Kenmore 796.8127# User manual

Kenmore
Brand
Kenmore
Model
796.8127#
Category
Tumble dryers
Type
User manual

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Kenmore®
Dryer
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Sears Brand Management Corporation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT RECORD
Master Protection Agreements
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•Parts and labor
operating properly under normal use,
 well beyond the product warranty.
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 real protection.
•Expert service 
 Sears service technicians, 
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•Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, 
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•“No-lemon”guarantee
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•Productreplacement
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•Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request
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•Fast help by phone –  Rapid Resolution.
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Power surge protection 
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•$250 food loss protection annually 
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•Rental reimbursement
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•10% discount 
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Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.
call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items.
For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS 
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
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
 16
 16
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HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features  18
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 
Sorting Loads 22
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23
 
25
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25
Damp Dry Signal25
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
 26
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 26
 26
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 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
 
WARRANTY  32
SERVICE 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING:
DANGER:
WARNING:
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to
minimizetheriskofreorexplosion,electricshock,ortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,
or loss of life.
Donotinstallaclothesdryerwithexibleplasticventingmaterials.Ifaexiblemetal(foiltype)ductisinstalled,
itmustbeofaspecictypeidentiedbytheappliancemanufacturerassuitableforusewithclothesdryers.
Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothesdryerairowandincreasetheriskofre.
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisapplianceorany
other appliances.
Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaqualiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegassupplier.
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
Save these instructions.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.
2. Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phones in your building.
3. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Carefully follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
5.Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,calltheredepartment.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
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
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock.




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permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding




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•Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances.


•Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.

•Install and store the dryer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
•All repairs and servicing must be performed by an
authorizedservicetechnicianunlessspecically
recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not install the
dryer in humid spaces.

•Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized
power circuit to avoid electrical overload.


•Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside. Failure

•The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the
outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted
outdoors,somenelintandlargeamountsof
moisture will be expelled into the laundry area.


•Useonlyrigidmetalorexiblemetal4inchdiameter
duct inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the
outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork
cancauseare.Puncturedductworkcancauseare


•Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end
cap should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraft
when the dryer is not in use

•Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping
materials properly.

•Placedryeratleast18inchesabovetheoorfora
garage installation.

•Keep all packaging from children. 


•Do not install near items that produce heat or open
ame


•Do not place candles or cigarettes on top of the
product. 

•Removeallprotectivevinyllmfromtheproduct.


•Theexhaustductmustbe4inches(10.2cm)in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct
should be kept as short as possible. Make sure to
clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer.


•Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is recommended
for use between the dryer and the wall. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations, a UL
listedexiblemetaltransitionductmaybeused
between the dryer and wall connection only. The
useofthisductingwillaectdryingtime. Failure to

•DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners
which extend into the duct that could catch lint and
reducetheeciencyoftheexhaustsystem.



IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Exhaust/Ducting:
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusingthisappliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the ground prong from the power cord.



•For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded.

•Refer to the installation instructions in this manual
forspecicelectricalrequirementsforyourmodel.


•This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded
outlet. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit
checkedbyaqualiedelectriciantomakesurethe
outlet is properly grounded.


•The dryer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.



•Never unplug your dryer by pulling on the power
cord.Alwaysgriptheplugrmlyandpullstraight
out from the outlet.

•Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.

•When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not
to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.


IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS
EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL



TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY


CYCLE MODIFIERS


NOTE:
CHECK VENT







ULTRA-CAPACITY DRUM

EASY-ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR




FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER


LEVELING FEET




A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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Power Cord









Outlet

HE
F
G
A
D
C
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: 





CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION










IMPORTANT: 

Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or
Manufactured Homes
CLEARANCES










Additional instructions for closet installations:



 
 
 
 
 
/

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

 
 

48 sq. in.
(310 sq. cm. )
24 sq. in.
(155 sq. cm.
)
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
Closet Door Vent Requirements
Vent
Vent
Standard Installation – Side View
/

/












Standard Installation – Front View
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IMPORTANT:





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Standard Installation – Front View
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING GAS DRYERS
GASREQUIREMENTS(GASMODELSONLY)
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


WARNING:
•Gassupplyrequirements:Asshippedfromthe
factory,thisdryerisconguredforusewithnatural
gas(NG).Itcanbeconvertedforusewithpropane
(LP)gas.Gaspressuremustnotexceed8inches
watercolumnfor(NG),or13incheswatercolumnfor
(LP).
•Aqualiedserviceorgascompanytechnicianmust
connect the dryer to the gas service. 

•Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by
closingitsindividualmanualshutovalveduringany
pressure testing of the gas supply.

•Supplylinerequirements:Yourlaundryroommust
have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. In the
UnitedStates,anindividualmanualshutovalve
MUSTbeinstalledwithinatleast6ft.(1.8m)ofthe
dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas installation code CSA
B149.1.A⅛inchNPTpipeplugmustbeinstalled.

•If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be ½ inch
IPS. If acceptable under local codes and ordinances
andwhenacceptabletoyourgassupplier,⅜inch
approved tubing may be used where lengths are less
than20ft.(6.1m).Largertubingshouldbeusedfor
lengthsinexcessof20ft.(6.1m).

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
GAS MODELS ONLY
•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third(ground)prongfromthepowercord. Failure


•For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded.

•Thepowercordofthisdryerisequippedwith
a3-prong(grounding)plugwhichmateswitha
standard3-prong(grounding)walloutlettominimize
the possibility of electric shock hazard from this
appliance.

•This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz.
grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or
circuit breaker.

•Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.

•Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on
the nameplate.

•To prevent contamination of the gas valve, purge the
gas supply of air and sediment before connecting
the gas supply to the dryer. Before tightening the
connection between the gas supply and the dryer,
purge remaining air until the odor of gas is detected.

•DONOTuseanopenametoinspectforgasleaks.
Useanoncorrosiveleakdetectionuid.Failure to do

•UseonlyanewAGA-orCSA-certiedgassupply
linewithexiblestainlesssteelconnectors. Failure to

•Securely tighten all gas connections. Failure to do so

•UseTeontapeorapipe-jointcompoundthatis
insolubleinpropane(LP)gasonallpipethreads.


•DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer;
disassemblyrequirestheattentionandtoolsof
anauthorizedandqualiedservicetechnicianor
company.


grounding
plug

grounding
type wall
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

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


•Installation and service must be performed by a
qualiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegassupplier.

•Useonlyanewstainlesssteelexibleconnectorand
anewAGA-certiedconnector.

•Agasshutovalvemustbeinstalledwithin6ft.
(1.8m)ofthedryer.

•Thedryerisconguredfornaturalgaswhen
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer
isequippedwiththecorrectburnernozzleforthe
typeofgasbeingused(naturalgasorpropanegas).

ConnectingtheGasSupply
NOTE:














NOTE:






High-AltitudeInstallations





•Ifnecessary,thecorrectnozzle(fortheLPnozzlekit,
orderpartnumber383EEL3002D)shouldbeinstalled
byaqualiedtechnicianandthechangeshouldbe
noted on the dryer.

•All connections must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations.

•Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to do

WARNING:
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3/8" NP T Gas
Connection
Gas Supply
Shuto ff Valve
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
1/8" NP T Pipe Plug








CONNECTINGGASDRYERS(continued)
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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS












•Any installation in a manufactured or mobile
home must comply with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 or Standard CAN/CSA Z240 MH and local codes
and ordinances.
•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforallmobileand
manufactured home installations, as well as all new
construction after January 1, 1996. Failure to do so

•This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanentwiringsystem,oranequipmentgrounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connectedtotheequipmentgroundingterminalor
lead on the dryer. 

•The dryer has its own terminal block that must be
connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, single
phasecircuit,fusedat30amperes(thecircuitmustbe
fusedonbothsidesoftheline).ELECTRICALSERVICE
FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE MAXIMUM
RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO
NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT
CIRCUIT. 

