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ELECTRONIC
GAS DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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ÉLECTRONIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES RYER SAFETY ................................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ....................................................25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............................................26 Outillage et pièces......................................................................26 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair Items contaminated wit
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed Pedestal here. Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of 8" or 10" pipe wrench Level purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. 8" or 10" adjustable Knife These pedestals will add to the total heigh
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For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at Door Reversal Kit least 18" (46 cm) above the floor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (46 cm) to the bottom of the dryer. Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your ® Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At DUET dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an Reversal Kit. automatic cycle. This can result in long
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Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only Recommended installation spacing for cabinet 0" installation (0 cm) For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 38" min. (96.52 cm) openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 1"* 27" 1"* (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) *Required spacing Closet installation - Dryer only 9"* (22.9 cm) 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2* 48 in. (35.6 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 5"** 31¹
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Mobile home - Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The Gas Supply Requirements installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction WARNING and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
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Must include a shutoff valve: Dryer gas pipe In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. In Canada: B An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in *6¼" (15.9 cm) accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. It is recommended that an ind
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Clamps If this is a new vent system Use clamps to seal all joints. Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws Vent material or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. duct. Do not use duct tape. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. Clamp 4" 10.2 cm Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. 4" (10.2 cm) heavy me
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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 C A B C D A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation A E B. Left or right side exhaust installation F C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option G with pedestal installations) Alternate installations for close clearances H Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for A. Dryer E. Cl
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Determine vent path Install Leveling Legs Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. WARNING Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and Excessive Weight Hazard turns. Use two or more people to move and install dryer. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. 1. To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of ca
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Make Gas Connection Complete Installation 1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non- 2. Check that you have all of your tools. flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure 3. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not t
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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 using an
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Press and hold START button until dryer starts (about Press and hold START button until dryer starts (about 1 second). 1 second). Once an Automatic cycle has started, the WRINKLE NOTE: Dryness Level is not adjustable for Manual Cycles. SHIELD™ feature and cycle signals can be adjusted. Press Pressing the Dryness Level button will cause the triple beep the PAUSE/CANCEL key twice to stop the dryer and clear the indicating that this option is not selectable. settings, allowing you to select
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Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This Indicator lights could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics, leading to increased Other indicator lights on the control panel show Cycle, shrinking or wrinkling. Temperature, Dryness Level, and cycle signal settings selected. If you dry sheets in a mixed load or large items in the Bulky The time display will indicate the estimated or actual time Items cycle, rearrange the load when the signal sounds. This remaining in a cycle. wil
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Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Air Only Use the Air Only setting for items that require drying without heat Automatic Cycles Temperature Time* such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart Load Type (Minutes) shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Only. HEAVY DUTY High 50 Type of Load Time* Heavyweight items, towels, jeans (Minutes) BULKY ITEMS Medium 55 Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30 Jackets, comforters, pillows Plastic - Shower curtai
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The DAMP DRY SIGNAL is useful when drying bedsheets/linens Changing Modifiers and Options after pressing Start in a mixed load. When the signal goes off, open the door to stop You can change a Modifier or Option anytime before the selected the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and Modifier or Option begins. restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. will aid in the drying process. 2. Select the new Modifier and/or O
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2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on temperature setting. front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen. 6. You must select a time by pressing the DRY TIME up or down buttons. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table. B 7. Press and hold START button (about 1 second). NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any li
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3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. Moving care 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line. 3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe. 4. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. 4. Rinse screen with hot water. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Re
