J / I Owner's Manual Electronic 27-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS

j / iOwner's ManualElectronic27-Inch WideELECTRIC DRYERSYour dryer may look differentfrorl the dryer shown.IMPORTANT:Read and follow all safetyinstructions and operatinginstructions before first useof this product.Sears, RoebuckPART NO. 3405590and Co., HoffmanPRINTEDIN U.S.A.Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

BEFOREUSING YOUR NEW DRYERSEARS ELECTRICIMPORTANTOPERATINGLAUNDRYCARINGDRYER NS4YOUR DRYER19TIPS28FOR YOUR DRYER31TROUBLESHOOTINGSEARS MAINTENANCEREQUESTING35AGREEMENTASSISTANCE37OR SERVIC EPlease read this manual. It will help youinstall and operate your new Kenmore dryerin the safest and most economical way.For information about the care andoperation of Sears appliances call yournearest Sears store. You will need thecomplete model and serial numberswhen requesting information. Your dryer'smodel and serial numbers are locatedon the Model and Serial Number Plate.38Use the space below to record themodel number and serial number ofyour new Kenmore Dryer.Model No.Serial No.Date of Purchase.r"Keep this book and your salescheck (receipt) in a safe place forfuture reference.

ARS SERVICE CENTERUNITED STATES.For one year from the date of purchase,when the dryer is installed and operatedaccording to the instructions in the Owner'sManual, Sears will repair or replace anymechanical or electrical parts in this dryer,if defective in material or workmanship.If the dryer is subjected to other thanprivate family use, the above warrantycoverage is effective for only 90 days.WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY CONTACTING THE NEARESTYOUR SAFETYIS IMPORTANTIN THE"mThis warranty applies only while thisproduct is in use in the United States.This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also have otherrights which wiry from state to state.Sears Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,Hoffman Estales, IL 60179.NOTE: Exhau:sting your dryer withplastic duct may not be covered by yourmanufacturer% warranty. Pages 14-17of this Owner' Manual describe thecomplete exhaust requirements forthis dryer.TO US.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons whenusing your dryer, follow basic precautions,including the following: Do not use faoric softeners or productsto eliminate static unless recommendedby the manufacturer of the fabric softeneror product. Read all instructions before usingthe dryer. Do not use heat to dry articles containingfoam rubber ,rsimilarly textured rubberlike materials. Do not dry articles that have beenpreviously cleaned in, washed in, soakedin, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaningsolvents, other flammable or explosivesubstances as they give off vapors thatcould ignite or explode. Do not allow children to play on or inthe dryer. Close supervision of childrenis necessary when the dryer is usednear children. Before the dryer is removed from serviceor discarded, remove the door to thedrying compartment. Do not reach into the dryer if the drumis moving. Do not install or store this dryer whereit will be exposed to the weather. Clean lint screen before or after eachload. Keep area around the exhaust openingand adjacent ',surrounding areas free fromthe accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. The interior of the machine and exhaustduct should be cleaned periodically byqualified servise personnel.This guide contains safety statementsunder warning symbols. Please payspecial attention to the warning boxessimilar to the one below and followany instructions given. Do not tamper with controls. Do not repair or replace any part of thedryer or attempt any servicing unlessspecifically recommended in the usermaintenance, instructions or in publisheduser-repair nstructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.SAVE THESEThe inform qtion in this box willalert you to such dangers as fire,electrical shock, burns andpersonal injury.INSTRUCTIONS3

IMPORTANT:Observe all governing codesand ordinances.TOOLS NEEDEDFOR INSTALLATIONSTinSnipsLevelDuct TapeWreFlat-BladedScrewdriverPARTSNEEDEDRemove s from package.relief4 Leveling Legs(supplied with dryer)New 3- or 4-Wire, 30-Amp.U.L.-listed Power Supply CordKit (includes strain relief)4-1rnch Metal Elbow(optional dependingon installation)O4-Inch Rigid orFlexible Metal Duct4-Inch OutletExhaust Hood(2) 4-Inch DiameterClamps

LOCATING YOUR DRYER STANDARD INSTALLATIONSelecting the proper locationfor your dryer makes installationeasier and gives you the bestdrying performance.Protect from the weather. Properoperation of dryer cycles requirestemperatures above 45 E At lowertemperatures, the dryer may not shutoff at the end of automatic cycles.Drying times will be extended.Check code requirements. Somecodes limit or do not permit installationof clothes dryers in garages, closets,mobile homes or sleeping quarters.Contact your local building inspector.ExplosionHazardKeep flammablematerialsvapors away' from dryer.Place dryer ; t least 18 inches abovethe floor for a garage installation.Failure to do so can result in death,explosion, fire, or burns.Check location where dryer will be installed.Proper installation is your responsibility.Make sure you have everything necessaryfor correct installation including support,a level floor and a separate: 30-Amp. fuse./----l.Support: Floor must be sturdyenough to support dryer andload weight of 175 pounds,andLevel floor: 1-inchmaximum allowables ope under dryer.:

