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- Page 1 8.0 CU.FT. FRONT-LOAD DRYER EFD8027EBW(Electric)/EFD8027GBW(Gas)
- Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER WARNING Please read all safety instructions before using your Leave these instructions with the customer. Dryer must be properly grounded at all times. new dryer. For best drying results with your new Vent dryer through free-fl owing, outdoor-vented, metal duct system. dryer, remember to review: Improper gas installation or LP conversion could result in injury or even death.
- Page 3 8.0 CU.FT. FRONT-LOAD DRYER - USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Element 8.0 cu. ft. Front-load Dryer. If you have questions about your washer, our customer support team is ready to help: • • • 8.0 CU.FT. FRONT-LOAD DRYER...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DRYER SAFETY .................4 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS ............8 Important to Installer ................8 Basic Requirements .................9 Location Requirements ................9 Ducting Requirements ................13 Exhausting Requirements ..............15 Gas Requirements .................. 15 Electrical Requirements ................17 Grounding ....................19 PARTS AND FEATURES ..............20 Replacement Parts and Accessories ..........20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............ - Page 6 Final Check ....................29 Door Reversal Procedure..............30 Change the Dryer Vent Location............31 DRYER USE ..................34 Control Panel ................... 34 Drying a Load of Laundry ..............37 Special Laundry Tips ................41 DRYER CARE ................... 43 Cleaning and Maintenance ..............43 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............44 Check These Solutions if Your Dryer...
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Page 7: Dryer Safety
DRYER SAFETY YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death. The level of risk is shown by the following indications. - Page 8 WARNING What to do if you smell gas: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants. •...
- Page 9 • Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless it is specifically recommended in the user- maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. •...
- Page 10 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion • Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They emit vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material that has been in contact with a cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be placed in the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been...
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Page 11: Operation Requirements
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY OPERATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING Fire Hazard • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. • Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. -
Page 12: Basic Requirements
BASIC REQUIREMENTS Make sure you have everything necessary for the proper installation. • A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. Refer to the “Electrical Requirements” section. • A POWER CORD electric dryer (except for Canada). • GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. •... - Page 13 ALCOVE OR CLOSET OR WALL INSERT/RECESSED INSTALLATIONS WARNING • The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed any place inside the house. • No other fuel-burning appliance should be installed in the same closet as the dryer.
- Page 14 UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION 39.8 in. (1010 mm) 27 in. (686 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) PEDESTAL INSTALLATION 39 in. (991 mm) 27 in. (686 mm) 33.7 in. (855 mm) 51.9 in. (1317 mm) 55.2 in. (1402 mm) 5 in.
- Page 15 STACKED INSTALLATION 3 in. (76 mm) 6 in. (152 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) 79 in. (2007 mm) J 33.7 in. (855 mm) 48 in. (31000 mm ) 24 in. (15500 mm ) 1 in. (25 mm) 8 in. (203 mm) 3 in.
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Page 16: Ducting Requirements
DUCTING REQUIREMENTS Recommended Use only for short-run installation Weather Hood 4" DIA 4" DIA 4" DIA Type 2-1/2" 4" 4 inch. (10.2 cm) 2.5 inch. (6.4 cm) No. of 90° Rigid Metallic Rigid Metallic elbows 90 ft. (27.4 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m) 60 ft. - Page 17 WARNING The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. • Use a 4-inch (10.2cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use smaller diameter than recommended diameter duct. • Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2cm) in diameter can result in increased accumulation of lint and changes in performance •...
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Page 18: Exhausting Requirements
EXHAUSTING REQUIREMENTS WARNING • The dryer should not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building. • The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in alcove or closet. - Page 19 Additionally, a 1/8 " (0.3cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of your dryer's gas supply connection. Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the system. This dryer must be connected to the gas supply piping with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
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Page 20: Electrical Requirements
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The wiring diagram is located on the back board of the unit. WARNING • The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is properly grounded. - Page 21 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard When local codes allow, the electrical supply of the dryer may be connected by means of a new power supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is UL listed and rated at a minimum of 120/240 volts, 30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
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Page 22: Grounding
GROUNDING This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, the grounding the product will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current. WARNING Gas and Electric models •... -
Page 23: Parts And Features
PARTS AND FEATURES Control panel Cabinet Door Filter Left venting hole (for option) Adjustable leg (Four legs) Power cord For gas dryer only Back venting hole Water inlet Water inlet Wiring box Gas inlet For electric dryer only Electric dryer Gas dryer REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If your dryer requires replacement parts or accessories, contact the... -
Page 24: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For the proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualified serviceman. REMOVING FROM THE PACKAGE • Unpack your dryer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items shown below. • To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. -
Page 25: Choose The Proper Location
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION 1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for the installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side-by-side, to allow access to the gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. Place two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor. Tip your dryer on its side so it lies across both cushion-tops. - Page 26 WARNING Dryer Wall Make sure your Use a 4" (10.2 cm) Tape Duct dryer is installed diameter rigid metal 4" exhaust properly so it duct. Tape all joints, exhausts air including at the dryer. easily. Never use lint-trapping Duct screws. Keep ducts as Clean all old ducts straight as...
