Kenmore Clothes Dryer Installation instructions

COIN-OPERATED
COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICDRYER
OWNER'S MANUAL
and
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.
HoffmanEstates,IL 60179
www.sears.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dryer Safety ............................................................ 2
Installation Instructions ......................................... 3
Electrical requirements ........................................ 3
Exhaust requirements .......................................... 9
Recessed area/closet installation ...................... 11
Mobile home exhaust requirements ................... 11
Installing the dryer ............................................. 12
Operating the dryer .............................................. 16
Troubleshooting .................................................... 17
Service and Assistance ....................................... 20
For Sears warranty information or to contact a Sears Service
Center, call 1-800-4-MY HOME S_(1-800-469-4663).
IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety, installation, and
operating instructions before first use of this product.
If you need SERVICE or PARTS for your
Kenmore coin-operated dryer:
When requesting service, be ready to give the model
number, serial number (located on a tag in the door well
behind the door) and date of purchase. Record below.
Model No
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Record Coin Box
Key Number
Key number is on key and/or coin box.
3397630
PRINTEDJNTHE U S A 4/99

DRYER SAFETY
YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS 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 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 wil__lbe killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You cart 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.
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 cooking
oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical
reaction that could cause a load to catch
fire.
• 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 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 dry-
ing 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 Use and
Care Guide 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 Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION Three-Wire Electrical Connection to
Receptacle
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the "Dryer Safety" section of this Owner's Manual
and completely read these Installation Instructions before
beginning installation.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• The dryer must not be installed where it can be
exposed to water and/or weather.
• 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.
Tools needed for installation:
Adjustable wrench or Pliers
N-inch nut driver
Wire stripper
Duct tape
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Level
A three-wire or four-wire, single phase 120!240-volt,
60-Hz., AC-only, electrical supply is required on a
separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the
line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
This dryer is manufactured with the 3-wire, flame-ground-
ing conductor connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of the
wiring harness of the terminal block. Do not have a fuse
in the neutral or grounding circuit.
Use a 4-conductor cord when the dryer is installed in a
mobile home or an area where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere 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.
Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed,
120/240-volt minimum, 30-ampere, dryer power supply
cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should be type SRD
or SRDT and be at least four feet long. The wires that
connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or
spade terminals with upturned ends.
Spadeterminals ......... 1
with upturnedends J
This blade connected Ring
NEUTRAL _ to this conductor terminals
/f,+ ............................ %
¾, U.L.-listed, +NEUTRAL
strainrelief (whiteorcenter)
• The power supply cord must have three, No.-10 copper
wires to match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type
10-30R.
Three-wire
receptacle(NEMA
Type10-30R)
• Do not use an extension cord with this dryer.
• Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a
live receptacle before connecting power supply cord to
dryer terminal block.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The power supply cord
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman
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.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal
block cover.
Terminalblockcover Hold-downscrew
3. Attach a ¾-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole
below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal posi-
tion. Put the power supply cord through the strain re-
lief. Externalground Centersilver-colored
connector terminal block screw
4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the
neutral wire (white or center) of power supply cord
under the center screw of the terminal block.
5. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block
screws. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.
6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
NOTE: If local codes do not permit the connection of a
frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, see the in-
structions for "Alternate Connection" later in this section.
Three-Wire Electrical Connection
(Direct Wire)
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 follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Neutral
(white)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance 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 appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Neutral ground- _", U.L.-listed,
ing wire strain relief
(green/_/ellow)
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Thedryercanbeconnecteddirectlytofuseddisconnect
orcircuitbreakerboxwiththree-wire,flexiblearmoredor
non-metallicsheathedcoppercable(withgroundingwire).
Allcurrent-carryingwiresmustbeinsulated.
Aconduitconnectormustbeinstalledatjunctionbox.
Allowfourfeetofslackinthelinesodryercanbemoved
ifservicingisevernecessary.
1.Disconnectpower.
•Strip 3½ inches of outer covering from end of cable.
