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Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

EL I T E

SENSOR SMART TM

27-Inch Wide

ELECTRIC DRYERS

iMPORTANT:

Read and follow air safety

and operating instructions

before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, mL60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

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8283156A PRINTED IN U.S.A. 9/99

BEFORE USINGYOUR NEW DRYER

KENMORE ELITE TM DRYER WARRANTY

DRYER SAFETY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FORYOUR DRYER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Please read this manual It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore ELITE TM dryer in the most

economical way.

If you need more information about the

care and operation of Kenmore ELITE TM

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 ELITE TM dryer,

Model No,

Serial No,

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

Full One Year Warranty on

Mechanical and Electrical Parts

For one year from the date of purchase,

if this dryer is installed and operated

according to the instructions in this

manual, Sears will repair or replace any

of its mechanical or electrical parts if they

are defective in material or workmanship.

NOTE: Exhausting your dryer with

a plastic vent may void this warranty.

Pages 24-28 of this manual describe

the complete exhaust requirements

for this dryer.

Limited 2-Year Warranty on

SENSOR SMART TM Control Board

For two years from the date of purchase,

Sears will replace the SENSOR SMART TM

control board if it is defective in material or

workmanship. You will be charged for labor

after the first year.

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, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

For Sears Warranty information or to contact a

Sears Service Center, catl 1-80O-4-MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663)

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on

your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to

hazards that 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__lbe 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 what can happen if the instructions are not

followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using

the dryer.

• Do not place items exposed to cook-

ing oils in your dryer. Items contami-

nated with cooking oils may contribute

to a chemical reaction that could

cause a load to catch fire.

• Do not dry articles that have been pre-

viously cleaned in, washed in, soaked

in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-

cleaning solvents, 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 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 carry out.

• Do not use fabric softeners or

products to eliminate static unless

recommended by the manufacturer

of the fabric softener or product.

• Do not use heat to dry articles

containing foam rubber or similarly

textured rubber-like materials.

• Clean lint screen before or after

each load.

• Keep area around the exhaust

opening and adjacent surrounding

areas free from the accumulation

of lint, dust, and dirt.

• The interior of the dryer and

exhaust vent should be cleaned

periodically by qualified service

personnel.

• See Installation Instructions for

grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts

needed, see pages 6-8.

A. SELECT 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 leveling legs

C.MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (pgs. 13-23)

If using apower cord:

Tools Needed:

_-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Flashlight (optional depending

on installation)

Parts Needed:

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:

_-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Wire stripper Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

10-gauge, 3- or 4-wire,

flexible armored

or nonmetallic

sheathed copper cable

(with grounding wire).

_-inch,

U.L.-listed

strain relief

D.CONNECTEXHAUST(pgs.24=28)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Tin snips Duct tape

Flashlight

(optional depending

on installation)

Flat-bladed

screwd river

4-inch heavy or

flexible metal vent

4-inch outlet

exhaust hood

4-inch metal elbow(s)

(optional depending

on installation)

(4) 4-inch

diameter clamps

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR DRYER

F te_mft0_,'_i t,I_ i[3 _t •

Selecting the proper location for your

dryer makes installation easy and

gives you the best drying perfor-

mance.

STANDARD INSTALLATION

Check location where dryer will be in-

stalled. Proper installation is your respon-

sibility. Make sure you have everything

necessary for correct installation (see il-

lustration below).

The dryer must not be installed where it

can be exposed to water and/or weather.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles

requires temperatures 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 permit installation

of clothes dryers in garages, closets,

mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.

Contact your local building inspector.

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Support: Floor must be Level floor: Maximum allow-

sturdy enough to support able slope under

a total weight of 175 entire dryer - 1 inch.

pounds (includes dryer

and load weight).

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Most installations will require at least

5-inch clearance behind the dryer for the

dryer vent.

Location must be large enough to fully

open dryer door.

283/8 'l

RECESSED AREA/CLOSET

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check governing codes and ordinances.

This dryer may be installed in a recessed

area or closet.

The dryer must not be installed where it

can be exposed to water and/or weather.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles

requires temperatures above 45°F (at

lower temperatures, the dryer may not

shut off at the end of automatic cycles

and drying times will be extended).

• Check code requirements. Some

codes limit or do not permit installation

of clothes dryers in garages, closets,

mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.

Contact your local building inspector.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

fire, this appliance MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

NOTE: No fuel-burning appliances may

be installed in the same closet as a dryer.

-1--

18"

* 1"--'_

FrontView

(DoorNotShown)

MBNIMUM iNSTALLATION SPACING

**48sq.in.

minimum-

ventilation

area

**24sq.in.

minimum-

ventilation

area

_- **.51/2"

FrontView

(DoorWithVent)

* Additional clearances lor wall, doorand floor moldings may be required. 0" clearance

is acceptable but notrecommended.

** Openingis minimum lor closet door. Louvered doorwith equivalent air

openings is acceptable.

*** Additional spaoe is needed when external exhaust elbow is used. Can be 0" clearance

when houseexhausting is lined up directlywith dryer exhaust.

*In the above illustration, the installation required. Louvered doors with equivalent

spacing is in inches and is the minimum air openings in top and bottom are

allowable, acceptable.

*Additional spacing should be considered • Al! installations must be exhausted

for ease of installation and servicing, outside. Use at least the minimum

*If closet door is installed, the minimum air dimensions indicated.

openings in top and bottom are

MOBILE HOME EXHAUST

REQUIREMENTS

The dryer must not be installed where

it can be exposed to water and/or

weather. Proper operation of dryer cycles

requires temperatures above 45°F (at

lower temperatures, the dryer may not

shut off at the end of automatic cycles

and drying times win be extended).

