Kenmore 3405602 manual

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions 27-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS ='= ==,_ =,.= 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 and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. PART NO. 3405602 PRINTED IN U.S.A. i[...]

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DRYER 2 SEARS ELECTRIC DRYER WARRANTY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 OPERATING YOUR DRYER LAUNDRYTIPS 25 32 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 4O Please read this manual,, It will help you install and operate your new Kenmore dryer in the safest and most econo[...]

FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PARTS For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in the Owner's Manual, Sears will repair or replace any mechanical or electrical parts in this dryer, if defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover servi[...]

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US. WARNING" To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dryer. • Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-c[...]

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW For a complete list of tools and parts needed, see pages 5-7. A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER (pgs. 8-9) Standard Installation (p. 8) , _--.-------------- Recessed Area/ Closet Installation Instructions (p. 9) H j .... i B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 10) Tools Needed: Parts Needed: J Adjustable wrench Two corner posts (from d[...]

(.3. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (pgs. 11-19) If using a power cord: Tools Needed: V4-1nch nut driver (shown) or socket wrench #2 Phillips head screwdriver Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Parts Needed: S_lrain reliel New 3- or 4-wire, 30-amp. U.L.-listed power supply cord kit (includes strain relief) If making a direct wire connectio[...]

D. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 19-23) ! 'i i C i Tools Needed: Parts Needed: Tin snips Duct tape Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Flat-bladed screwdriver 4-Inch heavy or flexible metal vent 4-Inch metal elbow(s) (optional depending on installation) 4-Inch outlet (4) 4-Inch exhaust hood diameter clamps f[...]

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR DRYER Selecting the proper location for your dryer makes installation easier 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 including proper floor su[...]

RECESSED AREA/CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Check governing codes and ordinances. This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door. Confined or Recessed Area Installation Exhausting the dryer outside is recom- mended. The moisture and lint indoors may cause: • L[...]

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS Leveling your dryer correctly will reduce operating noise and provide improved drying performance. S'rEP 1. Take two of the cardboard corners from the carton. Place them on the floor in back of the dryer. STEP 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the top or console panel). Gently lay dryer on the cardboard corner[...]

C. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION It is your responsibility: • To contact a qualified electrical installer. . TO assure that the electrical installation i._; adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Copies of the code standards listed above may bE; obtained from: N[...]

12 I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Use a 3-wire power supply cord: Electrical Shock Hazard Turn power supply off before connecting cord. Use a new 30-ampere power supply cord. Plug into a grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-l[...]

STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief. STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the neutral wire (white or center) of power supply cord[...]

STEP lb. Cut 1 inch of insulation from the end of each insulated wire. Shape the end of each wire into a "U" shaped hook. STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. Terminal block cover Hold-down screw STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a [...]

ALTERNATE CONNECTION: If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire: STEP 1. Make sure the power supply to the dryer is off. STEP 2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place (see steps 1-3 on pages 12-13 for power cord connections or steps 1-3 on pages 13-14 for ,direct wire c[...]

36 III. MAKE FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Use a 4-wire power supply cord: Electrical Shock Hazard Turn power' supply off before ('onnecting cord. Use a new 30-ampere power supply cord. Plug into a grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions (;an result indeath, fire, or electrical shock. Local codes may permit t[...]

STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief. STEP 4. Remove the center terminal block screw. Remove the neutral ground- ing wire (green/yellow wire) from ex[...]

IV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE) Prepare cable as directed: Electrical Shock Hazard 1"urn power supply off before connecting wires. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. ElectricaUy ground dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconne[...]

STI-P 5. Connect neutral grounding wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block. Center silver-colored terminal block screw External ground connector White neutralwire Barecopper wire Neutral grounding wire 3/_,,, U.L.-listed, (green/yell0w) strain relief 4-Wire Connection with Direct Wir[...]

20 ROUTE THE VENT Typical installations exhaust from the rear of the d .ryer. Avoid pushing the dryer tightly against a 'wall. This can crush or kink the vent. Use the straightest path you can, where possible. Avoid 90 ° turns. Rear exhaust installations for standard offset connections - (see pgs. 21-22) Rear exhaust installations for offset [...]

DETERMINE VENT LENGTH Maximum Exhaust Lengths: • Rear Exhaust. The maximum length of the rear exhaust system depends on the type of vent, the number of elbows, and the type of exhaust hood. Refer to the chart below. • Sfde or Bottom Exhaust. Side or bottom exhaust adds a 90 ° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one [...]

