Installation Instructions; Dryer Dimensions - Kenmore 27 IN. (69 CM) Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
• Flat-blade screwdriver • Tin snips(new vent
• Adjustable wrench that installations)
opens to 1 in. (2.5 cm) or • Safety glasses
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet) • Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
• Level new exhaust vent)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver • Gloves
• Vent clamps • Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts
were included.
• 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 Ib (98.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 in. (2.5 cm) under
entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1 in. [2.5 cm], install
Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279818.) 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.
Install the dryer where it is protected from 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 quar[ers. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
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, call 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME _
(1-800-469-4663).
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.
You will need
• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
"Venting Requirements."
• A separate 30 amp circuit.
* Most installations require a minimum 5V2in. (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing
allowed.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
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