Kenmore Elictronic 27" Wide Electric Dryers User manual

_j_/_i_ Owner's Manual
Electronic
27-Inch Wide
ELECTRIC DRYERS
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
instructions and operating
instructions before first use
of this product.
Your dryer may look different
frorl the dryer shown.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PART NO. 3405590 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2
SEARS ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4
OPERATING YOUR DRYER 19
LAUNDRY TIPS 28
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 35
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 37
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVIC E 38
Please read this manual. It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore dryer
in the safest and most economical way.
For information about the care and
operation of Sears appliances call your
nearest Sears store. You will need the
complete model and serial numbers
when requesting information. Your dryer's
model and serial numbers are located
on the Model and Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the
model number and serial number of
your new Kenmore Dryer.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
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Keep this book and your sales
check (receipt) in a safe place for
future reference.

FULL1-YEARWARRANTY
ONMECHANICALAND
ELECTRICALPARTS
For one year from the date of purchase,
when the dryer is installed and operated
according to the instructions in the Owner's
Manual, Sears will repair or replace any
mechanical or electrical parts in this dryer,
if defective in material or workmanship.
If the dryer is subjected to other than
private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE"
UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this
product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which wiry from state to state.
Sears Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estales, IL 60179.
NOTE: Exhau:sting your dryer with
plastic duct may not be covered by your
manufacturer% warranty. Pages 14-17
of this Owner'=_ Manual describe the
complete exhaust requirements for
this dryer.
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YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
•Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could 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 this dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-
maintenance, instructions or in published
user-repair_nstructions that you under-
stand and have the skills to carry out.
• Do not use faoric 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 ¢,rsimilarly textured rubber-
like materials.
• Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent ',surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the machine and exhaust
duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified servise personnel.
This guide contains safety statements
under warning symbols. Please pay
special attention to the warning boxes
similar to the one below and follow
any instructions given.
The inform_qtion in this box will
alert you to such dangers as fire,
electrical shock, burns and
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3

IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
S
Level Tin
Snips
Flat-Bladed
Screwdriver Adjustable
Wrench
Duct Tape
Wre
Stripper
PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
Remove leveling legs from package.
4Leveling Legs
(supplied with dryer) New 3- or 4-Wire, 30-Amp.
U.L.-listed Power Supply Cord
Kit (includes strain relief)
relief
4-1rnch Metal Elbow
(optional depending
on installation)
4-Inch Rigid or
Flexible Metal Duct 4-Inch Outlet Exhaust Hood
O
(2) 4-Inch Diameter
Clamps

LOCATING YOUR DRYER -
STANDARD INSTALLATION
Selecting the proper location
for your dryer makes installation
easier and gives you the best
drying performance.
Protect from the weather. Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°E At lower
temperatures, the dryer may not shut
off at the end of automatic cycles.
Drying times will be extended.
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.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors away' from dryer.
Place dryer ;_t least 18 inches above
the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, fire, or burns.
Check location where dryer will be installed.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation including support,
a level floor and a separate: 30-Amp. fuse.
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Support: Floor must be sturdy Level floor: 1-inch
enough to support dryer and maximum allowable
load weight of 175 pounds, s ope under dryer.

