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COIN-OPERATED COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC DRYER OWNER'S MANUAL and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Hoffman Estates,IL 60179 www.sears.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Dryer Safety ............................................................ 2 Installation Instructions ......................................... 3 Electrical requirements ..........[...]
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DRYER SAFETY YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safe[...]
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INSTALLATION Three-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle INSTRUCTIONS Read the "Dryer Safety" section of this Owner's Manual and completely read these Installation Instructions before beginning installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • The dryer must not be installed where it can be exposed to water [...]
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The power supply cord must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes a[...]
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The dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with three-wire, flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. A conduit connector must be installed at junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved if servicing is [...]
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Alternate Connection: Four-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame- grounding conductor to the neutral wire: 1. Disconnect power. 2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place. 3. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from external grounding connector scre[...]
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Local codes may permit the useof a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30 ampere, dryer power supply cord kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT andbe at least four feet long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with turned ends. Four-Wire Power Supply Cord (Mobile home or other fo[...]
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Four-Wire Electrical Connection Direct Wire) 1. Disconnect power. • Strip 5 inches of outer covering from end of cable. Leave bare grounding wire at 5 inches. Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center ter[...]
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5. Connect neutral grounding wire andthe neutral wire (white or center) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block. Center silver-colored terminal block screw External ground Neutral wire (white) connector / II dL II ,arece,,er w re I III ". gr0ced .,w re _ (green/yellow) ¾", U.L-listed, strain relief 6. Place the hook[...]
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Use duct tape to sealalljoints. Do not use screws to secure vent.Lintmay catch on screws. Use 4-inch diameter heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be fully extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent afterinstallation. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight o[...]
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Multiple dryer exhausting guide Many multiple-family dwellings are furnished with pro- visions in the building for washing and drying laundry with automatic washers and dryers. The exhausting of the individual clothes dryers can be accomplished with a central exhaust vent system. The following is a list of factors for possible consideration in the [...]
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Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other in[...]
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Installing coin-slide mechanism NOTE: If the coin-slide mechanism is installed, skip this step and proceed to coin-box adjustment. Remove the service door from the meter case by unlock- ing the service lock with the key shipped with the dryer. Carefully insert coin-slide mechanism into opening and guide into holes. Secure the coin slide with bolt f[...]
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Replacing nylon timing cams on accumulator mechanism Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating, Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Remove meter-case service door: • Loosen two screws securing timer bracket to meter case and lift tim[...]
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9. Set new vend price by adding or removing the appropriate block-out keys and/or dime inserts according to Table of Vend Prices. TABLE OF VEND PRICE VENO COIN BLOTB PRICm IRa4nSTn o IIIIIIII lo¢u1111111 25¢11DIIIII 35¢DIDIIIII 5o¢IIDDIIII 8o¢ DIDDIIII 75¢IIDDDIII 85¢ DIDDDIII =I.oo IIDDDDII =1.1o ulDDDDII =1.25 IDDDDDII =1.35 DIDDDDDI =1.5o[...]
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To close dryer top: 1. Push down on top until front locks catch. 2. Relock security top lock with key. 3. Replace screws under lint lid. 4. Replace tee spacer and nut on stud inside meter case. 5. Replace timer and bracket in meter case. Tighten mounting screws. 6. Replace and lock timer access door. 7. Plug in dryer or reconnect dryer. OPERATING T[...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before servicing the dryer, always check out the machine to substantiate the complaint for which the service call was created. In many cases, it may just be a customer-instruct problem. Will not run • Power supply Check line fuses and line switches. • Main wiring harness Check for loose or broken terminal. • Door switch Make c[...]
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Troubleshooting (cont.) Drying temperature too high • Operating thermostat Check for lint that may insulate thermostat from exhaust air. Check thermostat for function. Motor runs with door open • Door switch Check door switch for function and switch clip actuating arm for proper switch plunger actuation. Noise • Loose components Secure compon[...]
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For major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOM EsM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-6[...]