Kenmore 397909A User manual

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
27-Inch Wide
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.
www.sears.com
3979091A PRINTED IN U.S.A. 1/01

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2
KENMORE ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY 3
DRYER SAFETY ...... 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6
OPERATING YOUR DRYER 2O
LAUNDRY TIPS ...... 27
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..... 33
WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 35
Please read this manual. It will help
you install and operate your new
Kenmore dryer in the most economical
way.
If you need 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 Sedal Number
Plate.
ModelNo.and
SerialNo.Plate
Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore dryer.
Model No.
Serial No.....
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe
place for future reference.

Full One Year Warranty on
Mechanical and Electrical Parts
For one year from the date of purchase,
if this dryer is installed and operated
according to the instructions in this manu-
al, 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
a plastic vent may void this warranty,
See "Installation Instructions" for the
complete exhaust requirements for this
dryer.
Warranty Restriction
Ifthe dryer is subjected to other than
private family use, all warranty coverage is
effective for only 90 days.
Warranty Service
Warranty service is available by contacting
your nearest Sears Service Center in the
United States.
This warranty applies only while this dryer
is in use 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.
For Sears Warranty information or to contact a
Sears Service Center, please reference the service
numbers located on the back page of this manual

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety 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
potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol
and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Toreducethe riskoffire,electricshock,or injurytopersons
when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using • Do not repair or replace any part of
the dryer.
• Do not place items exposed to cook-
ing oils in your dryer. Items contami_
nated with cooking oils may contribute
to a chemical reaction that could
cause aload to catch fire.
• Do not dry articles that have been pre-
viously 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 ignite or 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 the dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
the dryer or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
this Owner _ 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 dryer and
exhaust vent should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service
personnel.
• See the "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS" section for
grounding requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Parts
Check that you have everything neces-
sary for correct installation, Proper
installation is your responsibility.
• flat*blade screwdriver
• adjustable wrench that opens to 1 in.
or hex_head socket wrench (for
adjusting dryer feet)
• level
• wire stripper (direct wire installations)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• safety glasses
• duct tape
• caulking gun and compound (for
installing new exhaust vent)
• gloves
• tin snips (new vent installations)
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum.
Check that all parts were included.
4_veling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes, check existing
electrical supply and venting and see
"Electrical Requirements" and "Venting
Requirements" before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from your local
Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Location Requirements
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage
installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
You will need
•A location that allows for proper
exhaust installation. See "Venting
Requirements."
• A separate 30 amp circuit.
• A grounded electrical outlet located
within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the
dryer, See "Electrical Requirements,"
• A sturdy floor to support the total dryer
weight of 200 Ibs (90.7 kg).
• A level floor with a maximum slope of 1
in. (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope
is greater than 1 in, [2.5 cm], install
Extended Dryer Feet kit, Part No,
279810.) Clothes may not tumble prop-
erly and models with automatic sensor
cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
Do not operate your dryer at tempera-
tures below 45°F (7°C). At lower temper-
atures, the dryer might not shut off at the
end of an automatic cycle. Drying times
can be extended.
Install the dryer where it is protected from
water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes
limit, or do not permit, installation of the
dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.

Installation Clearances
Most installationsrequire a minimum 5/2in.
(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements." The location must be large
enough to fully open the dryer door.
Recommended/Minimum Clearances
Recessed Back Sides Top Front
and Closet (Closet
only)
5V2"/0" 1"/0" 18"/18" 1"/1"
(14 cm) (2.5 cm) (45.7cm) (2.5 cm)
Dryer Dimensions
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(743ore)
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Recommended installation spacing for
recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown following are for
the recommended spacing allowed,
except the closet door ventilation open-
ings. The dimensions shown for the clos-
et door ventilation openings are the mini-
mum spacings required.
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1. Recessed Area
2. Side view -closet or confined area
3. Closet door with vents
•Additional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation and
servicing.
• Additional clearances might be
required for wall, door and floor
moldings.
• Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on
all sides of the dryer is recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
• For closet installation, with a door,
minimum ventilation openings in the
top and bottom of the door are
required. Louvered doors with
equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
• Companion appliance spacing should
also be considered.