DOOR CLEARANCES AND
RECESSED AREA INSTRUCTIONS
Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.
This dryer may be installed in a recessed
area or closet.
Exhausting your dryer indoors is Not
recommended. The moisture and lint
indoors may cause:
• Lint to gather inside and around the
dryer and be a fuel for a fire.
• Moisture damage to woodwork, furni-
ture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and possible
health problems.
Fire Hazard
Exhaust dryer outside if installed
in a closet.
Use Exhaust Deflector Kit #3391278 if
installed in a recessed area.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire,
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NOTE: hiDfuel burning appliances
may be installed in the same closet
as a dryer.
Exhaustng the dryer outside is recom-.
mended A closet installation must be
exhausted outside. Recessed installatio_
that is not exhausted outside must use
Exhaust Deflector Kit Part No. 3391278
available, from your dealer.
If the dryer is installed in a confined area
such as .abedroom, bathroom, or closet,
it must be exhausted to the outside.
Check governing codes and ordinances.
SIDEVIEW
(DOORSHOWN)
EZ Loader Hamper Door
**L8 sq. in:_
mlnlmLIm
ve ltilation
area
**24 sq. in.
minimum"
ve:ttilation
area
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FRONTVIEW FRONTVIEW
(DOORNOTSHOWN) (DOORWITH VENT}
MINIMUMINSTALLATIONSPACING,CLOSETINSTALLATIONMUSTBEEXHAUSTED.
* ADDITIONALCLEARANCESFORWALL,DOORANDFLOORMOLDINGSMAYBEREQUIRED.
** OPENINGIS MINIMUM FORCLOSE'[DDOR.LDUVEREDDODFWITH EQUIVALENTAIR
OPENINGSIS ACCEPTABLE.
*** ADDITIONALSPACEIS NEEDEDWHENEXTERNALEXHAUSTELBOWIS USED.
•The installation spacing is in inches
and is the minimum allowable.
• Additional spacing should be
considered for ease of installation
and servicing.
• If closet door is installed, the
minimum air openings in top and
bottom are required.
3"
•Louvered :loors with equivalent air open-
ings in top and bottom are acceptable.
Closet installation must be exhausted.
Other installations must use at least the
minimum dimensions indicated.
,Addition.al space for other appliances
to be installed in the area should be
considered.

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
Leveling your dryer correctly will
reduce oDe_ating noise and provide
improved drying performance.
STEP 1. Take two of the cardboard
corners from the carton. Place them
on the floor in back of the dryer.
STEP 2. Firmly grasp the body of the
dryer (not the top or console panel).
Gently lay it on its back on the card-
board corners.
STEP 3. With one of the legs in hand,
check the ridges for a diamond marking.
STEP 4. Start to screw the legs into
the holes by h_nd. Use an adjustable
wrench or othc_rtype wrench to finish
turning the leg_ until you reach the
diamond marking. Later adjustment
may be needed.
STEP 5. Now _tand the dryer up. Slide
dryer onto cardboard and move dryer
close to its finial location. Leave enough
room to conne,st the exhaust duct.
STEP 6. Rernc,ve cardboard from under
dryer. Check levelness of dryer by placing
level on top of 1:hedryer, first side-to-side,
then front-to-b.]ck. If dryer is not level,
adjust the legs up or down. It may be
necessary to I_.,vel the dryer after it is
moved into its Final position.
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MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
It is your responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical installer.
•To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition* and all local codes
and ordinances.
*Copies of the standards listed above
may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The proper electrical connection
ensures a safe installation that
meets local code requirements.
This dryer is manufactured with the
3-wire irame-grounding conductor
connecLed to the NEUTRAL (center)
of the wiring harness of the terminal
block. Do Not have a fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse
in the n_=utral or grounding circuit
could result in an electrical shock.
If local ('odes do not permit this
type of I;onnection, we recommend
a "Four-Wire Connection'.'
Athree-wire or four-wire, single phase
120/2.4C-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical
supply (or three-wire or four-wire,
120/208-volt if specified on serial/rating
plate) is required on a separate 30-ampere
circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
A time-celay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
A wiring diagram is located inside the
console or on the inside of the lower
front panel of dryer.
WARNING: 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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS
If Your Home Has:
A3-wire electrical receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R)
And You Will Be Connecting To:
A U.L.-listed 120/240-volt minimum,
30-amp., dryer power supply cord.*
3-wire direct
(NEMA Type 10-30R)
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A 4-wire electrical receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
4-wire direct
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
9-A
A fused disconnecl or circuit breaker box* 10 -B
A U.L.-listed 120/240-volt minimum,
30-amp., dryer power supply cord. 11 -C
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor
to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 11.
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box. 13 - D

