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GAS DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÉRES DRYER SAFETY......................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................5 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ...................................34 Tools and Parts...................................................................5 Outillage et pièces ...........................................................34 Optio
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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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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: ■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. ■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least 9" (22.9 cm) above the floor. You will need to place the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least Tools and Parts 3.5" (8.9 cm) above the floor. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. 8" or 10" pipe wrench Level 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas Knife connections) Vent clamp
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Location Requirements Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. WARNING Dryer Dimensions Explosion Hazard 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. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. You will need A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outd
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Closet installation - Dryer only Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Recommended installation s
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Electrical Requirements 6"* (15.2 cm) WARNING 76" (193 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 1" 5"* 1" 27" (2.5 cm) Do not remove ground prong. (12.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) Do not use an adapter. *Required spacing Do not use an extension cord. Mobile home - Additional installation requirements Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the fire, or
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If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing. Gas Supply Requirements Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. 3 If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, /8” LP compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe. WARNING NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used. Do not use ®† TEFLON tape. Must include a shutoff valve: I
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Gas supply connection requirements Dryer gas pipe 3 3 3 Use an elbow and a /8” flare x /8” NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a /8” male pipe thread. and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ®† Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON tape. B This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that *6¼" complies with the standard for conn
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Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location. B Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. A Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Elbows 4" 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. (10.2 cm
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Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B A B C C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation D C. Bottom exhaust installation A E Alternate installations for close clearances F Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close- G clearance installations are sho
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Special provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chart NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. outside. Number of 90º Type of vent Box or louvered Angled hoods turns or elbows hoods 0 Rigid metal 6
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Install Leveling Legs Make Gas Connection 1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. 2. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there WARNING are no kinks. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. A B Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the drye
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3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to 7. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand the gas pipe. until it is seated on connector. 8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. A B A A. Closed valve B. Open valve 4. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found. Connect Vent
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12. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer. Level Dryer If the dryer will not start, check the following: Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back. Controls are set in a running or “On” position. Start button has been pushed firmly. Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Electrical supply is connected. Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. Dryer d
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, on a clothesline or by
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Normal, or Less Dry. Selecting More Dry, Normal, or Less Dry automatically adjusts To use a Timed Cycle the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Press POWER/CANCEL. Rotate the dial to select a Timed Cycle. Press the TIME ADJUST up or down buttons until the desired drying time is displayed. Press TIME ADJUST, and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold TIME ADJUST, and the time will change by 5-minute intervals. The initial time displayed is the a
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Air Dry Control Lock Use the Air Dry temperature for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Dry. This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer Type of Load Time* operation. (Minutes) To enable the Control Lock feature when dryer
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Status Indicator Cycles You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights. Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Sensor Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart. Sensing Light When a cycle is first turned on, the Sensing light glows until a wet item is detected. In a Sensor Cycle, if a wet item has not been detected within 10 minutes, the Sensing light will turn off and the dryer will shut down. In a Timed Cycle, if
