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Your new Kenmore I I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Key Parts and Components 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Key Dimension and Specifications Location Requirements Choose the Proper Location Clearances Installation with Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Optional Accessories Gas Requirements Connecting Gas Dryers Electrical Requirements Connecting Electric Dryers Venting the Dryer Leveling the Dryer Reversing the...
Your new Kenmore I I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Key Parts and Components 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Key Dimension and Specifications Location Requirements Choose the Proper Location Clearances Installation with Optional Pedestal Base or Stacking Optional Accessories Gas Requirements Connecting Gas Dryers Electrical Requirements Connecting Electric Dryers Venting the Dryer Leveling the Dryer Reversing the...
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... if you and others is , tell you how to collapse, be of life. J Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Clear the room, building, or area of all safety messages. ,_ TThhiiss issymthbeolsaafeletyrtsayleorut stoympbootel.ntial hazards that... USE minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the manufacturer's * Save these instructions. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of this manual and on any electrical switches. Do not store or use any other ...
... if you and others is , tell you how to collapse, be of life. J Do not install a clothes dryer with clothes dryers. Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Clear the room, building, or area of all safety messages. ,_ TThhiiss issymthbeolsaafeletyrtsayleorut stoympbootel.ntial hazards that... USE minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the manufacturer's * Save these instructions. All safety messages will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of this manual and on any electrical switches. Do not store or use any other ...
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...businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for electric current. Properly adjusted dryers will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for foreign objects. • Clean lint filter before ... to such substances. Check with controls. • Before the dryer is not properly grounded. 4 I I BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS aL WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the outdoors. Electrical shock can be run with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other...
...businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to the weather. • Always check the inside of the dryer for electric current. Properly adjusted dryers will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for foreign objects. • Clean lint filter before ... to such substances. Check with controls. • Before the dryer is not properly grounded. 4 I I BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS aL WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the outdoors. Electrical shock can be run with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other...
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...may be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result if the dryer is impossible to do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Packaging material can result in this Owner's Guide. Such as possible. Remove all protective vinyl film... can cause deform, smoke and fire. For complete details, follow these instructions can be kept as short as stove, cooking oven. Electrical shock can cause a fire. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of moisture will be exhausted to avoid...
...may be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in use sheet metal screws or other combustible ductwork can result if the dryer is impossible to do so can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Packaging material can result in this Owner's Guide. Such as possible. Remove all protective vinyl film... can cause deform, smoke and fire. For complete details, follow these instructions can be kept as short as stove, cooking oven. Electrical shock can cause a fire. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of moisture will be exhausted to avoid...
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...not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the outlet. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow basic precautions, including ...the power cord. Failure to follow these instructions can be careful not to persons when using this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to the installation instructions in , or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other...
...not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the outlet. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this appliance, follow basic precautions, including ...the power cord. Failure to follow these instructions can be careful not to persons when using this manual for specific electrical requirements for your dryer by a qualified electrician to the installation instructions in , or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other...
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... be reversed to create steam for the STEAM REFRESH cycle and other steam features. Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of a button. I I STEAM FEEDER This drawer contains the reservoir for... STEEL DRUM WITH DRUM LIGHT The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. O TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The easy-to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. CYCLE MODIFIERS Adjust the cycle defaults such as temperature and dryness level with the touch of a button. O...
... be reversed to create steam for the STEAM REFRESH cycle and other steam features. Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of a button. I I STEAM FEEDER This drawer contains the reservoir for... STEEL DRUM WITH DRUM LIGHT The ultra-large stainless steel drum offers superior durability. O TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The easy-to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. CYCLE MODIFIERS Adjust the cycle defaults such as temperature and dryness level with the touch of a button. O...
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...(10 cm) (73.0 cm) =,- (10 cm) 49 5/6" (126.4 cm) oo • Properly ground the dryer to open ) 126 lb. (57.2 kg) IEC 7.3 cu. A Iouvered door is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 21 in. (53.3 cm) in . WC 10-13 in front of at least 1 in . 2...: Gas Requirements* LP: Dimensions Net Weight Drying Capacity Dryer (Gas and Electric) Please refer to allow for sufficient airflow. It is recommended. • Be sure to the rating label. 6-8 in . (45.7 cm) above the floor. ! '' '' ' 4" 4" -,.-II_,_ 2811/16-"- ft. *Gas Models only. Refer to the diagram to ...
...(10 cm) (73.0 cm) =,- (10 cm) 49 5/6" (126.4 cm) oo • Properly ground the dryer to open ) 126 lb. (57.2 kg) IEC 7.3 cu. A Iouvered door is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 21 in. (53.3 cm) in . WC 10-13 in front of at least 1 in . 2...: Gas Requirements* LP: Dimensions Net Weight Drying Capacity Dryer (Gas and Electric) Please refer to allow for sufficient airflow. It is recommended. • Be sure to the rating label. 6-8 in . (45.7 cm) above the floor. ! '' '' ' 4" 4" -,.-II_,_ 2811/16-"- ft. *Gas Models only. Refer to the diagram to ...
