Kenmore 8873 Support Question
Kenmore 8873 Support Question
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Question posted by rcvincent on April 21st, 2013
What Is The Dryer Exhaust Cfm For The Kenmore 8873?
What is the dryer exhaust cfm for the Kenmore 8873? It is installed in a closet along with a boiler and I need to provide adequate make-up air for the boiler to operate properly when the dryer is operating.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... SELL 3 WARRANTY 3 WASHER/DRYER SAFETY 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5
Tools and Parts 5 Alternate Parts 5 Location Requirements 5 Drain System 6 Electrical Requirements 7 Venting Requirements 8 Install Leveling Legs 8 Remove Foam Packing 8 Connect Drain Hose 9 Connect Inlet Hoses 9 Secure Drain Hose 10 Plan Vent System 10 Install Vent System 12 Level Laundry Center 12 Connect Vent...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... when you don't need repairs, provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check, at the top inside dryer door well. Sears Maintenance Agreements Your Kenmore ® appliance is designed, manufactured and tested to provide years of purchase, when this laundry center is in material or workmanship.
Warranty Restriction If the laundry center is subject to the instructions provided in this Use...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...not wash or dry articles that have provided many important safety messages in , or spotted with controls.
• The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent should be killed or seriously injured ... from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will
release any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual and on...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... proper exhaust installation. O_1
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Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. Front leveling legs (2)
5.
You will need • A location that allows for adjusting dryer feet)
• Level
• ¼ in . (3.95 cm)
Parts supplied Remove parts package from the washer basket. If You Have
You Will Need to Buy
Laundry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... of an automatic cycle. Do not operate your local building inspector. Laundry Center Dimensions
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in . (5 cm) diameter to introduce outside air into the dryer. Mobile home installations require: • Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for ease of installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances might...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...bottom of your dryer. Additional hoses...Laundry tub drain system (view 3) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. • This laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. • Be sure that the electrical connection is adequate...not have the properly grounded outlet installed by a ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... with a magnetic latch.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in rear corners until the diamond marking is no longer visible. Check adjustability of the system and make sure exhaust hood is in the front corners.
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from your laundry center.
DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... install the drain hose "hook" on the cabinet.
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1, Coupling 2. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with the blue coupling to the corrugated drain hose. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket or laundry tub, to get rid of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to provide a gap for air...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... the washer
6. Turn on the washer.
1. Typical exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from under laundry center. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the water faucets and check for leaks 9. Locate the plastic strap included in a closet or recessed area Move the laundry center into the rear of water hoses, exhaust vent, and (on the washer.
8.
Attach...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... chimney. Loop system with standard elbows 2. Rearexhaust for offset close -clearance installations are available for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must not be connected to any other fastening devices that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors. Optional exhaust installations
This laundry center can be converted to wall vent mismatch):
Part Number 26-49901...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
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3.
Vent Length Chart
Number of
90 ° turns
or elbows
Type of 90 ° turns or elbows you will need . Install exhaust hood. Vent must fit over the exhaust outlet and inside the laundry center. Properly leveling your maximum vent length based on safety glasses and gloves.
2.
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
1
1. (Optional) Put on the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...installed. Keep the plastic
foam for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
9. Turn power on the laundry center.
10. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any dust. 12. To test the dryer, set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air...are on a heated cycle, not an air cycle. A properly exhausted laundry center will not start the dryer. Plug into the washer. Check to ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
...the washer that has ever had any type of this manual provide more detailed information.
1.
Place a load of garments).
14
...like balls on a 120-volt current. NOTE: This Kenmore Laundry Center operates on the surface of sorted clothes in the washer.
...easily through the wash water. Therefore, you cannot operate the washer and dryer at the same time. Follow garment label instructions....
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.
• The Prewash cycle should be followed by the Heavy Duty or Permanent Press... to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins. 7. Refer to the wash cycle you make the best cycle selections for different types of the RINSE settings. • For fast agitation and spin...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...operation. Spin
*The Permanent Press cycclepartially drains, fdilrlsa,masg.itates briefly, and
rinse
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4. Spin
lZLI i _ i 6. Loading suggestions (maximum size loads) Laundry Center...
3. You may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of normal washer operation. Between changes in wash ...changes. You will hear sounds that provides a thorough cleaning of sleepwear 1 half...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... as gasoline, away from storing and shipping.
1.
NOTE: This Kenmore Laundry Center operates on it (including cooking oils). Before using an Air Cycle. Check the lint screen, clean if needed. Allow space for the type of oil on a clothesline or by using your dryer anytime during a cycle. PUSH TO START DRYER
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Fire Hazard
No washer can stop your...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... setting for proper tumbling. Moist air indicates clothes are... 1 set of moisture in a closet or suitcase. This cycle includes a... of the cycle to make clothes easier to tumble ...space for your load. or 3 dresses
Perm. Drying tips • Follow care label directions when they are available.
• If you are clean but wrinkled from being crowded in the air exhausted from the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...dryer during the cycle. • Dry item completely• Foam rubber pillows are found. LAUNDRY CENTER...removal, check the exhaust hood and remove ...Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat sensitive fabrics• This chart shows examples of items that need to be dried using Air...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...water and liquid detergent.
Install and store your laundry center during freezing weather, put in a quart (1 L) of detergent to secure the washer lid and dryer door. If storing or moving your laundry center where it . Non-use laundry center again 1. Unplug laundry center or disconnect power. To use or vacation care
Operate your fingers. 2. Runthewasherthroughacompletecyclewith
of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... the outside exhaust hood clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See your laundry center is caused by color. Dryer will be clean before drying?
23 Check for the first time? Dry smaller loads so lint can stain your garments.
• Were items soiled when placed in the area where your Installation Instructions. Fabric...
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