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MFL70442637

Transform SR Brands Management LLC

Ho

 man Estates, IL 60179

www.kenmore.com

Use & Care Guide

Kenmore

Dryer

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796.8156*,

 

796.9156*

 

796.8146*,

 

796.9146*

 

796.8136*,

 

796.9136*

Содержание 796.8136 Series

Страница 1: ...Models MFL70442637 Transform SR Brands Management LLC Hoffman Estates IL 60179 www kenmore com Use Care Guide Kenmore Dryer color number 796 8156 796 9156 796 8146 796 9146 796 8136 796 9136 ...

Страница 2: ...g the Dryer 15 16 Connecting the Inlet Hose 17 Leveling the Dryer 18 Reversing the Door Swing 18 Final Installation Check 19 Installation Test Duct Check 20 Restricted or Blocked Airflow 21 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features Model 8156 9156 22 Model 8146 9146 26 Model 8136 9136 30 Operating the Dryer Model 8156 9156 23 Model 8146 9146 27 Model 8136 9136 31 Cycle Guide Model 8156 9156 24 25 Model 81...

Страница 3: ...low safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage Do not store or use gasoline or oth...

Страница 4: ...d spread out so that the heat is dissipated Do not dry articles that 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 reach into the dryer if the drum or any other part is moving Do not place any part of your body such as hands or feet or metal obj...

Страница 5: ...ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operat...

Страница 6: ...t when the dryer is not in use Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly Failure to do so can result in fire explosion burns or death Place the dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in fire explosion burns or death Keep all packaging from children ...

Страница 7: ...tions can create an electric shock hazard and or a fire hazard This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Failure to follow these instructions can create an electric shock hazard and or a fire hazard The dry...

Страница 8: ...WITH DRUM LIGHT The ultra large drum offers superior durability Press and hold the Energy Saver button for 3 seconds to turn on the drum light during a cycle The light also comes on when the door is opened if the control panel is activated EASY ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR The wide opening see through glass door provides easy access for loading and unloading Door swing can be reversed to adjust for insta...

Страница 9: ...irements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes section CLEARANCES Most installations require a minimum 5 inch 12 7 cm clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 inch 2 5 cm on the sides and back to minimize vibration and noise Allowing additional clearance for installation and servicing is recommended Be sure to allow for wall door or floor moldings that m...

Страница 10: ... 196 8 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 27 in 68 6 cm 1 in 2 5 cm Optional Accessories sold separately Hoses and Y connector Kit No 26 59029 side vent kit Kit No 26 49670 drying rack No 3751EL1001B Required Accessories sold separately LP conversion kit No 26 17025 pedestal White 51122 Metallic Silver 51123 stacking kit Chrome Look 26 17013 at Sears com at SearsPartsDirect com Use the LP conversion kit for changing ...

Страница 11: ...re to follow this warning can result in fire explosion or death The power cord of this dryer is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3 prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Failure to follow this warning can result in fire explosion or death This dryer must be plugged into a 120 VAC 60 Hz grounded outlet p...

Страница 12: ...the gas fitting at the back of the dryer Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap Connect the dryer to your laundry room s gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a inches NPT fitting NOTE DO NOT use old connectors Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your laundry room s gas supply Turn on the gas supply Check...

Страница 13: ...0 amperes the circuit must be fused on both sides of the line ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE DO NOT CONNECT THE DRYER TO A 110 115 OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire explosion or death If the branch circuit to the dryer is 15 ft 4 5 m or less in length use UL Underwriters Laboratories listed No...

Страница 14: ...REWS SECURELY Reinstall the terminal block access cover Attach the two hot leads black and red of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws Attach the power cord neutral white wire to the center terminal block screw Connect the external ground if required by local codes to the green ground screw TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY Reinstall the terminal block access cover Grounding through the neu...

Страница 15: ...XCESSIVELY LONG VENT Measure the length of your exhaust system and count the elbows Use the chart below to see if your duct is too long If it is too long have the duct routed to another location that is within the venting guidelines DO NOT USE PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING The transition duct from your dryer to the wall must be rigid or semi rigid metal ducting If your old transition duct is plastic or ...

Страница 16: ...4 m IMPORTANT Failure to exhaust the dryer per the guidelines included within these instructions may result in unsatisfactory dryer performance All venting and ductwork beyond the exterior of the dryer is the responsibility of the consumer Product failure as a result of improper venting is not covered by the dryer warranty Connecting the Dryer Vent Verify all ducts and elbows are clean and free fr...

Страница 17: ...ld water tap and remove the washer hose b Connect the short hose to the Y connector c Connect the other end of the short hose to the cold water faucet d Connect the long dryer hose to one side of the Y connector and connect the washer hose to the other side WITHOUT WASHER If the dryer does not share the cold water tap with a washer a Connect the straight end of the long hose to the cold water fauc...

