Kenmore 8472 Use and Care Guide - Page 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools listed here Flat-blade screwdriver Level Adjustable wrench Vent clamps • Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Tin snips (new vent installations) • A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of 115 Ibs (52 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended. The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. Installation Clearances • Parts supplied Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts listed are included. 1 - Cycle Control (timer) knob 1 - Push to Start button • 4- Casters • • 2 - Cord brackets 2 - Screws The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Dryer Dimensions Parts needed Check local codes, existing electrical supply and venting, and see "Venting Requirements" and "Electrical Requirements" before purchasing parts. • • Mobile home installations hardware Permanent installations require metal exhaust system require 4 dryer feet The above are available for purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). ?Height with caster is 327/2" (82.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 51/2 '' (14.0 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See "Venting Requirements." Minimum installation installation spacing for recessed area and closet Expmosion Hazard Keep flammabme materiams and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. PBace dryer at Beast 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can resumt in death, expmosion, or fire. The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed when the unit is to be operated with, or without, the Stack Stand Kit. To purchase a Stack Stand Kit, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663 Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. • Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. You will need • A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See "Venting Requirements." • • A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp circuit. A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."