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... rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in excess of the gas supply. I I GAS REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (GAS MODELS ONLY) WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion... have it is insoluble in . approved tubing may be 1/2 in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. Connect the dryer to the gas service. Electrical Requirements for use an open flame to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to follow this appliance....
... rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer, in excess of the gas supply. I I GAS REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (GAS MODELS ONLY) WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion... have it is insoluble in . approved tubing may be 1/2 in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on the nameplate. Connect the dryer to the gas service. Electrical Requirements for use an open flame to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to follow this appliance....
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...result in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to be converted by a qualified service technician. O Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of this appliance, follow basic precautions, ... qualified technician and the change should be performed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. 11 I I CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to do so can result in your laundry room's gas supply. Failure to your laundry room's...
...result in fire, explosion, or death. • Gas dryers MUST exhaust to be converted by a qualified service technician. O Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of this appliance, follow basic precautions, ... qualified technician and the change should be performed by a qualified technician or gas supplier. 11 I I CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.) WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to do so can result in your laundry room's gas supply. Failure to your laundry room's...
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...of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to the latest edition of the line). I I ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS ,A WARNING" To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to local codes and ...with instructions on the following pages. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. Failure to dryer is 15 ft...
...of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to the latest edition of the line). I I ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS ,A WARNING" To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to local codes and ...with instructions on the following pages. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. Failure to dryer is 15 ft...
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...Attach the neutral wire to the green ground screw. O TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. O Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 13 I I CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) A kWARNING" . Terminal Block UL-Listed Stain Relief UL-Listed 3 Wire Power Cord O Remove the terminal block access cover on new ...to the center screw of the termi- Hot ......N...e..u. o ........ t Ground Wire -- O TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. "" O Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of codes) to the center terminal block OAttach the two hot leads ...
...Attach the neutral wire to the green ground screw. O TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. O Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 13 I I CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) A kWARNING" . Terminal Block UL-Listed Stain Relief UL-Listed 3 Wire Power Cord O Remove the terminal block access cover on new ...to the center screw of the termi- Hot ......N...e..u. o ........ t Ground Wire -- O TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. "" O Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of codes) to the center terminal block OAttach the two hot leads ...
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...Knob to start button to Normal drying cycle. grounded 3-prong outlet. @ Electric dryer should always be plugged in to the proper outlet. Testing Dryer Heating GAS MODELS O Close the dryer door. When the dryer starts, the igniter should use a 4-wire connection which is required for... construction after January 1, 1996. -- O Perform the following steps and tests. O Press the start the dryer. O Is dryer vent ductwork connected? ELECTRIC MODELS O Olose the dryer door. Checking Venting Vent ductwork should be warm after January 1, 1996. If any noticeable reduction in its ...
...Knob to start button to Normal drying cycle. grounded 3-prong outlet. @ Electric dryer should always be plugged in to the proper outlet. Testing Dryer Heating GAS MODELS O Close the dryer door. When the dryer starts, the igniter should use a 4-wire connection which is required for... construction after January 1, 1996. -- O Perform the following steps and tests. O Press the start the dryer. O Is dryer vent ductwork connected? ELECTRIC MODELS O Olose the dryer door. Checking Venting Vent ductwork should be warm after January 1, 1996. If any noticeable reduction in its ...
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... buttons show the current selection. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES © Steam 0 POWER (On/Off) BUTTON Press to begin the cycle. NOTE: If the dryer has been stopped for the steam cycle and options. The controls can add a steam option to adjust the desired cycle options for a complete description ... page 20 for allowable settings. NOTE: The steam option is illuminated. I I WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this dryer. To protect your fabrics, not all settings are not available with sensor dry cycles. To pause the cycle at any load ...
... buttons show the current selection. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES © Steam 0 POWER (On/Off) BUTTON Press to begin the cycle. NOTE: If the dryer has been stopped for the steam cycle and options. The controls can add a steam option to adjust the desired cycle options for a complete description ... page 20 for allowable settings. NOTE: The steam option is illuminated. I I WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this dryer. To protect your fabrics, not all settings are not available with sensor dry cycles. To pause the cycle at any load ...
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... clothes will dry more information. SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that can damage both your dryer and your fingers. Tdruymble D Dry FOS _-- ] Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Do not dry Gentle/ Do not tumble dry ...always dry fabrics with the same drying cycle. Washing clothes will increase drying times. I I LOADING THE DRYER i A IAI_ M i M/"_ VV/_FII_I II_ll, J " TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Check...
... clothes will dry more information. SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that can damage both your dryer and your fingers. Tdruymble D Dry FOS _-- ] Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Do not dry Gentle/ Do not tumble dry ...always dry fabrics with the same drying cycle. Washing clothes will increase drying times. I I LOADING THE DRYER i A IAI_ M i M/"_ VV/_FII_I II_ll, J " TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Check...
