MEDItJh4 tlGH AIR FLUFF e COTTON NOflgAT ll_fl lo 20 30 AIR DRY AIR DRY Cycle Type of Load AIR FLUFF...
Страница 34: ...es The volume of the signal can be adjusted SIGNAL END OFCYCLE SOFT o OFF LOUD PUSH TO START BUTTON Use this control to start the dryer Be sure the dryer door is closed Opening the door stops the dryer It will not start again until you close the door and press the PUSH TO START But ton Be sure the Cycle Selector Control Timer is still on a drying cycle or air setting PUSH TO START The variable con...
Страница 35: ...clothes more comfortable to handle WRINKLE GUARD helps keep your permanent press items wrinkle free when you don t unload the dryer promptly at the end of the automatic cycle If you do not open the door at the end of the automatic cycle WRINKLE GUARD will tumble the clothes without heat for about 15 seconds periodically throughout the cycle On dryers with WRINKLE GUARD I the dryer will tumble the ...
Страница 36: ...ot move but the drum will rotate Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between rack grill STEP 4 Close dryer door STEP 5 Use the TIMED DRY or AIR DRY Cycle Refer to the chart below STEP 6 Set the FABRIC Temperature Control if available Refer to the chart below STEP 7 Start the dryer To remove the rack lift it straight up and out of the dryer NOTE Check the lint screen and remove any lint a...
Страница 37: ... 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 prevents small lightweight items from blocking airflow Separate dark colors from light colors colorfast from non colorfast Items properly sorted by color for washing are usually properly sorted for drying Separate heavy fabrics denim towels from light fab...
Страница 38: ...ing static cling Always follow package instructions carefully Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer De 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 softener...
Страница 39: ...pray 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 cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the drum interior These stains are not harmful to your dry...
Страница 40: ...w towels If lint falls off the screen during removal and into the dryer periodically check the exhaust hood and remove the accumu lated lint see Connect Exhaust Wash Lint Screen As Needed Laundry detergents and fabric soft eners 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 wash STEP 1 Wet both sides of lint...
Страница 41: ...r wire with a feather duster or rag attached STEP 3 Reconnect vent as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS of this Owner s Manual To remove accumulated lint from inside the dryer Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person MOVING CARE Disconnect power Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Use masking tap...
Страница 42: ...ocks 42 STEP 8 Place the top of the lens onto the top of the holder Rotate the bottom of the lens down until it is in place Replace screw NOTE It is very important that the lens is replaced properly STEP 9 Plug in dryer or reconnect power To change drum light type 2 STEP 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power STEP 2 Open the dryer door Remove the screw that holds the lens in place STEP 3 Remove the le...
Страница 43: ...t on AIR DRY of garments being dried see or AIR FLUFR Operating Your Dryer Load not contacting the Level dryer see Installation sensor strips and automatic Instructions Section B cycle ending early Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load biocking outiet griil and only use it once Dryer located in room with Move dryer where it can operate in temperature below 45 R ambient air te...
Страница 44: ...l 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 toad is cold Drying soiled items Items need to be clean before being dried Items Overdrying Match dryer settings to fabric type Shrinking see Operating Your Dryer Poor garment quality Check quality of garment before purchasing Manufacturer s care label F...
Страница 45: ...hase with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore appliance 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 product The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair bills resulting fr...
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