Kenmore 90 Series Electric Operating instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
29-Inch Wide
ELECTRIC DRYERS
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
3979089B PRINTED IN U.S.A. 12/01

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER
KENMORE DRYER WARRANTY
DRYER SAFETY 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6
DRYER USE 19
LAUNDRYTIPS 25
DRYER CARE 27
TROUBLESHOOTING 30
WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 32
Please read this manual. Itwill help
you install and operate your new
Kenmore dryer in the most economical
way.
Ifyou 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 Serial Number Plate.
Product Record
Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore dryer.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
2
Model No. and
Serial No. Plate 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
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
a plastic vent may void this warranty.
See "Installation Instructions" for the
complete exhaust requirements
for this dryer.
Warranty Restriction
If the 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 1ocontact a Sears
Service Cenler, please reference the service numbers
located on the back page of lhis manual.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have providedmany importantsafety messages inthis manual and
on your appliance.Always read and obey all safety messages.
This isthe safety alert symbol.This symbolalerts you to
potentialhazards thatcan killor hurtyou and others.
All safety messages willfollowthe safety alert symbol
and eitherthe word"DANGER" or 'WARNING."
These wordsmean:
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 willtellyou what the potentialhazard is, tell you how
to reducethe chance of injury,and tell you what can happen ifthe
instructionsare notfollowed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING :To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
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 a load 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.
• Do not repair or replace any part of
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 Location Requirements
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 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes, check existing electri-
cal supply and venting and see
"Electrical Requirements" and "Venting
Requirements" before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware avail-
able for purchase from your local
Sears store or Sears Service Center.
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
properly and dryers with automatic
sensor cycles may not operate
correctly if dryer is not level.
Do not operate or store your dryer in a
location with year-round temperatures
below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures,
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.
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Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to fully
open the dryer door.
Dryer Dimensions
1 Small Opening Side-Swing Doer
(110
273/1_"
(69,05 c\
\ __ 29"_
3. Wide Opening Side-Swing Doer
\29,,_
_7(73.66 era)
2. Large Opening Side-Swing Door
22_/#*
*Most installations require a minimum 51_2
in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer
for the exhaust vent with elbow. See
"Venting Requirements."

8
Minimum installation spacing for
recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown following are for
the minimum spacing allowed.
• 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.
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2 Side view -closet or confined
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3 Closet door with vents
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 previsions 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,
ANSl/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, Batterymamh
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.
• Ifcodes 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 "Optional 3-wire
connection" section.
• 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 a power supply cord:
Use a UL approved power supply cord kit
marked for use with clothes dryers, the
kit should contain:
• A UL approved 30 amp power supply
cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The
cord should be type SRD or SRDT and
be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires
that connect to the dryer must end in
ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.
• A UL approved strain relief.
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 (1.22 m) 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 (1.22 m) 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 (1.22 m) 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 electric
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 equip-
ment-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
service representative or personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.Do not
modify the plug on the power supply
cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
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.
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Terminal block cover
External ground connector
Center, silver-colored terminal_block
screw
4. Hold_down screw location
ENeutral 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 a horizontal position.
4. Now complete installation following
instructions for your type of electrical
connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
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If your And you Go to
home has: will be Section:
connecting
to:
4-wirereceptacle A UL listed 4-wire
NEMAType 14-30R 120/240volt connection:
minimum,30
amp., dryer Power
powersupply Supply
Cord
cord*
4-wire direct A fused 4-wire
disconnect or connection:
circuit breaker
box* Direct Wire
3-wire receptacle A UL listed, 3-wire
(NEMAtype 10-30R) 120/240 volt connection:
minimum, 30
amp., dryer Power
Supply
power supply Cord
cord*
3-wire direct A fused 3-wire
disconnect or connection:
circuit breaker
box* Direct Wire
*If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, go to
"Optional 3-wire connection" 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
6
5 7
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/_in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
7. 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 2
0
3
1 External ground connector -Dotted
line shows position of NEUTRAL
ground wire before being moved to
center terminal block screw
2Center silver-colored terminal block
screw
&Green/yellow wire of harness
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare)
of power supply cord to extemal
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.
4 5
1.3j_in. (1.9 cm), ULqisted strain relief
2 Green wire of power supply cord or
bare copper wire
3. External ground connector
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. 11

4-wire connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A4-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 5 ft (1.52 m)
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 1lj2 in. (3.8
cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip
insulation back 1 in. (2.5 cm). Bend 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.
5
4
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.
1 2
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12
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
3. Green/yellow wire of harness
1
1.3/4in. (1.9cm), UL-listed strain relief
2. Green orbare copper wireof power
supply cord
3. Externalground connector
4. Center silver-colored terminalblock
screw
5. Neutral wire (white)
6. Neutralgrounding 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.
!! !!
6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.

