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Table
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DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
2
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS
.............................................
3
Tools and Parts ......................................................................
3
Location
Requirements .........................................................
4
Electrical
Requirements ........................................................
5
install Leveling Legs ..............................................................
6
Electrical
Connection
............................................................
6
VENTING ...................................................................................
12
Venting Requirements .........................................................
12
Plan Vent System .................................................................
13
Install Vent System ..............................................................
14
CONNECT
iNLET HOSES ........................................................
14
CONNECT VENT ......................................................................
16
LEVEL DRYER ..........................................................................
16
COMPLETE
iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST ..............................
17
REVERSE DOOR SWING .........................................................
17
TROUBLESHOOTING
..............................................................
19
iNSTALLATiON
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- Page 1 Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............Location Requirements ............Electrical Requirements ............install Leveling Legs .............. Electrical Connection ............VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............Plan Vent System ..............Install Vent System .............. CONNECT iNLET HOSES ............
- Page 2 DRYER S_ETY 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 LATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Parts supplied (all models): Tools needed: Leveling legs (4) Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Parts supplied (steam models): &...
- Page 4 iNSTALLATiON CLEARANCES Location must be large enough to allow dryer door to open fully. DRYER DiMENSiONS Dryer with extended back: Dryer with flat back: 30" .,_--- 28" -----_ -,,P-- 22%"----_ (565 ram) (78sram)f Explosion Hazard 431/2" Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as (783 ram} gaso|ine, away from dryer.
- Page 5 Mobile home = Additional installation requirements: If using a power supply cord: This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety clothes dryers.
- Page 6 INSTALL LE¥_LING LEGS ELEC%RIC_ CONNECTION Power Supply Cord Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief.
- Page 7 If your outlet looks like this: Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to "4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection" on this page. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to "3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection" on page 8. 4=WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is requiredfor mobile homes and Before you start, disconnect...
- Page 8 3=WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION Connect neutral ground wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground and neutral wire conductor to neutral wire. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA 3-prong plug type 10-30R) Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B).
- Page 9 3. connect remaining wires to strain relief Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in screw.
- Page 10 5, Connect remaining wires ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws.
- Page 11 connect Connect neutral ground wire neutral wire and neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center hooked end together.
- Page 12 NTING Exhaust hoods: [] Must be at least 12" (305 ram) from ground or any object that VENTING REQUIREMENTS may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Louvered Hood Box Hood Use a heavy metal vent. Acceptable Style: Do not use a plastic vent,...
- Page 13 Alternate installations for close clearances PLAN SYSTEM Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best Recommended exhaust installations for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
- Page 14 Determine vent path: Connect vent to exhaust hood [] 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.
- Page 15 Attach long hose to dryer fill Attach short hose and " "Y" connector valve and tighten coupling Fig. B If space permits, attach the brass female end of the "Y" connector to the cold water faucet. See figure A. If "Y" connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water Attach other end of long hose to fill faucet, the short hose must be used.
- Page 16 CONNECT DR_R LEVEL Level Dryer , Connect vent to exhaust outlet Place level _ Place level Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from clean.
- Page 17 DOOR COMPLETE INSTAL RE RSE SWING CHECKLIST You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. [_ Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. 1.
- Page 18 Reverse strike 4, Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 1. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side to attach the hinge 2, Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. to the front panel.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER OPERATION Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, have your entire home venting run Dryer will not run cleaned. Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? "E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service.
- Page 20 Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door.