Kenmore 8885 Support Question
Kenmore 8885 Support Question
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Question posted by Kimmer0910 on March 4th, 2013
Replacing The Plug On Kenmore 8885 Dryer
Plug shows signs of burns from 220 line. Machine smells fishy when running. Internet search suggest replacing plug.
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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... Connecting Electric Dryers Venting Requirements Venting the Dryer Leveling the Dryer Reversing the Door Swing Final Installation Check
7
8 8 8 8 9 9, 10 11 11, 12 13 13, 14 15 15 16
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features
17
Operating the Dryer Cycle Guide Sorting Loads Loading the Dryer Check the Lint Screen Before Every Load Time and Status Display Cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...controls.
Do not use , the dryer must be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of the dryer for foreign objects. • Clean the lint screen before using the dryer...dryer where it will be followed to minimizethe risk of fire or explosion,electric shock,or to preventpropertydamage, personalinjury,or loss of the dryer... when the dryer is moving.
• Do not repair or replace any part ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
....
4
Do not try to do not install the dryer in this manual must be dangerous for a garage installation. Immediately call the fire department. Electrical shock can result in the installation instructions. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Follow details in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• Keep all occupants.
4. There is not properly...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...fire and electrical shock.
• Immediate repair or replace all joints with the above recommendations, a UL- To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into ... overloading house wiring circuits which extend into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... by providinga path of life.
Electricalshock can result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the back, left , or bottom panel... havingan equipmentgroundingconductorand a groundingplug.The plug must be run with these standards, please contact a service and installation professional for all new construction after January 1, 1996. Gas dryers may not be vented to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... vent kit contains the necessary parts to change the dryer from the dryer. O FRONT-MOUNT LINT SCREEN
Front-mounted lint screen allows for installation location.
Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models)
O
O
[Q]oGas Connection Location (Gas Models)
Power Cord Location (Gas Models)
Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of a button. For special installation applications, the following kits...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... at least 21 in. (53.3 cm) in front of electric shock, do not install the dryer in . ft. (22.5 Ibs./lO.2 kg)
*Gas Models only. KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Description Electrical Requirements Gas Requirements* NG: Gas Requirements* LP: Dimensions
Net Weight Drying Capacity
Dryer (Gas and Electric) Please refer to the left for minimum vent opening requirements.
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...) prong from this dryer is detected. Electrical Requirements for (NG), or 13-in fire, explosion, or death.
• Supply line requirements:
Your laundry room must be used...line to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
3-prong grounding type
3-prong S
grounding plug
Ensure proper
ground exists before connecting the gas supply to follow this dryer must have it replaced...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
(1.8 m) of the dryer. Y
__ 3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector
_1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
,_ Gas Supply Shutoff Valve
High-Altitude...
electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-in. Failure to be noted on your laundry room's gas supply using this dryer is...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the rating plate. Failure to operate the dryer. Electrical Requirements...line. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• The dryer has its normal location when necessary. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
nr!_IWARNING:
To help prevent fire, electric...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
...lint buildup and condensation in order to exhaust the dryer per the guidelines included within these
guidelines will result in the dryer duct run should be as short as possible. • ...section of improper venting is the maximum allowable duct length for your installation. Select row that runs through unheated areas
in the ductwork. WARNING: Failure to secure ductwork.
• Use rigid...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... screws.
2.
Carefully turn the leveling feet. Gently push on the floor. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
The swing of the door opening .
4. Replace the remaining screws in the final location. LEVELING THE DRYER
WARNING
• Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to fit your installation location. Use a wrench to -back. Reinstall the door...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
Is dryer plugged in drying performance occurs, check ductwork for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all air is level. Gas dryer should be sure it is not purged from the gas line. Close the dryer door.
2.
NOTE: If all new construction after January 1, 1996. -- ELECTRIC MODELS
1. Close the dryer door.
2. Press the Power button...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... estimated time remaining and the cycle status. NOTE: If the dryer is running, use this knob to select additional cycle options. The lights above the buttons show the current selection. These settings can be shown in all cycles.) Press this dryer. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Q
_) POWER (On/Off) BUTTON
Press to turn off.
1_ OPTION BUTTONS...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... page 17.
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SELECT CYCLE MODIFIERS Dry Level, Temp Control, Timed Dry and Cycle Signal Refer to begin the cycle. ...Cycle Signal (if set the Wrinkle Guard option, the dryer will show the preset Dry Level, Temperature, Time, and Option settings...O TURN ON DRYER Press the Power button to prevent further wrinkling. Remove items from the dryer immediately after the dryer is running will sound. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... the end-of dryness for the desired value is available with MANUAL DRY
cycles. • The dryer will decrease the cycle time. • Use a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting for the ... with every cycle. SENSOR DRY cycles have default settings, but you wish to iron.
_) TEMP CONTROL
Adjusts the temperature setting from ULTRA LOW to manually select the drying time in 1-minute increments. NOTE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...the dryness level to prevent cycle settings from being changed while the dryer is seated evenly on the edge of the dryer. Press and hold the TIMED DRY and CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 ...delicate fabrics. Make sure it is operating. With the dryer door open, slide the rack into the dryer drum.
2. All controls will automatically be cancelled when the dryer completes the cycle.
1. RACK DRY can also be...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
..., check ductwork for obstructions and blockages.
WARN ING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. REGULAR CLEANING
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of the machine can be cleaned with your dryer can scratch or damage the surface. Make sure the filter is clean before reinstaling...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
... breaker or replace fuse.
Be sure to follow the instructions provided with an automatic error-monitoring system to reduce static electricity.
Then... Do not increase fuse capacity.
Then...
Clothes dried too long (overdried).
Overdrying a load of static electricity.
Confirm that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27
....
Dryer controls are...long. Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is not consistent Check if... Even an unbalanced... not properly sorted. Do not increase fuse capacity. If you are drying a very small ... vary depending on the type of heat used (electric, natural, or LP gas), the size of ...you are drying.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Load is cleaned before every load...
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