Use where local codes permit con-
necting cabinet-ground conductor to
neutral wire:
1
l
3
4 5
7 6
1.3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
2. 3-wire plug
3. Neutral prong
4. Spade terminals with upturned ends
5. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain
relief
6. Ring terminals
7. Neutral (white or center wire)
t. 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.
1. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
3
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1/ _. 5
2. Extemal ground connector
3. Center silver-colored terminal block
screw
4. Neutral wire (white)
5. 3/4 in. (19 cm) UL-listed 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.
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit con-
necting cabinet-ground conductor to
neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m)
of extra length so dryer can be moved if
needed.
Strip 31/2in. (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. Bend ends of wires into a
hook shape.
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. 3
2
/
1. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
2. External ground connector
3 Center silver-colored terminal block
screw
4. Neutral wire (white)
5. 3/4 in.(19 crn) UL-listed strain relief 13

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.
!! !!
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with hold-down screw.
Optional 3-wire connection
Use for direct wire or power supply
cord 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.
2
1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
3. Neutral wire (white)
4. Grounding path determined by a
qualified electrician
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Venting Requirements
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy 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. Please ref-
erence the service numbers located on
the back of the manual or 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.
Jse a heavy metal vent. Do not use plas-
tic or metal foil vent.
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. Replace any plastic or
metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent.
Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Plan Vent System
Typical Exhaust Installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from
the rear of the dryer. 2
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1. Dryer
2. Elbow
3. Wall
4. Exhaust hood
5. Duct tape and clamps
6. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
7. Vent length necessary to connect
elbows
8. Exhaust outlet
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Standard exhaust installation with rigid
metal or flexible metal vent
Alternate installations for close
clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties.
Select the type best for your installation.
Two close-clearance installations are
shown. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
1. Over-The-Top installation (also
available with one offset elbow)
2. Periscope installation
NOTE: The following kits for close clear-
ance altemate installations are available
for purchase. Please see the service num-
ber located on the back page of this man-
ual to order.
• Over-The-Top Installation:
Part Number 26-49900
• Periscope Installation (For use with dryer
vent to wall vent mismatch):
Part Number 26-49901 - Less than 5 in.
(12.7 cm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49908 - 5 in. (12.7 cm)
to 18 in. (45.72 cm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49904 - 18 in. (45.72
cm) to 29 in. (73.66 cm) mismatch
Part Number 26-49905 - 29 in. (73.66
cm) to 50 in. (127 cm) mismatch
Special provisions for mobile home
installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fas-
tened to anoncombustible portion of the
mobile home structure. Do not use screws
or other fastening devices that extend into
the interior of the vent to se{ ure 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 chim-
Determine vent length
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.
When using elbows or making tums,
allow as much room as possible. Bend
vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid
90° turns.
2. Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust
system depends upon:
• The type of vent (rigid metal or
flexible metal).
• The number of elbows used.
• Type of hood.
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Recommended hood styles are shown
here.
1
(10.2 cm)
1. Louvered hood style
2. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown following)
is acceptable.
4"
(10.2__
,ds 'm,
See the exhaust vent length chart that
matches your hood type for the maxi-
mum vent lengths you can use.
Exhaust systems longer than specified
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.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer
than specified in Vent Length Chart.
Install Vent System
1. (Optional) Put on safety glasses and
gloves.
2. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking com-
pound to seal exterior wall opening
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°
rums. 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).
The chart below helps you determine
your maximum vent length based on
the number of 90° turns or elbows
[rOUwill need and the type of vent
igid or flexible metal) and hood that
you will use.
Vent Length Chart
Numberof Typeof Boxor Angled
90°turns vent Louvered hoods
