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Kenmore Elictronic 27" Wide Electric Dryers Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Electronic
27-Inch Wide
ELECTRIC
DRYERS
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
instructions and operating
instructions
before first use
of this product.
Your dryer may look different
frorl the dryer shown.
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PART NO. 3405590
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 _j_/_i_ Owner's Manual Electronic 27-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS Your dryer may look different frorl the dryer shown. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety instructions and operating instructions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PART NO.

  • Page 2: Installation

    OR SERVIC E Please read this manual. It will help you Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of install and operate your new Kenmore dryer in the safest and most economical way. your new Kenmore Dryer.

  • Page 3: Your Safety Is Important To Us

    FULL1-YEARWARRANTY SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE" ONMECHANICAL AND UNITED STATES. ELECTRICAL PARTS This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. For one year from the date of purchase, This warranty gives you specific legal when the dryer is installed and operated rights, and you may also have other according to the instructions...

  • Page 4: Tools Needed For Installation

    IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Level Snips Duct Tape Flat-Bladed Adjustable Screwdriver Wrench Stripper PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Remove leveling legs from package. relief 4-1rnch Metal Elbow 4 Leveling Legs New 3- or 4-Wire, 30-Amp. (supplied with dryer) U.L.-listed...
  • Page 5 LOCATING YOUR DRYER - STANDARD INSTALLATION Explosion Hazard Selecting the proper location Keep flammable materials for your dryer makes installation vapors away' from dryer. easier and gives you the best drying performance. Place dryer ;_t least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.
  • Page 6 DOOR CLEARANCES NOTE: hiD fuel burning appliances RECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONS may be installed in the same closet as a dryer. Location must be large enough to fully Exhaustng the dryer outside is recom-. open dryer door. mended A closet installation must be exhausted outside.

  • Page 7: Install Leveling

    INSTALL LEVELING LEGS Leveling your dryer correctly will reduce oDe_ating noise and provide improved drying performance. STEP 1. Take two of the cardboard STEP 4. Start to screw the legs into corners from the carton. Place them the holes by h_nd. Use an adjustable wrench or othc_r type wrench to finish on the floor in back of the dryer.
  • Page 8 MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This dryer is manufactured with the 3-wire irame-grounding conductor It is your responsibility: connecLed to the NEUTRAL (center) • To contact a qualified electrical installer. of the wiring harness of the terminal • To assure that the electrical installation block.
  • Page 9 A. MAKE THREE-WIRE Do Not use an ,_xtension cord with ELECTRICAL CONNECTION this dryer. TO RECEPTACLE Do Not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live receptacle If using a 3-wire power cord: before connect ng power supply cord to dryer terminal block.
  • Page 10 STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws. STEP ;t. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block covet'. STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block into Hold-down screw slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover •"ith hold-down screw. ontinue Installation on Page 14, CONNECT EXHAUST."...
  • Page 11 STEP5. Connect t he othertwo wires C. MAKE FOUR-WIRE to outerterminalblockscrewsusingthe ELECTRICAL CONNECTION samemethod(s) d escribed in STEP4a. TO RECEPTACLE Tightenall terminal b lockscrewsfirmly. If using a 4-wire power cord: STEP6.Tightenthe strainreliefscrews. STEP7.Inserttab ofterminal b lock coverinto slotof the dryerrearpanel. Securecoverwithhold-down screw.
  • Page 12 Do Not use an extension cord with STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wir_ this dryer. and the neutral wire. (white) of power supply cord under the center screw of Do Not connect plug end of power terminal block. supply cord into a live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer...
  • Page 13 D. h/lAKE FOUR-WIRE STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw ELECTRICAL CONNECTION and terminal block cover. TO DIRECT WIRE H01d-d0wn screw If making a direct wire connection: Electrical Shock Hazard Turn power supply off before connecting wires. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Terminalblock Electrically ground dryer.
  • Page 14 CONNECT EXHAUST STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of • Replace plastic exhaust duct with rigid direct wire cable under the center screw metal or flexible metal duct, of terminal block. • If using an existing exhaust system, Centersilver-colored clean lint from entire length of exhaust terminal blockscrew...
  • Page 15 Typical installations OFFSET CONNECTIONS; for rear exhausting Maximum Exhaust Lengths: straight , Rear Exhaust. The maximum length. (see p. 17) of the rear exhaust system depends on the type of duct, the number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood. Refer to the chart below.
  • Page 16 Using 4-inch rigid metal duct: Using 4-inch flexible metal duct: NOTE: Do NOT secure exhaust duct NOTE: Do NOT secure exhaust duct joints with screws. Screws can catch lint joints with screws. Screws can catch lin and slow the drying process. and slcw the drying process.
  • Page 18 Taking a few minutes to complete this checklist will help ensure a proper installation and increase your satisfaction with Kenmore dryers. [] Check that all parts you removed from the parts packages are now installed. [] Carefully slide dryer into its final location.

