Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
04
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
eIMPORTANT-
Save these instructions
for local inspector's use.
© IMPORTANT-
observe all
codes and ordinances.
* Note to Installer - 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.
e 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.
governing
AWARNING
aisk 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.
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the
clothes
dryer
according
to these
instructions
and
in
accordance with local codes.
e This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
e Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use
only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
* DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If
flexible metal (serni-rigic 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 pages 4-5 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).
NOTE:
Installation
and
service
of this dryer
requires
basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact
a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
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Step 1
(see section 1).
Step 2
section 3).
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Move the dryer to the desired location.
Connect the power supply (see section 2).
Connect the external exhaust (see section 4).
Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (see
section 1) and meets attached installation specifications (see
Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Step 7
Level your dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the operation of the power supply and venting.
Step 9 Place the Owner's Manual and the Installation Instructions
in a location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For alcove or closet installation, see section 6.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 7.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 8.
For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 9.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
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