or elbows hoods
0 Rigidmetal 64ft(20m) 58ft(17,7m)
36ft (11m) 28ft (8.5m)
54ft (16.5m) 48ft (14.6m)
Flexible metal
1 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
2 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
3 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
4 Rigid metal
Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard
corners.
3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the
diamond marking.
31ft (9.4m) 23ft (7m) 4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by
44ft (13.4m) 38ft(11.6m) hand. Use a wrench to finish tuming
27ft (8.2m) 19ft(5.8m) the legs until the diamond marking is
35ft(1O.7m) 29ft(8.8m) no longer visible.
25ft (7.6m) 17ft (5.2m)
27ft (8.2m) 21ft (6.4m) 5, Stand the dryer up. Move it close to
its final location. Leave enough room
............................................................. ..........to connect the exhaust vent.
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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.
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
you r 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 "Dryer Use."
g. 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 and
start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check
the following:
• Controls are set in a running or
"On" position.
• Start button has been pushed
firmly.
• 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.
11. When the dryer has been running
for 5 minutes, open the dryer door
and feel for heat.
If you do not feel heat, turn the
dryer off and check the following:
• There may be 2 fuses or circuit
breakers for the dryer. Check to
make sure both fuses are intact
and tight, or that both circuit break-
ers have not tripped. Ifthere is still
no heat, contact a qualified techni-
cian.
NOTE: You may notice a burning
odor when the dryer is first heated.
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.
STARTING YOUR DRYER
To get the best drying results, you must
operate your dryer properly. This section
gives you this important information.
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.
1. Clean lint screen.
2. Put laundry into dryer and shut door.
3. Set Cycle Selector Control (Timer) O,
(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 an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
4. Set FABRIC/TEMPERATURE
Control (_, (see "Fabric/Temperature
Control"). Check clothes label for
manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Press PUSH TO START
Button (_. Be sure door is closed.
STOPPING/RESTARTING
YOUR DRYER
• To stop the dryer at any time, open dry-
er door.
• To restart, press PUSH TO START
Button. Be sure door is closed.
• If you wish to end your drying cycle, rum
Cycle Selector Control (Timer)
to OFF.
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CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
The automatic cycles save you time
by providing the best drying results
in the shortest time. This can help
you save money on utility bills and
reduce the risk of fabric damage.
Using Automatic Drying Cycles
• Set the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)
to NORMAL DRY(*) which is good for
most fabrics.
• At the end of the cycle, feel the dried
clothes. If they are damp, select MORE
DRY the next time you do a similar load.
If they are overdried, select LESS DRY
the next time you do a similar load.
• If your dryer has an End of Cycle
Signal, it will sound (if selected) once
the cycle is completed. Select models
feature a non-adjustable End of Cycle
Signal.
• If you do not unload the dryer at the end
of an automatic cycle, WRINKLE
GUARD ®will start automatically, if avail-
able. See "Using WRINKLE GUARD ®"
AUTO DRY CYCLE
NOTE: Dryers that do not have a
FABRIC/TEMPERATURE Control give
you a choice of settings for High Heat
or Low Heat on the Cycle Selector
Control (Timer).
On Dryers with AUTO MOISTURE
SENSING
• Dryness is determined by an electronic
sensor that "feels" the amount of
moisture in clothes as they pass over it.
When the dryness selected is reached,
the dryer goes into a 10-minute (approx-
imately) Cool Down period.
TIMED DRY CYCLE
Use this cycle to get to 60, 70, 80, or 90
minutes (depending on model) of heated
drying time.
• The heating cycle is followed by a 10-
minute (approximately) Cool Down
period.
• If your dryer has an End of Cycle
Signal, it will sound (if selected) once
the cycle is completed. Select models
feature a non-adjustable End of Cycle
Signal.
TOUCH UP CYCLE
Use AUTO DRY for most loads. Drying
time varies according to type of fabric,
size of load, and dryness setting.
On Dryers with AUTO DRY I
• Dryness is determined by thermostats
that react to the amount of moisture
in the air exhausted from the dryer.
Moist air indicates clothes are still damp.
Dry air indicates that moisture has been
removed.
Use this cycle to smooth synthetic and
permanent press clothes that are clean
but wrinkled from being crowded in a
closet or suitcase.
• This setting provides about 15 minutes
of heated drying time followed by a 1g-
minute (approximately) Cool Down
period.
• If your dryer has an End of Cycle
Signal, it will sound (if selected) once
= 70 _ the cycle is completed. Select models
•_ "11MEUDRY feature a non-adjustable End of Cycle
_,_Gu_. Signal.
,,_.,,_..,a_ (_ I • Remove clothes immediately when turn-
AUTO DRY lo TOUCH UP bling stops.
LESS[IRY
TIMED DRY
AUTO
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