A. MAKE THREE-WIRE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
TO RECEPTACLE
If using a 3-wire power cord:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn power supply off before
connecting cord.
Use a new 30-ampere power supply
cord.
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions
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.
A 3/4"U.L.-listed strain relief must be
installed where the power supply cord
connects to the dryer. Do Not modify the
power supply cord plug. If it does not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
The power supply cord must have three,
No.-10 copper wires to match a three-
wire receptacle of NEMAType 10-30R.
Three-wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
Do Not use an ,_xtension cord with
this dryer.
Do Not connect plug end of power
supply cord into a live receptacle '-
before connect ng power supply cord
to dryer terminal block.
STEP 1. Turn _:,ower supply off.
STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw
and terminal bl ock cover.
Hold-downscrew
Terminalblockcover
STEP 3. Attach 3/4"U.L.-listed strain
relief (U.L. ma-king on strain relief) to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Put the power supply cord through the
strain relief.
STEP 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.
STEP 5. Conrect the other two wires
to outer terminal block screws using the
same method(s) described in STEP 4.
Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.
Externalground
connector Centersilver-colored
terminalblockscrew
White
neutral
wire
Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)
Strain relief
3-Wire Connection with
Frame-Grounding Conductor

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block into
slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover
•"ith hold-down screw.
ontinue Installation on Page 14,
CONNECT EXHAUST."
• MAKE THREE-WIRE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
TO DIRECT WIRE
ing a direct wire connection:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn power supply off before
connecting wires.
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Electrically ground dryer.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electri-
cal shock.
The dryer can be connected directly
to fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box with three-wire flexible armored
or non-metallic sheathed copper cable
(with grounding wire). All current-carrying
wires must be insulated.
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.
STEP 1. Turn power supply off.
STEP la. Strip 31/2inches of outer
covering from end of cable. If using
3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut
the bare wire even with outer covering.
3v2"--
STEP lb. Strip 1 inch of insulation from
the end of each insulated wire. Shape
the end of each wire into a "U" shaped
hook.
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STEP ;t. Remove hold-down screw and
terminal block covet'.
Hold-downscrew
Terminalblockcover
STEP 3. Attach 3/4"IJ.L.-listed strain
relief (U.L. marking on strain relief) to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Put the direct wire cable through the
strain relief.
STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block
screw,,;. Connect the neutral wire (white
or center) of direct wire cable under the
center screw of the terminal block.
External_round
connector Centersilver-colored
terminalblockscrew
White
neutral
wire
Neutralgrounding
wire(green/yellow) Strainrelief
3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire
STEP 4a. 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 tc) form a loop.

STEP5.Connecttheothertwowires
toouterterminalblockscrewsusingthe
samemethod(s)describedin STEP4a.
Tightenallterminalblockscrewsfirmly.
STEP6.Tightenthestrainreliefscrews.
STEP7.Inserttabofterminalblock
coverintoslotofthedryerrearpanel.
Securecoverwithhold-downscrew.
Continue Installation on Page 14,
"CONNECT EXHAUST."
ALTERNATE CONNECTION:
If local codes do NOT permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire:
Follow STEPS 1-7 with these required
additions:
STEP 4. Remove the neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding connector screw. Continue
with STEP 4.
External Neutral
ground groundingwire
connector (green/yellow)
Groundingpath _..-__
determinedbya
qualifiedelectrician
Alternate 3-Wire Connection with
External-Grounding Conductor
STEP 8. 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.
Continue Installation on Page 14,
"CONNECT EXHAUST."
C. MAKE FOUR-WIRE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
TO RECEPTACLE
If using a 4-wire power cord:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn power supply off before
connecting cord.
Us.e a new 30-ampere power
supply cord.
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
Local code.,; nay 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 ,_F{O 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.
A 3/4"U.L.-listed strain relief must be
installed where the power supply cord
connects to the dryer. Do Not modify the
power supply cord plug. If it does not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
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 and the
neutral conductor by a white cover.
Four-wire
receptacle
(14-30R)

