Sears Kenmore 29-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual andinstal lation instructions®29-inch WideELECTRIC DRYERSBm rm. m rlIMPORTANT:Read and follow all safetyand operating instructions

RECESSED AREA/CLOSETiNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONSCheck governing codes and ordinances.This dryer may be installed in a recessedarea or closet.The dryer mu

B. iNSTALL LEVELING LEGSLeveling your dryer correctly willreduce operating noise and provideimproved drying performance.STEP 1. Take two of the cardbo

C,MAKE ELECTRICALCONNECTIONIt is your responsibility:• To contact a qualified electrical installer.• To assure that the electrical installationis adeq

i. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICALCONNECTION TO RECEPTACLEUse a 3-wire power supply cord:Fire HazardUse a new UL approved 30 amperepower supply cord.Use a UL ap

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONSThisappliancemustbegrounded.Intheevent of malfunction or break-down, grounding will reduce the riskof electric shock by providing

II. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICALCONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)Prepare cable as directed:Fire HazardUse 10 gauge solid copper wire.Use a UL approved strain relief.D

STEP2.Removehold-downscrewandterminalblockcover.H01d-d0wnscrewTerminalblock coverSTEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listedstrain relief to the hole below

ALTERNATECONNECTION:Iflocalcodesdonotpermittheconnectionofaframe-groundingconductortotheneutralwire:STEP1.Disconnectpower.STEP2.Makesurethepowersupply

Ill. MAKE FOUR-WIREELECTRICAL CONNECTIONTO RECEPTACLEUse a 4-wire power supply cord:Fire HazardUse a new UL approved 30 amperepower supply cord.Use a

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded.In the event of malfunction or break-down, grounding will reduce the riskof electric shock by pr

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYERSEARS ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTYIMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING YOUR DRYERLAUNDRY TiPSCARING F

STEP5.Connectneutralgroundingwireandtheneutralwire(whiteorcenter)ofpowersupplycordunderthecenterscrewofterminalblock.STEP6.Connecttheothertwoinsulated

IV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICALCONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)Prepare cable as directed:Fire HazardUse 10 gauge solid copper wire,Use a UL approved strain relief,Di

STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listedstrain relief to the hole below terminalblock opening. Strain relief should havea tight fit with dryer cabinet a

D. CONNECTEXHAUSTA properly exhausted dryer will giveyou the shortest drying time, loweryour utility bills, and extend the lifeof the dryer.Fire Hazar

ROUTE THE VENTTypical installations exhaust from therear of the dryer.Avoid pushing the dryer tightly againsta wall. This can crush or kink the vent.U

STANDARDOFFSETCONNECTIONSUsing4-inchrigidheavymetalvent:NOTE:Donotsecureexhaust ventjoints with screws. Screws can catch lintand slow the drying proce

Using4-inchflexibleheavymetalvent:NOTE:Donotsecureexhaust ventjoints with screws. Screws can catch lintand slow the drying process, instead,use clamps

OFFSETCONNECTIONSWITHCLOSECLEARANCESWhenyourexhaust vent is in a closeclearance behind the dryer, or if you areinstalling your dryer in a recessed are

REVIEW INSTALLATIONTake a few minutes to completethis checklist. It wil! help assure youthat you have a proper installationand increase your satisfact

STARTING YOUR DRYERExplosion HazardKeep flammable materials andvapors, such as gasoline, awayfrom dryer.Do not dry anything that has everhad anything

Full One Year Warranty on Warranty RestrictionMechanical and Electrical Parts If the dryer is subjected to other thanFor one year from the date of pur

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONThe AUTO DRY Cycle saves you timeby providing the best drying resultsin the shortest time. This can helpyou save money on utility bil

FABRIC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLProper use of this control helpsensure that fabrics are dried at theright temperature for maximum life.Use this control to s

USING AiR DRYUsing this cycle gives you al! thebenefits of hang drying with a shorterdrying time.Use the AIR DRY Cycle to get up to20 or 30 minutes (d

END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL CONTROL SOFT-HEAT_"_SYSTEMYour dryer sounds a signal whena drying cycle is finished.The signal is helpful when you aredrying

USING WRINKLE GUARDWRINKLE GUARD helps keep yourpermanent press items wrinkle-freewhen you don't unload the dryerpromptly at the end of the AUTO

STEP3.Placewetitemsontopofthedryrack.Allowspacearounditemsforairtocirculate.Therackdoesnotmove,butthedrumwillrotate.Makesureitemsdonothangovertheedges

PREPARING CLOTHES SORTING CLOTHESFOR DRYINGFollow these recommendations tohelp save on utility bills and prolongthe life of your garments.• Refer to y

CHOOSINGLOADSIZES•Mixlargeitemswith small items.Load the dryer by the amount of spaceitems take up, not by their weight. Donot overload the dryer. Ove

This section explains how to care foryour dryer properly and safely.Proper care of your dryer can extendits life and help you avoid costlyservice call

WashLintScreenAsNeededLaundrydetergentsandfabricsoftenerscancausearesiduebuilduponthelintscreen.Washthelintscreenwithanylonbrushifit becomescloggeddue

YOUR SAFETY iS IMPORTANT TO US.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons whenusing your dryer, follow basic precautions

CHANGINGTHEDRUMLIGHTThe dryer light automatically turns oninside the dryer drum when you open thedoor. if your dryer has a drum light, it willlook lik

Most laundering problems are easilysolved if you understand the cause.Using the tables below will save youtime and money by helping you avoidunnecessa

Problern Possible Cause 8olutionDryer Will Using a regular fuse. Replace with a time-delay fuse.Not Run Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door

KENMOREDRYERS"WeServiceWhatWeSel!"isourassurancethatyoucandependonSearsforservice.YourKenmoreElectricDryerhasadded value when you considerth

For the repair or replacement partsyouneed delivered directlyto your homeCall 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week1-800=366=PART(1-800-366-7278)For in-home maj

INSTALLATION OVERVIEWFor a complete list of tools and partsneeded, see pages 5-7.A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 8-10)Standard Installation (p

C.MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (pgs. 12-22)@If using a power cord:Tools Needed:_/4-inch nut #2 Phillips headdriver (shown) screwdriveror socket wrenchFl

D.CONNECTEXHAUST (pgs. 23-27)Tools Needed: Parts Needed:Tin snipsFlashlight(optional dependingon installation)Duct tapefFiat-bladedscrewdriver4-inch r

A. SELECT LOCATION FORYOUR DRYERSelecting the proper location for yourdryer makes installation easy andgives you the best drying performance.STANDARD

DRYERDIMENSIONSMostinstallationswillrequireatleast5-inchclearancebehindthedryerforthedryervent.Locationmustbelargeenoughtofullyopendryerdoor.Side-Swin