Kenmore 417.91122310 User manual

Installation instructions
Instrucciones de Instalaci6n
instructions d'lnstaliation
English /Espa_ol /Fran_sais
P/N 137631400 A (1308)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.¢a

important Safety instructions
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
AWARNING- RiSK OF FiRE
Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:
°Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered
with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a
garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.
°Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
°Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
°The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the Nation-
ai Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.
°The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000.
°The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 -CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME
USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.
°Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic or flexible foil venting material. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions wiii obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase
the risk of fire.
°Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal. Do not stack dryer on top of another dryer. Do
not stack washer on top of dryer. Do not stack washer on top of another washer.
°The instructions in this manual and aii other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating
and maintaining any appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
°Do not try to light any appliance.
°Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
°Clear the room, building or area of aii occupants.
°Immediately caii your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppiier's instructions.
°If you cannot reach your gas supplier, caii the fire
department.
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one
person move or lift the appliance.
Save these instructions
for future reference.
Pre-lnstallation Requirements
Tools and materials needed for installation:
or
Adjustable Phillips, straight, & Adjustable Universal wrench Pipe wrench LP-resistant
pliers square bit screwdrivers wrench supplied with for gas thread tape
matching washer supply (for natural gas
or LPsupply)
3-wire or 4-wire 4in. gas line
240 volt cord kit (10.2 cm) shutoff valve
(electric dryer) clamp (gas dryer)
4 inch, rigid metal or
semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work
Carpenter's level
1/2"NPT union flare
adapters (x2) and
flexible gas supply line
(gas dryer)
or
External
vent hood
Metal foil tape
(not duct tape)

Important Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions before using this dryer.
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
ii • *
injury.
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2-3
Installation Requirements ................................................. 4-10
Dryer Dimensions ................................................................... 11
Installation Instructions ................................................... 12-20
Reversing Door ................................................................ 21-23
Accessories ........................................................................... 24
EspaSoi ................................................................................... 25
Francois ................................................................................. 48
Installation Checklist
Exhaust Venting
[] Free-flowing, clear of lint buildup
[] 4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting of
minimal length and turns
[] NO foil or plastic venting material
[] Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors
Leveling
[] Dryer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back
[] Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Water Supply (steam models only)
[] Rubber washer (shipped in drum) is installed in
NEW inlet hose (shipped in drum)
[] Inlet hose connected to "Y" connector on COLD
supply
[] Water supply turned on
[] No leaks present at water supply connections
or appliance inlet connection -
recheck in 24 hours
Gas
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Supply (Gas Dryer)
Manual shutoff: valve present in supply
All connections sealed with approved sealer
and wrench tight
Conversion kit for LP system
Gas supply turned on
No leaks present at all connections -
check with soapy water, NEVER check with flame
240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer)
[] Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service cord
with aii screws tight on terminal block
[] Approved strain relief installed
[] Terminal access cover installed before initial
operation
Door Reversal
[] Follow detailed instructions in this guide
[] Test hinge and latch for function
Electrical Power
[] House power turned on
[] Dryer plugged in
Final Checks
[] Installation Instructions and Use and Care
Guide have been read thoroughly
[] Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle
starts

Installation Requirements
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered
generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility
Electrical requirements for electric dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately fused
circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.
POWER SUPPLY -3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit installations, (2)
mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible
when the dryer is in the installed position.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation section.
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power
supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240
volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade
lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For
3-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.
4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply
cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated
at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end
spade Jug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For
4-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.
NOTE
Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-
installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).
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Installation Requirements
Electrical requirements for gas dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15
amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse
or circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120 volt, single
phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped with a 120
volt 3-wire power cord.
GROUNDING CONNECTION -See "Grounding
requirements" in Electrical Installation section.
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Powercord with
3-prong grounded plug
Gas supply requirements
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subiected
:ito natural gas, causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron,
stainless steel, or plastic-coated brass piping for gas
supply.
| Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition}.
2 The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
pipe.
3If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used to
connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The tubing
MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic-
coated brass.
4 The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoff:
valve installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
5 A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be
installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
6The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing
of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
7 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
8Connections for the gas supply must comply with the
Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI
Z21.24.
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