User manual KENMORE 11069912990

[. . . ] Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions ® 27-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS m rm. m rt IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product. Your dryer may look different from the dryer shown. Sears, Roebuck www. sears. com 3405602A and Co. , Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U. S. A. PRINTED IN US. A 8/99 BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER KENMORE ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY 2 3 4 DRYER SAFETY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 30 37 OPERATING YOUR DRYER LAUNDRY TIPS CARING FORYOUR TROUBLESHOOTING SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT DRYER 39 43 45 Please read this manual. It will help you install and operate your new Kenmore dryer in the safest and most economical way. If you need more information about the care and operation of Kenmore appliances call your nearest Sears store. You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. [. . . ] Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow and connect elbow to your dryer's exhaust outlet. Tape joints and tighten clamps. the other end to the exhaust joints and tighten clamps. Tape See "REVIEW Tape Using 4-inch flexible metal vent: NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent joints with screws. Screws can catch lint and slow the drying process, instead, use clamps to secure exhaust vent joints. Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center in each direction. if distance is more than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections metal vent with flexible metal vent attached at ends. of Clamp on the exhaust hood and, if necessary, the dryer's exhaust outlet. STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch flexible metal vent needed from the dryer to the hood. To connect the vent to the section of the exhaust hood that is inside your wall, it may be necessary to make two _ inch cuts in the end of the flexible vent to allow it to expand. tape& clamps Duct tape & clamp Duct tape& clamp Elbow (optional) STEP 3. Add 3 more inches measurement for connection dryer's exhaust outlet to the over the Finish Installation. See "REVIEW INSTALLATION". and hood. 27 OFFSET CONNECTIONS WITH CLOSE CLEARANCES When your exhaust vent is in a close clearance behind the dryer, or if you are installing your dryer in a recessed area or closet, you will find it helpful to install the exhaust vent over-the-top* of the dryer. Three of the most common types of installations are illustrated here. * Parts may be covered by one or more U. S. 1-'--_ [ -- -"""" T . . . . . " . . . . :z=_ , " \ Vent system installed over-the-top with standard elbows Vent system installed over-the-top with one offset and one standard elbow PERISCOPE SYSTEM , "'. . . . . . . T 28 Vent system with one periscope (2-inch clearance) REVIEW INSTALLATION _WJro_'. , =. _reJ. _J= i"[d ;, I_ a[, _ Take this that and your a few minutes to complete checklist. It will help assure you you have a proper installation increase your satisfaction with Kenmore dryer. [] Check that all parts you removed from the parts packages are now installed. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. [] Ensure that dryer is level by placing a level on top of the dryer. the legs up or [] Check to make sure you have all the tools you started with. FINAL STEPS [] Plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power [] [] Turn power Wipe supply. of the drum cloth to NOTE: You may notice a burning This smell is common when the on heating element will go away. supply [] Start the dryer and allow it to complete a full heat cycle (not the AIR DRY Cycle). If you do not feel heat, see "TROUBLESHOOTING". the interior thoroughly with a damp remove any dust. [] Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining dryer. The smell [] 29 Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer, Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). [. . . ] Level dryer (see "Installation Instructions, " Section B). Use only one softener sheet per load and only use it once. Move dryer where it can operate in ambient air temperatures above 45°R Expect longer dry times with items that hold more moisture (cottons). Expect longer dry times, but you are saving energy and reducing wrinkles. Separate load to tumble freely. Load too large and bulky to dry quickly. [. . . ]