Product review (5 stars): Compact, efficient gas dryer, backed by Sears' superb support
First, I am impressed by the Sear's Corp. total support of the products they sell.  I will endeavor to restrict this review to the Kenmore 500 dryer.

The unit is compact and fairly light.  While I can't lift it, I can easily move it.  The Kenmore 500 comes in appliance white only.  Console controls are intuitive, and the dryer can be run immediately, without even referring to the instructions.  However, I don't recommend ignoring the instructions altogether.

Sears had the unit up and running within 12 minutes of delivering it.  They made absolutely certain that the gas connection was secure and leak-free.  The all-important venting was then addressed.

The Kenmore in action:
Noise level was the quietest of any dryer I have ever used.  The middle settings for heat were quite adequate for efficient drying.

All in all, the Kenmore 500 is a winner.