Mobile Home-Additional Installation
Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home
installations. The installation must con-
form to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware which
is available for purchase from your
local Sears store or Sears Service
Center.
• Special provisions must be made in
mobile homes to introduce outside air
into the dryer, The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least
twice as large as the dryer exhaust
opening.

Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility:
•To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
• To be sure that the electrical connec*
tion is adequate and in conformance
with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all
local codes and ordinances,
A copy of the above code standards
can be obtained from: National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
• To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, sin-
gle phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-
only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire,
120/208-volt electrical supply, if speci-
fied on the serial/rating plate) on a
separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both
sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended.
Connect to an individual branch circuit.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must
determine the type of electrical connec-
tion you will be using and follow the
instructions provided for it here.
• If local codes do not permit the con-
nection of a cabinet ground connector
to the neutral wire, see "Direct Wire or
Power Supply Cord."
• This dryer is manufactured with a 3-
wire, cabinet-ground conductor con-
nected to the NEUTRAL (white or cen-
ter wire) of the wiring harness at the
terminal block.
• Use a 4-wire conductor cord when the
dryer is installed in a mobile home or
an area where local codes do not per-
mit grounding through the neutral.
If using apower supply cord:
Dryer power supply cord must be:
•ULqisted
• 120/240 volt minimum
• 30 amp
• Type SRD or SRDT
• At least 4 ft (122 cm) long
The wires that connect to the dryer must
end in ring terminals or spade terminals
with upturned ends,
If your outlet looks like this:
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4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals and UL
approved strain relief. The 4-wire power
supply cord, at least 4 ft (122 cm) long,
must have 4, 10 gauge solid copper
wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire
(ground conductor) may be either green
or bare. The neutral conductor must be
identified by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
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3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals and UL
approved strain relief. The 3-wire power
supply cord, at least 4 ft (122 cm) long,
must have 3, No.*10 copper wires and
match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type
10-30R.

If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match
power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and
be:
• Flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with ground
wire). All current-carrying wires
must be insulated.
• 10 gauge solid copper wire (do not
use aluminum).
• At least 4 ft (122 cm) long.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the
event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of e]ectric
shock by providing a path of least resis-
tance for electric current. This dryer
uses a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
• For a permanently connected dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the dryer.
WARNING: Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or ser-
vice representative or personnel if you
are in doubt as to whether the appli-
ance is properly grounded. De not mod-
ify the plug on the power supply cord. If
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by aqualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Power Supply Cord
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 amp
power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to
remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power,
2. Remove the hold-down screw and
terminal block cover.
1 2 3 4
1 Terminal block cover
2. Extemal ground connector
3. Center', silver-colored terminal-block
screw
4. Hold-down screw location
5. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
6 Hole below terminal block opening
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
3. Assemble a 3_4in, (1,9 cm) UL
approved strain relief (UL marking on
strain relief) into the hole below the
terminal block opening, Tighten strain
relief screws just enough to hold the
two clamp sections together, Put
power supply cord through the strain
relief, The strain relief should have a
tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be
in ahorizontal position.
4. Now complete installation following
instructions for your type of electri-
cal connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
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Electrical Connection Options
If your And you Go to
home has: will be Section:
connecting
to:
4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire
(NEMAType 14-30R)120/240volt connection:
minimum,30 Power
amp.,dryer supply cord
powersupply
cord*
4-wire direct A fused 4-wire
disconnect or connection:
circuit breaker Direct Wire
box*
3-wire receptacle A UL listed, 3-wire
(NEMAtype 10-30R) 120/240 volt connection:
minimum, 30 Power
amp., dryer supply cord
power supply
cord*
3-wire direct 3-wire
connection:
Direct Wire
A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
*If local codes do not permit the connec-
tion of a frame-grounding conductor to the
neutral wire, go to "Direct Wire or Power
Supply Cord" section.
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is
required for mobile homes and where
local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections 2
3 4
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5 8 9
1. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
2. 4-prong plug
3. Ground prong
4. Neutral prong
5. Spade terminals with upturned ends
6. 3/4in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
7. NEUTRAL wire (white)
8. Ground wire (green or bare)
9. Ring terminals
1. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green
with yellow stripes) from external
ground connector screw. Fasten it
under center, silver colored terminal
block screw.
