Kenmore Sensor smart electric dryer Operating instructions

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

8318111 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 2/00

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions

before first use of this product.

SENSOR SMART™

27-Inch Wide

GAS DRYERS

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in

your building.

• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual

must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,

or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

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ENGLISH

Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore ELITE™ dryer in the most

economical way.

If you need more information about the

care and operation of Kenmore ELITE™

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 ELITE™ dryer.

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

Model No. and

Serial No. Plate

Model No. ________________________

Serial No.__________________________

Date of Purchase____________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER ______________________3

KENMORE ELITE™ DRYER WARRANTY __________________4

DRYER SAFETY ______________________________________5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS __________________________7

OPERATING YOUR DRYER ____________________________24

LAUNDRY TIPS ______________________________________35

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER ____________________________37

TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________41

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ____________________43

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER

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KENMORE ELITE™ DRYER WARRANTY

Full One Year Warranty on

Mechanical and Electrical Parts Warranty Restriction

If the dryer is subjected to other than

private family use, all warranty coverage is

effective for only 90 days.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting

your nearest Sears Service Center in the

United States.

This warranty applies only while this dryer

is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

For Sears Warranty information or to contact a

Sears Service Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663).

For one year from the date of purchase,

if this dryer is installed and operated

according to the instructions in this

manual, Sears will repair or replace any

of its mechanical or electrical parts if they

are defective in material or workmanship.

NOTE: Exhausting your dryer with

a plastic vent may void this warranty.

Pages 18-22 of this manual describe

the complete exhaust requirements

for this dryer.

Limited 2-Year Warranty on

SENSOR SMART™ Control Board

For two years from the date of

purchase, Sears will replace the

SENSOR SMART™ control board if it is

defective in material or workmanship. You

will be charged for labor after the first year.

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DRYER SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how

to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are 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

potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol

and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

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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 cook-

ing oils in your dryer. Items contami-

nated with cooking oils may contribute

to a chemical reaction that could

cause a load to catch fire.

•Do not dry articles that have been pre-

viously 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 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 Owner

’

s Manual 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 the "INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS" section for

grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in

the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

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ENGLISH

Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

Adjustable

wrench

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts

needed, see pages 7-9.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Level

Two corner

posts (from

dryer carton)

Tools Needed:

4 leveling legs

Parts Needed:

(supplied with dryer)

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 14)

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 10-13)

Standard Installation (p. 10) Recessed Area/Closet

Installation Instructions (pgs. 11-12)

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C. INSTALL GAS LINE (pgs. 15-17)

Rigid gas supply line approved for

natural gas use (NOTE: additional

fittings may be required)

8-inch

or 10-inch

pipe wrench

3⁄8-inch diameter, flexible stainless

steel 4-foot or 6-foot gas line

Pipe-joint

compound

resistant to

L.P. gas

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

3⁄8-in male

pipe-to-flare

(optional depending

on installation)

3⁄8-in to 3⁄8-in

pipe elbow

Do not use pipe

joint compound

Use pipe joint

compound

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D. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 18-22)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Duct tape

Flat-bladed

screwdriver

Flashlight

(optional depending

on installation)

Tin snips

(4) 4-inch

diameter clamps

4-inch outlet

exhaust hood

4-inch heavy or

flexible metal vent 4-inch metal elbow(s)

(optional depending

on installation)

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A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR DRYER

Selecting the proper location for your

dryer makes installation easy and gives

you the best drying performance.

STANDARD INSTALLATION

Check location where dryer will be installed.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything necessary

for correct installation (see illustration

below).

The dryer must not be installed where it can

be exposed to water and/or weather.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles

requires temperatures above 45°F (at

lower temperatures, the dryer may not

shut off at the end of automatic cycles and

drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation

spacings described on page 12. This will

ensure you have an adequate clearance

for service and proper operation including

flow of combustion and ventilation air, and

that you have a sufficient distance from

combustible construction.

• Be sure your location allows for a

proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer

must be exhausted to the outdoors.

See pages 18-22 for complete exhaust

requirements.

• 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.

Support: Floor must be sturdy

enough to support a total weight

of 175 lbs (includes dryer and

load weight).

Level floor: Maximum

allowable slope under

entire dryer – 1 in.

Grounded receptacle:

Within 2 ft of either

side of dryer.

6 Ft.Max.

Shut-off valve:

No further than

6 ft away from

dryer.

Rigid gas supply line:

Approved for natural

gas use.

6 ft

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches

(46 cm) above the floor for a garage

installation.

Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

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