Table Of Contents - Kenmore 796.8099 Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

INTRODUCTION
ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
What to Do if You Smell Gas ................................................... 3
Basic Safety Precautions ........................................................ 4
Grounding Instructions ............................................................ 5
Safety Instructions for Installation ........................................5-6
Safety Instructions for Steam Functions ................................. 6
Safety Instructions for Connecting Electricity ........................ 7
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features ...................................................................... 8
Key Parts and Components .................................................... 9
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Key Dimensions And Specifications...................................... 10
Location Requirements ......................................................... 10
Choose The Proper Location ................................................ 10
Clearances ............................................................................ 10
Installation With Optional Pedestal Base Or Stacking Kit .............. 11
Optional Accessories ............................................................ 11
Gas Requirements (Gas Models Only) .................................. 12
Connecting Gas Dryers ....................................................12-13
Electrical Requirements ......................................................... 14
Connecting Electric Dryers ...............................................14-15
Venting The Dryer ................................................................. 16
Flow Check (Duct Condition Test) ......................................... 17
Leveling The Dryer ................................................................. 18
Reversing The Door Swing .................................................... 18
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features .......................................................... 19
Operating The Dryer .............................................................. 20
Cycle Setting Buttons ........................................................... 20
Cycle Guide ........................................................................... 21
Sorting Loads ....................................................................... 22
Loading The Dryer ................................................................. 22
The Lcd Display .............................................................. 23-24
Cycle Option Buttons .......................................................25-26
Custom Program ................................................................... 27
Steam Functions ..............................................................27-29
Steam Cycle Guide ............................................................... 29
USER mAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Regular Cleaning ................................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service ................................................ 31-33
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES/SPECIFICATIONS
Optional Accessories ............................................................ 34
Stacking Kit Installation ......................................................... 34
Setting Home Code ............................................................... 35
Home Code Clear .................................................................. 36
Pedestal Installation .............................................................. 37
Side Venting Kit Installation ................................................... 38
WARRANTY
.................................................................... 39
PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
and serial number of your product. You will find the
model and serial number printed on an identification
plate located inside the dryer door. Have these items
of information available whenever you contact Sears
concerning your product.
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for
future reference.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for
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years of dependable operation. But like all products, it
may require preventive maintenance or repair from time
to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
of your new product. Here's what the Agreement*
includes:
• P arts and labor needed to help keep products
operating properly under normal use, not just
defects. Our coverage goes well beyond the
product warranty. No deductible, no functional
failure excluded from coverage-real protection.
• E xpert service by a force of more than 10,000
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your
product.
• U nlimited service calls and nationwide service, as
often as you want us, whenever you want us.
• N o-lemon guarantee-replacement of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months.
• P roduct replacement if your covered product can't
be fixed.
• A nnual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request-no extra charge.
• F ast help by phone-we call it Rapid Resolution.
Phone support from a Sears representative on all
products. Think of us as a talking owner's manual.
• P ower surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations.
• $ 250 food loss protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.
• R ental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised.
• 1 0% discount off the regular price of any non-
covered repair service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call
is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can
call anytime day or night or schedule a service
appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free
purchase.If you cancel for any reason during the
product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or
a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty
period expires. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.
call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items.
For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada, call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME .
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