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Models/Modelos: 796.8139*, 796.9139* 

Kenmore

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Steam Dryer

Secador con vapor

MFL67731087

Sears Brands Management Corporation
Ho

 man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español 

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Содержание 796.8139

Страница 1: ...con vapor MFL67731087 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Español color number número de color ...

Страница 2: ...rranty period we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information in the U S A call 1 800 827 6655 Coverage in Canada varies on some items For full details call Sears Canada at 1 800 361 6665 Sears Installation Service For Sear...

Страница 3: ...ials are known to collapse be easily crushed and trap lint These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire explosion or electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRE HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnin...

Страница 4: ...current This appliance must be equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Do not use fabri...

Страница 5: ...raft 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 death fire explosion burns or death Place 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 chil...

Страница 6: ...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 electrical shock hazard and or a fire hazard The dryer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the b...

Страница 7: ...ryer Maintaining clean exhaust system ducts improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls saving you money ULTRA CAPACITY DRUM The ultra large drum offers superior durability 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 installation location FRONT MOUNT LINT FILTER The front...

Страница 8: ... to the Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes section CLEARANCES Most installations require a minimum 4 inch 10 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 ...

Страница 9: ...025 Required Accessories long hose sold separately steam models Use a pedestal to make laundry easier to reach White 796 51022 Metallic Silver 796 51023 Use the stacking kit to mount the dryer on top of space Chrome Look D26 17013 WKH ZDVKHU WR VDYH pRRU Required Dimensions for Installation with Pedestal 4 in 10 cm 32 1 8 in 81 5 cm 55 7 8 in 141 7 cm Use the LP conversion kit for changing the dry...

Страница 10: ...ith a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Failure to follow this warning can result in fire explosion or death Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the nameplate Failure to do so can result in fire explosion or death To prevent contamination of the gas valve purge the gas supply of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to the dryer Before tightening the connection between th...

Страница 11: ...he 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 12: ...t fused at 30 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 DRYER TO 110 115 OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire explosion or death If branch circuit to dryer is 15 ft 4 5 m or less in length use UL Underwriters Laboratories listed No 1...

Страница 13: ...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 14: ...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 foil REPLACE IT ...

Страница 15: ...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 16: ...cet as a washer a Shut off the cold 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 ...

Страница 17: ...Install the door latch in the opening on the side from which the door was removed using the screws from step 2 Install the screws removed in step 3 in the holes above and below the latch where the door was originally mounted Test the door for proper operation and make sure it latches properly THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to th...

Страница 18: ... the cap and set it aside 8 Slide the lower cover about an inch to the right to free it from the clips Set cover aside Lower cover Cap s t u 9 Remove the screws holding the safety cover in place and set the screws and the cover aside Safety Cover Assemble 1 Connect the wire harness on the control panel Make sure to push the connector until the hook clicks into place Wire harness Frame WARNING Disc...

Страница 19: ...ll the lower cover at the top of the dryer where the control panel was removed Slide the cover left until it clicks 8 Insert and tighten the screw removed during the lower panel disassembly 9 Close the cap Cap t u v 10 Align the hooks on the top plate with the holes in the frame 11 Slide the plate to the left until it clicks into place WARNING Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts an...

Страница 20: ...hree 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 GAS MODELS Close the dryer door press the POWER button to turn the dryer on and start the drye...

Страница 21: ...measured 4 Check the display for results 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 a...

Страница 22: ...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 23: ...ON BUTTONS These 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 WRINKLE GUARD button for five 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 set...

Страница 24: ...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 cycles A different...

Страница 25: ...gasoline 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 sna...

Страница 26: ...ing etc High Extra dry 31 Steam Refresh Comforter shirts trousers 1 5 garments DO NOT use for delicate fabrics Med high Auto 10 Garment Count Adjustable Delicates Lingerie sheets blouses Med low Normal 28 Adjustable Small Load Only normal cotton towel fabric type Max 3 lb High Normal 30 Adjustable available option default setting CERTIFIED BY NSF NSF International formerly the National Sanitation ...

Страница 27: ...with short drying times High Off 25 Adjustable Max 100 Air Rack Dry For items that require heat free drying such as plastics or rubber Off Off 50 Adjustable 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 NOTE To protect yo...

Страница 28: ...will blink before each load as a reminder to check the 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 DRYING or COOLING CHECK VENT INDICATOR DUCT BLOCKAGE SENSING SYSTEM The CHECK VENT duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you to blockages in the ductwork that red...

Страница 29: ... preference This option is not available with TIMED DRY cycles The dryer will automatically adjust the cycle time Selecting EXTRA DRY will increase the cycle time and dry level while DAMP DRY will decrease the cycle time and dry level Use the DAMP DRY setting for items that you wish to iron or hang for final drying TEMP Adjusts the temperature setting from LOW to HIGH This allows precise care of y...

Страница 30: ...ct press the DAMP DRY SIGNAL button ENERGY SAVER This option helps to reduce the energy consumption of the Normal cycle depending on the size of the load The drying time will change when ENERGY SAVER is selected NOTE The ENERGY SAVER option is turned on by default on the Normal cycle If you want a faster drying time turn off the ENERGY SAVER option on the Normal cycle With the dryer door open slide...

Страница 31: ... 30 C Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycle IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM FUNCTIONS Steam may not be clearly visible during the steam functions This is normal Do not use Steam Refresh with items such as wool wool blankets leather jackets silk wet clothes lingerie foam products or electric blankets For best results load articles of similar size and fabric type Do n...

Страница 32: ... 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 sensor dry is selected with the STATIC SHIELD or ACCELA STEAM option a dry level of Less or Damp cannot be selected The STATI...

Страница 33: ...ght follow these steps to 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 detergen...

Страница 34: ...ars Carpet Upholstery and Duct Cleaning Call 1 800 661 6594 to schedule duct cleaning service from Sears if it is available in your area 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...

Страница 35: ...hine and uses it to analyze the issue providing a fast and effective diagnosis If you experience problems with your dryer in the U S A call 1 844 553 6667 and in Canada call 1 800 469 4663 Only use the Diagnostics feature when instructed to do so by the Diagnostics Team The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine Diagnostics cannot be activated unless yo...

Страница 36: ...linking 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 appliance has detected a restriction in the external dryer venting Install a shorter...

Страница 37: ...ian 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 the dryer it will run and no error codes will display Verify that other gas appliances in the home are working normally Greasy or dirty spots on clothes ...

Страница 38: ...aster Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics separate these items into 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...

Страница 39: ... are still wrinkled at the end of the STEAM REFRESH cycle Creases or pleats are gone from garments after Steam Refresh Garments have static after using the Static Shield option Garments are too damp or too dry after using Static Shield option Water drips down the door during steam cycles Drum does not turn during steam cycles Cannot see steam vapor at the beginning of the cycle Odors are not compl...

Страница 40: ...oloration or surface rust resulting from accident alteration abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 7 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 8 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauth...

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