This dryer is suitable for mobile home

installations. The installation must

conform to the Manufactured Home Con-

struction and Safety Standard, Title 24

CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Homes Construction

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

Use at least the minimum spacings as

described on page 10. This will ensure

an adequate clearance for service and

operation.

• 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 . . .

fastened to a _-

noncombustible

portion of the

mobile home structure and must

not terminate beneath the mobile home.

WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire,

this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED

OUTDOORS.

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Leveling your dryer correctly will

reduce operating noise and provide

improved drying performance.

STEP 4. Start to screw the legs into the

holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish

turning the legs until diamond marking

is no longer visible. This is when we

recommend you start checking the dryer

for levelness. Further adjustment may

be necessary.

Excessive Weight Hazard |

Use two or more people to move and

install dryer. I

Failure to do so can result in back or I

other injury. I

STEP 1. Take two of the cardboard

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 3. With one of the legs in hand,

check the ridges for a diamond marking.

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 front-to-back.

STEP 7. If dryer is not level, prop the dry-

er up using two stacked cardboard cor-

ner posts. Use a wrench to adjust the

legs up or down.

NOTE: It may be necessary to level

the dryer again after it is moved into

its final position.

C.MAKE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

It is your responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To assure that the electrical installation

is adequate and in conformance with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70 - latest edition and all local codes

and ordinances.

Copies of the code standards listed above

may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The proper electrical connection

ensures an installation that

meets local code requirements.

A three-wire or four-wire, single

phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only,

electrical supply (or three-wire or

four-wire, 120/208-volt if specified

on serial/rating plate) is required on a

separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both

sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or cir-

cuit 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 local codes do not

permit grounding through the neutral.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS

IfYour Home Has:

3-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type !0-30R)

And YouWill Be GoTo

Connecting To: Page

A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt

minimum, 30-amp., dryer

power supply cord.*

3-wire direct

4-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type !4-30R)

14-1.

A fused disconnect or 16 - II.

circuit breaker box.*

A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt

minimum, 30-amp., dryer

power supply cord.

19 - III.

4-wire direct A fused disconnect or 22 - IV.

circuit breaker box.

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor

to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 18.

I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 3-wire power supply cord:

Fire Hazard

Use anew UL approved 30 ampere

power supply cord.

Use aUL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green 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.

Neutral

Local codes 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 connecting power supply cord

to dryer terminal block.

The power supply cord must have three,

No.-1O copper wires to match a three-wire

receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Spade terminals

with upturned ends

(OR ring terminals)

lConnect wire

I _._ ,_ I .....with ends

.................facing you

I-- -_-_'_J IRing

'terminals

(OR spade

This blade connected terminals)

to this conductor

¾-inch, U.L.-listed Neutra_ wire

strain relief (white)

Three-Wire Power Supply Cord

Three-wire receptacle

(NEMA Typel0-30R)

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the

risk of electric shock by providing a

path of least resistance for electric

current. The power supply cord must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that

is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with aqualified electrician or

serviceman if your are in doubt as to

whether the appliance 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

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 other two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Securely

tighten all electrical connections.

External ground Center silver-colored

connector terminal block screw

Neutral

wire

(white)

(green/yellow) U.L.-listed

strain relief

3-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

Terminal block cover

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 screw.

If local codes do not permit the

connection of a frame-grounding

conductor to the neutral wire,

see the instructions on page 18.

Otherwise, proceed with Installation

on page 24.

I1. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.

Use aUL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green 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 follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

The dryer can be connected directly to

fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

with three-wire, flexible armored or non-

metallic 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 run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or

lead on the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. Disconnect power.

STEP la. Strip 3_ inches of outer

covering from end of cable. If using

3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut

the bare wire even with outer covering.

STEP lb. Cut 1 inch of insulation from

the end of each insulated wire. Shape the

end of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.

STEP2.Removehold-downscrewand

terminalblockcover.

Hold-downscrew

Terminal block cover

STEP 3. Attach a N-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 horizon-

tal position. Put the direct wire cable

through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block

screws. Connect the neutral wire (white or

center) of direct wire cable under the cen-

ter screw of the terminal block.

External ground

connector

Neutral grounding

wire (green/yellow)

STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped end

of the wire over the terminal block screw.

The open side of the hook should face

to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire

together to form a loop.

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 screw.

If local codes do not permit the

connection of a frame-grounding

conductor to the neutral wire,

see the instructions on page 18.

Otherwise, proceed with Installation

on page 24.

Center silver-colored

terminal block screw

Neutral wire

(white)

.....N-inch, U.L.-listed

strain relief

3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

and Frame-Grounding Conductor

ALTERNATE CONNECTION:

If local codes do not permit the

connection of a frame-grounding

conductor to the neutral wire:

STEP 1. Disconnect power.

STEP 2. Make sure the power supply

cord or direct wire cable is in place

(see STEPS 1-3 on page 15 for power

cord connections or STEPS 1-3 on

pages 16-17 for direct wire connection).

STEP 3. Remove the neutral grounding

wire (green/yellow wire) from external

grounding connector screw. Loosen or re-

move terminal block screws. Connect

neutral grounding wire and the neutral

wire (white or center) of power supply

cord or direct wire cable under the 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 codes

permit and a separate grounding wire is

used, it is recommended that a qualified

electrician determine that the grounding

path is adequate.

Proceed with Installation on page 24.

External

ground

connector

Neutral

grounding wire

(green/yellow)

Neutral wire

(white)

Grounding path

determined by a

qualified electrician

Alternate 3-Wire Connection with

External-Grounding Conductor

II1.MAKE FOUR-WIRE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 4-wire power supply cord:

Fire Hazard

Use anew UL approved 30 ampere

power supply cord.

Use aUL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green 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.

Neutral

Local codes may permit the use of

a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum,

3g-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.

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 with a green cover

or bare copper wire and

the neutral conductor by a white cover.