•_/
• Cut 1 inch of insulation from the end of each
insulated wire. Shape the end of each wire into a "U"
shaped hook.
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
Terminalblockcover Hold-downscrew
4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the
neutral wire (white or center) of direct wire cable under
the center screw of the terminal block.
• Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the
terminal block screw. The open side of the hook
should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire
together to form a loop.
5. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block
screws using the same method(s) described in step 4.
Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.
6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
NOTE: If local codes do not permit the connection of a
frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, see the
instructions for "Alternate Connection."
3. Attach a ¾-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole
below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain
relief.
Externalground Centersilver-colored
connector terminal blockscrew
Neutral
(white)
Neutral grounding ¾", U.L-listed,
wire (green/yellow) strain relief
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Alternate Connection: Four-Wire Electrical Connection to
Receptacle
If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-
grounding conductor to the neutral wire:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is
in place.
3. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire)
from external grounding connector screw. Loosen or
remove terminal block screws. Connect neutral ground-
ing wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of power
supply cord or direct wire cable under the center screw
of the terminal block.
4. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block
screws. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.
5. Tighten the strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
7. Connect separate copper grounding wire from external
ground connector to an adequate ground. If codes
permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine
that the grounding path is adequate.
External Neutral
ground groundingwire
connector (green/yellow)
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere 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.
Groundingpath
determinedby a
qualified electrician
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The power supply cord
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if your 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
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LocalcodesmaypermittheuseofaU.L.-listed,
120/240-voltminimum,30ampere,dryerpowersupply
cordkit(pigtail).PowersupplycordshouldbetypeSRD
orSRDTandbeatleastfourfeetlong.Thewiresthat
connecttothedryermustendwithringterminalsor
spadeterminalswithturnedends.
Four-Wire Power Supply Cord
(Mobile home or other four-wire installations)
For mobile homes or other four-wire installations, the
power supply cord must have four, No.-10 copper wires
and match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.
The fourth wire (grounding conductor) must be identified
with a green cover or bare copper wire and the neutral
conductor by a white cover.
NEUTRAL NEUTRAL
_", U.L.-li_ed, (whi_)
strain relief
nr_nnain. ,s' •
prong wim(green) terminals
Four-wErereceptacle
(NEMAType14-30R)
•Do not use an extension cord with this dryer.
• Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live
receptacle before connecting power supply cord to dryer
terminal block.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
3. Attach a ¾-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole
below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal
position. Put the power supply cord through the strain
relief.
Terminal blockcover Hold-downscrew
4. Remove the center terminal block screw. Remove the
neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.
Externalground Centersilver-colored
connector, terminal blockscrew
/
Green/yeNow wire
of harooss
5. Connect neutral grounding wire and the neutral wire
(white) of power supply cord under the center screw of
terminal block.
6. Connect the other two insulated wires to outer terminal
block screws.
7. Connect the green, grounding wire from the power
supply cord to the external grounding conductor screw.
Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.
8. Tighten the strain relief screws.
9. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
Centersilver-colored
External terminalblockscrew
ground
connector
Greenwire/;'_
ofpowersupply I
cordorbare _._
copperwire
Neutral wire
(white)
%_ Neutral ground-
ing wire
(green_ellow)
_", U.L-listed,
strain relief
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Four-Wire Electrical Connection
Direct Wire) 1. Disconnect power. •Strip 5 inches of outer covering from end of cable.
Leave bare grounding wire at 5 inches.
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 follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
• Cut 1 inchfrom 3 remaining insulated wires. Strip
insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end of each wire
into a "U" shaped hook.
2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
Terminalblockcover Hold-downscrew
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance 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 appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect
or circuit breaker box with four-wire, flexible armored or
non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire).
All current-carrying wires must be insulated. The ground-
ing wire may be bare.
A conduit connector must be installed at junction box.
Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved
if servicing is ever necessary.
3. Attach a H-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole
below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have
atight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a
horizontal position. Put the direct wire cable through
the strain relief.
4. Remove the center terminal block screw. Remove the
neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from
external grounding screw.
