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Instrucciones de instalación de la secadora Instructions d’Installation de la sécheuse English / Español / Français Table of Contents...2 / Índice...26 / Table des Matières...51 Kenmore ® Gas & Electric Dryer Secadora a gas y eléctrica Sécheuse à gaz et électrique...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY ..............2 VENTING ................ 16 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........4 Venting Requirements ..........16 Tools and Parts ............4 Plan Vent System ............17 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ..........5 Install Vent System .............18 ELCTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - U.S.A. ONLY .......6 CONNECT INLET HOSES ..........18 ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY ..7 CONNECT VENT .............20 GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP - U.S.A AND CANADA ..7...
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. –...
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools needed for gas installations: TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed for all installations: 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) 8"...
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and purchasing parts.
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 ■ volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) 14" max on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. (356 mm) Connect to an individual branch circuit.
If connecting by direct wire: This dryer is equipped with a UL listed and/or ■ CSA International Certified Power Cord intended Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall and be: receptacle.
Propane Gas Conversion: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock gas without consulting your gas company.
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting ■ between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON ®...
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - U.S.A. ONLY (EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE – ÉTATS-UNIS SEULEMENT) Electrical Connection Options POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION Before you start: disconnect power. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to Power Supply Cord Connection.
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Attach power supply cord Prepare to connect neutral to strain relief ground wire and neutral wire Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground relief.
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Connect neutral wire Connect remaining wires Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. to center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
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Prepare to connect neutral Connect remaining wires ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws.
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Connect neutral ground wire Connect neutral wire and neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center hooked end together.
MAKE GAS CONNECTION - VENTING U.S.A. AND CANADA Venting Requirements Connect gas supply to dryer Flared Non-flared male fitting male fitting Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on threads of all non-flared male fittings.
Exhaust hoods: Plan Vent System Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object ■ Recommended exhaust installations that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
Special provisions for mobile homes: Install Vent System Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the Install exhaust hood mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside. 12" min. (305 mm) 12"...
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Attach short hose and Attach long hose to dryer fill valve “Y” connector and tighten coupling Fill Valve " (115 mm) " (150 mm) Gas Valve Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” Attach other end of long hose connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose.
CONNECT VENT LEVEL DRYER Level Dryer Connect vent to exhaust outlet Place level here Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST All Models: Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra ■ part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. ■ Check that you have all of your tools. Do not select Air Only temperature setting.
REVERSE DOOR SWING 4. Remove the 2 plastic plugs (A) located outside the dryer Tools needed: door opening. Flat-head screwdriver Plastic putty knife #2 Phillips screwdriver Min. 8" (203 mm) long TORX T25 screwdriver ® † You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired.
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Remove the door assembly 3. Remove the inner door by taking a plastic putty knife to separate the sides and bottom of the dryer door and trim. 1. Lay the door on a flat, covered surface, with the inside of There are 2 snaps on left, right, and bottom of door.
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5. Remove the door strike plug with a flat-head screwdriver. 8. Lift door up and rotate trim pieces to the opposite side they Remove door strike by pinching the clips from the inside were removed from. Then screw trim pieces back in. door panel and then rotate and push out the front.
10. Add inside door panel back into the dryer door by sliding the 12. Install hinge covers and plugs. Hinge covers will go in top into the top trim piece and then lower door down. Then sideways to then rotate 90° and snap into place. press down on the corners to snap into place with the hinges lined up with the hinge holes.
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