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ELECTRIC DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY..........................................................................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE...................................................................................................34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................4 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION .....................................................
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DRYER SAFETY 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” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Optional Pedestal Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of instructions provided with any tools listed here. different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with a storage drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■
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Location Requirements Dryer Dimensions WARNING 51½" (130.81 cm) 38" Explosion Hazard (96.52 cm) Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. *31½" Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. (80 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the You will need exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requir
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Closet installation - Dryer only Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation 3"* ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2* 48 in. cabinet are required. (35.6 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 (155 cm ) 3"* 9"* (7.6 cm) (22.9 cm) 1"* 5"** 31½" (12.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (80 cm) A B A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents *Require
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6"* (15.2 cm) Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only It is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the 76" National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and (193 cm) ordinances. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installatio
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If using a power supply cord: If connecting by direct wire: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: contain: ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated. type SRD or
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Electrical Requirements - Canada Only If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317. For further information, please reference WARNING the service numbers located in the “Assistance or Service” section. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
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Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid 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. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). terminal (s
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■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the ■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain against the direct wire cable. relief screws at this
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor 4-wire connection: Power supply cord screw. Tighten screw. A D IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. BF A E B E C D G F C A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Ring terminals A. External gr
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5" (12.7 cm) Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor (12.7 cm). Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape screw. Tighten screw. ends of wires into a hook shape. D A E B F When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hoo
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3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 3-wire connection: Power supply cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. E B D A 4. Tighten strain relief screws. C F G 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold- down screw. A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.” C. Neutral pron
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1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. Optional 3-wire connection 2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting Tighten screw. cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. C 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. A 2. Remove neutral ground wi
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Venting Requirements Rigid metal vent WARNING ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. ■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location. Fire Hazard ■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in Use a heavy metal vent. reduced a
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The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side or through the bottom. If 4" you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. (10.2 cm) WARNING 2½" (6.4 cm) ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such
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Alternate installations for close clearances Determine vent path Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close- clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. ■ Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinki
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3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust 4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until the hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. diamond marking is no longer visible. 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. S
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Reverse Door Swing You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. 4. Remove the 6 screws to release the outer door assembly from the inner door assembly (see illustration). It is important that you remove only the 6 indicated screws. Remove the door 1. Open the dryer door. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer. Loosen, but do not remove, the screw with the top keyhole opening last (second from the top). A B