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.
STEP 1. Turn power supply off.
STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw
and terminal block cover.
Hold-down
screw
Terminalblock
cover
STEP 3. Attach 3/4"U.L.-listed strain
relief (U.L. marking on strain relief) to
the hole below terminal block opening.
Put the power supply cord through
the strain relief.
STEP 4. Remove the center terminal block
screw. Remove the neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.
Externalground
connector Center silver-colored
terminal blockscrew
STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wir_
and the neutral wire. (white) of power
supply cord under the center screw of
terminal block.
STEP El.Connect the other two insulate(
wires to outer terminal block screws. Us_
the same method described in STEP 4.
STEP 7. Connect the green, grounding
wire fro'n the power supply cord to the
externar grounding conductor screw.
Tighten all terminal [)lock screws firmly.
STEP 8. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 9, Insert tab of terminal block
cover inLo slot of the dryer rear panel.
Secure oover with hold-down screw.
Centersilver-
External coloredterminal Whiteneutral
ground blockscrew wire
connector
Green wire Neutral
ofpower sllpply groundingwire
cord or bare (green/yellow)
copperwire
Strainrelief
4-Wire Connection with
Frame-.Grounding Conductor
Continue Installation on Page 14,
"CONNECT EXHAUST."
Green/yellowwire
ofharness
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D. h/lAKE FOUR-WIRE STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION and terminal block cover.
TO DIRECT WIRE H01d-d0wn
screw
If making a direct wire connection:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn power supply off before
connecting wires.
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Terminalblock
Electrically ground dryer. cave,
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical STEP 3, Attach 3/4"U.L.-listed strain
shock, relief (U.L. marking on strain relief) to
the hole below terminal block opening.
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.
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.
Put the direct wire cable through the
strain relief.
STEP 4. Remove the center terminal block
screw. Remove the neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.
Externalground
connector Centersilver-colored
terminalblockscrew
STEP 1. Turn power supply off.
B-'
STEP la. Strip 5 inches of outer covering
_' from end of cable. Leave bare grounding
wire at 5 inches.
STEP lb. Strip 11/2inches from
3 remaining insulated wires. Strip
insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end
of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.
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Green/yellowwire
ofharness
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STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire
and the neutral wire (white or center) of
direct wire cable under the center screw
of terminal block.
Centersilver-colored
terminalblockscrew
Exl:ernalground
COl,lnector Whiteneutralwire
CONNECT EXHAUST
•Replace plastic exhaust duct with rigid
metal or flexible metal duct,
• If using an existing exhaust system,
clean lint from entire length of exhaust
system. Make sure exhaust hood is
not plugged with lint.
A properly exhausted dryer will give
you the shortest drying time, lower
your utility bill and extend the life of
the dryer.
Barecopperwire Neutral
groundingwire
(green/yellow)
Strainrelief
4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire
STEP 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.
STEP 7. Connect the other two wires
to outer terminal block screws. Use the
same method described in STEP 6.
STEP 8. Connect the direct wire cable
(bare) grounding wire to the external-
grounding conductor screw. Tighten all
terminal block screws firmly.
STEP 9. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 10. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
