Kenmore W10850306A, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... English Español Français Table of Contents 2 Índice 25 Table des Matières 49 Kenmore Gas Electric Dryer Secadora a gas y eléctrica Sécheuse à gaz et électrique P N W10850306A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...U S A AND CANADA 16 VENTING 17 Venting Requirements 17 Plan Vent System 18 Install Vent System 19 CONNECT INLET HOSES 19 CONNECT VENT 20 LEVEL DRYER 21 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 21 REVERSE DOOR SWING OPTIONAL 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Back Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ____________________...

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Page 4: ...l installations Level 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper direct wire installations Flat head screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1 25 mm or hex head socket wrench Tin snips new vent installations Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Vent clamps 1 4 6 mm nut driver recommended Plastic putty knife INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tape measure Pliers ...

Page 5: ...EMENTS You will need A location allowing for proper exhaust installation See Venting Requirements A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30 amp circuit needed for electric dryers If using power supply cord a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft 610 mm of either side of dryer See Electrical Requirements Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs 90 7 kg Also consider we...

Page 6: ...0 469 4663 Canada Recommended Minimum spacing 6 0 152 mm 0 mm 14 max 356 mm 1 0 25 mm 0 mm 1 1 25 mm 25 mm 18 18 457 mm 457 mm 3 3 76 mm 76mm 3 3 76 mm 76mm 48 2 48 2 310 cm2 310 cm2 24 2 24 2 155 cm2 155 cm2 Spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additi...

Page 7: ...he neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire see Optional 3 wire connection section A 4 wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited ...

Page 8: ... electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk...

Page 9: ...ver 20 ft 6 1 m should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting 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 shut off valve In the U S A An individual m...

Page 10: ... 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection 2 Remove terminal block cover A B C C ...

Page 11: ...ion on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point 2 Attach power supply cord to strain relief 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 ...

Page 12: ... ground wire F green or bare of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw 3 Connect ground wire 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R 3 prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection Remove center terminal block screw B B 1 Remove center screw 4...

Page 13: ...rd to center terminal block screw B Tighten screw B C B DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION Unscrew the removable conduit connector A and any screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief C through the hole below the terminal block opening B Reaching inside the terminal block opening screw the removable conduit connector A onto the str...

Page 14: ... Strip 5 127 mm of outer covering from end of cable leaving bare ground wire at 5 127 mm Cut 11 2 38 mm from remaining 3 wires Strip insulation back 1 25 mm Shape ends of wires into hooks 1 Prepare your 4 wire cable for direct connection 4 Connect ground wire F E A Connect ground wire green or bare F of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw B E C 3 Connect neutral gr...

Page 15: ... outer covering Shape wire ends into hooks 1 25 mm 3 89 mm 1 Prepare your 3 wire cable for direct connection 4 Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws Finally reinstall terminal block cover Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements B C P...

Page 16: ...d on threads of all non flared male fittings If flexible metal tubing is used be sure there are no kinks NOTE For LP gas connections you must use pipe joint compound resistant to action of LP gas Do not use TEFLON tape A B Non flared male fitting Flared male fitting 3 Open shut off valve Open shut off valve in supply line valve is open when handle is parallel to gas pipe Then test all connections b...

Page 17: ... should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Chart NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Chart and if ...

Page 18: ... Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life of dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage Determine vent path Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors ...

Page 19: ...ove washer inlet hose Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer 1 Turn cold water off remove and replace rubber washer 3 Tighten couplings Using pliers tighten the couplings with additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result 2 Attach short hose and Y connector Attach 2 ft 0 6 m inlet hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling...

Page 20: ...ing vent make sure vent is clean Vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp 2 Move dryer to final location Move dryer to final location Avoid crushing or kinking vent 4 101 mm 301 4 768 mm Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at top of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill v...

Page 21: ...ectric Models For power supply cord installation plug into a grounded outlet For direct wire installation turn on power Gas Models Check that gas supply is on Check for leaks Steam models only Be sure the water faucets are on Check for leaks around Y connector faucet and hoses All Models Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and start dryer Do not select Air Only Temperature setting If dryer will not st...

Page 22: ...cabinet 3 Lift door off top screws Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 4 screws that hold the inner and outer door together Holding door over towel on dryer grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door Set outer door aside NOTE Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches 5 Remove screws from door Remove the door cat...

Page 23: ...larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet 11 Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs Remove door strike and door strike plug from dryer cabinet Insert the door strike into door strike plug hole and secure with screw Insert door strike p...

Page 24: ...d of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch If it is needed slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment 13 Check door strike alignment TROUBLESHOOTING See Troubleshooting in the Use and Care Guide to possibly avoid the cost of...

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