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Electric
Dryer Installation
Instructions
Table
of Contents
DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
2
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS
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3
Tools and Parts ......................................................................
3
Location
Requirements .........................................................
4
Electrical
Requirements ........................................................
6
install Leveling Legs ..............................................................
7
Electrical
Connection
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8
Venting Requirements .........................................................
14
Plan Vent System .................................................................
15
install Vent System ..............................................................
16
Connect
inlet Hoses ............................................................
17
Connect
Vent ........................................................................
18
Level Dryer ...........................................................................
18
COMPLETE
iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST ..............................
19
DOOR REVERSAL ....................................................................
19
STACKING WASHER AND DRYER .........................................
19
TROUBLESHOOTING
..............................................................
19
iNSTALLATiON
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- Page 1 Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............Location Requirements ............Electrical Requirements ............install Leveling Legs .............. Electrical Connection ............Venting Requirements ............Plan Vent System ..............install Vent System .............. Connect inlet Hoses ............
- Page 2 DRYER S_ETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...
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Page 3: Tools And Parts
LATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (all models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied {steam models): & Wire stripper (direct wire Tin snips (new vent installations) installations) "Y"... -
Page 4: Dryer Dimensions
DRYER DiMENSiONS Front view: 27" (686 m m) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. You will need: 1 "... - Page 5 Door open view: For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. 481/8" Louvered doors with equivalent ventilitation openings are (1238 ram) acceptable. 471/8'' (1197 ram) Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. No fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same closet as the dryer.
- Page 6 Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): ELECTRIC, REQUIREMENWS It is your responsibility: To contact a qualified electrical installer. ,-?ii: ..To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. 48 in.2 The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply (310 cm 2}...
- Page 7 if your outlet looks like this: INSTALL LE¥ LING LEGS 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 Excessive Weight Hazard copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R.
- Page 8 ELEC%RIC, CONNECTION Direct Wire Power Supply Cord Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
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Page 9: Power Supply Cord Connection
POWER SUPPLY 4oWIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION CORD CONNECTION Power supply cord strain relief: iMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for moble homes and where local codes do not 3ermit the use of 3-wire connections. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 4-prong plug type 14-30R) Remove the screws from a 3/4"... - Page 10 . Remove center screw Connect ground wire Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord Remove center terminal block screw (B). to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire Connect remaining wires Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws.
- Page 11 DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 4°WIRE DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION Direct wire strain relief iMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes , Attach direct wire strain relief and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any...
- Page 12 3oWIRE DIRECW WIRE Connect neutral ground wire and CONNECTION neutral wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. "1, Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B).
- Page 13 _F-4, Connect neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B).
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Page 14: Venting Requirements
NT[NG Exhaust hoods: [] Must be at least 12" (305 ram) from ground or any object that VENTING REQUIREMENTS may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Louvered Hood Box Hood Use a heavy metal vent. Acceptable Style: Do not use a plastic vent,... - Page 15 Optional exhaust installations: PLAN SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent, Do not use a plastic vent, Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
- Page 16 Determine vent path: INSTALL SYSTEM [] Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. , Install exhaust hood [] Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. [] When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room rnino as possible.
- Page 17 CONNECT INLET HOSES Attach long hose to "Y" For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 18. connector and tighten couplings The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Turn cold water off, remove replace rubber...
- Page 18 Turn on cold water faucet Move dryer to final location Check that the water faucets are turned on. Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Check for leaks After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under dryer. DR_R LEVEL Level Dryer...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
[_ Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Adjust leveling legs Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in a running or "On" position. • Start button has been pushed firmly. •... - Page 20 W10443041A W10443042A-SP © 2011 11/11 Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved...
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