Do not use an extension cord with

this dryer.

Do not connect plug end of power

supply cord into a live receptacle before

connecting power supply cord to dryer

terminal block.

_-inch, U.L.-listed

strain relief

Neutral

wire (white)

Grounding

prong

Groundinc

wire

(green)

Four-Wire Power Supply Cord

(Mobile home or other four-wire installations)

Four-wire receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R) 1

Ring

terminals

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In

the event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electric

shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current. The

power supply cord must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

WARN ING: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or

serviceman if your are in doubt as to

whether the appliance 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 g-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

horizontal position. Put the power supply

cord through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal block

screw. Remove the neutral grounding wire

(green/yellow wire) from external ground-

ing screw.

External ground Center silver-colored

connector terminal block screw

Green/yellow wire

of harness

Terminal block cover

STEP5.Connectneutralgroundingwire

andtheneutralwire(whiteorcenter)

ofpowersupplycordunderthecenter

screwofterminalblock.

STEP6.Connecttheothertwoinsulated

wirestoouterterminalblockscrews.

STEP7.Connectthegroundingwire

(green)ofthepowersupplycordtothe

external grounding conductor screw.

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

STEP 8. insert tab of terminal block cover

into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure

cover with hold-down screw.

Proceed with Installation on page 24.

External

ground

connector

\\\\

Neutral wire

Center silver-colored (white)

terminal block screw /

,S /

Green wire

of power supply

cord or bare

copper wire _/,-inch, U.L.-listed

strain relief

_ Neutral grounding

wire (green/yellow)

4-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

iV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.

Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green 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.

The dryer can be connected directly to

fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

with four-wire flexible armored or non-

metallic sheathed copper cable (with

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 circuit

conductors and connected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or

lead on the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. Disconnect power.

STEP la. Strip 5 inches of outer

covering from end of cable. Leave

bare grounding wire at 5 inches.

STEP lb. Cut 1_ inches from the

three remaining insulated wires. Strip

insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end

of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.

STEP 2, Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover.

Hold-down screw

Terminal block cover

STEP 3. Attach a K-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 horizon-

tal position. Put the direct wire cable

through the strain relief.

STEP 6. Place the hook-shaped end of

the wire over the terminal block screw.

The open side of the hook should face

to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire to-

gether to form a loop.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal

block screw. Remove the neutral ground-

ing wire (green/yellow wire) from external

grounding screw.

External ground Center silver-colored

connector terminal block screw

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.

STEP 9. Tighten the strain relief screws.

Green/yellow wire

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 10. insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the dryer rear panel.

Secure cover with hold-down screw.

External

ground

connector

Neutral wire

Center silver-colored ........(white)

terminal block screw

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Green wire /

of power supply

cord or bare

copper wire N-inch, U.L.-listed

strain relief

Neutral grounding

wire (green/yellow)

4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

and Frame-Grounding Conductor

D. CONNECT EXHAUST

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A properly exhausted dryer will give

you the shortest drying time, lower

your utility bills, and extend the life

of the dryer.

• If using an existing exhaust system,

disconnect vent from the dryer and

clean one section at a time until you

reach the exhaust hood. To clean out

lint, you can use the hose attachment

on your vacuum, or use a pole or wire

with a feather duster or rag attached.

Fire Hazard

Use aheavy metal vent.

Do not use aplastic 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 wail, 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.

• Dryer exhaust vent must not be

connected or secured with screws or

other devices which extend into the

interior of the vent.

• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged

with lint. Follow the instructions in this

section to reinstall your vent system.

ROUTE THE VENT

Typical installations exhaust from the rear

of the dryer.

Avoid pushing the dryer tightly against

a wall. This can crush or kink the vent.

Use the straightest path you can, where

possible. Avoid 90 ° turns.

Rear exhaust installations for standard

offset connections - (see pgs. 26-27).

Rear exhaust installations for offset

connections with close clearances -

(see p. 28)

This dryer may be converted to exhaust

out the right or left side or through the

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)

Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (bisque)

Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with

one of the following kits:

279818 (white)

279819 (almond)

279915 (graphite)

279925 (bisque)

Contact your local dealer.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire,

electrical shock or serious injury.

Follow the instructions in the kit to

avoid operational and personal hazards.

These kits are available at your local

Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Typical installations for left or right side

exhausting

Typical installations for bottom exhausting 25

DETERMINEVENTLENGTH

MaximumExhaustLengths:

•Rear Exhaust. The maximum length of

the rear exhaust system depends on the

type of vent, the number of elbows, and

the type of exhaust hood. Refer to the

chart below.

• Side or Bottom Exhaust. Side or bottom

exhaust adds a 90 ° turn inside the dryer.

To determine maximum exhaust length,

add one 90 ° turn to the chart.

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

Number of

90 ° Turns

Number of

90 ° Turns

(Use 4-inch

if possible)

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter heavy

metal vent.

64 ft 58 ft

54 ft 48 ft

44 ft 38 ft

35 ft 29 ft

27 ft 21 ft

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter flexible

metal vent.

36 ft 28 ft

31 ft 23 ft

27ft 19 ft

25ft 17 ft

23ff 15 ft

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 exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch

heavy metal vent needed to connect the

two elbows.

Heavy metal vent /_

Elbow

]

iWall

[Exhaust

hoo,

.....:?::: Duct

tape &

.....I clamps

See

ISTEP2

....... Elbow

Ducttape& clamps

The vent usually comes in 2=foot lengths.

Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches

longer than your measurement in order to

make a connection.

STEP 3. Place a clamp on each end

of vent elbow and connect elbow to your

dryer's exhaust outlet. Tape the joint

with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

Tape

Clamp

STEP4.Connectventtoelbow.Tapethe

jointwithducttape.Tightenclamp.

STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on vent,

the other end to the exhaust hood. Tape

joints and tighten clamps.

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW

INSTALLATION".

STEP 5. Place a clamp on each end of

vent elbow. Install one end of elbow on

vent, the other end to the exhaust hood.

Tape joints and tighten clamps.

Using 4-inch flexible 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 exhaust hood and, if necessary, on

the dryer's exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch

flexible metal vent needed from the dryer

to the hood.

Elbow

Flexible

metalvent_

Dryer

Ducttape &clamp

Wall

Exhaust

hood

:Duct

tape&

clamps

...............STEP2

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 direction. Do not stretch vent

sections over 6 feet. If distance is more

than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of

metal vent with flexible metal vent

attached at ends.

STEP 7. Connect the vent directly to

the dryer outlet or to a separate elbow.

Tape the joints with duct tape. Secure

with clamps.

STEP 8. To connect the vent to the

section of the exhaust hood that is inside

your wall, it may be necessary to make

two ½ inch cuts in the end of the flexible

vent to allow it to expand.

Finish Installation. See

"REVIEW INSTALLATION".

OFFSET CONNECTIONS

WITH CLOSE CLEARANCES

When your exhaust vent is in a dose

clearance behind the dryer, or if you are

installing your dryer in a recessed area or

closet, you wi!l find it helpful to install the

exhaust vent over-the-top* of the dryer. A

kit is available from your 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.

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Vent system installed over-the-top

with standard elbows

PERISCOPE SYSTEM

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Vent system

with one periscope

(2-inch clearance)

REVIEW INSTALLATION

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Take afew minutes to complete

this checklist. It will help assure you

that you have a proper installation

and increase your satisfaction with

your Kenmore ELITE TM dryer.

[] Check that all parts you removed

from the parts packages are now

installed.

[] Ensure that dryer is positioned in its fi-

nal location. Make sure vent is not

crushed or kinked.

[] Ensure that dryer is level by placing

a level on top of the dryer. Check side-

to-side first, then check front-to-back. If

dryer is not level, adjust the legs 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.

[] Start the dryer and allow it to

complete a full heat cycle (not the

AIR DRY Cycle). After five minutes,

open dryer door. You should feel

heat inside the dryer. If you do not

feel heat, see "TROUBLESHOOTING".

NOTE: You may notice a burning odor.

This smell is common when the

heating element is first used. The smell

will go away.

[] Read the rest of this manual to fully

understand your new dryer.

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Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and

vapors, such as gasoline, away

from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had

anything flammable on it (even after

washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, explosion, or fire.

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely

remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had

any type of oil on it (including cooking

oils).

Items containing foam, rubber,

or plastic must be dried on a

clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

To get the best drying results, you must

operate your dryer properly. This section

gives you this important information.

STARTING YOUR DRYER

STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean

if needed.

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and

shut door.

STEP 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

set OPTIONS _) by pressing the pad for

WRINKLE GUARD ® Ill or DAMP DRY

SIGNAL (see page 35).

STEP 5. (Optional Step) If desired,

change the settings for AUTO DRYNESS

LEVEL (_, or TIMED DRY _) indicated

on your display (see page 36). Check

clothes label for manufacturer's

recommendations.

STEP 3. Select the cycle you want by

pressing one of the pads under SELECT

CYCLE Q (see pages 32 and 33) or by

selecting TOUCH UP under OPTIONS _)

(see pages 32 and 35).

STEP 6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL _.

STEP 7. Press START _). Be sure door

is closed.

NOTE: The settings that are displayed

are preset cycle settings (see page 31).

NOTE: If you do not press START within

5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer

will automatically shut off.

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MODIFIERS /@

PAUSING/STOPPING/RESTARTING

YOUR DRYER

• To pause the drying cycle at

any time, open the door or press

STOP/CANCEL O once.

• To restart the dryer, close the door and

press START O.

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.You will

need to reset the settings for your cycle

before restarting the dryer.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle,

press STOP/CANCEL O twice.

PRESET CYCLE SETTINGS

An easy way to operate your dryer

is to use the Preset Cycle Settings

that were programmed for your dryer

at the factory. This page describes

your dryer's preset memory settings.

NOTE: Use CUSTOM SET to modify the

preset cycle settings to fit your drying

needs. For a detailed description on how

to use CUSTOM SET, see page 32.

PRESET CYCLE SETTINGS

Drying Method Time

Cycle (Dryness Level) Temperature (minutes)

COTTON AUTO DRY (Normal) HIGH 40*

NORMAL AUTO DRY (Normal) MEDIUM HIGH 40*

PERMANENT AUTO DRY (Normal) MEDIUM 36*

PRESS

KNIT/ AUTO DRY (Normal) LOW 36*

CASUAL

ULTRA AUTO DRY (Normal) EXTRA LOW 31"

DELICATE

EXPRESS DRY TM TIMED DRY HIGH 23**

AIR DRY TIMED DRY NO HEAT 30**

CUSTOM SET

(see page 32)

TOUCH UP TIMED DRY

(Heavy Duty) HIGH 30**

(Delicate) LOW 20**

* Estimated Time

** Actual Time

CHOOSINGCYCLES

(SELECTCYCLE/TemperaturePads)

Usethesepadstochoosetherightdrying

cycleforthetypeofloadyouare drying.

Each time you select a cycle, the preset

cycle settings are displayed.

NOTE: A range of heat is automatically

set for the type of fabric selected. See

page 34 for suggested dryer settings for

your load type.

SELECT CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

_MED'F_IGH HEA_ _HIGH HEAT _

C OTTO N

Use this cycle to get high heat for heavy

fabrics. The estimated drying time is 40

minutes.

NORMAL

Use this cycle to get medium high heat for

sturdy fabrics. The estimated drying time

is 40 minutes.

