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BRAVOS STEAM FABRIC CARE SYSTEM GAS DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
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SÉCHEUSE À GAZ BRAVOS AVEC SYSTÈME
DE SOIN DES TISSUS À LA VAPEUR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY..........................................................................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE...................................................................................................30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................5 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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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 Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. WARNING ■ 8" or 10" pipe wrench ■ ¼" nut driver or socket wrench ■ 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas ■ Knife connections) ■ Vent clamps ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas ■ Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" ■ Caulking gun and compound (for (2.5 cm) or hex-he
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■ Additional spacing is required if you exhaust out the rear of the dryer to either the right or Installation Clearances left side. The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Dryer Dimensions 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2 48 in. * (35.6 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 18"* (45.7 cm) 43½" (110.5 cm) 2 24 in. * 2 3"* (155 cm ) (7.6 cm) 29" 1" 1" 1"* 29¼" 5" (2.5 cm) (73.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (74.3 cm) (12.7 cm) A B C
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Electrical Requirements Gas Supply Requirements WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Install a shut-off valve. Do not remove ground prong. Securely tighten all gas connections. Do not use an adapter. If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure Do not use an extension cord. gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
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Gas Supply Line: Gas supply connection requirements ■ Must include ¹⁄₈" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, ■ Use an elbow and a ³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer (see illustration). and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ®† ■ ¹⁄₂" IPS pipe is recommended. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON tape. ■ ³⁄₈" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acc
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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. 4" B (10.2 cm) 4" C (10.2 cm) D A. Louvered hood style B. Box hood style E A The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. F 4" G (10.2 cm) B H 2½" (6.4 cm) A.Dryer E. Clamps B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep roden
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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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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 WARNING on the threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there 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 dry
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8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. Connect Vent 1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to A existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. 2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. (On gas models) Check that there are no kinks i
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3. Loosen the top screw from each of the 2 hinges in Step 2. Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer by first placing a level on the top of the dryer near the console. A B A B Then, by placing a level in the crease on the side of the dryer between the top of the dryer and the dryer cabinet, check the levelness from front to back. A. Loosen these screws. B. Remove these screws. 4. Remove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on the door. Lay the door on a flat, protected surfa
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Reverse the strike 3. Remove the 4 screws from the opposite side of the door. 1. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. 2. Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. A B A. Door strike B. Cosmetic screw 3. Reinstall the door strike and cosmetic screw on the opposite side of the dryer door opening from where they were removed. 4. Install the 2 hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side NOTE: Door strike and plugs must be on the same si
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6. Hang door by placing screw heads into top slotted holes of hinges and slide door down. 7. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.” Align bottom screw holes in hinge and door. Install two bottom screws. Tighten all hinge screws. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 7. Close door to engage door strike. fire, or elec
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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 usi
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To use a Sensor Dry Cycle ■ Press TEMP until the desired temperature illuminates. ■ Press POWER. ■ Turn the knob to desired Sensor Dry Cycle. ■ Select DRYNESS to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level. The default dryness setting is Normal when a Sensor Dry Cycle is selected. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing Dryness and choosi
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Stopping, Pausing or Restarting Status Lights Follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights. To stop or pause your dryer at any time Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel a cycle. To restart the dryer Close the door. Press START until dryer starts. NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press Start within 5 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer
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Cycles Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Sensor Dry or Timed Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings Preset Cycle Settings charts. Sensor Dry Cycles Temperature Load Type HEAVY DUTY High Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons, jeans NORMAL Medium Corduroys, work clothes, sheets WRINKLE CONTROL Low Business casual clothes, permanent press, synthetics DELICATE Extra-Low Lingerie, blouses, washable knit fabrics Sensor Dry Cycles Steam Cycles Sensor Dry Cycles allow you t
