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ELECTRIC DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
SECADORA ELÉCTRICA
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ÍNDICE TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY......................................................................3 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA........................................ 33 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................65 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................4 INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ................................ 34 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ...................................66 Tools and Parts................
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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) You will need *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Req
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Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal 0" 14" max.* (0 cm) (35.6 cm) 38" min. 18" min.* (96.52 cm) (45.72 cm) 1"* 27" 1"* (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) *Required spacing Closet installation - Dryer only 5"** 1" 1" 31½" 27" 1"* (12.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (80 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* AB 2* 48 in. (35.6 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 18" min.* A. Recessed area (45.72 cm) B. Side view
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only stacked washer and dryer It is your responsibility The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. 2 48 in. * ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the 2 (310 cm ) National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. 3"* (7.6 cm) The National Elect
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If using a power supply cord: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock must
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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 p
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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. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do A D not permit the use of 3-wire connections. BF A E B E C D G F A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) C 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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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. Optional 3-wire connection Tighten screw. Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting C cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. A 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground
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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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Exhaust Plan Vent System Recommended hood styles are shown here. B Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations A Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. 4" B (10.2 cm) 4" C (10.2 cm) D A. Louvered hood style B. Box hood style A E F The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. G 4" (10.2 cm) H A. Dryer E. Clamps 2½" (6.4 cm) B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent C. Wall G. Vent lengt
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Special provisions for mobile home installations 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 outside. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-
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2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel). Gently lay the dryer on the Vent system chart cardboard. See illustration. NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Number of 90º Type of vent Box or louvered Angled hoods turns or elbows hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m) Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m) Flexibl
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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. 5. Lift the inner door assembly off of the outer door assembly. Unsnap the handle from the outer door assembly, move it to the other side, and snap in. Set the outer door assembly Remove the door aside. 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
