Kenmore Clothes Dryer 796 8127 Users Manual

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Kenmore®

Dryer

P/N MFL62512877

Sears Brand Management Corporation

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

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT RECORD

Master Protection Agreements

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Kenmore®













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•Parts and labor

operating properly under normal use,

 well beyond the product warranty.



 real protection.

•Expert service 

 Sears service technicians, 



•Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, 



•“No-lemon”guarantee





•Productreplacement



•Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request



•Fast help by phone –  Rapid Resolution.



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Power surge protection 

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•$250 food loss protection annually 



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•Rental reimbursement

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•10% discount 

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









Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.

call 1-800-827-6655.

*Coverage in Canada varies on some items.

For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Key Parts and Components 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 8

 8

 8

 8

 

 

 

  

 

  

  

 

  16

  16

 17

HOW TO USE

Control Panel Features  18

  

  

Sorting Loads 22

 22

 23

  

 25

  25

  25

  25

Damp Dry Signal25

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

  26

   26

   26

   26

   26

  27

 28

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

  

WARRANTY  32

SERVICE 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING:

DANGER:

WARNING:

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to

minimizetheriskofreorexplosion,electricshock,ortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,

or loss of life.

Donotinstallaclothesdryerwithexibleplasticventingmaterials.Ifaexiblemetal(foiltype)ductisinstalled,

itmustbeofaspecictypeidentiedbytheappliancemanufacturerassuitableforusewithclothesdryers.

Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct

clothesdryerairowandincreasetheriskofre.

Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisapplianceorany

other appliances.

Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegassupplier.

Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

Save these instructions.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

2. Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phones in your building.

3. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Carefully follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

5.Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,calltheredepartment.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

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

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



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

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

WARNING:

   Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a

risk of electric shock.









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permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding









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•Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances.





•Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as

described in this manual.



•Install and store the dryer where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to

the weather.

•All repairs and servicing must be performed by an

authorizedservicetechnicianunlessspecically

recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only

authorized factory parts.



•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not install the

dryer in humid spaces.



•Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized

power circuit to avoid electrical overload.





•Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside. Failure



•The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the

outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted

outdoors,somenelintandlargeamountsof

moisture will be expelled into the laundry area.





•Useonlyrigidmetalorexiblemetal4inchdiameter

duct inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the

outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork

cancauseare.Puncturedductworkcancauseare





•Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you

should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end

cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft

when the dryer is not in use



•Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping

materials properly.



•Placedryeratleast18inchesabovetheoorfora

garage installation.



•Keep all packaging from children. 





•Do not install near items that produce heat or open

ame





•Do not place candles or cigarettes on top of the

product. 



•Removeallprotectivevinyllmfromtheproduct.





•Theexhaustductmustbe4inches(10.2cm)in

diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct

should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to

clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer.





•Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is recommended

for use between the dryer and the wall. In special

installations when it is impossible to make a

connection with the above recommendations, a UL

listedexiblemetaltransitionductmaybeused

between the dryer and wall connection only. The

useofthisductingwillaectdryingtime. Failure to



•DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners

which extend into the duct that could catch lint and

reducetheeciencyoftheexhaustsystem.







IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

Exhaust/Ducting:

WARNING:

 Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

WARNING:

 Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

 Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the ground prong from the power cord.







•For personal safety, this dryer must be properly

grounded.



•Refer to the installation instructions in this manual

forspecicelectricalrequirementsforyourmodel.





•This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded

outlet. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not

properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit

checkedbyaqualiedelectriciantomakesurethe

outlet is properly grounded.





•The dryer should always be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating

that matches the rating plate.







•Never unplug your dryer by pulling on the power

cord.Alwaysgriptheplugrmlyandpullstraight

out from the outlet.



•Repair or replace immediately all power cords that

have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not

use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either end.



•When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not

to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.





IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL







TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY





CYCLE MODIFIERS





NOTE:

CHECK VENT















ULTRA-CAPACITY DRUM



EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR









FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER





LEVELING FEET









A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Power Cord



















Outlet



HE

F

G

A

D

C

B

8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: 











CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION





















IMPORTANT: 



Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or

Manufactured Homes

CLEARANCES





















Additional instructions for closet installations:







 

 

 

 

  

/



¼



  

 

 



48 sq. in.

(310 sq. cm. )

24 sq. in.

(155 sq. cm. )

3"

(7.6 cm)

3"

(7.6 cm)

Closet Door Vent Requirements

Vent

Vent

Standard Installation – Side View

/



/

























Standard Installation – Front View

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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Standard Installation – Front View

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING GAS DRYERS

GASREQUIREMENTS(GASMODELSONLY)

 

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

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WARNING:

•Gassupplyrequirements:Asshippedfromthe

factory,thisdryerisconguredforusewithnatural

gas(NG).Itcanbeconvertedforusewithpropane

(LP)gas.Gaspressuremustnotexceed8inches

watercolumnfor(NG),or13incheswatercolumnfor

(LP).