PERMANENT PRESS

Use this cycle to get medium heat for syn-

thetic fabrics and no-iron finishes, The

estimated drying time is 36 minutes.

KN_T/CASUAL

Use this cycle to get low heat for wash°

able knit fabrics. The estimated drying

time is 36 minutes,

ULTRA DELBCATE

Use this cycle to get extra low heat for

drying heat-sensitive fabrics. The

estimated drying time is 31 minutes.

EXPRESS DRY TM

Use this cycle to get 16 minutes of high

heat followed by a 7 minute Cool Down

period. Use for smaller loads or for loads

needed in a shorter time period.

AIR DRY

Use this cycle to tumble heat sensitive

fabrics without heat. The preset time is

30 minutes (see page 33).

CUSTOM SET

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CUSTOM SET allows you to select the

cycle, options and modifiers you use

most frequently and store them in

memory for future use by pressing

just two pads: CUSTOM SET and

START.

To custom set a cycle:

STEP 1. Select Cycle.

STEP 2. Select the desired Options.

STEP 3. Select the desired Modifiers.

STEP 4. Press and hold CUSTOM SET

until a beep sounds (approximately 3

seconds).

STEP 5. Press START.

The Custom Set cycle is now stored for

future use. To reuse, select CUSTOM

SET and press START.

TOUCN UP

Use this cycle to smooth cleaned, wrin-

kled synthetic and permanent press

clothes that have been packed or stored

(see page 35).

USING AIR DRY

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Using this cycle gives you all the

benefits of hang drying with a shorter

drying time.

Use the AiR DRY Cycle for items that will

not tolerate heat such as plastics and

foam rubber. Also use for airing and

fluffing items such as pillows.

•The AIR DRY Cycle is preset for

30 minutes but can be adjusted from

1 to 99 minutes any time during the

cycle.

• An AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL selection

cannot be made when using the AIR

DRY Cycle. Pressing this pad will result

in three short tones sounding - which

indicates an unavailable option was

selected.

SELECT CYCLE

TEMPERATURE

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HIGH HEAT

NORMAL _m w_ExPRESS DRY_

MED-HIGH HEATj)

PERMANEXT_ _

PRESS / _* o AIRDRY

MEDIUM HEAT jNO HEAT

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Refer to the following table for examples

of items that require drying without heat.

Use the AIR DRY Cycle, or place the

items on a line or rack to air dry.

Type of Load

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam rubber - Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

•Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows

take a long time to dry.

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon

TIME (minutes)*

20-30 min.

40-50 min.

10-20 min.

*Reset time as needed to complete drying.

SUGGESTED DRYER SETTINGS

The following table lists suggested

dryer settings for various loads. This

is only a guide. Settings may require

adjustment depending on the require=

merits of your load.

AUTO DRY Drying

Type of Load Cycle* Setting Temp

COTTONS AND LINENS

Extra heavy - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts COTTON NORMAL HIGH

Heavyweight - Towels, jeans, corduroys, NORMAL NORMAL MEDIUM

work clothes HIGH

Medium weight - Sheets, cotton underwear, PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

diapers PRESS

Lightweight - Batistes, organdies, PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

lingerie PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats NORMAL NORMAL MEDIUM

HIGH

Medium weight - Shirts, play clothes, sheets, PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

slacks PRESS

Lightweight - Lingerie, blouses, dresses PERMANENT NORMAL MEDIUM

PRESS

KNITS

Heavyweight - Cottons, rayons_blends_ KNITS/CASUAL NORMAL LOW

T-shirts, slacks, shirts

Medium weight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc), KNITS/CASUAL NORMAL LOW

dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

Lightweight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc) KNITS/CASUAL NORMAL LOW

and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATE FABRICS

Exercise wear ULTRADELICATE NORMAL EXTRA

LOW

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. ULTRA DELICATE NORMAL EXTRA

LOW

* Drying temperature cannot be adjusted in preset cycles.

CHOOSING OPTIONS

Use this control to select the desired

options for your drying cycle.

OPTIONS

DAMPDRY

SIGNAL

oHEAVY DUTY

DELICATE

USING WRINKLE GUARD°Ill

WRINKLE GUARD _ III prevents wrinkles

that form when you cannot unload the

dryer promptly at the end of a cycle.

• If you do not open the door at the

end of a cycle, WRINKLE GUARD _ Ill

will periodically tumble the clothes

without heat.

• This action will continue for about

2>:; hours unless you open the dryer

door sooner.

• Turn WRINKLE GUARD <_Ill on or off by

pressing WRINKLE GUARD®Ill pad.

• If WRINKLE GUARD ® III is not selected,

the dryer stops after Cool Down and

may be unloaded.

During WRINKLE GUARD®Ill, the END

OF CYCLE SIGNAL will sound after

each period of tumbling, unless it is off.

DAMP DRY SIGNAL

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The DAMP DRY SIGNAL alerts you

when your clothes are ready to be

removed for hanging up, which saves

on ironing.

Selecting the DAMP DRY SIGNAL

provides an audible signal to notify you

when your load is 80% dry. At this time,

you may remove partially dry items to

hang up (which saves on ironing) or the

lighter items of a mixed load (e.g. sheets

and towels.)

TOUCH UP

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Use this cycle to get high or low heat

to smooth synthetic and permanent

press clothes that are clean but

wrinkled from being crowded in a

closet or suitcase.

• Use the Heavy Duty setting to get 30

minutes of high heat for medium to

heavy weight fabrics such as bed-

spreads, jeans, corduroys or work

clothes.

• Use the Delicate setting to get 20

minutes of low heat for light to medium

weight fabrics such as blouses, shirts,

skirts or pants.

• Cycle time may be adjusted by pressing

the MORE TIME or LESS TIME pads.

•The WRINKLE GUARD®Ill option is also

available in TOUCH UP.

