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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ............................................
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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 REQUIREMENTS ToolS AnD PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (all models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Wire stripper (direct wire Tin snips (new vent installations) installations) “Y” connector Short inlet hose 1/4" nut driver Vent clamps (recommended) Long inlet hose Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are in
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DRYER DImEnSIonS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 38" (965 mm) You will need: ■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.” ■ A separate 30 amp circuit. ■ If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.” 1" ■ Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also (25 mm) consider weight of companion appliance. * Approx. measurement ■ Cold wat
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Back view: Closet installation (dryer only): 1 6 /4" (159 mm) 3" 34" recommended (76 mm) 2 Electric (864 mm) 48 in. 2 (310 cm ) 18" min. (457 mm) 3 28 /4" (733 mm) 2 24 in. 2 3 (155 cm ) 3 /4" 4" 3" (83 mm) (76 mm) (102 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 13" Cabinet installation (dryer only): (330 mm) noTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.” 7" ImPoRTAnT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where (178
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Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 6" It is your responsibility: (152 mm) ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sue that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 3" 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. (76 mm) 2 48 in. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply 2 76" (310 cm ) connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved (
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If your outlet looks like this: INSTALL LEvELINg LES g Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain WARNING relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge Excessive Weight Hazard copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground Use two or more people to move and install dryer. conductor) may be either green or bare. The 4-wire receptacle Failure to do so can resu
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 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 cor d. Use a UL listed strain relief. use a ul listed strain r elief. 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 (silver). Gro
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Power supply cord strain relief: 4-wIRE pOwER SUL pp Y CORD CONNECTION Attach power supply cord 5. ImPoRTAnT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile strain relief homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. BF A C D E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) A B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong B E. Spade terminals with upturned ends F. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief C G. Ring terminals D A. Strain relief tab pointing up B. Hol
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9. Connect ground wire 11. Remove center screw F B A Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 12. Connect neutral wire 10. Connect remaining wires C B Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover cord to center, silver-color
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5" (127 mm) Direct wire strain relief: 4-wIRE DIRECT wIRE CONNECTION 14. Attach direct wire strain relief Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection: ImPoRTAnT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. 16. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection Unscrew removable conduit connector and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put threaded section of st
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3½" (89 mm) 3-wIRE DIRECT wIRE 19. Connect neutral ground wire CONNECTION and neutral wire use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. C 22. Prepare your 3-wire cable for B direct connection E Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. Direct wire
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28. Connect neutral ground wire 25. Connect neutral wire and neutral wire C B B C E Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. 26. Connect remaining wires 29. Connect remaining wires Place hooked en
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Exhaust hoods: vENTINg REQUIREMENTS ■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or WARNING snow). B 4" C (102 mm) A 4" 2½" Fire Hazard (102 mm) (64 mm) use a heavy metal vent. 4" (102 mm) Do not use a plastic vent. Recommended styles: Acceptable styles: A. Louvered hood C. Angled hood Do not use a metal foil vent. B. Box hood Failure to follow these instructions can result in death ■ An exhaust hood should
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Alternate exhaust installations (for close clearance): Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in: Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your Use and Care Guide. LAN p ENT SYSTEM v Choose your exhaust installation type Over-the-top installation Recommended exh
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■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. 32. Connect vent to exhaust hood ■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■ Use following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. noTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■ Shorten
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Attach short hose and Attach long hose to “Y” 34. 36. “Y” connector connector and tighten couplings A B If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. See figure A. If “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, the short hose must be used. See figure B. Attach One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the short hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand coupling. Attach this end to the “Y” co
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41. move dryer to final location Turn on cold water faucet 38. Check that the water faucets are turned on. Move dryer to final location, taking care not to crush or kink vent. Check for leaks 39. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. LEEL v DRYER 42. level Dryer Place level here Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses. CONNECT ENT v 40. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to bac
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If dryer will not start, check the following: Tighten and adjust leveling legs • Contr ols ar e set in a running or “On” position. 43. • Start button has been pushed firmly . • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or cir cuit br eaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle. noTE: You may notice an odor when dry
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