STEP 4. Connect heavy metal vent to elbow. Tape the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp. STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on heavy metal vent, the other end to the exhaust hood. Tape joints and tighten clamps. Finish Installation. See "REVIEW INSTALLATION" on page 24. Using 4-inch flexible metal vent: NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent join[...]

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. A kit is available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. *Parts may be covered by [...]

REVIEW INSTALLATION Take a few minutes to complete this checklist. It will help assure you that you have a proper installation and increase your satisfaction with your Kenmore dryer. [] Check that all parts you removed from the parts packages are now installed. [] Ensure that dryer is positioned in its final location. Make sure vent is not crushed [...]

STARTING YOUR DRYER Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and wapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has [...]

CYCLE DESCRIPTION The AUTO DRY Cycle saves you time by providing the best drying results in the shortest time.This can help you save money on utility bills and reduce the risk of fabric damage. AUTO DRY CYCLE Use this cycle for most loads. Drying time varies according to type of fabric, size of load, and dryness setting. • ,'Set the Cycle Se[...]

FABRIC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL Proper use of this control helps ensure that fabrics are dried at the right temperature for maximum life. Use this control to select the drying temperature that matches the fabrics in your load. • Select LOW for delicate fabrics. Select Hr, GH for durable fabrics such as sturdy work clothes or bath towels. • The FABRI[...]

USING AIR DRY/AIR FLUFF Using these cycles gives you all the benefits of hang drying with a shorter drying time. Use the AIR DRY Cycle to get up to 30 minutes of drying time in room tem- perature air. Use this setting for items that will not tolerate heat such as plastics and foam rubber. Also use for airing and fluffing items such as pillows. The [...]

END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL CONTROL SOFT-HEA-r_SYSTEM Your dryer sounds a signal when a drying cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items. These items should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops in order to prevent wrinkles. • The 'volume of the signal can be adjusted. SIGNAL EN[...]

USING WRINKLE GUARD WRINKLE GUARD helps keep your permanent press items wrinkle free when you don't unload the dryer promptly at the end of the AUTO DRY Cycle. If you do not open the door at the end of the AUTO DRY Cycle, WRINKLE GUARD will tumble the clothes without heat for about 15 seconds periodically throughout the cycle. • On dryers wi[...]

HEATEDDR_.RACK:-"., '. :" " Tl_e dry rack Was s.hipped ontop: of your dryer. Rerfiove and discard shipping blocks before using. Use the heated drying rack to machine dry items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry. The dry rack gives you concentrated heat for efficient and uniform drying. It also reduces noise when drying[...]

Follow these recommendations to help save on utility bills and prolong the life of your garments. PREPARING CLOTHES FOR DRYING • Refer to your Washer Owner's Manual for proper washing techniques and additional laundry tips. ° See page 4 of this book for Important Safety Instructions. SORTING CLOTHES ° Separate dark colors from light colors[...]

DRYING TIPS :: .- -:. •. • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying. Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. • Check garments for spots and stains left after washing. Do not tumble these items. Heat may permanently set stains. • Check pockets before dryin[...]

This section explains how to care for your dryer properly and safely. Proper care of your dryer can extend its life and help you avoid costly service calls. EXTERIOR Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the cabinet and console. Avoid using harsh abrasives. Do not put sharp metal objects on or in your dryer. They can damage the finish. INTERIOR Explosion[...]

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Remove Lint Before Every Load The lint screen is located in the door opening. Remove lint before every load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: STEP 1. Pull the lint screen straight up. _.4 Wash Lint Screen As Needed Laundry detergents and fabric soft- eners can cause a residue buildup on the lint [...]

CHECKING FOR AIR FLOW OBSTRUCTION From time to time, you may find it helpful to check your dryer and exhaust system for proper air flow. Poor air flow can result in longer drying times. To check for air flow obstruction: STEP 1. Check to ensure nothing is blocking ventilation slots on dryer rear panel. STEP 2. Inspect exhaust hood. It should not be[...]

CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. To replace bulb: STEP 1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power supply. STEP 2. Open the dryer door. Remove the screw that holds the lens in place. STEP 3. Remove the lens by pulling it down and away from drum. STEP 4. Push ta[...]

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Using the charts below ,will save you time and money by helping you avoid unnecessary service callls. Problem Possible Cause Solution Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen. Satisfactorily Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is [...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution Dryer Will Using a regular fuse. Replace with a time-delay fuse. Not Run Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly. (con't) PUSH TO START Button Press PUSH TO START Button again. not firmly pressed. Controls not set in an Reset controls in an ON position. ON position. Lint in Load Lint screen is clo[...]

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