•Ifbranchcircuittodryeris15ft.(4.5m)orlessin
length,useUL(UnderwritersLaboratories)listedNo.-
10AWGwire(copperwireonly),orasrequiredby
localcodes.Ifover15ft.(4.50m),useUL-listedNo.-8
AWGwire(copperwireonly),orasrequiredbylocal
codes.Allowsucientslackinwiringsodryercan
be moved from its normal location when necessary.

•Thepowercord(pigtail)connectionbetweenwall
receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied
with the dryer. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire
must conform to local codes and with instructions on
the following pages.

•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforallnew
construction after January 1, 1996. A 4-wire
connection must be used where local codes do not
permit grounding through the neutral wire. Failure to
do so 




WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
SpecialElectricalRequirementsforMobile
or Manufactured Homes
ElectricalRequirementsforElectricModelsOnly
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CONNECTINGELECTRICDRYERS(continued)
Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Connect
each power cord wire to the terminal block screw that
has the same colored wire. For example, connect the
black power cord wire to the terminal block screw
with the black wire. Failure to follow these instructions
mayresultinashort,overloadreordeath.
Four-WirePowerCord
•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforall
mobile and manufactured home installations,
as well as all new construction after
January 1, 1996.

30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord
with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor 



























Groundingthroughtheneutralwireisprohibitedfor:(1)
newbranch-circuitinstallations,(2)mobilehomes,(3)
recreationalvehicles,and(4)areaswherelocalcodes
prohibit grounding through the neutral wire.
Three-WirePowerCord
A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on
new construction after January 1, 1996.











WARNING:
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS






Power
Cord





3 Wire
Power
Cord
Green Ground Screw
Hot
(Black)
Neutral
Grounding
Wire
Green Wire of
Power Cord
Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Red)
Green Ground Screw
Hot
(Black)
Neutral
Grounding
Wire
Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Red)
Ground WireExternal

VENTING THE DRYER
CHECK YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT!
The most common cause of dryer problems is poor
exhaust venting. 




•DIRTY OR DAMAGED EXHAUST DUCTS.




•WRONG VENT MATERIAL. 



NOTE:
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
•RESTRICTED OR DAMAGED VENT HOOD. 



•EXCESSIVELY LONG VENT.




•DO NOT USE PLASTIC OR FOIL VENTING.



UsingtheDUCTLENGTHCHART(below)






Recommended
Only for Short-Run Installations
4"
(10.2 cm )
4"
(10.2 cm )
2
1/2
"
(6.35 cm )
Number of 90°
Elbows
Vent Hood Type
Maximum length of 4" (10.2 cm )
diameter rigid metal duct
65 feet (19.8 m)
55 feet (16.8 m)
47 feet (13.7 m)
36 feet (11.0 m)
28 feet (8.5 m)
55 feet (16.8 m)
47 feet (13.7 m)
41 feet (12.5 m)
30 feet (9.1 m)
22 feet (6.7 m)
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VENTINGTHEDRYER(continued)
RoutingandConnectingDuctwork



NOTE:
must




must








IMPORTANT: 






ConnectingtheDryerVent




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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LEVELING THE DRYER REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
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NOTE:
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CAUTION:
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
THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY.
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



WARNING:
WARNING:
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Level
Leveling Feet
Leveling Feet
Level
Door

Hinge




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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK


















NOTE:













TestingDryerHeating






NOTE:






CheckingVenting




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HOW TO USE
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
POWER(ON/OFF)BUTTON



CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB







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manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.
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HOW TO USE
OPERATING THE DRYER
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LOAD THE DRYER
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
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2
CLEAN THE LINT FILTER
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

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TURN ON THE DRYER
ON
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4
SELECT A CYCLE
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
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SELECT CYCLE MODIFIERS

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


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SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS

NOTE:


7
BEGIN CYCLE




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END OF CYCLE
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Kenmore 796.8127# User manual

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