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Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

27-Inch Wide

ELECTRIC DRYERS

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IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions

before first use of this product.

Your dryer may look different

from the dryer shown.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

3405602A PRINTED IN US.A 8/99

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER

KENMORE ELECTRIC 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 dryer in the safest and most

economical way.

If you need more information about the

care and operation of Kenmore appliances

call your nearest Sears store. You will need

the complete model and serial

numbers when requesting information.

Your dryer's model and serial numbers are

located on the Model and Serial Number

Plate.

Use the space below to record the model

number and serial number of your new

Kenmore dryer.

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 manu-

al, 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.

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, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM

(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 the "INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS" section 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 ieveIing iegs

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

If using a power cord:

Tools Needed:

X-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Flashlight (optional depending

on installation)

Parts Needed:

_rain relief

New 3- or 4-wire, 30-amp.,

U.L.-listed power supply

cord kit (includes strain relief)

If making a direct wire connection:

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

X-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Wire stripper Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

lO-gauge, 3- or 4-wire,

flexible armored

or nonmetallic

sheathed copper cable

(with grounding wire).

X-inch,

U.L.-listed

strain relief

D, CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 24-28)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Tin snips Duct tape

Flashlight

(optional depending

on installation)

Flat-bladed

screwdriver

4-inch heavy or

flexible metal vent

4-inch outlet

exhaust hood

4-inch metal elbow(s)

(optional depending

on installation)

Cbd

(4) 4-inch

diameter clamps

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR DRYER

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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.

Support: Floor must be Level floor: Maximum allow-

able slope under

sturdy enough to support entire dryer - 1 inch.

a total weight of 175

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.

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.

I °1°

FrontView

(DoorNotShown)

MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING

1" I

SideView

(DoorShown)

**48sq. in_.

minimum

ventilation

area

FrontView

(DoorWithVent)

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

is acceptable but notrecommended.

** Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered doorwith equivalent air

openings is acceptable.

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

when house exhausting is lined updirectly with dryer exhaust.

• in the above illustration, the installation

spacing is in inches and is the minimum

allowable.

• Additional spacing should be considered

for ease of installation and servicing.

• If closet door is installed, the minimum air

openings in top and bottom are

required. Louvered doors with equivalent

air openings in top and bottom are

acceptable.

• All installations must be exhausted

outside. Use at least the minimum

dimensions indicated.

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 will be extended).

This dryer is suitable for mobile home

installations. The installation must

conform to the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title

24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Homes Construction

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

Dryer exhaust vent must not be

connected or secured with

screws or other

devices which

extend into the

interior of the

vent.

The exhaust

vent must be

securely

fastened to a

noncombustible

portion of the

mobile home structure and must

not terminate beneath the mobile home.

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.

Failure to do so can result in back or

other injury.

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 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 3. With one of the legs in hand,

check the ridges for a diamond marking.

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

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The proper electrical connection

ensures a safe 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 circuit

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

IfYeur Home Has:

3-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type 10-30R)

And YouWill Be Go To

Connecting To: Page

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

minimum, 30-amp., dryer

power supply cord.*

3-wire direct

14-I.

4-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

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.

This blade connected

to this conductor

Neutral _ i..............

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.-10 copper wires to match a three-wire

receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Spade terminals

with upturned ends

(OR ring terminals)

Connect wire

with ends

iacing you

Ring

terminals

(OR spade

terminals)

_-inch, U.L.-listed Neutral wire

strain relief (white)

Three-Wire Power Supply Cord

Three-wire receptacle

(NEMA TypelO-3OR)

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

_ath 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 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 _-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

connector Center silver-colored

terminal block screw

Neutral

wire

(white)

Neutral

grounding wire

(green/yellow)

_/4-Jnch,

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 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 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-

metaflic sheathed copper cable (with

grounding wire). All current-carrying wires

must be insulated.

A conduit connector must be installed at

junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the

line so dryer can be moved if servicing

is ever necessary.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to

a grounded metal, permanent wiring

system; or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be 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.

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I_ 31/2''_l

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-down screw

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.

Terminal block cover

STEP 3. Attach a _-inch, U.L.-Iisted 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

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)

Neutral grounding /

wire (green/yellow)

K-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

conne_or

Neutral

grounding wire

(green/yellow)

Neutral wire

(white)

Grounding path

determined by a

qualified electrician

=_=

Alternate 3-Wire Connection with

External-Grounding Conductor

III. 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,

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.

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.