1\
3
1. External ground connector -Dotted
line shows position of NEUTRAL
ground wire before being moved to
center terminal block screw
2 Center silver-colored terminal block
SCreW
&Green/yellow wire of harness
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare)
of power supply cord to external
ground conductor screw. Tighten
screw.
4. Connect neutral wire (white or center /_
wire) of power supply cord under cen-
ter screw of the terminal block.
1. External ground connector
2 Green wire of power supply cord or
bare copper wire
& 3/4"(1.9 cm) ULdisted strain relief
4 Center silver-colored terminal block
screw
5. Neutral wire (white)
6. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
5. Connect the other wires to outer ter-
minal block screws, Tighten screws.
6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
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4-wire connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is
required for mobile homes and where
local codes do not permit the use of
3-wire connections.
Direct wire cable must have 4 ft (122 cm)
of extra length so dryer can be moved if
needed.
Strip 5 in. (12.7 cm) of outer covering
from end of cable, leaving bare ground
wire at 5 in, (12.7 cm). Cut 11_2in. (3.8
cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip
insulation back 1 in, (2,5 cm), Shape
ends of wires into a hook shape.
3,
4,
Connect ground wire (green or bare)
of power supply cable to external
ground conductor screw. Tighten
screw,
Place the hooked end of the neutral
wire (white or center wire) of power
supply cable under the center screw
of terminal block (hook facing right),
Squeeze hooked end together. You
now have the appliance ground wire
and the neutral wire on the same ter-
minal. Tighten screw.
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When connecting to the terminal block,
place the hooked end of the wire under
the screw of the terminal block (hook
facing right), squeeze hooked end
together and tighten screw.
1. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green
with yellow stripes) from external
ground connector screw, Fasten it
under center, silver colored terminal
block screw.
I. External ground connector
2. Green wire of power supply cord or
bare copper wire
3. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
4. Center silver-colored terminal block
sGrew
5. Neuh_l wire (white)
6. Neuh_l grounding wire (green/yellow)
5, Place the hooked ends of the other
power supply cable wires under the
outer terminal block screws (hooks
facing right). Squeeze hooked ends
together. Tighten screws.
11 11
_3 6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7, Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
12
1External ground connector -Dotted
line shows position of NEUTRAL
ground wire before being moved to
center terminal block screw
2. Center silver-colored terminal block
screw
&Green/yellow wire of harness

3-wire connection: Power supply cord
Use where local codes permit con-
necting cabinet-ground conductor to
neutral wire:
2
3
45
7 6
1. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
2. 3-wire plug
3. Neutral prong
4. Spade terminals with up turned ends
5. 3/4"(1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
6. Ring terminals
7. Neutral (white or center wire)
1, Loosen or remove center terminal
block screw.
2, Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) of power supply cord to the cen-
ter, silver colored terminal screw of
the terminal block, Tighten screw.
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit con-
necting cabinet-ground conductor to
neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 4 ft (122 cm)
of extra length so dryer can be moved if
needed.
Strip 31J2in. (8.9 cm) of outer covering
from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1
in. (2.5 cm), If using 3-wire cable with
ground wire, cut bare wire even with
outer covering. Shape ends of wires into
ahook shape.
,gcm_
When connecting to the terminal block,
place the hooked end of the wire under
the screw of the terminal block (hook fac-
ing right), squeeze hooked end together
and tighten screw.
1, Loosen or remove center terminal
block screw,
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral
wire (white or center wire) of power
supply cable under the center screw
of terminal block (hook facing right).
Squeeze hooked end together.
Tighten screw.
1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
3. Center silver-colored terminal block
sGrew
4. Neutral wire (white)
5. 3/4"(1.9 cm) ULdisted strain relief
3, Connect the other wires to outer ter-
minal block screws. Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5, Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
2
1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
3. Center silver-colored terminal block
screw
4. Neutral wire (white)
5. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
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3. Place the hooked ends of the other
power supply cable wires under the
outer terminal block screws (hooks
facing right), Squeeze hooked ends
together. Tighten screws.
1!!!
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
Direct Wire or Power Supply Cord
Use where local codes do not permit
connecting cabinet-ground conductor
to neutral wire.