Страница 18: ...sing a Phillips screwdriver remove the two latch screws and the latch Remove the two hole caps one each above and below the latch by rotating them slightly clockwise While supporting the weight of the door remove the four hinge screws CAUTION Be sure to support the weight of the door before removing the hinge screws Carefully turn the door upside down and reinstall it on the opposite side using th...

Страница 19: ...r is not warm after three minutes there may be air in the gas supply line to the dryer and the gas igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites When this happens the igniter will continue to attempt main burner ignition until all air is purged from the line Once ignition occurs the air inside the dryer will become warm Checking Venting Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup and cle...

Страница 20: ...s During the test cycle monitor the CHECK VENT LED on the control panel If the LED does not blink by the time the cycle ends the exhaust system is adequate If the exhaust system is severely restricted the CHECK VENT LED blinks Have the exhaust system checked immediately as dryer performance will be poor Not blinking OK Blinking RESTRICTED Other problems may also be shown with error codes Refer to ...

Страница 21: ...installation test the results of the two tests may not be the same Do not interrupt the test cycle as this could result in inaccurate results Even if the LED is not blinking during the test cycle some restrictions may still be present in the exhaust system Refer to the Venting the Dryer section of this guide for complete exhaust system and venting requirements Avoid long runs or runs with multiple...

Страница 22: ...tons have secondary functions The controls can be locked or unlocked by pressing and holding the CONTROL LOCK button for 3 seconds CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these buttons to adjust the settings for the selected cycle The settings light up above the buttons to show the current selection The default temperature setting cannot be changed in AUTO DRY cycles AUTO DRY cycles are modified using the DRY ...

Страница 23: ...d if desired NOTE Not all options or modifiers are available with all cycles Temperature can only be adjusted on Timed Dry cycles Dry Level is only available on Auto Dry cycles A different chime will sound and the LED will not illuminate if the selection is not allowed 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Cycle options can be added using the option buttons NOTE Not all options or modifiers are available with all...

Страница 24: ...tc Med High Normal Elec 57 Gas 63 Adjustable Casual Permanent press synthetic items Medium Normal 32 Adjustable Heavy Duty Jeans heavyweight items High Normal 54 Adjustable Bulky Comforter Comforter pillows shirts Medium Normal 55 Adjustable Steam Sanitize Comforter bedding children s clothing etc High Off 31 Steam Refresh Comforter shirts trousers 1 5 garments DO NOT use for delicate fabrics Med h...

Страница 25: ...Adjustable Max 100 Touch Up For removing light wrinkles Med High Off 20 Adjustable Max 100 Air Dry For items that require heat free drying such as plastics or rubber Off Off 30 Max 100 Timed Dry For general drying Time temperature and options can be set manually High Off 40 Adjustable Max 100 The cycle guide below shows the available options and recommended fabric types for TIMED DRY cycles CYCLE GUID...

Страница 26: ...econdary functions The controls can be locked or unlocked by pressing and holding the CONTROL LOCK button for 3 seconds CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these buttons to adjust the settings for the selected cycle The settings light up above the buttons to show the current selection The default temperature setting cannot be changed in AUTO DRY cycles AUTO DRY cycles are modified using the DRY LEVEL butto...

Страница 27: ...d if desired NOTE Not all options or modifiers are available with all cycles Temperature can only be adjusted on Timed Dry cycles Dry Level is only available on Auto Dry cycles A different chime will sound and the LED will not illuminate if the selection is not allowed 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Cycle options can be added using the option buttons NOTE Not all options or modifiers are available with all...

Страница 28: ...tc Med High Normal Elec 57 Gas 63 Adjustable Casual Permanent press synthetic items Medium Normal 32 Adjustable Heavy Duty Jeans heavyweight items High Normal 54 Adjustable Bulky Comforter Comforter pillows shirts Medium Normal 55 Adjustable Steam Sanitize Comforter bedding children s clothing etc High Off 31 Steam Refresh Comforter shirts trousers 1 5 garments DO NOT use for delicate fabrics Med h...

Страница 29: ...Adjustable Max 100 Touch Up For removing light wrinkles Med High Off 20 Adjustable Max 100 Air Dry For items that require heat free drying such as plastics or rubber Off Off 30 Max 100 Timed Dry For general drying Time temperature and options can be set manually High Off 40 Adjustable Max 100 The cycle guide below shows the available options and recommended fabric types for TIMED DRY cycles CYCLE GUID...

Страница 30: ... buttons allow you to select cycle options Some of the option buttons have secondary functions The controls can be locked or unlocked by pressing and holding the CONTROL LOCK button for 3 seconds CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these buttons to adjust the settings for the selected cycle The settings light up above the buttons to show the current selection The default temperature setting cannot be chang...

Страница 31: ...d if desired NOTE Not all options or modifiers are available with all cycles Temperature can only be adjusted on Timed Dry cycles Dry Level is only available on Auto Dry cycles A different chime will sound and the LED will not illuminate if the selection is not allowed 6 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Cycle options can be added using the option buttons NOTE Not all options or modifiers are available with all...

