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®
Gas Dryer
Use & Care Guide
Secadora a gas
Manual de uso y cuidado
Models/Modelos 110.9787✼, 9789✼,
✼ = color number/número de color
W10114658 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
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® TABLE OF CONTENTS KENMORE ELITE WARRANTY.....................................................................................2 APPLIANCE WARRANTY DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 When installed, operated and maintained according to all Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 ins
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Model number __________________________________________________ PRODUCT RECORD In the space below, record your complete model number, serial Serial number___________________________________________________ number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product. Purchase date __________________________________________________ Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or Save these instructions and your sales rece
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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
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Parts needed Check local codes and with gas supplier. Check existing gas Location Requirements supply, electrical supply and venting. Read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts. WARNING For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm) and 37" (93.98 cm), see “Plan Vent System” section for venting requirements. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. 37" Place
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Dryer Dimensions Closet installation - Dryer only 3"* 50½" (128.27 cm) (7.6 cm) 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 2* 48 in. 2 (310 cm ) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 38" (96.52 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 (155 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) *31½" (80.01 cm) 1"* 31½" 5"** 27" (2.5 cm) (80 cm) (12.7 cm) (68.6 cm) A B *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance A. Side view - closet or confined area behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting B. Closet door with vent
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Electrical Requirements closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. WARNING 2 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 3"* (7.6 cm) 2 Do not use an extension cord. 24 in. * 1"* (2.5 cm) 2 (155 cm ) Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, *Required spacing fire, o
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Gas Supply Requirements Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. WARNING If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, ³⁄₈" LP compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas ®† must be used. Do not use TEFLON tape. Must include a shutoff valve: Explosion Hazard An individual shutoff valve must be insta
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Dryer gas pipe If this is a new vent system The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer Vent material has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. B *6¼" (15.9 cm) 4" 1½" 10.2 cm A (3.8 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent A. ½" NPT gas supply line B. ³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchase
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Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints. Plan Vent System Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws Choose your exhaust installation type or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape. Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B Clamp C Exhaust D Recommended hood styles are shown here. A E F B G A H A. Dryer E. Clamps 4" B. Elbow F. R
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Alternate installations for close clearances Determine vent path Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid ki
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For mobile home use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor at the time of Install Vent System installation. 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. See “Determine vent path” in “Plan Vent System.” Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to seal all jo
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A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended Reverse Door Swing connection. Your connection may be different, according to You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a the supply line type, size and location. left-side opening, if desired. NOTE: For ease of installation, you may want to use 2 or more people to remove and reattach the dryer door. D Remove the door 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of
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Reverse the hinge Reverse the door handle 1. Place the inner door, screw head side up, on the work space. 1. Place the outer door assembly face down on work space. 2. Remove the 4 hinge screws that hold the hinge to the door 2. Remove the 6 screws that hold the intermediate door to the and remove hinge. outer door assembly. Remove the intermediate door, and set hinge shield aside. Remove the hinge hole cover. A B C B C C B A A A. Intermediate door A. Hinge side screw B. Hinge shield B. Locato
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3. Remove existing label from the opposite side of the door and discard. Find label provided with the Use and Care Guide and Complete Installation apply over original hinge holes. 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 4. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.” WARNING 4. Ali
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, on a clothesline or by using an
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How Auto Dry works SmartHeat™ improves drying performance with Auto Moisture Pausing or Restarting Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle as moisture is extracted To pause the dryer at any time from clothing. A thermistor (electronic temperature sensor) and Open the door or press STOP once. moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help measure the amount of moisture in the clothes as they tumble. An electronic To restart the dryer control determines the load type to help save time, avoid
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Status Lights Cycles You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are indicator lights. drying. See Auto Dry chart or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart. Timed Cycle The Timed Cycle light glows green during a Timed Cycle. Wet The Wet light glows green at the beginning of Auto Dry if a wet Auto Cycles item is detected or in a timed cyle after 5 minutes. In an Auto Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after 5 minutes,
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Touch Up Auto Dry Preset Cycle Settings Use this cycle to help smooth out wrinkles from items, such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in Auto Cycles Temperature Time* the dryer too long. Load Type (Minutes) HEAVY DUTY High 45 Air Fluff Heavyweight mixed loads, Rotate the dial to Air Fluff to use this cycle for items that require cotton towels, bedspreads drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. This table shows examples of item
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Options Modifiers You can customize your cycles by selecting options. Use Modifiers to select time, temperatures and dryness levels for the Timed Cycles. Time Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying time is displayed. The time cannot be changed with Auto Cycles. Temperature Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature setting ® glows. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto WRINKLE GUARD Cycles or Air Fluff cycle. ® WRINKLE GUARD helps smooth out wrinkles that
