Final Installation; Gas Models; Electric Models - Kenmore 796.71412410 Use & Care Manual

FINAL iNSTALLATiON CHi:CK
Once you have completed the installation of the dryer
and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation
with the following steps and tests.
is gas turned on? (Gas models only)
is dryer plugged in? Dryer should always be
plugged into the proper outlet.
Gas dryer should use a
120-VAC, 60-Hz. grounded
3-prong outlet.
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Electric dryer should use a
4-wire connection which is
required for all mobile
and manufactured home
installations, as well as all
new construction after
January 1, 1996.
--OR --
A 3-wire connection.
NOTE: A 3-wire connection
is NOT permitted on new
construction after
January 1, 1996.
is the dryer transition duct connected? Make sure
the transition duct behind the dryer is properly
connected and is not crushed or damaged.
is the dryer level? Once the dryer is in its final location,
recheck the dryer to be sure it is level. Make sure it is
level front to back and side to side, and that all four
leveling feet rest firmly on the floor.
is dryer heating normally? following
the Perform the
dryer heating test.
Testing Dryer Heating
GAS MODELS
Close the dryer door, press the POWER button to turn
the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. When
the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main burner.
NOTE: if all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas
igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites. If
this happens, the igniter will reattempt gas ignition until
all the air is purged from the gas line.
ELECTRIC MODELS
Close the dryer door, press the POWER button to turn
the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. The
exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has been
operating for 3 minutes.
Checking Airflow
Effective dryer operation requires proper airflow. The
adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating
the static pressure. Static pressure in the exhaust duct
can be measured with a manometer, placed on the ex-
haust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer.
Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed
0.6 inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked while
the dryer is running with no load.
Checking Levelness
Once the dryer is in its final location, recheck the dryer
to be sure it is level. Make sure it is level front to back
and side to side, and that all four leveling feet are
firmly on the floor.
Checking Venting
The vent duct should be checked for lint buildup and
cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable
reduction in drying performance occurs, check the duct
for obstructions and blockages.
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