1, Remove center terminal block screw,
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green
with yellow stripes) from external
ground connector screw. Connect
appliance ground wire and the neutral
wire (white or center wire) of power
supply cord/cable under center, silver
colored terminal block screw. Tighten
screw,
3, Connect the other wires to outer ter-
minal block screws. Tighten screws.
!!!!
4, Tighten strain relief screws,
5, Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
6, Connect a separate copper ground
wire from the external ground connec-
tor screw to an adequate ground.
/
/
1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
3. Neutral wire (white)
4. Grounding pafi7 determined by a
qualified electrician
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Venting Requirements
Fire Hazard
Use aheavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
and clamps must be used. DURASAFE TM
venting products are recommended and
are available from your local Sears store
or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFE vent products can be
purchased from your dealer. For further
information, please reference the service
numbers located on the back page of this
manual.
Visit our Internet site at: www.sears.com
• Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas
vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a
magnetic latch.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
• Do not use screws or other fastening
devices that extend into the interior of
the vent to secure vent.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Improper venting can cause moisture
and lint to collect indoors, which may
result in:
• Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and health
problems.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to pre-
vent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extend-
ed and supported when the dryer is in its
final position. Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking
that may result in reduced airflow.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to
prevent rodents and insects from
entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in.
(30.5 cm) from the ground or any object
that may be in the path of the exhaust
(such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing vent system, clean
lint from the entire length of the system
and make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint. Lint should be removed
again every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. Replace any
plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal
or flexible metal vent.
Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Special provisions for mobile home
installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fas-
tened to a noncombustible portion of the
mobile home structure. Do not use
screws or other fastening devices that
extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
Terminate the exhaust vent outside. The
exhaust vent must not terminate beneath
the mobile home and must not be
connected to any other duct, vent or
chimney.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plas-
tic or metal foil vent.
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Determine Vent Length
Typical installations vent the dryer from
the rear of the dryer. Other installations
are possible. 2
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1. Dryer
2Elbow
3. Wall
4. Exhaust hood
5. Duct tape and clamps
When using elbows or making turns,
allow as much room as possible, Bend
vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid 90°
turns.
Determine vent length
The maximum length of the exhaust sys_
tem depends upon:
• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible
metal).
• The number of elbows used.
Recommended hood styles are shown
here.
6. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent _ _
7. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
8. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installations with 1
rigid metal or flexible metal vent
1. Louvered hood style
2. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown following)
is acceptable.
1 2
2. See the exhaust vent length chart that
matches your hood type for the maxi-
mum vent lengths you can use.
3
1. Standard rear offset exhaust instaflation
2Left or right side exhaust installation
3. Bottom exhaust installation
1. Select the route that will provide the
straightest and most direct path out-
doors, Plan the installation to use the
fewest number of elbows and turns.
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Do not use vent runs longer than those
specified in Vent Length Chart.
Exhaust systems longer than those speci-
fied will:
• Shorten the life of the dryer.
• Reduce performance, resulting in longer
drying times and increased energy
usage.
3, Determine the number of elbows you
will need.
in the column listing the type of metal
vent you are using (rigid metal or flex-
ible metal), find the maximum length
of metal vent on the same line as the
number of elbows.
Vent Length Chart
Numberof Type of Boxor Angled
90° turns vent Louvered hoods
or elbows hoods
Alternate installations for close
clearances
Venting systems come in many vari-
eties. Select the type best for your
installation. Two close-clearance instal-
lations are shown. Refer to the manu*
facturer's instructions.
1.Over-The-Top installation (also
available with one offset elbow)
2. Periscope installation
Side and bottom installations
This dryer can be converted to exhaust
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................out the right side, left side, or through
0 Rigidmetal 64ft(20m) 58It(17.7m) the bottom.
Flexiblemetal 36ft (11m) 28ft
1 Rigidmetal 54ft(16.5m) 48It(14.6m)
Flexiblemetal 31ft (9.4m) 23It(7 m)
2 Rigidmetal 44ft(13.4m) 38It(11.6m)
Flexiblemetal 27ft(8.2m) 19ft(5.8m)
3 Rigidmetal 35ft(10.7m) 29_(8.8m)
Flexiblemetal 25ft (7.6m) 17It(5.2m)
4 Rigidmetal 27ft(8.2m) 21ff(6.4m)
Flexiblemetal 23ft (7m) 15ft(4.6m)
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installa-
tions have a 90° turn inside the dryer, To
determine maximum exhaust length, add
one 90° turn to the chart.
Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust holes with
one of the following kits:
279818 (white)
279819 (almond)
279915 (graphite)
279925 (biscuit)
Contact your local dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury.
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Install Vent System
1. (Optional) Put on safety glasses and
gloves.
2, Install exhaust hood. Use caulking
compound to seal exterior wall open_
ing around exhaust hood.
3. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent
must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure
vent to exhaust hood with 4 in.
(10.2 cm) clamp.
4. Run vent to dryer location. Use the
straightest path possible. See
"Determine Vent Length." Avoid 90°
turns. Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Install Leveling Legs
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
1. Place two of the carton corner posts
on the floor behind the back of the
dryer. See illustration,
2, Firmly grasp the body of the dryer
(not the top or console panel).
Level Dryer
Check the levelness of the dryer. Check
levelness first side-to-side, then front-to-
back.
If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer
using a wood block, Use a wrench to
adjust the legs up or down and check
again for levelness.
NOTE: It might be necessary to level the
dryer again after it is moved into its final
position.
Connect Vent
1. Using a 4 in. (10.2 cm) clamp, con-
nect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If
connecting to existing vent, make sure
the vent is clean. The dryer vent must
fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and
inside the exhaust hood. Make sure
the vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4 in. (10.2 cm) clamp.
2, Move dryer into final position. Do not
crush or kink vent. Make sure dryer is
level.
Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard
corners,
3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the
diamond marking.
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4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by
hand, Use a wrench to finish turning
the legs until the diamond marking is
no longer visible.
5. Stand the dryer up. Move it close to
its final location. Leave enough room
to connect the exhaust vent.
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Complete Installation
1, Check to be sure all parts are now
installed. If there is an extra part, go
back through the steps to see which
step was skipped.
2. Check to be sure you have all of
your tools.
3. Dispose of all packaging materials.
4. Check the dryer's final location. Be
sure the vent is not crushed or
kinked.
5, Check to be sure the dryer is level.
(See "Level Dryer.")
6, Plug into a grounded outlet. Turn
power on,
7, Remove the blue protective film on
the console and any tape remaining
on the dryer.
8. Read "Operating Your Dryer."
9, Wipe the dryer drum interior
thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust,
10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not
the Air cycle) for 20 minutes, Open
the dryer door after five minutes and
feel for heat, If you do not feel heat,
turn the dryer off and wait five
minutes.
Then check the following:
•Controls are set in a running or "On"
position.
• Start button has been pushed firmly.
Repeat 5-minute test as outlined above.
If dryer still does not operate properly,
check the following:
• Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet.
• Electrical supply is connected.
• House fuse is intact and tight; or circuit
breaker has not tripped.
• Dryer door is closed.
• If dryer makes an unusual noise, check
that dryer is level.
• You may notice a burning odor. This
odor is common when the heating
element is first used. The odor will go
away.
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Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had
anything flammable on it (even after
washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion,
or fire.
To get the best drying results, you must
operate your dryer properly. This section
gives you this important information.
STARTING YOUR DRYER
NOTE: The drawings in this section
show the basic features of all models
covered by this manual. Refer to the
supplied "Feature Sheet" for your dryer's
particular features.
STEP 1. Clean lint screen.
STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and
shut door.
STEP 3. Set Cycle Selector Control
(Timer)_, (see "Cycle Descriptions").
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely
remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had
any type of oil on it (including cooking
oils).
Items containing foam, rubber,
or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using anAir Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
STEP 4. Set FABRiC/Temperature
Control @, (see "FABRiC/Temperature
Control"), Check clothes label for manu-
facturer's recommendations.
STEP 5. Press PUSH TO START
Button _. Be sure door is closed.
STOPPING/RESTARTING
YOUR DRYER
•To stop the dryer at any time, open
dryer door.
•To restart, press PUSH TO START
Button _. Be sure door is closed.
• If you wish to end your drying cycle,
turn Cycle Selector Control (Timer)
to OFR
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