Grounding

prong

Neutral

_/4-inch, U.L.-listed wire (white)

strain relief

wire

(green) Ring

terminals

Four-Wire Power Supply Cord

(Mobile home or other four-wire installations)

Four-wire receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

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

3ath 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 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 _-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

connector

Center silver-colored

terminal block screw

Green/yellow wire

of harness

Terminal block cover

STEP5.Connectneutralgroundingwire

andtheneutralwire(whiteorcenter)

ofpowersupplycordunderthecenter

screwofterminalblock.

STEP6.Connecttheothertwoinsulated

wirestoouterterminalblockscrews.

STEP7.Connectthegroundingwire

(green)ofthepowersupplycordtothe

externalgroundingconductorscrew.

Securelytightenallelectricalconnections.

STEP8.Inserttabofterminalblockcover

intoslotofthedryerrearpanel.Secure

coverwithhold-downscrew.

Proceed with Installation on page 24.

External

ground

connector

Neutral wire

Center silver-colored (white)

terminal block screw////

Green wire

of power supply

cord or bare

copper wire _-inch, U,L -listed

strain relief

Neutral 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 _-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

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 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.

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

terminal block screw/(white)

Green wire /

of power supply

cord or bare

copper wire ¾-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 a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED

OUTDOORS.

• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,

awall, 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)

Fire Hazard

Cover unused exhaust holes with

one of the following kits:

279818 (white)

279819 (almond)

279915 (graphite)

Contact your local dealer.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire,

electrical shock or serious injury.

Follow 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

(Use4-inch

if possible)

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter heavy

metal vent.

64 ft 58 ff

54 ft 48 ff

44 ft 38 ff

35 ft 29 ff

27 ft 21 ff

Maximum length of

4-inch diameter flexible

metal vent.

36 ft 28 ft

31 ft 23 ft

27ft 19ft

25ft 17ft

23ft 15ft

NOTE: If a combination of heavy metal

vent and flexible metal vent is used, use

instructions for flexible metal vent.

STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTION8

Using 4-inch heavy metal vent:

NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent

joints with screws. Screws can catch lint

and slow the drying process, instead, use

clamps to secure exhaust vent joints.

STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow on

the hood and on the dryer exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch

heavy metal vent needed to connect the

two elbows.

Elbow j Wall

[Exhaust

°°"

Duct

Iclamps

..........See

..........j,TE.2

Elbow

Duct tape & 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

STEP 4. Connect vent to elbow. Tape the

joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

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

metal vent _

Dryer

Wall

Exhaust

Duct tape & clamp

tape&

clamps

Duct

tape&

clamp

Elbow

(optional)

STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measure-

ment for each bend in the vent.

STEP 4. Add 3 more inches to the

measurement for connection over the

dryer's exhaust outlet and hood.

Tape

Clamp

STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as

needed by pulling out from the center

in each 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 _ 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 aclose

clearance behind the dryer, or if you are

installing your dryer in a recessed area or

closet, you will 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

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PERISCOPE SYSTEM

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Vent system installed over-the-top

with one offset and one standard elbow

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 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.

[] Read the rest of this manual to fully

understand your new 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.

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.

STARTING YOUR DRYER

NOTE: The drawings in this section

show the basic features of all models cov-

ered by this manual. Refer to the

supplied "Feature Sheet" for your dryer's

particular features.

STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean if

needed.

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and

shut door.

STEP 3. Set Cycle Selector Control

(Timer)O; (see pages 31 and 33).

STEP 4. Set FABRIC/Temperature

Control O; (see page 32). Check clothes

label for manufacturer's

recommendations.

STEP 5. Press PUSH TO START

Button O Be sure door is closed.

STOPPING/RESTARTING

YOUR DRYER

• To stop the dryer at any time, open

dryer door.

• To restart, press PUSH TO START

Button O Be sure door is closed.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle,_

turn Cycle Selector Control (Timer)Q

to OFR

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SENSING _"_0 TOUCH UP

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FABRIC

T_MPERATU_E

C_SUAL PE_MPRESS

SIGNAL PUSH TO START

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

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The automatic cycles save you time by

providing the best drying results in the

shortest time.This can help you save

money on utility bills and reduce the

risk of fabric damage.

AUTO MOISTURE SENSING /

EVENHEAT TM with AUTO MOISTURE

SENSING PLUS cycles

Depending on your model, your dryer's

automatic cycle is AUTO MOISTURE

SENSING or EVENHEAT TM with AUTO

MOISTURE SENSING PLUS. Use this

cycle for most loads. Drying time varies

according to type of fabric, size of load,

and dryness setting.

• Set the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

to NORMAL DRY(*) which is good for

most fabrics.

• 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

or DAMP DRY (depending on model)

the next time you do a similar load.

• 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

of up to 10 minutes.

