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Kenmore Clothes Dryer Installation And Owner's Manual

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COIN-OPERATED
COMMERCIAL
ELECTRIC DRYER
OWNER'S MANUAL
and
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO.
HoffmanEstates,IL 60179
www.sears.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dryer Safety ............................................................
2
Installation Instructions .........................................
3
Electrical requirements ........................................
3
Exhaust requirements ..........................................
9
Recessed area/closet installation ...................... 11
Mobile home exhaust requirements ................... 11
Installing the dryer .............................................
12
Operating
the dryer ..............................................
16
Troubleshooting
....................................................
17
Service and Assistance .......................................
20
For Sears warranty information
or to contact a Sears Service
Center, call 1-800-4-MY HOME S_(1-800-469-4663).
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety, installation,
and
operating
instructions
before first use of this product.
If you need SERVICE
or PARTS for your
Kenmore
coin-operated
dryer:
When requesting service, be ready to give the model
number, serial number (located on a tag in the door well
behind the door) and date of purchase. Record below.
Model No
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Record
Coin Box
Key Number
Key number
is on key and/or coin box.
3397630
PRINTED JNTHE U S A
4/99

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Record below. Model No Serial No. Date of Purchase Record Coin Box Key Number Key number is on key and/or coin box. 4/99 or to contact a Sears Service before first use of this product. or PARTS for your dryer:...

  • Page 2: Dryer Safety

    DRYER SAFETY YOUR SAFETY 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"...

  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read the "Dryer Safety" section of this Owner's Manual and completely read these Installation Instructions before beginning installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • The dryer must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and/or weather. •...
  • Page 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The power supply cord must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 5 Thedryercanbeconnected d irectly t o fuseddisconnect orcircuit b reaker b oxwiththree-wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed c opper c able(withgrounding w ire). All current-carrying wiresmustbeinsulated. A conduit connector mustbeinstalled atjunction box. Allowfourfeetof slackinthelinesodryercanbemoved ifservicing isevernecessary. 1.Disconnect power. • Strip 3½ inches of outer covering from end of cable. •...
  • Page 6 Alternate Connection: If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame- grounding conductor to the neutral wire: 1. Disconnect power. 2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place. 3. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from external grounding connector screw.
  • Page 7 Local c odesmaypermit t he useofa U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30ampere, dryerpower supply cordkit(pigtail). Power s upply cordshouldbetypeSRD or SRDT andbeat least f ourfeetlong.Thewiresthat connect t othe dryermustendwithringterminals or spade terminals withturned ends. Four-Wire Power Supply Cord (Mobile home or other four-wire installations) 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 N EMA Type 14-30R.
  • Page 8 Four-Wire Electrical Connection Direct Wire) 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.
  • Page 9 5.Connect neutral g rounding w ireandtheneutral wire (white or center) o f direct w irecableunder t hecenter screwofterminal b lock. Center silver-colored terminal block screw Externalground Neutral wire (white) connector dL II ,arece,,er w re I III " . gr0ced .,w re _ (green/yellow) 6.
  • Page 10 Useducttapeto sealalljoints.Donotusescrews to secure vent.Lintmaycatchonscrews. Use4-inch diameter h eavy metalorflexiblemetal v ent. Donotkinkor crushflexiblemetal v ent.It mustbefully extended to allowadequate exhaust airto flow.Check ventafterinstallation. Theexhaust v entcanberoutedup,down,left,right, o r straight o utthebackofthe dryer. S pace requirements arelistedlaterinthissection. Usethestraightest pathpossible whenrouting the exhaust v ent.Usethefewest n umber o felbowsand turns.Allowas muchroomas possible whenusing elbows or making turns.Bendventgradually toavoid...

  • Page 11: Exhaust Requirements

    Multiple dryer exhausting Many multiple-family dwellings are furnished with pro- visions in the building for washing and drying laundry with automatic washers and dryers. The exhausting of the individual clothes dryers can be accomplished with a central exhaust vent system. The following is a list of factors for possible consideration a central vent system for this type of installation.

  • Page 12: Installing The Dryer

    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. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
  • Page 13 Keep a record of all coin-box key numbers. A lost key can only be replaced if ordered by key number from Sears Parts. The key number is located both on the key and behind the end panel of the coin box. If the key number is not available, the lock must be drilled out to remove the coin box.
  • Page 14 Replacing nylon timing cams on accumulator mechanism Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating, Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Remove meter-case service door: •...
  • Page 15 9. Set new vend price by adding or removing the appropriate block-out keys and/or dime inserts according to Table of Vend Prices. TABLE OF VEND PRICE VENO COIN PRICm IRa4nSTn IIIIIIII lo¢u1111111 25¢11DIIIII 35¢DIDIIIII 5o¢IIDDIIII 8o¢ DIDDIIII 75¢IIDDDIII 85¢ DIDDDIII =I.oo IIDDDDII =1.1o ulDDDDII =1.25 IDDDDDII...

  • Page 16: Operating The Dryer

    Effective, long-lasting lubrication of a dryer requires lubricants designed for the particular application. The following chart lists the recommended lubricant is available from any Sears Parts Department. Drum Support Rollers pplication Recommended Idler Assembly...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before servicing the dryer, always check out the machine to substantiate the complaint for which the service call was created. In many cases, it may just be a customer-instruct problem. Will not run • Power supply Check line fuses and line switches. •...
  • Page 18 Check to see if dryer is being overloaded. Check drum speed (48 + 3 RPM). If you need an additional parts list, contact your nearest Sears Service Center or Parts Department. Make sure to order by complete Model Number when ordering.

  • Page 20: Service And Assistance

    1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement: Call 7 a.m.