Installation Instructions; Tools And Parts; Electrical Requirements - Kenmore Sensor smart electric dryer Use And Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
• Flat-blade screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench that • Vent clamps
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench • Caulking gun and
(for adjusting dryer feet) compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
• Level
• Tin snips (new vent
• Wire stripper (direct wire installations)
installations)
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts
were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting
and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements"
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from your local Sears store or Sears
Service Center. For further information, please call
1-8OO-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663}.
Expmoeion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gaeomine, away from dryer.
Pmace dryer at Beast 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can resumt in death, expmoeion, or fire.
You will need
• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
"Venting Requirements."
• A separate 30-amp circuit.
• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."
• A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of
200 Ibs (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble
properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.