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Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
27-Inch Wide
ELECTRIC DRYERS
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Your dryer may look different
from the dryer shown.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PART NO. 3405602
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2 SEARS ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 25 LAUNDRYTIPS 32 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 4O Please read this manual,, It will help Use the space below to record the model you install and operate your new number and serial number of your new Kenmore dryer in the safest and most Kenmore Dryer. economical way. Model No. For ,more information about the care
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WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST ON MECHANICAL AND SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE ELECTRICAL PARTS UNITED STATES. For one year from the date of purchase, This warranty applies only while this when this dryer is installed and operated product is in use in the United States. according to the instructions in the Owner's This warranty gives you specific legal Manual, Sears will repair or replace any rights, and you may also have other mechanical or electrical
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YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. • Do not tamper with controls. WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons • Do not repair or replace any part of the when using your dryer, follow basic dryer or attempt any servicing unless precautions, including the following: specifically recommended in the Owner's Manual or in published user-repair • Read all instructions before using instructions that you understand and the dryer. have the skills to carry out. • Do not dry artic
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW For a complete list of tools and parts needed, see pages 5-7. A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 8-9) Recessed Area/ Standard Installation (p. 8) Closet Installation Instructions (p. 9) H j .... , _--.-------------- i B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 10) Tools Needed: Parts Needed: J Adjustable Two corner posts wrench (from dryer carton) 4 leveling legs (supplied with dryer) Flashlight (optional depending on installation)
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(.3.MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (pgs. 11-19) If using a power cord: Tools Needed: Parts Needed: V4-1nch nut #2 Phillips head S_lrainreliel driver (shown) screwdriver or socket wrench New 3- or 4-wire, 30-amp. U.L.-listed power supply cord kit (includes strain relief) Flashlight (optional depending on installation) If making a direct wire connection: Tools Needed: Parts Needed: T V4-1nch nut #2 Phillips head screwdriver driver (shown) or socket wrench 3- or 4-wire, Strain relief flexible armored o
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D. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 19-23) ! 'i i C i Parts Needed: Tools Needed: 4-Inch metal elbow(s) 4-Inch heavy or Tin snips Duct tape flexible metal vent (optional depending on installation) Flashlight (optional Flat-bladed depending on installation) screwdriver 4-Inch outlet (4) 4-Inch exhaust hood diameter clamps f
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A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER Selecting the proper location Explosion Hazard for your dryer makes installation easier and gives you the best Keep flammable materials and vapors, drying performance. such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches above STANDARD INSTALLATION the floor for a garage installation. Check location where dryer will be installed. Failure to follow these instructions Proper installation is your responsibility. can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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RECESSED AREA/CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Check governing codes and ordinances. Location must be large enough to fully This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. open dryer door. Confined or Recessed Area Installation Exhausting the dryer outside is recom- mended. The moisture and lint indoors may cause: • Lint to gather inside and around the dryer and be a fuel for a fire. • Moisture damage to woodwork, furni- ture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc. • Housecl
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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS Leveling your dryer correctly will STEP 5. Now stand the dryer up and move it close to its final location. Leave reduce operating noise and provide improved drying performance. enough room to connect the exhaust vent. S'rEP 1. Take two of the cardboard corners from the carton. Place them on STEP 6. Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of the dryer, first the floor in back of the dryer. side-to-side; then front-to-back. STEP 2. Firmly grasp the body of the d
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS C. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION It is your responsibility: The proper electrical connection • To contact a qualified electrical installer. ensures a safe installation that . TO assure that the electrical installation meets local code requirements. i._;adequate and in conformance with A three-wire or four-wire, single the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, NFPA 70-latest edition and all local electrical supply (or three-wire or codes and ord
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Do not use an extension cord with I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL this dryer. CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Do not connect plug end of power Use a 3-wire power supply cord: supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer terminal block. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or break- Electrical Shock Hazard down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path Turn power supply off before of least resistance f
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II. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE) block opening. Strain relief should have Prepare cable as directed: a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal 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. Electrical Shock Hazard T
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STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block STEP lb. Cut 1 inch of insulation from screws. Connect the neutral wire (white the end of each insulated wire. Shape or center) of direct wire cable under the the end of each wire into a "U" shaped center screw of the terminal block. hook. STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the terminal block screw. The open side of the hook should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop. STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and termi
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STEP 4, Connect the other two wires ALTERNATE CONNECTION: to outer terminal block screws. Tighten If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding all terminal block screws firmly. conductor to the neutral wire: STEP 5, Tighten the strain relief screws. STEP 1. Make sure the power supply to the dryer is off. STEP 6, Insert tab of terminal block STEP 2. Make sure the power supply cover into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. cord or direct wire cable
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III. MAKE FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Four-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) Use a 4-wire power supply cord: Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Do not connect plug end of power Electrical Shock Hazard supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer Turn power' supply off before terminal block. ('onnecting cord. Use a new 30-ampere power GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS supply cord. This appliance must be grounded. Plug into a grounded outlet. I
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STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed, and the neutral wire (white) of power strain relief to the hole below terminal supply cord under the center screw of block opening. Strain relief should have terminal block. a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply STEP 6. Connect the other two insulated cord through the strain relief. wires to outer terminal block screws. STEP 4. Remove the center terminal STEP 7. Connect t
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STEP lb. Cut 11/2inches from IV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL 3 remaining insulated wires. Strip CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE) insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end Prepare cable as directed: of each wire into a "U" shaped hook. Electrical Shock Hazard 1"urn power supply off before connecting wires. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. ElectricaUy ground dryer. Failure to follow these instructions Hold-downscrew Terminalblockcover can result in death, fire,
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D. CONNECT EXHAUST STI-P 5. Connect neutral grounding wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block. A properly exhausted dryer will give Centersilver-colored you the shortest drying time, lower terminalblockscrew your utility bill, and extend the life of the dryer. External ground Whiteneutralwire connector 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
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ROUTE THE VENT Typical installations exhaust from the This dryer may be converted to exhaust rear of the d.ryer. out the right or left side or through the bottom. To convert the dryer, the following kits must be used. Avoid pushing the dryer tightly against a 'wall. This can crush or kink the vent. Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white) Use the straightest path you can, where Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond) possible. Avoid 90 ° turns. Exhaust Kit No. 279820 (ebony) Follow the instructions in the kit to