• The End-of-Cycle SIGNAL sounds (if

selected) once the cycle is completed.

•If you do not unload the dryer, it goes

into WRINKLE GUARD ® automatically.

For an explanation of WRINKLE

GUARD ®, see page 35.

NOTE: On some models, WRINKLE

GUARD ® is selected by an option

switch.

TIMED DRY CYCLE

Use this cycle to get up to 80 or 90

minutes (depending on model) of heated

drying time.

• The heating cycle is followed by a 10-

minute (approx.) Cool Down period.

• The End-of-Cycle SIGNAL sounds (if

selected) once the cycle is completed.

NOTE: Dryers with a WRINKLE GUARD ®

Option control will go into WRINKLE

GUARD ® immediately following this cycle

if it is selected.

TOUCH UP CYCLE

Use this cycle to smooth synthetic and

permanent press clothes that are clean

but wrinkled from being crowded in a

closet or suitcase.

• This setting provides about 15 minutes

of heated tumbling followed by a 10-

minute (approx.) Cool Down period.

• Remove clothes immediately when

tumbling stops.

AUTO

MOISTURE

SENSING

OR /-- EVEN HEAT

lo zo 3e AIR DRY

FABRIC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Proper use of this control helps

ensure that fabrics are dried at the

right temperature for maximum life.

Use this control to select the drying

temperature that matches the fabrics

in your load.

•Select LOW for delicate fabrics. Select

HIGH for durable fabrics such as sturdy

work clothes or bath towels.

• The FABRIC/Temperature Control

will not work when the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) is in the AIR DRY Cycle.

FABRIC

TEMPERATURE

FKNIT /NORMAL /

CASUAL PERM PRESS

MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH

••

DELICATE _COTTON

LOW • •H_H

The following chart lists suggested

dryer settings and drying times for

various loads. This is only a guide.

Settings may require adjustment

depending on the requirements of

your load.

Automatic Drying TIMED DRY

Type of Load Setting Temp Setting

COTTONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy - Bedspreads, mattress MORE DRY HIGH 70-80 min.

pads, quilts

Heavyweight -Towels, jeans, corduroys, MORE DRY HIGH 50-60 min.

work clothes

Mediumweight - Sheets, cotton underwear, NORMAL MEDiUM/HiGH 40-50 min.

diapers DRY or MEDIUM*

Lightweight - Batistes, organdies, lingerie NORMAL DRY LOW 30-40 min.

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight -Work clothes, jackets, NORMAL HIGH 40-50 min

raincoats DRY

Mediumweight - Shirts, play clothes, NORMAL MEDIUM/HiGH 30-40 min.

sheets, slacks DRY or MEDIUM*

Lightweight - Lingerie, blouses,dresses LESS DRY MEDIUM or LOW* 20-30 min.

or DAMP DRY

KNITS

Heavyweight - Cottons, rayons, blends, NORMAL HIGH 40-50 min.

T-shirts, slacks, shirts DRY

Mediumweight - Synthetics (polyester, NORMAL MEDIUM/HiGH 30-40 min.

acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters DRY or MEDIUM*

Lightweight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, LESS DRY LOW 20-30 min.

etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses or DAMP DRY

*Use the lowest temperature setting available on your dryer.

USING AIR DRY/AIR FLUFF

Using these cycles gives you all the

benefits of hang drying with a shorter

drying time.

Use the AIR DRY Cycle to get up to

30 minutes of drying time in room tem-

perature air. Use this setting for items that

will not tolerate heat such as plastics and

foam rubber. Also use for airing and fluff-

ing items such as pillows.

The AIR FLUFF Setting operates exactly

like the AIR DRY Cycle. This setting is

available on models that do not have an

AIR DRY Cycle in the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer).

To use AIR FLUFF:

•Set Cycle Selector Control for the

number of minutes you want in the

TIMED DRY Cycle.

• Set FABRIC/Temperature Control to AIR

FLUFR

• Set other options, press PUSH TO

START Button.

Refer to the following chart for examples

of items that require drying without heat.

Use the AIR DRY Cycle or AIR FLUFF

Setting (depending on model), or place

the items on a line or rack to air dry.

o__R

90 80 70 6O 5O TIMED DRY

WRINKLE GUARD I

AUTO 30

MO,,TO.E

SENSING TOUCH UP

LESS DRY

NORMAL DRY

MORE DRY

FABRIC CARE

TEMPERATURE

KNIT /

CASUAL

ULTRA DELICATE ME_UM" NORMA_ /

_PERM PRESS

EXTRA LOW ® • MEDItJh4 +tlGH

AIR FLUFF e• COTTON

NOflgAT +ll_fl

lo 20 30 AIR DRY

AIR DRY Cycle/

Type of Load AIR FLUFF Setting

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. 20-30 min.

