Final Installation Check - Kenmore 796.8156 Series Use & Care Manual

FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK

Once you have completed the installation of the dryer
and it is in its fi nal location, confi rm proper operation
with the following steps and tests.
1
Is gas turned on? (Gas models only)
Is dryer plugged in? Dryer should always be
2
plugged into the proper outlet.
Is the dryer transition duct from dryer to wall
3
connected? Make sure the transition duct behind the
dryer is properly connected and is not crushed or
damaged.
4
Is the dryer level? Once the dryer is in its fi nal
location, recheck the dryer to be sure it is level. Make
sure it is level from front to back and side to side, and
that all four leveling feet rest fi rmly on the fl oor.
5
Is the dryer heating normally? Perform the following
dryer heating test.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Gas dryer should use a
120-VAC, 60-Hz. grounded
3-prong outlet.
Electric dryer should use a
4-wire connection which is
required for all mobile
and manufactured home
installations, as well as all new
construction after
January 1, 1996.
-- OR --
A 3-wire connection.
NOTE: A 3-wire connection
is NOT permitted on new
construction after
January 1, 1996.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Testing Dryer Heating
1
Close the dryer door.
2
Press the POWER button to turn the dryer on.
3
Turn the cycle selector knob to Normal drying cycle.
4
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the dryer.
After three minutes, open the dryer door and check
that the air inside is warm.
NOTE: If the air inside the dryer is not warm after
three minutes, there may be air in the gas supply line to
the dryer, and the gas igniter may turn off before the
main burner ignites. When this happens, the igniter will
continue to attempt main burner ignition until all air is
purged from the line. Once ignition occurs, the air inside
the dryer will become warm.
Checking Venting
Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup
and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable
reduction in drying performance occurs, check the duct
for obstructions and blockages.
GAS MODELS
Close the dryer door, press the POWER button to turn
the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting.
When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main
burner.
ELECTRIC MODELS
Close the dryer door, press the POWER button to turn
the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. The
exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has been
operating for 3 minutes.
Checking Airfl ow
Eff ective dryer operation requires proper airfl ow. The
adequacy of the airfl ow can be measured by evaluating
the static pressure. Static pressure in the exhaust duct
can be measured with a manometer, placed on the ex-
haust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer.
Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed
0.6 inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked while
the dryer is running with no load.
Checking Levelness
Once the dryer is in its fi nal location, recheck the dryer
to be sure it is level. Make sure it is level front to back
and side to side, and that all four leveling feet are
fi rmly on the fl oor.
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