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Page 27: Connect The Gas Line (For Gas Models)
CONNECT THE GAS LINE (FOR GAS MODELS) • Review the “Gas Requirements” section on page 15. Remove the pipe thread protective cap. • Apply a pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2" wraps of teflon tape over all threaded connections. •... -
Page 28: Connect The Electrical Wiring
CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING Review the “Electrical Requirements” section on page BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the “Grounding” section on page 19. THREE WIRE OUTLET Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. - Page 29 FOUR WIRE OUTLET 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 4, 10-gauge, solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14- 30 R.
- Page 30 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard All U.S. models are produced for a 3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION. The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. A 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION is required for new or remodeled construction, mobile homes, or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral conductor.
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Page 31: Connect Inlet Hoses
CONNECT INLET HOSES Cold water Hot water Connect directly or use extension hose with Y connector Water Inlet COLD WATER SUPPLY HOSE TO WASHER If possible install the “Y” connector directly, thread the short extension hose onto the COLD water supply and snug it by hand; then tighten it another turn with pliers. -
Page 32: Level The Dryer
LEVEL THE DRYER To ensure that the dryer provides the optimal drying performance, it must be leveled. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface. • Adjust the leveling feet as necessary to level the dryer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to vibrate. -
Page 33: Door Reversal Procedure
DOOR REVERSAL PROCEDURE 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the two hinge screws from the door. 3. Remove the door by lifting it. 4. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the hinge hole cover. 5. Install the hinge hole cover on the opposite side. 6. -
Page 34: Change The Dryer Vent Location
CHANGE THE DRYER VENT LOCATION Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or left side (see from the front). Adapter kits, which are standard components, can be purchased from any retailer. - Page 35 Preassemble a 4 inch (10.2cm) elbow to the next 4 inch (10.2cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and press it onto the adapter duct.
- Page 36 Dimensions for installation Rear Venting (Default) 12" 30.5cm Side Venting 1.5" 3.8cm 14.96" 5" 38cm 12.9cm Bottom Venting 12" 30.5cm...
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Page 37: Dryer Use
DRYER USE CONTROL PANEL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating the appliance. POWER button Press to turn your dryer on or off. If your dryer is on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons being pressed, it automatically turns off. - Page 38 SIGNAL Press once to stop the buzzer sound. Press again to activate the sound. Your selection will be kept until next pressing. WRINKLE CARE Press once to add the Wrinkle Care step into the operating program. Press again to cancel selection. Wrinkle Care provides approximately 90 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling.
- Page 39 DAMP DRY SIGNAL This function is useful when you want to take some garments out for ironing. The unit will beep 6 times when the moisture in the clothes is good for ironing. At this time, you can take those garments out and continue drying the other by pressing the “START/PAUSE”...
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Page 40: Drying A Load Of Laundry
DRYING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 1. Power on your dryer. • Press this Power button to power your dryer on. 2. Load your dryer. • Place only one wash load in your dryer at a time. • Mixed loads of heavy and light weight fabrics will dry differently, which may result in lightweight fabrics being dry while heavy fabrics remain damp at the end of a drying cycle. - Page 41 Cycle Fabric type DRY TEMP DRY LEVEL TIME STEAM WRINKLE DAMP TIME Default Default Maximum CARE ADJUST time time Amount SIGNAL (Elec.) (Gas) Normal Cotton Medium Extra Dry 61min 74min Under #(37min) #(37min) More Dry wear Normal Dry Linen Less Dry Damp Dry Bulky/ Medium...
- Page 42 5. Unloading your laundry. • The “Clean filter” light in the process bar will flash when your laundry load has been finished. • The dryer will beep 6 times after the cycle is done. • You should clean the filter after every load once the laundry is unloaded.
- Page 43 FILTER CLEAN To prevent a risk of fire, make sure to clean the lint filter before or after every load. • To shorten drying time. • To operate more energy efficiently. Lint filter CAUTION • Do not operate your dryer without the lint filter in place. •...
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Page 44: Special Laundry Tips
SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide. Items Drying guide • Bedspreads & Follow the care label instructions or dry in Bulky Comforters cycle. - Page 45 Items Drying guide • Curtains & Use the Casual cycle, medium temperature and Draperies less dry to help minimize wrinkling. • Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible. • Cloth Diapers Use the Normal cycle on High temperature for soft fluffy diapers.
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Page 46: Dryer Care
DRYER CARE WARNING • Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service Personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: inlet valve, control board and temperature-regulating thermistor (located on blower housing). -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
• After cleaning the exhaust hood, check that the flapper or louvers move freely. • Reassemble the exhaust duct and hood, checking that the joints are secure and sealed. • Operate the dryer and verify that the exhaust air is not obstructed in the vent and that there are no leaks in the system. - Page 48 Remove promptly. • It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying cycle. • Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation instruction.
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Page 49: Error Codes
ERROR CODES Error Code Possible Cause Solutions The PCB failed. Call the service center for help do not use dryer. The humidity sensor The unit will complete the failed. current operating cycle but garments could be over dried. The unit can still operate under the Time Cycles. -
Page 50: Appendix
APPENDIX FABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment care direction. The clothing care labels include symbols for washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundering problems. - Page 51 required...
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