(Use AIR DRY/AIR FLUFF if iow heat is not available.)

20-30 min.

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 Iong time to dry.*

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

20-30 min.

40-50 min.

10-20 min.

*Reset time, as needed, to allow these items to dry completely.

END=OF-CYCLESIGNALCONTROL

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Your dryer sounds asignal 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 in order to prevent wrinkles.

•The volume of the signal can be

adjusted.

SIGNAL

END OFCYCLE

SOFT

OFF@ LOUD

PUSH TO START BUTTON

Use this control to start the dryer.

Be sure the dryer door is closed.

Opening the door stops the dryer. It

will not start again until you close the

door and press the PUSH TO START But-

ton. Be sure the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) is still on a drying cycle or

air setting.

PUSH TO START

• The variable control lets you select a

volume anywhere from OFF to

LOUD.

SIGNAL

END OF CYCLE

OFF,LOUD

SOFT-HEA'I "_ SYSTEM USING WRINKLE GUARD ®

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SOFT-HEAT ®System guards against

overdrying. This helps your fabrics

retain the natural moisture they need,

prevents static, and reduces pilling -

the formation of small lint-like balls

on the surface of garments. Pilling

is the natural result of washing and

wearing of garments.

Kenmore dryers help prevent overdrying

so you get outstanding fabric care. In

the AUTO MOISTURE SENSING and

TIMED DRY Cycles, clothes are dried at

the temperature you selected until the last

few minutes of the cycle. The dryer then

switches to low heat.

COOL DOWN

Approximately ten minutes before the end

of the AUTO MOISTURE SENSING and

TIMED DRY Cycles, clothes are tumbled

without heat to help reduce wrinkles and

make clothes more comfortable to handle.

WRINKLE GUARD ®helps keep your

permanent press items wrinkle free

when you don't unload the dryer

promptly at the end of the automatic

cycle.

If you do not open the door at the end

of the automatic cycle, WRINKLE

GUARD ® will tumble the clothes without

heat for about 15 seconds periodically

throughout the cycle.

• On dryers with WRINKLE GUARD ® I,

the dryer will tumble the clothes

continuously for about 30 minutes

unless you open the dryer door.

• On dryers with WRINKLE GUARD ® II,

periodic tumbling will continue for

about 40 minutes unless you open

the dryer door.

• On dryers with WRINKLE GUARD ® III,

periodic tumbling will continue for

about 21/2 hours unless you open

the dryer door.

• WRINKLE GUARD ® III has a

selectable ON/OFF Option. When

WRINKLE GUARD ® Ill is set at OFF, the

dryer stops after Cool Down and may be

unloaded.

The End-of-Cycle SIGNAL will sound

after each period of tumbling, unless it

is off.

WRINKLE GUARD

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OFF ON

HEATED TUMBLE FREE DRYER RACK

Your dryer may include a dryer rack. If

your dryer does not have a rack, you can

purchase one by calling Sears (see back

cover).

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Use the heated Tumble Free Dryer

Rack for items that you do not want to

tumble dry, such as sweaters and

tennis shoes. When you use the heat-

ed dryer rack, the heated air inside the

dryer flows in a concentrated pattern

to allow efficient and uniform drying.

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. Use the TIMED DRY or AIR

DRY Cycle. Refer to the chart below.

STEP 6. Set the FABRIC/Temperature

Control if available. Refer to the chart

below.

STEP 7. Start the dryer.

To remove the rack, lift it straight up and

out of the dryer.

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove

any lint accumulated from items dried on

the rack.

FABRIC/ Cycle Selector Suggested

Suggested Items Temperature (Timer) Time

for Rack Drying Setting Setting (minutes)*

Washable wool items (block to DELICATE TIMED DRY 20

shape and iay fiat on rack)

Stuffed toys (cotton or polyester COTTON TIMED DRY 20

fiber fiiling)

Stuffed toys (foam rubber fiiling) AIR FLUFF - or- AIR DRY 50

Galoshes (rubber) AIR FLUFF - or- AIR DRY 20

Foam rubber pillows AIR FLUFF - or- AIR DRY 50

Tennis shoes AIR FLUFF - or- AIR DRY 20

*Reset time, as needed, to complete drying.

Follow these recommendations to help

save on utility bills and prolong the life

of your garments.

PREPARING CLOTHES

FOR DRYING

•Refer to your Washer Owner's Manual

for proper washing techniques and

additional laundry tips.

•See page 5 of this book for important

Safety instructions.