  • Page 19: Starting Your Dryer

    STARTING YOUR DRYER STEP 3. Press the Cycle Selector pad (_) of the cycle you want to use. The CUSTOM IVEMORY pad light will glow (seepage ,.5) and the START pad light L_)will begin to flash. Explosion Hazard STEP 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) To use the Never place items in the dryer that factory settings 1or the cycle selected,...
  • Page 20 Your dryer can be operated using PERMANENT PRESS one of two methods. One way is to Use this cycle to get a medium range use the preset memory settings that of heat for synthetic fabrics and no-ir_.' were programmed for your dryer finishe.';.
  • Page 21 USING AIR DRY Using this cycle gives you all the benefits of hang drying with a shorter drying time. Fire Hazard Use the AIR DRY Cycle for items that Use AIR DRY Cycle to dry items listed below. will not tolerate heat such as plastics and foam rubber.

  • Page 22: Timed Dry Cycle

    DRYNESS CONTROLS AUTO DRY TIMED DRY CYCLE Use th s control to get up to 99 minute,' of healed drying time. • By pressing the MORE or LESS pads AUTO DRY saves you time by under TIMED DRY the drying method providing the best drying results is chenged...
  • Page 23 TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature Setting Display Proper use of this control helps HIGH ensure that fabrics are dried in the right temperature range for maximum life. MEDIUM HI SH Use this control to select the tempera- ture range for the cycle you are using. MEDIUM •...
  • Page 24 1 to 99 minutes by reduces pilling and prevents static. pressing the MORE or LESS pads under Kenmore dryers help prevent overdryinc TIMED DRY. so you get outstanding fabric care. Clothes ;_re dried at tlhe temperature...
  • Page 25 CUSTOM MEMORY CUSTOM MEMORY allows you to STEP 3. Adjust the temperature range modify the recommended factory to the desired setting. settings to fit your drying needs. To activate CUSTOM MEMORY: CUSTOM MEMORY will be active _,LDRY when any cycle is selected. To cancel CUSTOM MEMORY: Press the CUSTOM...

  • Page 26: Indicator Lights

    INDICATOR LIGHTS OPERATING CONTROLS CYCLE LIGHTS START Use this control to start the dryer, Located above each cycle pad, thes lights show the cycle you have selec Be sure the dryer door is closed. Opening the door stops the dryer. It will DISPLAY LIGHTS not start again until you close the door These lights show the level of dryne:...

  • Page 27: Timed Dry

    HEATED DRY RACK STEP 3. Place items to be dried on The dry rack was shipped on top top of the ,dr/rack. Allow space around of your dryer. Remove and discard items for air to circulate. The rack does shipping blocks before using. not move, but the drum will rotate.

  • Page 28: Sorting Clothes

    You m ay need to rearrange large items (sheet.r, blankets, tablecloths) during a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up. Following these recommendations For better tumbling action, when will help you save on utility bills and drying only a few small items, add prolong the life of your garments.

  • Page 29: Using Dryer Fabric Softeners

    DRYING SPECIAL-CARE ITEMS USING DRYER FABRIC SOFTENERS Most garmerTts and household textiles have manufacturer's care labels with Dryer fabric softeners are recommended laundering instructions. Always follow for reducing static cling. Always follow care label directions when they are package instructions carefully.
  • Page 30 Quilted, down-filled items Curtains, slipcovers Follow care label instructions. Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering. 1. Dry one at a time. For slipcovers, replace while still slightly 2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff damp. They will dry to fit tightly. the item during the, drying cycle.

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Lint Screen

    This section explains how to care for STEP 2. Scrub area until all excess your dryer properly and safely. dye is remow;d. STEP 3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth, STEP 4. Tuml31e a load of clean towels Proper care of your dryer can extend its life and help you avoid costly for 20 minutes to dry.
  • Page 32 IMPORTANT: REMOVING ACCUMULATED • Do not run the dryer with the lint screen Lint can gather inside the dryer and b_ loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. a fuel for fire. Lint should beremoved Doing so can cause overheating every 2 to 3 years, or more often, damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
  • Page 33 FLUORESCENT CONSOLE LIGHT Lights the console and dryer top. The light is turned on and off by a rocker switch at the right front of the console, partially under the dryer console lid. To turn the light on: STEP 3. Pull off and remove the plastic STEP 1.

  • Page 34: Changing The Drum Light

    CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT STEP 6. Install light bulb by turning it clockwise. The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open STEP 7. Push bottom of light and sock the door. assembly in until tab locks. STEP 8.
  • Page 35 time and money by helping you avoid Most launclering_problems are easily unnecessary service calls. solved if you understand the cause. Using the charts below will save you Problem Possible Cause Solution Message Codes "PF" Power to dryer went off Press any pad to clear the display. (Power Failure) during the cycle.
  • Page 36 Problem Possible Cause ,Solution Dryer Will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit. Not Run into a live circuit with proper voltage. Fuses blown or circuit Replace fuses or reset breakers. breakers tripped. Using a time-delay fuse. Replace with a regular fuse.
  • Page 37 Service What We Sell'.' Maintenance Agreement offers an Sears Maintenance Agreement annual preventative maintenance Maintain the value of your Kenmore check-up at your request! Electric Dryer with a Sears Maintenance This maintenance agreement does not Agreement. Sears Electric Dryers are...
  • Page 38 Forthe repair or replacementpartsyou need delivered directlyto yourhome Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brandrepair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Forthe location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in yourarea mmmmmmmm iN mmm...

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