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Important Safety Instructions ........................... 2-3
Installation Requirements .............................. 4-11
Installation Instructions ................................12-19
Reversing Door ............................................20-23
Dryer
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Accessories ...................................................... 24
Français ........................................................... 25
Español ........................................................... 49
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
All about the Installation of your Dryer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......2-3 Accessories ............24 Installation Requirements ......4-11 Français ............25 Installation Instructions ........12-19 Español ............49 Reversing Door ..........20-23... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this dryer. Exhaust Venting Free-fl owing, clear of lint buildup 4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting of minimal length and turns Recognize safety symbols, words and labels NO foil or plastic venting material Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors...
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Page 4: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS NOTE Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility company is not recommended. Electrical requirements for electric dryer CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. - Page 5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical requirements for gas dryer Grounding type Grounding type wall receptacl ll receptacle CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded Do not, Do not, under under 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay an any cir y circumstances, cumstances, cut,...
- Page 6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter (minimum) rigid or fl exible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements, continued WARNING WARNING FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Do not Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, allowed in the “MAXIMUM LENGTH”...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements, continued Exhaust direction Install male fi ttings in correct direction: Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are available through your local parts distributor or hardware store.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Manufactured or mobile home installation 1 Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 the termination securely fastened to the mobile CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard home structure.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Clearance requirements, continued MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) Installation in a Recess or Closet SIDES REAR FRONT 1 A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Dryer Dimensions 51.4” (131 cm)* 27.0” to clear open door 30.3” (77 cm)* (68.5 cm) to front of closed door electrical 36.0” supply on (91.5 cm) rear of unit 51.25” (130 cm) centerline 1.6” height for gas supply (4 cm) freestand dryer rear vent...
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Page 12: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical installation The following are specifi c requirements for proper and WARNING safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD fi re hazard. • A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto power cord. - Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada) WARNING 2 Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into Improper connection of the equipment grounding an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Gas connection 1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear 3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to of the dryer. allow gas to fl ow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Water connection (Steam Model only) WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Cold water faucet MUST be installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of your dryer’s water inlet. The faucet MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with threading for laundry hose con- nection.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Water connection, continued (Steam Model only) 5 If your installation has room for the COLD water supply to accept the “Y” connector directly, thread DIRECT CONNECTION the “Y” connector to the COLD water supply and OR WITH EXTENSION* snug it by hand;...
- Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 3 wire cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 30 AMP 30 AMP NEMA 10-30 NEMA 10-30 Neutral Neutral WARNING (center wire) (center wire) ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death. Access cover Access cover 1 Turn off power supply to outlet.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 4 wire cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) Neutral Neutral (WHITE wire) (WHITE wire) Ground Ground 30 AMP 30 AMP (GREEN wire) (GREEN wire) NEMA 14-30 NEMA 14-30 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General installation 1 Connect the exhaust duct to the outside exhaust system. Use of a 4” (102 mm) clamp (item A) is recommended to connect the dryer to the exhaust vent system. Use metal foil tape to seal all other joints. 2 Use a carpenter’s level to level your dryer front-to-back and side-to-side.
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Page 20: Reversing Door
REVERSING DOOR Removing the door 1 Protect fl at work surface, such as top of dryer or 4 Gently place dryer door face down on fl at, covered fl oor near dryer, with a soft cloth or towel. work surface. 2 Open dryer door and remove the two hinge screws. - Page 21 REVERSING DOOR Reversing the hinge 1 Carefully pull out the 2 small round hole plugs from 4 From the back side of the inner door, pinch the the front panel and save. Remove and save the retaining tabs of the plastic square plug to release square “T”...
- Page 22 REVERSING DOOR Reassembling the door 1 Lift the inner glass ring. Rotate it 180 degrees, 3 Replace indented head screws (no. 1-5) removed reinstall on outer door, lining up indicators - “LH” earlier. Take care not to strip out the plastic holes. for left-hand hinge or “RH”...
- Page 23 REVERSING DOOR Reattaching the door 1 Holding the door in both hands, squarely insert 3 Close the door and test operation of hinge, strike the “T” post on the back of the hinge into the “T” and latch. slot on the front panel and lower it to align the mounting holes.
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Page 24: Accessories
ACCESSORIES MATCHING STORAGE PEDESTAL* CAUTION Classic White Pedestal - P/N CFPWD15W Classic Silver Pedestal - P/N CFPWD15A Failure to use accessories manufactured by A storage pedestal accessory, specifi cally designed for this dryer (or approved by) the manufacturer could may be used to elevate the dryer for ease of use. This pedestal will result in personal injury, property damage or add about 15”...