Страница 32: ...ry 70 Delicates Lingerie sheets blouses Med low Normal 28 Adjustable Small Load Default for My Cycle Only normal cotton towel fabric type Max 3 lb High Normal 30 Adjustable available option default setting Auto Dry Cycles Auto Dry cycles utilize a sensor that detects moisture levels in the clothes and adjusts the drying time as needed to ensure superior results The dryer automatically sets the dry...

Страница 33: ...x 100 Touch Up For removing light wrinkles Med High Off 20 Adjustable Max 100 Air Dry For items that require heat free drying such as plastics or rubber Off Off 30 Max 100 Timed Dry For general drying Time temperature and options can be set manually High Off 40 Adjustable Max 100 The cycle guide below shows the available options and recommended fabric types for TIMED DRY cycles CYCLE GUIDE Model 8136 ...

Страница 34: ...asoline or other flammable substances Washing clothes will not completely remove oil residues Failure to obey this warning can result in fire explosion or death Loading Tips Combine large and small items in the same load Damp clothes will expand as they dry Do not overload the dryer clothes require room to tumble and dry properly Close zippers hooks and drawstrings to prevent these items from snag...

Страница 35: ...he lint filter Always clean the lint filter before every cycle CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS This portion of the display shows which stage of the drying cycle is currently under way DRY COOLING or WRINKLE GUARD CHECK VENT INDICATOR DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM The CHECK VENT duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer This ligh...

Страница 36: ...roll through available settings Temperature setting is not adjustable in AUTO DRY cycles DRY LEVEL Sets the level of dryness for the selected AUTO DRY cycle Press the DRY LEVEL button repeatedly to scroll through available settings Use this button to adjust the dryness of the articles in the load to your preference This option is not available with TIMED DRY cycles The dryer will automatically adj...

Страница 37: ...IGNAL If you select the Damp Dry Signal option the dryer will emit a chime when the clothes are just short of completely dry in case you want to remove them for ironing or hang drying HOW TO USE Do not open the dryer door during Steam Cycles Steam can cause severe burns Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycle IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM FUNCTIONS Steam may not be ...

Страница 38: ...tems Accela Steam wet varies by selected cycle 8 lb 18 items Static Shield wet varies by selected cycle 8 lb 18 items Shirt 70 cotton 30 poly blend Except especially delicate fabrics When the lint filter or exhaust duct is clogged steam options will not give proper results For best results load articles of similar size and fabric type Do not overload NOTE When an Auto Dry cycle is selected with th...

Страница 39: ...gh NA 10 Towels Towels heavy cottons denim Med High Normal 55 Khaki Jeans Jeans fabrics with colors that may fade Medium Normal 35 Rack Dry For use only with the dryer rack accessory see page 10 Wool sweaters silk lingerie Air Dry NA 50 Workout Wear Only normal cotton towel fabric types Max 3 lb Auto Auto 27 SMART FEATURES GETTING CONNECTED You need the following devices and applications to use th...

Страница 40: ...clean Use hot soapy water and a stiff brush to clean the filter Make sure the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it and using the dryer NOTE NEVER operate the dryer with a wet lint filter 1 2 3 1 2 Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of your dryer can extend its life The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild nonabrasive household detergent Immediately wipe off any ...

Страница 41: ...lable for cleaning maintaining the external venting MAINTAINING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK VENT Operation The CHECK VENT system uses components already in the dryer By monitoring these components over the course of several cycles the control is able to determine how much restriction there is in the exhaust system If it detects a high level of restriction it will turn on the CHECK VENT light to alert...

Страница 42: ...BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Solutions CHECK VENT indicator is blinking This warning light is not a dryer failure and is not covered by the dryer warranty Contact a duct cleaning service to have your exhaust system cleaned and inspected Exhaust system is too long or has too many turns restrictions Partial blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup or other foreign object The...

Страница 43: ...ected Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If the problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician NOTE Due to the design of electric dryers it is possible for a circuit problem to allow an electric dryer to run without heat Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff valves are both fully open Even if gas is not supplied to t...

Страница 44: ...o smaller loads of a consistent size Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying Some loads may require an adjustment of the DRY LEVEL setting for proper drying Remove the lint from the filter before every load With the lint removed hold the filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged If it looks dirty follow the cleaning instructions on With some loads that ...

Страница 45: ...uctions for your washer and detergent Some difficult soils may require pre treating prior to washing Steam Features Not Working Water drips from nozzle when steam cycle starts Steam is not visible during steam cycle Steam is not generated and no error code is displayed Garments are still wrinkled at the end of the STEAM REFRESH cycle Creases or pleats are gone from garments after Steam Refresh Garme...

Страница 46: ...epair problems with house fuses circuit breakers house wiring and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation 4 Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 5 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or ...

Страница 47: ...de reparación a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 844 553 6667 www kenmore com This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default Home Use setting Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR ...

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