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... that were worn in the drum during or after the cycle finishes. 25 I I STEAM FUNCTIONS ,A WARNING" • Do not open the dryer door during the Steam Cycles. Otherwise, an Error message will refresh from 1 to iron. The STATIC SHIELD option can be filled with hot water...REFRESH cycle. It brings new life to 5 garments. NOTE: The STEAM REFRESH cycle automatically selects the WRINKLE GUARD feature to help prevent static electricity. O The default number of similar size and fabric type. Do not overload. • When the filter/duct is clogged, the Steam ...
... that were worn in the drum during or after the cycle finishes. 25 I I STEAM FUNCTIONS ,A WARNING" • Do not open the dryer door during the Steam Cycles. Otherwise, an Error message will refresh from 1 to iron. The STATIC SHIELD option can be filled with hot water...REFRESH cycle. It brings new life to 5 garments. NOTE: The STEAM REFRESH cycle automatically selects the WRINKLE GUARD feature to help prevent static electricity. O The default number of similar size and fabric type. Do not overload. • When the filter/duct is clogged, the Steam ...
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... a wet lint filter. 27 I I M('_ A VV/-_nl_lll_lkJ" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. then wipe dry. Damage to the dryer that could damage the door seal. Periodic thorough cleaning: Some fabric softeners can damage the surface. NEVER... inadequate exhaust systems is clean before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Pull the lint filter straight up to the light, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before every cycle. they can build up on the control panel will...
... a wet lint filter. 27 I I M('_ A VV/-_nl_lll_lkJ" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. then wipe dry. Damage to the dryer that could damage the door seal. Periodic thorough cleaning: Some fabric softeners can damage the surface. NEVER... inadequate exhaust systems is clean before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Pull the lint filter straight up to the light, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Unplug the dryer before every cycle. they can build up on the control panel will...
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... qualified electrician. Greasy or dirty spots on Check if... If the problem is possible for a circuit problems to allow an electric dryer to reduce static electricity. Verify that weren't removed during the washing process. Make sure that the plug is a circuit overload, have it will ... models only). Some difficult soils may require pre-treating prior to dry only clean items, because dirty items can cause a buildup of electric dryers, it is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. Do not increase fuse capacity. Clean and dirty clothes being ...
... qualified electrician. Greasy or dirty spots on Check if... If the problem is possible for a circuit problems to allow an electric dryer to reduce static electricity. Verify that weren't removed during the washing process. Make sure that the plug is a circuit overload, have it will ... models only). Some difficult soils may require pre-treating prior to dry only clean items, because dirty items can cause a buildup of electric dryers, it is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. Do not increase fuse capacity. Clean and dirty clothes being ...
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... by a qualified electrician. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it looks dirty, follow the cleaning instructions on the type of heat used (electric, natural, or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the dryness... level for better drying performance and efficiency. Dryer controls are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action. Dryer is not properly sorted. To help reduce and maintain more moisture. With the lint removed, hold...
... by a qualified electrician. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it looks dirty, follow the cleaning instructions on the type of heat used (electric, natural, or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the dryness... level for better drying performance and efficiency. Dryer controls are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action. Dryer is not properly sorted. To help reduce and maintain more moisture. With the lint removed, hold...
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...feature wilt tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes for your garment, because some loads that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of static electricity. Then... Laundry not sorted properly. Excess static in pockets. With the lint removed, hold the filter up to 2hours to clean ... black linen pants). • Use a fabric softener to wrinkled clothes. Clothes dried too long (overdried). Lint filter not cleaned properly. Dryer is dirty or clogged. Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions on clothes Check if... Clothes left in clothes. Remove the lint from...
...feature wilt tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes for your garment, because some loads that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of static electricity. Then... Laundry not sorted properly. Excess static in pockets. With the lint removed, hold the filter up to 2hours to clean ... black linen pants). • Use a fabric softener to wrinkled clothes. Clothes dried too long (overdried). Lint filter not cleaned properly. Dryer is dirty or clogged. Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions on clothes Check if... Clothes left in clothes. Remove the lint from...
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... for one of the brackets in the side rails as shown. J Dryer Washer O Place the dryer on top of the rail to follow this warning can result in seri ous injury. WARNING" • Incorrect installation can result in electrical shock, fire, explosion, or death. There is a risk of the... washer is clean and dry. Failure to lock it and the dryer in place by a qualified service professional. Push the rail back until the rear...
... for one of the brackets in the side rails as shown. J Dryer Washer O Place the dryer on top of the rail to follow this warning can result in seri ous injury. WARNING" • Incorrect installation can result in electrical shock, fire, explosion, or death. There is a risk of the... washer is clean and dry. Failure to lock it and the dryer in place by a qualified service professional. Push the rail back until the rear...