•Aqualiedserviceorgascompanytechnicianmust

connect the dryer to the gas service. 



•Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by

closingitsindividualmanualshutovalveduringany

pressure testing of the gas supply.



•Supplylinerequirements:Yourlaundryroommust

have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. In the

UnitedStates,anindividualmanualshutovalve

MUSTbeinstalledwithinatleast6ft.(1.8m)ofthe

dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code

ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas installation code CSA

B149.1.A⅛inchNPTpipeplugmustbeinstalled.



•If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be ½ inch

IPS. If acceptable under local codes and ordinances

andwhenacceptabletoyourgassupplier,⅜inch

approved tubing may be used where lengths are less

than20ft.(6.1m).Largertubingshouldbeusedfor

lengthsinexcessof20ft.(6.1m).



ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

GAS MODELS ONLY

•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the

third(ground)prongfromthepowercord. Failure





•For personal safety, this dryer must be properly

grounded.



•Thepowercordofthisdryerisequippedwith

a3-prong(grounding)plugwhichmateswitha

standard3-prong(grounding)walloutlettominimize

the possibility of electric shock hazard from this

appliance.



•This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz.

grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or

circuit breaker.



•Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to

have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong

wall outlet.



•Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on

the nameplate.



•To prevent contamination of the gas valve, purge the

gas supply of air and sediment before connecting

the gas supply to the dryer. Before tightening the

connection between the gas supply and the dryer,

purge remaining air until the odor of gas is detected.



•DONOTuseanopenametoinspectforgasleaks.

Useanoncorrosiveleakdetectionuid.Failure to do



•UseonlyanewAGA-orCSA-certiedgassupply

linewithexiblestainlesssteelconnectors. Failure to



•Securely tighten all gas connections. Failure to do so



•UseTeontapeorapipe-jointcompoundthatis

insolubleinpropane(LP)gasonallpipethreads.





•DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer;

disassemblyrequirestheattentionandtoolsof

anauthorizedandqualiedservicetechnicianor

company.





grounding

plug



grounding

type wall

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



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





•Installation and service must be performed by a

qualiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegassupplier.



•Useonlyanewstainlesssteelexibleconnectorand

anewAGA-certiedconnector.



•Agasshutovalvemustbeinstalledwithin6ft.

(1.8m)ofthedryer.



•Thedryerisconguredfornaturalgaswhen

shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer

isequippedwiththecorrectburnernozzleforthe

typeofgasbeingused(naturalgasorpropanegas).



ConnectingtheGasSupply

NOTE:





























NOTE:













High-AltitudeInstallations











•Ifnecessary,thecorrectnozzle(fortheLPnozzlekit,

orderpartnumber383EEL3002D)shouldbeinstalled

byaqualiedtechnicianandthechangeshouldbe

noted on the dryer.



•All connections must be in accordance with local

codes and regulations.



•Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to do



WARNING:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3/8" NP T Gas

Connection

Gas Supply

Shuto ff Valve

AGA/CSA-Certified

Stainless Steel

Flexible Connector

1/8" NP T Pipe Plug

















CONNECTINGGASDRYERS(continued)

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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

 















 







•Any installation in a manufactured or mobile

home must comply with the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part

3280 or Standard CAN/CSA Z240 MH and local codes

and ordinances.

•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforallmobileand

manufactured home installations, as well as all new

construction after January 1, 1996. Failure to do so



•This dryer 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 dryer. 



•The dryer has its own terminal block that must be

connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, single

phasecircuit,fusedat30amperes(thecircuitmustbe

fusedonbothsidesoftheline).ELECTRICALSERVICE

FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM

RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO

NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT

CIRCUIT. 



•Ifbranchcircuittodryeris15ft.(4.5m)orlessin

length,useUL(UnderwritersLaboratories)listedNo.-

10AWGwire(copperwireonly),orasrequiredby

localcodes.Ifover15ft.(4.50m),useUL-listedNo.-8

AWGwire(copperwireonly),orasrequiredbylocal

codes.Allowsucientslackinwiringsodryercan

be moved from its normal location when necessary.



•Thepowercord(pigtail)connectionbetweenwall

receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied

with the dryer. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire

must conform to local codes and with instructions on

the following pages.



•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforallnew

construction after January 1, 1996. A 4-wire

connection must be used where local codes do not

permit grounding through the neutral wire. Failure to

do so 

 







WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:

SpecialElectricalRequirementsforMobile

or Manufactured Homes

ElectricalRequirementsforElectricModelsOnly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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CONNECTINGELECTRICDRYERS(continued)

Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Connect

each power cord wire to the terminal block screw that

has the same colored wire. For example, connect the

black power cord wire to the terminal block screw

with the black wire. Failure to follow these instructions

mayresultinashort,overloadreordeath.