SORTING CLOTHES

CHOOSING LOAD SIZES

• Mix large items with smaller items. Load

the dryer by the amount of space items

take up, not by their weight. Do not over-

load the dryer. Overcrowding causes

uneven drying and wrinkling, and can

cause items to wear out faster (because

of pilling).

• 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.

• Separate dark colors from light colors;

colorfast from non-colorfast. Items

properly sorted by color for washing

are usually properly sorted for drying.

• Separate heavy fabrics (denim,

towels) from light fabrics (synthetics,

permanent press).

• Separate lint givers (towels, chenille)

from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics,

permanent press). When possible,

turn lint takers inside out.

KING SIZE CAPACITY DRYERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

4 jeans

4 workpants

4 workshirts

2 sweatshirts

2 sweatpants

Towels Mixed Load

10 bath towels 3 sheets

10 hand towels (1 king, 2 twin)

14 wash cloths 4 pillowcases

3 shirts

3 blouses

9 T-shirts

9 shorts

10 handkerchiefs

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 garments inside out for

even drying.

• Place small items such as baby socks

or hankies in laundry bag for easier

removal.

• Articles to be ironed should be

removed while still damp.

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.

De not add a fabric softener sheet after

the drying cycle has started. Instant heat

can cause the fabric softener to spot

fabrics.

• Remove fabric softener stains by wetting

the stains and rubbing them with liquid

detergent or bar soap and rewash.

• Some fabric softeners can clog the lint

screen and slow drying. Use fabric soft-

eners labeled as dryer safe.

SAVING ENERGY

• Sort loads by fabric weight and type.

• Use the automatic cycle to dry

most loads.

• Dry full loads only. 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.

CLEANINGTHELINTSCREEN

RemoveLintBeforeEveryLoad

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.Disconnectexhaust vent from

the dryer.

STEP 2. Clean one section of vent 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.

STEP 3. Reconnect vent as described

in the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS"

of this Owner's Manual.

To remove accumulated lint from

inside the dryer:

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or

more often, depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning should be done by a qualified

person.

MOVING CARE

•Disconnect power.

• Make sure leveling legs are secure

in dryer base.

• Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

VACATION CARE

• Disconnect power.

• Wash lint screen.

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.

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

Using the charts below will save you time and money by helping you avoid

unnecessary service calls.

Problem

Not Drying

Satisfactorily

Solution

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

lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy

metal or flexible metal vent (see

"Installation Instructions," Section D).

Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with heavy metal or

or kinked, flexible metal vent (see "Installation

Instructions," 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.

Timer or the temperature Select the right cycle for the types

control is set on AIR DRY of garments being dried (see

or AIR FLUFR "Operating Your Dryer").

Load not contacting the Level dryer (see "Installation

sensor strips and automatic Instructions," Section B).

cycle ending early.

Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load

biocking outiet griil, and only use it once.

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

temperature below 45°R ambient air 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 load to tumble freely.

dry quickly.

Dryer Will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit.

Not Run into a Iive circuit with proper

voltage.

Fuses blown or circuit Replace fuses or reset breakers.

breakers tripped.

Possible Cause

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Restricted air movement.

Exhaust vent or outside

exhaust hood is clogged with lint.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

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

Not Run Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly.

(ton't)

PUSH TO START Button Press PUSH TO START Button again.

not firmly pressed.

Controls not set in an Reset controls in an ON position.

ON position.

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 "Operating Your Dryer").

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 toad is cold.

Drying soiled items. Items need to be clean before

being dried.

Items Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type

Shrinking (see "Operating Your Dryer").

Poor garment quality. Check quality of garment before

purchasing.

Manufacturer's care label Follow fabric care label instructions

instructions not followed, carefully.

Loads are Overloading. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freel

Wrinkled Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type

(see "Operating Your Dryer").

Load left in dryer at the Remove load as soon as tumbling

end of cycle, stops.

Odors Household chemicals, paint, Do not use dryer while these chemical

or varnish being drawn fumes are in the air.

into dryer.

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

Unusual Thumping of rollers when Thump wilt go away after 5 minutes

Sounds dryer has set. of drying.

KENMOREDRYERS

"WeServiceWhatWeSell"isourassurancethatyoucandependonSearsfor

service.YourKenmoreappliancehasaddedvaluewhen 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

appliance are designed, manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation.

Yet, any appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance

Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your product.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's prices.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting 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

In U.S.A. or Canada

for in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME 5°(1-800-469-4663)

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

Au Canada pour tout le service - 1-877-LE-FOYEF_ 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 erdenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area:

Call 24 hours aday, 7days a week

1-800-488-1222

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Call 7 a.m. -5 p.m. CST, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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