Electrical Connection Information; Exhaust Information; Electrical Requirements - Hotpoint NBXR333GGWW - 6.0 cu. Ft. Gas Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRI-
CAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected
to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-
amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If electrical supply provid-
ed does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that
a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.
IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNAL GROUND WIRE
(NOT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS
LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED
BY ATTACHING TO THE GREEN
GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR
OF THE DRYER, AND TO A GROUNDED
METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER
ESTABLISHED GROUND.
Installation Instructions
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6 EXHAUST INFORMATION

Exhaust longer than specified will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of
exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. Both
rigid and flexible metal duct are shown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
Recommended
4" DIA. 4" DIA.
4" DIA.
4"
4"
No. of 90º Rigid Flexible
Elbows Metal
No. of 90º Rigid
0 150 Feet 55 Feet
Elbows Metal
1 135 Feet 52 Feet
0 90 Feet
2 125 Feet 49 Feet
1 60 Feet
115 Feet 48 Feet
3
2 45 Feet
3 35 Feet
4 105 Feet 43 Feet
5 95 Feet 40 Feet
If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 6.
If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 6.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed down.
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to a
4-in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of
back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,
including distance between last turn and dampened wall cap.
• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of
duct must point away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.
They will serve as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints should be made air-and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down towards outdoors 1/2 inch per foot.
• Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build up.
Use only for short
run installations
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid Flexible
2-1/2"
Metal Metal Metal
Flexible Rigid Flexible
125 Feet 45 Feet
Metal Metal Metal
115 Feet 42 Feet
55 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet
105 Feet 39 Feet
40 Feet 45 Feet 30 Feet
95 Feet 35 Feet
30 Feet 35 Feet
20 Feet
20 Feet 25 Feet 15 Feet
85 Feet 33 Feet
75 Feet 30 Feet