Externalground Centersilver-colored
terminal blockscrew
Green/yellow wire
of harness
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5.Connectneutralgroundingwireandtheneutralwire
(whiteorcenter)ofdirectwirecableunderthecenter
screwofterminalblock.
Centersilver-colored
terminal blockscrew
Externalground Neutralwire (white)
connector /
II dL II
,arece,,erw re IIII". gr0ced .,w re
_(green/yellow)
¾", U.L-listed,
strain relief
6. Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the
terminal block screw. The open side of the hook
should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire
together to form a loop.
7. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block
screws. Use the same method described in Step 6.
8. Connect the direct wire cable (bare) grounding wire to
the external-grounding conductor screw. Tighten all
terminal block screws firmly.
9. Tighten the strain relief screws.
10. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
The dryer must be properly installed and vented to
achieve maximum drying efficiency. Install the dryer in a
well-ventilated room where the temperature is always
above 45°R Also make sure that the dryer is
leveled. If the dryer is not properly installed and vented,
it will not be covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be
paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installa-
tion or self-installed. For paid installation, call the
company that installed the vent for adjustment.
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.
* Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling,
or a concealed space of a building.
* The diameter of the heavy metal vent must be 4 inch.
* Do not use an exhausted hood with a magnetic latch.
If using an existing exhaust system, remove lint. Make
sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
* Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section
at a time until you reach the exhaust hood.
* Use the hose attachment on your vacuum, or a pole
with a feather duster or rag attached, to clean out lint.
* Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves
freely.
* When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow these
Installation Instructions for final product check.
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but
at least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a
new location.
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Useducttapetosealalljoints.Donotusescrewsto
securevent.Lintmaycatchonscrews.
Use4-inchdiameterheavymetalorflexiblemetalvent.
Donotkinkorcrushflexiblemetalvent.Itmustbefully
extendedtoallowadequateexhaustairtoflow.Check
ventafterinstallation.
Theexhaustventcanberoutedup,down,left,right,or
straightoutthebackofthedryer.Spacerequirements
arelistedlaterinthissection.
Usethestraightestpathpossiblewhenroutingthe
exhaustvent.Usethefewestnumberofelbowsand
turns.Allowasmuchroomaspossiblewhenusing
elbowsormakingturns.Bendventgraduallytoavoid
kinking.Removeexcessflexibleventtoavoidsagging
andkinkingthatmayresultinreducedairflow.
Good
Exhaust airflow
Maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon
the type of vent used, number of elbows, and the type
of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both heavy
and flexible metal vent is shown in the chart following.
See figure 1 for exhaust outlet location (at rear of
the dryer) and dimensions. Minimum side and rear
clearances appear on model and rating plate on back
of dryer.
Determining vent length
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends
upon:
• The type of vent (heavy or flexible metal).
• The number of elbows (90° turns) used.
To determine maximum vent length:
1. See the Exhaust Hood Type chart that matches your
type hood for the maximum vent lengths you can use.
Do not use vent runs longer than
specified in exhaust vent length chart,
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
• Shorten the life of the dryer.
• Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying
times and increased energy usage.
2. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
3. In the column listing the type of metal vent you are
using (heavy or flexible), find the maximum length of
metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE
Numberof _ "_ _-_
90° Turns
Maximum length of 4-inch diameter heavy metal vent.
0 64 ft. 64 ft. 58 ft.
1 54 ft. 54 ft. 48 ft.
2 44 ft. 44 ft. 38 ft.
3 35 ft. 35 ft. 29 ft.
4 27 ft. 27 ft. 21 ft.
Maximum length of 4-inch diameter flexible metal vent.
0 36 ft. 36 ft. 28 ft.
1 31 ft. 31 ft. 23 ft.
2 27ft. 27ft. 19ft.
3 25ft. 25ft. 17ft.
4 23ft. 23ft. 15ft.
NOTE: Check periodically to ensure that the outside
exhaust hood is not blocked.
Exhaust Outlet
Location
(Rear of Dryer)
4'¸ DFa
,
FIGURE 1
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