CHOOSING MODIFIERS

AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL

AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL saves you

time by providing the best drying re-

sults in the shortest time.This can

help you save money on utility bills

and reduce the risk of fabric damage.

Press the AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL pad

once to select NORMAL DRY. Use this

setting for most loads. Drying time varies

according to type of fabric, size of load,

and dryness setting.

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o NORMAL DRY

o LESSDRY

• Select the cycle that matches the fabric

in your load. The display will show the

estimated time (in minutes) to remove

80% of the moisture from the load. It will

then change to show the actual number

of minutes remaining.

• At the end of the cycle, feel the dried

clothes. If they are damp, select MORE

DRY the next time you do a similar load.

If they are overdried, select LESS DRY

the next time you do a similar load.

Press the AUTO DRYNESS LEVEL pad

until the indicator light next to the desired

level glows.

• Dryness is determined by an electronic

sensor that "feels" the amount of

moisture in clothes as they pass over it.

When the dryness selected is reached,

the dryer goes into a Cool Down

period. The length of the Cool Down

period depends on load size and dry-

ness setting.

• The END OF CYCLE SIGNAL sounds

once the cycle is completed, if selected.

• If you do not unload the dryer, it goes

into WRINKLE GUARD'°'III, if selected.

(see page 35).

TIMED DRY

Use TIMED DRY to select a specific

amount of time for your load.

• Once you have selected your cycle,

press MORE TIME or LESS TIME to

adjust time.

• The heating cycle is followed by a

Cool Down period of up to 10 minutes.

• The END OF CYCLE SIGNAL sounds

once the cycle is completed, if selected.

NOTE: At the end of the cycle, the

dryer will go into WRINKLE GUARD®Ill,

if selected.

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

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Your dryer sounds a signal when

a drying cycle is finished.

The signal is helpful when you are drying

permanent press, synthetics, and other

items. These items should be removed

from the dryer as soon as it stops to

prevent wrinkles.

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QUIET

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• The sound level of this tone can be

adjusted or turned off by pressing the

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL pad. The tone

you will hear at the end of the cycle will

sound as the pads are pressed.

CHANGINGCYCLES/OPTIONS/

MODIFIERS

TheCycles,OptionsandModifiers

selectedmaybechangedanytime

beforeSTARTispressed.Asingleshort

tonewillsoundwhenaselectionis

made.Ifanunavailablecombinationis

selected,threeshorttoneswillsound

andthelastselectionwillnotbe

accepted.

TochangeOptions/Modifiers:

TheOptionsandModifierscan

beadjustedpriortotheevent occurring.

STEP 1. Press STOP/CANCEL once.

This will stop the dryer.

STEP 2. Select desired Options and/or

Modifiers.

STEP 3. Press START to restart the

dryer.

To change cycles:

STEP 1. Press STOP/CANCEL twice.

STEP 2. Select desired cycle.

STEP 3. Press START to restart the

dryer at the beginning of the new cycle.

if you do not press START within

5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the

dryer will automatically shut off.

OPERATING CONTROLS

START

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 START.

NOTE: If you do not close the dryer door

and press START within 5 minutes of

when the dryer door was opened, the

dryer will shut off. You will have to select a

new cycle to restart the dryer.

STOP/CANCEL

Use this control to temporarily stop

(pause) the cycle.

*If STOP/CANCEL is pressed once and

you open the dryer door, you must close

the door and press START to restart the

dryer (see NOTE above).

, If STOP/CANCEL is pressed once and

you leave the dryer door closed, you can

press START to continue the cycle.

To cancel the cycle, press

STOP/CANCEL twice. Pressing

STOP/CANCEL will not erase the

CUSTOM SET settings.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

CYCLE LIGHTS

Located next to each pad under SELECT

CYCLE, these lights show the cycle you

have selected.

DISPLAY LIGHTS

These lights show the level of dryness

selected, temperature settings and

estimated or actual drying time.

OPTIONS LIGHTS

These lights show when DAMP DRY

SIGNAL , WRINKLE GUARD {_III or

TOUCH UP have been selected.

STATUS LIGHTS

Located on the right side of the console,

these lights show what portion of the

cycle the dryer is operating.

DRYER STATUS

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CHECK LINT SCREEN

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A properly cleaned lint screen will

allow your dryer to operate at peak

efficiency. This can reduce your utility

bills and extend the life of your dryer.

Once a cycle is selected, the CHECK

LINT SCREEN light will flash to remind

you to clean the lint screen. The light will

flash for up to 5 minutes, or until the door

is opened, or START is pressed.

Clean the lint screen before starting each

load. If you do not, your dryer may not op-

erate properly.

TUMBLE FREETM HEATED

DRYER RACK

The dry rack was shipped on top

of your dryer. Remove and discard

shipping blocks before using.

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Use the TUMBLE FREE TM Heated Dryer

Rack for items that you do not want to

tumble dry, such as sweaters and

tennis shoes. When you use the

heated dryer rack, the heated air inside

the dryer flows in a concentrated

pattern to allow efficient and uniform

drying. Use TIMED DRY to select the

desired time.

To use the heated dryer rack:

Do not remove lint screen.

STEP 1. Open dryer door.

STEP 2. Slide dryer rack over the bottom

of the dryer door opening. Push down to

secure it on the frame.

STEP 3. Place wet items on top of the

rack. Allow space around items for air to

circulate. The rack does not 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. Select the desired cycle to

match the fabrics in your load. Refer to

the table below.

STEP 6. You must select a time by

pressing the MORE TIME or LESS TIME

pads. Reset time as needed to complete

drying. Refer to the table below.

STEP 7. Start the dryer.

To remove the dry rack, lift it straight up

and out of the dryer.

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove

any lint accumulated from items dried on

the rack.