Four-WirePowerCord

•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforall

mobile and manufactured home installations,

as well as all new construction after

January 1, 1996.



30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord

with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor 























































Groundingthroughtheneutralwireisprohibitedfor:(1)

newbranch-circuitinstallations,(2)mobilehomes,(3)

recreationalvehicles,and(4)areaswherelocalcodes

prohibit grounding through the neutral wire.

Three-WirePowerCord

A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on

new construction after January 1, 1996.























WARNING:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS













Power

Cord











3 Wire

Power

Cord

Green Ground Screw

Hot

(Black)

Neutral

Grounding

Wire

Green Wire of

Power Cord

Neutral

(White)

Hot

(Red)

Green Ground Screw

Hot

(Black)

Neutral

Grounding

Wire Neutral

(White)

Hot

(Red)

Ground WireExternal



VENTING THE DRYER

CHECK YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR PROBLEMS

IMPORTANT!

The most common cause of dryer problems is poor

exhaust venting. 









•DIRTY OR DAMAGED EXHAUST DUCTS.









•WRONG VENT MATERIAL. 







NOTE:

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•RESTRICTED OR DAMAGED VENT HOOD. 







•EXCESSIVELY LONG VENT.









•DO NOT USE PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING.







UsingtheDUCTLENGTHCHART(below)













Recommended

Only for Short-Run Installations

4"

(10.2 cm )

4"

(10.2 cm )

21/2"

(6.35 cm )

Number of 90°

Elbows

Vent Hood Type

Maximum length of 4" (10.2 cm )

diameter rigid metal duct

65 feet (19.8 m)

55 feet (16.8 m)

47 feet (13.7 m)

36 feet (11.0 m)

28 feet (8.5 m)

55 feet (16.8 m)

47 feet (13.7 m)

41 feet (12.5 m)

30 feet (9.1 m)

22 feet (6.7 m)

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VENTINGTHEDRYER(continued)

RoutingandConnectingDuctwork







NOTE:

must









must

















IMPORTANT: 







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ConnectingtheDryerVent

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LEVELING THE DRYER REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

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

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NOTE:

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

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NOTE:

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CAUTION:

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



THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY.























WARNING: WARNING:

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Level

Leveling Feet

Leveling Feet

Level

Door



Hinge









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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK





































NOTE:



























TestingDryerHeating













NOTE:













CheckingVenting









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HOW TO USE

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

POWER(ON/OFF)BUTTON







CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB

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TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY

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    Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersons,readthisentire

manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.

NOTE:

BCA

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HOW TO USE

OPERATING THE DRYER

1LOAD THE DRYER





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2CLEAN THE LINT FILTER







3TURN ON THE DRYER

ON

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4SELECT A CYCLE







5SELECT CYCLE MODIFIERS



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





6SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS

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NOTE:

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7BEGIN CYCLE

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





8END OF CYCLE

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

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*NOTE:

NOTE:

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

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

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

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TIMED DRY

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

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







CHIME

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HOW TO USE

ABCD

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CYCLE OPTIONS AND SPECIAL FEATURES

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WRINKLEGUARD

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











CONTROLLOCK





















MYCYCLE 









NOTE:





To save a MY CYCLE:











To recall a MY CYCLE:









NOTE: 







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HOW TO USE

DAMPDRYSIGNAL











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REGULAR CLEANING

WARNING:





•Unplugthedryerorturnthepowerobeforecleaningtoavoidtheriskofelectricshock.



•Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the dryer.

CleaningtheLintFilter







NOTE:

Toremovelintbetweencycles:









Periodicthoroughcleaning:



















NOTE:

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CleaningtheExterior









IMPORTANT:







CleaningtheInterior

















CleaningAroundandUndertheDryer





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Lint

Filter

Maintaining Ductwork













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•DIRTY OR DAMAGED EXHAUST DUCTS

•WRONG VENT MATERIAL

•RESTRICTED OR DAMAGED VENT HOOD

•EXCESSIVELY LONG VENT

•THE USE OF PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING

MaintainingtheExhaustSystem

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CHECK VENT Indicator

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MAINTAINING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

CHECK VENT Operation

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repaired immediately to avoid longer dry times and

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

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

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



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

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

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The most common cause of dryer problems is poor exhaust venting. 

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Kenmore Connect™ System

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PUSH 



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







Greasy or dirty spots on

clothes 

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

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



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











Excess static in clothes

after drying 

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

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

















Drying time is not

consistent 

 

















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BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE(continued)

Problem Possible Cause Solutions

Clothes take too long to

dry 















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







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