Kenmore 120-volt portable electric dryers Operating instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
120-Volt
PORTABLE
®
ELECTRIC DRYERS
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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PART NO. 3406895 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2
SEARS PORTABLE ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5
OPERATING YOUR DRYER 18
LAUNDRY TIPS ...... 21
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 26
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 28
Please read this manual, It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore
portable dryer in the safest and most
economical way.
For more information about the care
and operation of Kenmore appliances call
your nearest Sears store. You will need
the complete model and serial numbers
when requesting information, Your dryer's
model and serial numbers are located on
the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the
model number and serial number of
your new Kenmore portable dryer,
Model No.
Serial No ....
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe place for
future reference.

OneYearWarrantyon Y "
Mechanicaland Electrical Parts Warranty service is available by
For one year from the date of purchase, contacting your nearest Sears
if this dryer is installed and operated Service Center in the United States.
according to the instructions in this
manual, Sears will repair or replace
any of its mechanical or electrical
parts if they are defective in material
or workmanship,
NOTE: Exhausting your dryer with
plastic product may void this warranty.
Pages 13-16 of this manual describe
the complete exhaust requirements
for this dryer.
This warranty applies only while this
dryer is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept.
817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many importantsafety messages in this manual and
on your appliance, Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety
alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.

YOURSAFETYISIMPORTANTTOUS.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
•Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
• Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could igniteor explode.
• Do not allow children to play on or in
the dryer. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children,
• Before the dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.
• Do not install or store this dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather,
•Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the Owner's
Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.
• Clean lint screen before or after each load.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the machine and exhaust
duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IIMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. I

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 5-7.
A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 8-18)
Standard Installation (p. 8)
B. INSTALL CORD BRACKETS (p, 11)
Recessed Areal
Closet Installation Instructions (p. 9)
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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
#2 Phillips head_
screwdriver
Flashlight (optionaI
depending on installation) 2cord brackets (suppliedwith dryer)

C.INSTALL CASTERS (p. 11)
Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:
A_u_able
w_nch
Fl._,llight (optional
depending on installation) 4 casters (supplied with dryer)

D. INSTALL KNOBS (p. 11)
PUSH TO START
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Parts Needed:
2 knobs (supplied with dryer) @
CYCLE SELECTOR
E. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 13-16)
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Tin snips Duct tape
Flashlight
(optional depending
on installation)
Flat-bladed
screwdriver
4-Inch rigid
or flexible heavy
metal vent
4-Inch outlet
exhaust hood
4-Inch metal elbow(s)
(optional depending
on installation)
(4) 4-Inch
diameter clamps

A. SELECT LOCATION
FOR YOUR DRYER
Selecting the proper location for your
dryer makes installation easier and
gives you the best drying performance.
STANDARD INSTALLATION
Check location where dryer will be installed.
Proper installation is your responsibility,
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation including proper floor
support and a level floor,
• Protect dryer from the weather, Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F. At lower
temperatures, the dryer may not shut
off at the end of automatic cycles, and
drying times will be extended.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above
the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion, or fire.
• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of clothes dryers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
Support: Floor K_
must be sturdy ['X_
enough to support I \\ -- .
. -- Levelfloor: Maxtmum
a total weight I __ r=_=_
..... I - I I_Jl allowable slope under
or 11 upounds I I _ _-4_ I i "_" i • 3 ,
(includes dryer I II I i& entiredryer- /8 inch.
and load weigh__J _ _

RECESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Check governing codes and ordinances.
This dryer may be installed in a recessed
area or closet.
Confined or Recessed Area Installation
An exhaust system is not required for
operation of the portable dryer. However,
exhausting the dryer outside is recom_
mended. The moisture and lint indoors
may cause:
• Lint to gather inside and around the dry-
er and be fuel for a fire.
• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture,
paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and possible
health problems.
Closet Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance must be exhausted outdoors
when installed in a closet.
NOTE: No fuel burning appliances may be
installed in the same closet as a dryer.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.
_237/_ "_
Side-SwingDoor
* Dimension does not include casters.
Height with casters is 321/2 inches.
18"
"1"-_'
olo
FrontView
(Doer Not Shown)
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t-_.,t 14" **48 sq. in.
minimum-
ventilation
area
Side View
(DoorShown)
**24 sq. in.
minimum-
ventilation
area
3"
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#
3_
FrontView
(Boor With Vent)
MIXIMBM INSTALLATIONSPACING,ClosetInstallation MUSTbeexhaustedoutside,
* Additionalclearances forwall doorand floor moldingsmayberequired,
** Openingis minimum forclosetdoor.Logvereddoorwith equivalent air openings
isacceptable,
***Additional spaceis needed whenexternal exhaustelbowisused.
•The installation spacing is in inches
and is the minimum allowable.
• Additional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation
and servicing.
• If closet door is installed, the
minimum air openings in top and
bottom are required. Louvered doors
with equivalent air openings in top
and bottom are acceptable.

STAND KIT CLEARANCES
12"
Dryer ___
12"
Wa
23'_16" _'1"_ 281/4"_
FrontView SideView
StackStand StackStand
(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown)
***48+sq+in_+.D-minimum
ventilation
area
***24sq,in_+
minimum __
ventilation
al_a
FrontView
(DoorWithVent)
J3"
3"
*1" dimensionmustbefromfrontof timerknob.
** Additional clearances for wall, door and lloor moldings may be required.
*** Opening is minimunl for closet door. Lot=vereddoor with equivalent air openings
is acceptable.
• The installation spacing isin inches and • For complete installation information,
is the minimum allowable, order Stand Kit Installation Instructions+
• If installing your portable dryer on a Part No. 49971/8, from your Sears store
stand kit, do not install the casters, or Sears Service Center.
MOBILE HOME EXHAUST
REQUIREMENTS
• The dryer must not be installed where
it will be exposed to water and/or weath-
er. Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°R At
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended.
This dryer is suitable for mobile home
installations. The installation must
conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Con-
struction and Safety, Title 24,
HUD Part 280).
• Dryer exhaust vent must not be
connected or secured with screws
or other devices which extend into
the interior of the vent.
• The exhaust vent must be securely
fastened to a non-cembustible
portion of the mo-
bile home struc-
ture and must not
terminate k_
beneath the
mobile home.
• While in transit,
it is recommend-
ed that you
secure the
portable
dryer to the floor.
Mobile Home
Installation Kit
346764 is available from your Sears
store or Sears Service Center. This kit
includes the necessary fastening hard-
ware and detailed installation
instructions.
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