Suggested Items Cycle Suggested Time

for Rack Drying Setting (minutes)

Washable wool items (block to KNIT/ 20

shape and lay fiat on rack) CASUAL

Stuffed toys (cotton or polyester COTTON 20

fiber filling)

Stuffed toys (foam rubber filling) AIR DRY 50

Galoshes (rubber) AIR DRY 20

Foam rubber pillows AIR DRY 50

Tennis shoes AIR DRY 20

TOTAL CARE TM SYSTEM

The exclusiveTOTAL CARE TM

SYSTEM combines the KING SIZE TM

load capacity, EVENHEAT _ ,

WRINKLE GUARD '_ Ill, and the

TUMBLE FREE TM heated dryer rack to

ensure total drying care for any type of

fabric and load size.

EVENHEAT TM Drying System

The EVENHEAT TM Drying System uses a

solid-state sensor to prevent the large

variations in drying temperatures that

occur in most other dryers. More

consistent, even heat in every cycle

results in better fabric care by shortening

drying times and by maintaining lower

drying temperatures.

"SMART" COOL DOWN PERIOD

Once the selected level of dryness

is reached, the dryer goes into a cool

down period lasting 1-10 minutes. Unlike

other dryers which provide a fixed

1g-minute coo! down, this "smart" cool

down period is based on the temperature

of the clothes in your load and varies the

time accordingly.

*For small loads or loads that are dried

at a lower temperature, the cool down

period will be reduced to as low as one

minute.

• For large loads or loads that are dried

at a high temperature, the cool down

period will be closer to ten minutes.

PREPARING CLOTHES SORTING CLOTHES

FOR DRYING

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Follow these recommendations

to help save on your utility bills and

prolong the life of your garments.

•Refer to your Washer Owner's Manual

for proper washing techniques and

additional laundry tips.

• See page 5 of this manual for

Important Safety Instructions.

DRYING TIPS

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to

avoid snagging other items. Remove

heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged

by drying. Tie strings and sashes so they

will not tangle.

• Check garments for spots and stains left

after washing. Do not tumble these

items. Heat may permanently set stains.

• Check pockets before drying. Sharp

or metal objects can damage your

dryer. Do not lay these objects on

your dryer, they can damage the

finish. Turn pockets of heavy items

inside out for even drying.

• Place small items such as baby

socks or hankies in laundry bag for easy

removal.

• Articles to be ironed should be

removed while still damp.

•Separate dark colors from light colors,

colorfast from non-colorfast. Items prop-

erly sorted by color for washing

are usually properly sorted for drying.

• Separate heavy fabrics (denim,

towels) from light fabrics (synthetics,

permanent press).

• Separate lint givers (towels, chenille)

from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics,

permanent press). When possible,

turn lint takers inside out.

CHOOSINGLOADSIZES

•Mixlargeitemswithsmallitems.

Loadthedryerbytheamountofspace

itemstakeup,notbytheirweight.Do

notoverloadthedryer.Overcrowding

causesunevendryingandwrinkling,

andcancauseitemstowearoutfaster

(becauseofpilling).

•You may need to rearrange large items

(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during

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.

KING SIZE TM CAPACITY DRYERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

4 jeans

4 workpants

4 workshirts

2 sweatshirts

2 sweatpants

Towels

10 bath towels

10 hand towels

14 wash cloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets

(1 king, 2 twin)

4 pillowcases

3 shirts

3 blouses

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9 shorts

10 handkercNefs

USING DRYER

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Dryer fabric softeners are recommended

for reducing static cling. Always follow

package instructions carefully.

*Put one fabric softener sheet on top

of the load before starting the dryer.

Do 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 softeners can clog the

lint screen and slow drying. Use fabric

softeners labeled as dryer safe.

SAVING ENERGY

• Sort load by fabric weight and type.

•Use the preset cycle settings to dry

most loads.

•Use the EXPRESS DRY TM cycle to dry

small leads of light to medium weight

fabrics.

•Dry fu!! loads when possible. Do not

overdry.

•Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet

items to a partly dried load, or opening

the door unnecessarily.

Shorten drying times by exhausting

dryer properly and cleaning exhaust

vent and outside exhaust hood as

needed.

Keep the lint screen clean.

• Use dryer where room air temperature

is above 45°R

CLEANING YOUR DRYER

Proper care of your dryer can extend

its life and help you avoid costly

service calls.

EXTERIOR

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the

cabinet and console. Avoid using harsh

abrasives. Do not put sharp metal

objects on or in your dryer. They can

damage the finish.

INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum:

STEP 1. Make a paste with detergent

and very warm water and apply to a soft

cloth. Continue with STEPS 2-4.

STEP la. Spray 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 dryer and will not stain

future loads of clothes. It is helpful to dry

unstable dye items inside out to prevent

dye transfer.

STEP 3. Wipe thoroughly with a

damp cloth.

STEP 4. Tumble a load of clean towels for

20 minutes to dry.

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Remove Lint Before Every Load

The lint screen is located in the door

opening. Remove lint before starting

every load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time,

To clean:

STEP 1. Pull the lint screen straight up,

STEP 2. Roll lint off the screen with your

fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to

remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

STEP 3. Push the lint screen firmly back

into place.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen

loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.

Doing so can cause overheating and

damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

• Some towels made of synthetic fibers

and natural fibers (polyester and cotton

blends) may shed more lint than other

towels, causing your dryer's lint screen

to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint

from the lint screen before and after

drying new 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 screen

with hot water.

STEP 2. Wet a nylon brush with hot

water and liquid detergent; scrub lint

screen with the brush to remove

residue buildup.

STEP 3. Rinse screen with hot water.

STEP 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen

with a clean towel; replace in dryer.

CHECKING FOR

OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW

From time to time, you may find it helpful

to check your dryer and exhaust system

for proper airflow. Poor airflow can result

in longer drying times.

