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ELECTRIC
DRYER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Table
of Contents
DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
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Tools and Parts ......................................................................
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iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS .........................................................
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ELECTRICAL iNSTALLATiON ...................................................
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VENTING ...................................................................................
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Plan Vent System .................................................................
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Install Vent System ..............................................................
14
iNLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) .................. 15
CONNECT VENT ......................................................................
16
LEVEL DRYER ..........................................................................
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iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST ..............................
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DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) ..............................................
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iNSTALLATiON
NOTES
Date of purchase:
Date of installation:
Installer:
Model number:
Serial number:
W10558997A
W10558999A
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ............ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS ............ELECTRICAL iNSTALLATiON ........... Power Supply Cord Connection ........... Direct Wire Connection ............VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............ -
Page 2: Dryer Safety
DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"... -
Page 3: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (all models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Wire stripper (direct wire Tin snips (new vent installations) installations) "Y"... -
Page 4: Location Requirements
DRYER DIMENSIONS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Front view: _-__ 27" --4_ Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, (686 ram) installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. © 381/8" (968 ram) Explosion Hazard Keep f(ammable materials... -
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
Installation spacing for recessed area ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing It is your responsibility: allowed. [] To contact a qualified electrical installer. [] Additional spacing should be considered for ease of [] To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and installation and servicing. -
Page 6: Install Leveling Legs
if your outlet looks like this: INSTALL LEVELING LEGS Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge Excessive Weight Hazard copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. -
Page 7: Electrical Installation
ELECTRIC INSTALLATION For direct wire installations: For power supply cord installations: Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. -
Page 8: Power Supply Cord Connection
4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes Power supply cord strain relief: and where local codes do not 3ermit the use of 3-wire connections. . Attach power supply cord strain relief 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 4-prong plug type 14-30R) - Page 9 . Remove center screw Connect ground wire Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord Remove center terminal block screw (B). under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B).
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Page 10: Direct Wire Connection
Direct Wire Connection g-Wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes Direct wire strain relief and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. , Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. - Page 11 Remove center screw Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable Remove center terminal block screw (B). under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire Connect remaining wires Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right.
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Page 12: Venting
OptionaJ External Ground for 3-Wire Connect external ground wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) IMPORTANT: You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. . Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire "-<_ .... -
Page 13: Plan Vent System
Clamps: Rigid metal vent: [] Use clamps to seal all joints. [] Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid [] Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws crushing and kinking. or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. -
Page 14: Install Vent System
Determine vent path: [] Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. [] Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. [] When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. [] Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. [] Use as few 90 °... -
Page 15: Connect Inlet Hose (Steam Model Only)
Connect vent to exhaust hood Attach short hose and "Y" connector Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach "Y" connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. -
Page 16: Connect Vent
CONNECT VENT Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4"... -
Page 17: Level Dryer
LEVEL DRYER COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Level dryer [_ Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. [_ Check that you have all of your tools. Place [_ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. -
Page 18: Door Reversal (Optional)
--,,_ DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) Move the door strike The following instructions are for models with a round and square-shaped doors. ® ® ® ® Tools needed: Min. 8" long TORX®t #2 Phillips screwdriver T25 screwdriver ® Reverse door swing round=shaped door = single handle ®... - Page 19 Remove outer window assembly Reverse outer window assembly from trim ring Handle Fig. A Fig. A Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the figure A above.
- Page 20 Rotate reassemble outer window Remove hinge and latch assembly to trim ring Latch Bottom of door Notches Fig. A Hinge Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place.
- Page 21 Reverse door swing round=shaped door - double handle Bottom of door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding. Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the...
- Page 22 Remove inner door from outer door Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides ® • Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.
- Page 23 Move the door strike Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing Using a TORX ® T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Remove the dryer. Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside for slide down to engage the top tab.
- Page 24 Reattach inner door to Remove hinge and latch outer door from inner door Latch \ ii Hinge Using a TORX®t T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 Torx screws Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed assembly in place.