DOOR CLEARANCESANDRECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONSNOTE: hiD fuel burning appliancesmay be installed in the same closetas a dryer.Location must be large enough to fullyopen dryer door.Exhaustng the dryer outside is recom-.mended A closet installation must beexhausted outside. Recessed installatiothat is not exhausted outside must useExhaust Deflector Kit Part No. 3391278available, from your dealer.This dryer may be installed in a recessedarea or closet.Exhausting your dryer indoors is Notrecommended. The moisture and lintindoors may cause: Lint to gather inside and around thedryer and be a fuel for a fire. Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc. Housecleaningproblemshealth problems.If the dryer is installed in a confined areasuch as .a bedroom, bathroom, or closet,it must be exhausted to the outside.Check governing codes and ordinances.and possibleFire HazardExhaust dryer outside if installedin a closet.Use Exhaust Deflector Kit #3391278 ifinstalled in a recessed area.Failure to do so can result in death or fire,EZ Loader Hamper Door**L8 sq. in:DOmlnlmLImve ltilationarea19-if**24 sq. ORNOTSHOWN)SIDEVIEW(DOORSHOWN)3"FRONTVIEW(DOORWITH VENT}MINIMUM INSTALLATIONSPACING,CLOSETINSTALLATIONMUST BEEXHAUSTED.* ADDITIONALCLEARANCESFORWALL, DOORANDFLOORMOLDINGSMAYBE REQUIRED.** OPENINGIS MINIMUM FORCLOSE'[DDOR. LDUVEREDDODF WITH EQUIVALENTAIROPENINGSIS ACCEPTABLE.*** ADDITIONALSPACEIS NEEDEDWHEN EXTERNALEXHAUSTELBOWIS USED. The installation spacing is in inchesand is the minimum allowable. Additional spacing should beconsidered for ease of installationand servicing. If closet door is installed, theminimum air openings in top andbottom are required. Louvered :loors with equivalent air openings in top and bottom are acceptable.Closet installation must be exhausted.Other installations must use at least theminimum dimensions indicated., Addition.al space for other appliancesto be installed in the area should beconsidered.

INSTALL LEVELINGLEGSLeveling your dryer correctly willreduce oDe ating noise and provideimproved drying performance.STEP 1. Take two of the cardboardcorners from the carton. Place themon the floor in back of the dryer.STEP 2. Firmly grasp the body of thedryer (not the top or console panel).Gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.STEP 3. With one of the legs in hand,check the ridges for a diamond marking.STEP 4. Start to screw the legs intothe holes by h nd. Use an adjustablewrench or othc r type wrench to finishturning the leg until you reach thediamond marking. Later adjustmentmay be needed.STEPdryercloseroom5. Now tand the dryer up. Slideonto cardboard and move dryerto its finial location. Leave enoughto conne,st the exhaust duct.STEP 6. Rernc,ve cardboard from underdryer. Check levelness of dryer by placinglevel on top of 1:hedryer, first side-to-side,then front-to-b.]ck.If dryer is not level,adjust the legs up or down. It may benecessary to I .,vel the dryer after it ismoved into its Final position.7

MAKEELECTRICALCONNECTIONIt is your responsibility: To contact a qualified electrical installer. To assure that the electrical installationis adequate and in conformance withNational Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 - latest edition* and all local codesand ordinances.*Copies of the standardsmay be obtained from:listed aboveNationalFire Protection AssociationBatterymarchParkQuincy, Massachusetts02269ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTSThis dryer is manufactured with the3-wire irame-groundingconductorconnecLed to the NEUTRAL (center)of the wiring harness of the terminalblock. Do Not have a fuse in theneutral or grounding circuit. A fusein the n utral or grounding circuitcould result in an electrical shock.If local ('odes do not permit thistype of I;onnection, we recommenda "Four-Wire Connection'.'A three-wire or four-wire, single phase120/2.4C-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electricalsupply (or three-wire or four-wire,120/208-volt if specified on serial/ratingplate) is required on a separate 30-amperecircuit, fused on both sides of the line.A time-celay fuse or circuit breaker isrecommended.A wiring diagram is located inside theconsole or on the inside of the lowerfront panel of dryer.The proper electrical connectionensures a safe installation thatmeets local code requirements.WARNING: This appliance must begrounded. In the event of malfunctionor breakdown, grounding will reduce therisk of electric shock by providing a pathof least resistance for electric current.ELECTRICALCONNECTIONOPTIONSGoToIf Your Home Has:And You Will Be Connecting To:A 3-wire electrical receptacle(NEMA Type erpower supplycord.*3-wire directA fused disconnecl or circuit breaker box*10 - BA 4-wire electrical receptacle(NEMA Type 14-30R)A U.L.-listed 120/240-volt minimum,30-amp., dryer power supply cord.11 -C4-wire directA fused disconnect or circuit breaker box.13 - DThis Page9-A(NEMA Type 10-30R)JL(NEMA Type 14-30R)*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductorto the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 11.