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Installation
Instructions
(USA onlg)
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MODELS DSKS433 AND DSKS333 MUST BE INSTALLED WITH CONTROL PANEL AT BOTTOM IN ORDER TO OPERATE ADEQUATELY.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reed these instructions
completely
end cerefullg.
•
IMPORTANT-
Save these instructions
for local
inspector's
use.
•
IMPORTANT-
Observe all governing
codes and
ordinances.
• Note to Instoller
- Be sure to leave these instructions
with the customer.
• Note to Customer
- Keep these instructions
with your
Owner's Manual for future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or
discarded,
remove the dryer door.
• Service information
and the wiring diagram
are located
in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close
supervision
of children is necessary
when the appliance
is used near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature
is above 50°F
for satisfactory
operation
of the dryer control system.
• Product failure due to improper
installation
is not
covered under the Warranty.
• Dryers installed
in garages
(if allowed
by local codes)
must be elevated
18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.
-4LWARNING
RISK OF FIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation
instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation
must be performed
by a qualified
installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according
to these instructions
and
in accordance
with local codes. In the absence of local codes,
installation
must comply with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
• This dryer must be exhausted
to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to
the outdoors.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting
materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is
installed, it must be UL listed and installed in accordance
with
the instructions
found in "Connecting
The Dryer To House Vent"
on page/4 of this manual. Flexible venting materials
are known
to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions
will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
• Do not install or store this appliance
in any location
where it
could be exposed to water and or weather.
• Save these instructions.
(Installers: Be sure to leave these
instructions
with the customer).
DETERMINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR DRYER MODEL
• This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit of proper voltage and frequency as specified on Rating Plate (located inside
dryer door) with no other appliances or fixtures attached.
EXCEPTION:
• A 120V receptacle is located on the back on the dryer and is available only for use with a washer that is affixed to the dryer with a
WDF-85 kit. It may not be used for any other appliance or any conditions other than slated above (208V & 240V models only).
• Branchcircuit must be protected bythe requiredtime-delay fuses or circuit breakers208Vor 240Vinstallation- 30 amps 120Vinstallation15 or 20 amps.
• The electrical installation must conform to the national and local codes.
208V AND 240V MODELS ARE NOT APPROVED FOR 120V INSTALLATION.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIP J OINT PLIERS F LAT B LADE AND PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVERS
STACKING
KITS FOR DRYERS
(Comeswith individuol Instollotion Instructions)
[] Over wosher
- Use Woll Mount Kit WHK-35 or
- Stock Rock DSDR24 or
- Stock Rock DSR-24
[] For olcove ond closet depth ond width
requirements see specific kit instructions
[]All stocking kits ore ovoiloble from sour
Iocol soles outlet.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4"DIA. METAL DUCT ( RECOMMENDED)
4"DUCT
CLAMPS
(2)
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE
METAL (SEMI-RIGID) OR
UL LISTEDTRANSITION
DUCT ( IF NEEDED) 4"SPRING
KITWXO8X10077
(INCLUDES
2ELBOWS) CLAMPS
12)
4"DIA. FLEXIBLE
METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED
TRANSITION
DUCT ( IF NEEDED.)
EXHAUST
HOOD
%
4"DIA. METAL
ELBOW
GLOVES
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
3/4" STRAIN RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DUCT TAPE
)RYER POWER
CORD K IT
(NOT P ROVIDED
ULRATED WITH DRYER)
120/240V,]OA
WITH 3OR 4PRONGS.
IDENTIFYTHE
PLUG
TYPE AS PER T HE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE
PURCHASING
LINE C ORD.
UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
[] Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.
[]Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.
[] Remove the literature and accessories bag from the dryer drum. Place the literature in a convenient place.
[] Using foam pads from dryer carton, turn dryer upside down as shown.
[] Install knobs. For location, refer to the Owner's Hanual.
[] Dryer is now ready to be mounted above washer using accessory kit.
[] Remove the foam shipping pads from under dryer.
[] Move the dryer to the desired location.
[] Follow the steps in the following pages to connect the dryer to the external exhaust and power supply.
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