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Gas Dryer
Use & Care Guide
Secadora a gas
Manual de uso y cuidado
Models/Modelos 110.9708✼, 9709✼
✼ = color number/número de color
W10035620 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
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® TABLE OF CONTENTS KENMORE ELITE WARRANTY.....................................................................................2 APPLIANCE WARRANTY DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 When installed, operated and maintained according to all Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 in
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Model number __ __ __. __________________________________________ PRODUCT RECORD In the space below, record your complete model number, serial Serial number___________________________________________________ number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product. Purchase date __________________________________________________ Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or Save these instructions and your sales re
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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
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For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm) and 37" (93.98 cm), see “Plan Vent System” section for Location Requirements venting requirements. WARNING 37" (93.98 cm) Explosion Hazard Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as available for purchase from your local Sears store or Sears gasoline, away from dryer. Service Center. For further information, please call ® 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).
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Installation clearances Closet installation - Dryer only The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to 3"* open fully. (7.6 cm) 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 2* Dryer Dimensions 48 in. 2 (310 cm ) 18" min.* 50½" (45.72 cm) (128.27 cm) 2* 38" 24 in. (96.52 cm) 2 (155 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* 31½" 5"** (2.5 cm) (80 cm) (12.7 cm) A B *31½" A. Side view - closet or confined area (80.01 cm) B. Closet door with vents 27" (68.6 cm) *Required spacing *Most in
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Electrical Requirements closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. WARNING 2 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 3"* (7.6 cm) 2 Do not use an extension cord. 24 in. * 1"* (2.5 cm) 2 (155 cm ) Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, *Required spacing fire, o
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Gas Supply Requirements Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. WARNING If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, ³⁄₈" LP compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas ®† must be used. Do not use TEFLON tape. Must include a shutoff valve: Explosion Hazard An individual shutoff valve must be insta
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Dryer gas pipe If this is a new vent system The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer Vent material has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. B *6¼" (15.9 cm) 4" 1½" 10.2 cm A (3.8 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent A. ½" NPT gas supply line B. ³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchase
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Exhaust Optional exhaust installations Recommended hood styles are shown here. This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. Contact your local dealer to have the B dryer converted. WARNING A 4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) A. Louvered hood style Fire Hazard B. Box hood style Cover unused exhaust holes with one of the The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. following kits: 4" 279818 (white) (10.2 cm) 279915 (black diamond) 28010
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Over-the-Top Installation: Vent system chart NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn Part Number 26-49900 inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent 90º turn to the chart. mismatch): Number of Type of Box or Angled Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5" (12.7 cm) mismatch 90º turns vent Louvered hoods or elbows hoods Part Number 26-49908 - 5" (12.7 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch 0Rigid metal
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4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended visible. connection. Your connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size and location. 5. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts
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Reverse Door Swing You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a 2. Remove the 4 hinge screws that hold the hinge to the door left-side opening, if desired. and remove hinge. NOTE: For ease of installation, you may want to use 2 or more A B people to remove and reattach the dryer door. Remove the door C 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space to protect the surface. 2. Open the dryer door. Remove the 5 screws that hold the door hinge on the front pa
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Reverse the door handle 3. Remove existing label from the opposite side of the door and discard. Find label provided with the Use and Care Guide and 1. Place the outer door assembly face down on work space. apply over original hinge holes. 2. Remove the 6 screws that hold the intermediate door to the outer door assembly. Remove the intermediate door, and set hinge shield aside. Remove the hinge hole cover. B C 4. Align the door by placing the locating tabs on the hinge with the locating ho
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Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, 8. Set the decorative mat in place on top of the dryer, if desired. go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. NOTE: Check that the top of the dryer and the bottom of the mat are clean. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 9. Read “Dryer Use.” 3. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 10. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, on a clothesline or by using an
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How Auto Dry works SmartHeat™ improves drying performance with Auto Moisture Pausing or Restarting Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle as moisture is extracted To pause the dryer at any time from clothing. A thermistor (electronic temperature sensor) and Open the door or press STOP once. moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help measure the To restart the dryer amount of moisture in the clothes as they tumble. An electronic control determines the load type to help save time, avoid C
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Status Lights Cycles You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are indicator lights. drying. See Auto Dry chart or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart. Timed Cycle The Timed Cycle light glows green during a Timed Cycle. Wet The Wet light glows green at the beginning of Auto Dry if a wet item is detected or in a timed cycle after 5 minutes. Auto Cycles In an Auto Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after 5 minutes
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Ultra Delicate Touch Up Use this cycle to help smooth out wrinkles from items, such as Use this cycle to get extra-low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie, blouses or washable knit fabrics. clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long. Auto Dry Preset Cycle Settings Air Fluff Auto Cycles Temperature Time* Rotate the dial to Air Fluff to use this cycle for items that require Load Type (Minutes) drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-
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Options Modifiers You can customize your cycles by selecting options. Use Modifiers to select time, temperatures and dryness levels for the Timed Cycles. Time Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time is displayed. The time cannot be changed with Auto Cycles. Temperature Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles or with Rack Dry or Air Fluff cycles. ® WRINKLE GUARD ® WRINKLE GUARD helps smoot