Continue Installation on This Page.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
• Do Not use non-metal flexible duct,
metal duct that is smaller than four
inches in diameter or exhaust hoods
with magnetic latches.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace cold air duct, attic or crawl space,
or any other duct used for venting.
• Do Not install flexible duct in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
Typical installations exhaust from the
rear of the dryer.
Typical installations _=-
for rear exhausting- _- _"
offset
(see pgs. 15-17) l
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Typical installations
for rear exhausting -
straight
(see p. 17)
This dryer may be converted to exhaust
out the right or left side or through the
bottom. To convert the dryer, the follow-
ing kits MUST be used.
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279820 (ebony)
Follow the instructions in the kit to
avoid operational and personal hazards.
These kits are available at your local
SEARS store or service center.
Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting
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Typical installations
for bottom exhausting
OFFSET CONNECTIONS;
Maximum Exhaust Lengths:
,Rear Exhaust. The maximum length.
of the rear exhaust system depends
on the type of duct, the number of
elbows and the type of exhaust hood.
Refer to the chart below.
•Side or Botton7 Exhaust. Side or bot-
tom exhaust adds a 90 ° turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust
length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart.
EXHALIST HOOD TYPE
Number of
90° Turns !
0
1
2
3
4
0
1
2
3
4
Maximum length of 4-inch
diameter rigid metal duct.
64 ft. 58 ft.
54 ft. 48 ft.
44 ft. 38 ft.
35 ft. 29 ft.
27 ft. 21 ft.
Ivlaximum length of 4-inch
diameter flexible metal duct.
36 ft. 28 ft.
31 ft. 23 ft.
27ft. 19ft.
25ft. 17ft.
23ft. 15ft.
Avoid pushing the dryer tightly against
a wall. This can crush or kink the duct.
Use the straightest path you can, where
possible, to avoid 90 ° turns.
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Using 4-inch rigid metal duct:
NOTE: Do NOT secure exhaust duct
joints with screws. Screws can catch lint
and slow the drying process.
STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow on
the hood and on the dryer exhaust outlet.
STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch
metal duct needed to connect the two
elbows.
Rigid
metal
duct
Dryer
Using 4-inch flexible metal duct:
NOTE: Do NOT secure exhaust duct
joints with screws. Screws can catch lin
and slcw the drying process.
STEP :J. Install a 4-inch metal elbow on
the hocd and on the dryer exhaust ou:tlet
if nece_<;sary (optional).
Ducttape&
clamps
The duct usually comes in 2-foot lengths.
Cut 2 inches longer than measurement
for connection.
STEP 3. Connect elbow to dryer outlet.
Tape the joint with duct tape. Tighten
clamp.
Clamp
Tape
STEP 4. Connect rigid metal duct to
elbow. Tape the joint with duct tape.
Tighten clamp.
STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on rigid
metal duct, the other end to the exhaust
hood. Tape joints and tighten clamps.
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Continue Installation on Page 18.
Elbow
hood
tape&
clamp
STEP 2
Elbow
Ducttape& clamp
STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch
flexible metal duct needed from the dq/er
to the hcod.
STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measure-
ment for each bend in the duct.
STEP 4. Add 2 more inches to the mea-
surement for connection over the dryer
outlet an,'l hood.
STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on
flexible metal duct, the other end to the
exhaust hood. Tape joints and tighten
clamps.
Tape
Clamp
STEP 6. Stretch the duct only as
needed by pulling out from the center
in each direction. Do not stretch duct
sections over 6 feet. If distance is more
than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of
rigid metal duct with flexible metal duct
attached at ends.