To check for obstructed airflow:

STEP 1. Check to ensure nothing

is blocking ventilation slots on dryer

rear panel.

STEP 2. Inspect exhaust hood. It should

not be blocked or obstructed.

REMOVINGACCUMULATEDLINT

Toremoveaccumulatedlintfrom

exhaustvent:

STEP1.Disconnectexhaustventfrom

thedryer.

STEP2.Cleanonesectionofventat

atimeuntilyoureachtheexhausthood.

Tocleanoutlint,youcanusethehose

attachmentonyourvacuum,orusea

poleorwirewithafeatherdusterorrag

attached.

STEP3.Reconnectventasdescribed

inthe"INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS"

ofthisOwner'sManual.

MOVINGCARE

•Disconnectpower.

•Makesurelevelinglegsare secure

in dryer base.

• Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

VACATION CARE

• Disconnect power.

• Wash lint screen.

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.

CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT

The dryer light automatically turns on

inside the dryer drum when you open the

door. Your dryer drum light may be one of

two types, as shown.

To change drum light type 1:

STEP 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect

power.

STEP 2. Open the dryer door. Remove

the screw that holds the lens in )lace.

STEP 3. Remove the lens by pulling it

down and away from drum.

STEP 4. Push tab to allow bulb to swing

out.

STEP 5. Remove the light bulb by turning

it counterclockwise.

STEP 6. Install light bulb by turning it

clockwise. Replace the bulb with a

15-watt, appliance bulb only.

STEP 7, Push bottom of light and socket

assembly in until tab locks.

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 lens by pulling it

down and away from drum.

STEP 4. Remove the light bulb by turning

it counterclockwise.

STEP 5. Install light bulb by turning it

clockwise. Replace the bulb with a

15-watt, appliance bulb only.

STEP 6. 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 7. Plug in dryer or reconnect

power.

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Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Using

the tables below will save you time and money by helping you avoid

unnecessary service calls.

Problem Possible Cause

Message Codes

"PF" Dryer connected to power supply

(Power Failure} during installation or power

failure.

Drying cycle interrupted

by power failure.

"El" or "E2" Service required.

Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Satisfactorily Restricted air movement.

Exhaust vent or outside

exhaust hood is clogged with lint.

8olution

Press STOP/CANCEL to clear display.

Press STARTto restart the dryer.

Call for service.

Clean Iint screen.

Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold

hand under outside exhaust hood to

check air movement. If you do not feel

air moving, clean exhaust system of

Iint or replace exhaust vent with rigid

metal or flexible heavy metal vent

(see "INSTALLATION," Section D).

Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with heavy metal or flexible

or kinked, metal vent

(see "INSTALLATION," Section D).

One fuse is blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset breaker.

breaker is tripped. The dryer

will appear to operate, but

you will not get any heat.

AIR DRY Cycle has been Select the right cycle for the types

selected, of garments being dried

(see "OPERATION").

Load not contacting the Level dryer

sensor strips and automatic (see "INSTALLATION," Section B).

cycle ending early.

Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load

blocking outlet grill, and only use it once.

Dryer located in room with Move dryer where it can operate in

temperature below 45°R ambient air temperatures above 45°R

Large amount of moisture Expect longer dry times with items

in the load. that hold more moisture (cottons).

Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are

saving energy and reducing wrinkles.

Load too large and bulky to Separate Ioad to tumble freely.

dry quickly.

Problem Possible Cause 8olution

Dryer WHI Power cord not firmly ptugged PJug power cord into a live circuit.

Not Run into a live circuit with proper

vottage.

Fuses blown or circuit Replace fuses or reset breakers.

breakers tripped.

Using a regular fuse. Replace with a time-delay fuse.

Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly.

START pad not pressed. Press START pad.

Cycle not selected. Select cycle and press START pad.

Lint in Load Lint screen is clogged. Clean lint screen. Check for air

movement.

Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers

and by color.

Load is too big or heavy. Dry smaller loads so lint can be

carried to the lint screen.

Load is overdried. Use correct dryer settings for fabric.

Overdrying can cause lint-attracting

static (see "OPERATION").

Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before drying.

Pilling being mistaken for lint. Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by

normal 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 load is cold.

Drying soiled items. Items need to be clean before

being dried.

totems Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type

Shrinking (see "OPERATION").

Poor garment quaJity. Check quality of garment before

purchasing.

Manufacturer's care label Fottow fabric care label instructions

instructions not followed, carefully.

Loads are Overloading. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freeJ

WrinMed Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type

(see "OPERATION").

Load teft in dryer at the Remove Joad as soon as tumbling

end of cycle, stops.

Odors HousehoJd chemicals, paint, Do not use dryer whiJe these chemicaJ

or varnish being drawn fumes are in the air.

into dryer.

First use of dryer element. Odor wilt be gone after the first cycle.

Unusua_ Thumping of rotters when Thump will go away after 5 minutes

Sound dryer has set. of drying.

KENMORE ELITE TM DRYERS

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance that you can depend on Sears for

service. Your Kenmore ELITE TM appliance has added value when you consider that

Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professional technicians trained on all

appliances Sears sells. They have the knowledge and skills, tools, parts, and

equipment to ensure our pledge to you that "We Service What We Sell."

Maintain the value of your purchase with a Sears Maintenance Agreement. Kenmore

ELITE TM appliances 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 from normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls as required.

• Provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request to keep your

dryer in proper running condition.

For more information call:

1-800-827-6655

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME _' (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn - 1-800-676-5811

Au Canada pour tout le service - 1-877-LE-FOYER _M(1-877-533-6937)

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 a.m. -11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week

PartsDirect

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

www.sears.com/partsdirect

Para ordenar piezas - 1-800-659-7084

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Call 24 hours aday, 7days a week

1-800-488-1222

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