FINISH INSTALLATION/
CHECKPOINTS
Taking a few minutes to complete
this checklist will help ensure a
proper installation and increase your
satisfaction with Kenmore dryers.
[] Check that all parts you removed
from the parts packages are now
installed.
[] Carefully slide dryer into its final
location.
[] Check to be sure dryer is level
by placing level on top of the dryer,
first side-to-side then front-to-back.
If dryer is not level, adjust the legs
up or down.
[] Check to make sure you have all
the tools you started with.
[] Plug the power supply cord into the
grounded outlet or connect direct
wire to power supply. Turn power
supply on.
[] Wipe the interior of the drum
thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
[] Read the rest of this manual to fully
understand your new dryer. Start the
dryer and allow it to complete a full
heat cycle (not the air cycle). You
may notice a burning odor. This smell
is common when the heating element
is first used. The smell will go away.
After five minutes, open dryer door.
You should feel heat inside the dryer.
If you do not feel heat, see Trouble-
shooting information on pages 35-36.
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STARTING YOUR DRYER
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that
are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils because
they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so 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.
Page references are included for more
information. You can also refer to the
"Feature Sheet" supplied with your dryer.
STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean
if needed.
STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and
shut door.
STEP 3. Press the Cycle Selector
pad (_) of the cycle you want to use.
The CUSTOM IVEMORY pad light will
,)
glow (seepage ,.5) and the START
pad light L_)will begin to flash.
STEP 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) To use the
factory settings 1orthe cycle selected,
press the CUSTOM MEMORY pad.
STEP 5. (OP-I"IONAL STEP) If desired,
change the Dryr" ess Controls for AUTO
DRY (_ and _) or TIMED DRY (_ and @
that are indicated on your display (see
pages 22-23),or press the 30 MIN
rIMED pad C'- Check clothes label for
manufacturer's recommendations.
STEP 6. (OPf]C)NAL STEP) If desired,
adjust the CY(.,t..E SIGNAL Q setting.
STEP 7. (OP'I"IONAL STEP) If desired,
set OPTIONS 0 by pressing the
WRINKLE GUA!:_D or SOFT HEAT pads
(see page 24).
STEP 8. Press ,_TART pad _ - be sure
door is closed. Aqy new settings you made
will be stored in CUSTOM MEMORY the
next time that cycle is used.
O
coot
Dow_
PAUSING/STOPPING/RESTARTING
YOUR DRYER
•To interrupt the drying cycle at any
time, open the door or press the
PAUSE pad.
• Close the door and press the START
pad to restart.
NOTE: Drying will continue from where
the cycle was interrupted if you close the
door and touch START within 5 minutes.
If you don't, the dryer will shut off and
the console ligh[ will go off.
• If you wish to end your drying cycle,
press the OFF pad. Once tlhe OFF pad
has been pressed, the dryer will shut
off and the console light will go off.
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Your dryer can be operated using
one of two methods. One way is to
use the preset memory settings that
were programmed for your dryer
at the factory. This page describes
your dryer's cycles and the preset
memory settings.
You can also use CUSTOM MEMORY
to modify the recommended factory
settings to fit your drying needs. For
a detailed description on how to use
CUSTOM MEMORY, see page 25.
CYCLE DESCRIPTION
(Cycle Selection Pads)
When one of the Cycle Selection pads
is pressed, the console light comes on
and the START light flashes on and off.
A drying heat range is automatically set
for the type of fabric selected.
fCYCLES
I;US'[OM MEMOKY
COTTON
Use this cycle to get a high range of
heat for heavy fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS
Use this cycle to get a medium range
of heat for synthetic fabrics and no-ir_.'
finishe.';.
KNIT
Use this cycle to get a medium low
range of heat for washable knit fabric,'
EXTRA DELICATE
Use thi,,; cycle to get a low range of
heat for drying heat-sensitive fabrics.
NORMAL
Use thi.,; cycle to get a medium high
range of heat for sturdy fabrics.
TOUCH UP
Use thi_ cycle to get a medium range
of heat 1o smooth synthetic and perma
nent press clothes that are clean but
wrinklee from being crowded in a clos,_
or suitcase.
•These settings have been preset for
optimum fabric care and are not
adjustable.
•Cycle provides about 30 minutes of
drying l:ime - 20 minutes of tumbling
with medium heat followed by a 10-
minute (approx.) COOL DOWN perio,:
• Remove clothes immediately when
tumbling stops.
PRESET CYCLE SETTINGS
Drying Method
Cycle (Dryness Level)* Tern )erature Options**
COTTON AUTO DRY (LEVEL 5) HIGH •WRINKLE GUARD
•SOFT-HEAT®
NORMAL AUTO DRY (LEVEL 4) MEDI HIGH •WRINKLE GUARD
•SOFT-HEAP
PERMANENT AUTO DRY (LEVE-L3) MFDIUM •WRINKLE GUARD
PRESS •SOFT-HEAP
TOUCH UP TIMED (30 MIN. ONLY) MEDIUM _ 30 MIN TIMED
KNIT AUTO DRY (LEVEL 3) MED, LOW •WRINKLE GUARD
•SOFT-HEAT_
EXTRA DELICATE AUTO DRY (LEVEL 2) LOW ONLY •SOFT-HEAT®
AIR DRY TIMED DRY ONLY NONE •30 MIN TIMED
*For a description of dryness levels, see page 22.
**WRINKLE GUARD can be selected with the EXTRA DELICATE or AIR DRY Cycles
but is not recommended as it will cause continuous tumbling.
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