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ELECTRONIC
GAS DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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ÉLECTRONIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Pour assistance, installation ou service composez le :
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ....................................................26 INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............................................27 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Outillage et pièces......................................................................27 Tools and Parts ...............................
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WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants. Immediat
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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. ■ 8" or 10" adjustable ■ Knife You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. wrench (for gas These pedestals will add t
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The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will Door Reversal Kit be exposed to water and/or weather. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, Are you planning to reverse the door swing direction on your installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes or ® DUET dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. Reversal Kit. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in t
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Closet installation - Dryer only Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2* 48 in. (35.6 cm) 2 The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. (310 cm ) 18" min.* 2 48 in. * (45.72 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 (155 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* 32⁹⁄₁₆" 5"** (12.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (82.65 cm) A B A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents 3"* (7.6 cm) 2 24 in.
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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 column. Failure to follow these instructions can result
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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. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. In Canada: B *6¼" (15.9 cm) An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural
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Exhaust If this is a new vent system Recommended hood styles are shown here. Vent material B ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. ■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be A used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. 4" (10.2 cm) 4" 4" (10.2 cm) 10.2 cm A. Louvered hood style B. Box hood style 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your
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NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate Optional exhaust installations installations are available for purchase. To order, please see the This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left “Assistance or Service” section. side, or through the bottom. Contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. ■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 WARNING ■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 c
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4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to Vent system chart finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn visible. inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. 5. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the Number of Type of Box or Angled dryer on the corner posts until it is close
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3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open 8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. thirds turn. A A B 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. A. Inlet to cold water Connect Vent 1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage
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Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, 12. If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale 2. Check that you have all of your tools. may clog different parts of the water system which will reduce 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. product p
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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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■ Press the DAMP DRY CYCLE SIGNAL button to set damp ■ Press and hold START button until dryer starts (about dry signal volume to desired level. 1 second). ■ Press and hold START button until dryer starts (about NOTE: Dryness Level is not adjustable for Manual, Steam or 1 second). Sanitize Cycles. Pressing the Dryness Level button will cause the triple beep indicating that this option is not selectable. Once an Automatic cycle has started, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature and cycle signals can b
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Control Locked Status Lights This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Locked feature to indicator lights. avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. To enable the Control Locked feature when dryer is running: Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when a single beep is heard and the Control
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Cycles Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are Damp Dry drying. See Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings Use this cycle to dry items to a damp level using Low heat. Damp chart. dry items such as jeans (to avoid stiffness) or cotton clothing (to make ironing easier). The temperature setting on this cycle cannot be adjusted. Items will have different levels of dampness. At the end of this cycle, clothes will be damp. To be alerted when this cycle is complet
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Manual Preset Cycle Settings Enhanced Touch Up This cycle uses water and heat to help smooth out wrinkles from Manual Cycles Temperature Default Time items such as clothes packed in a suitcase or wrinkled from Load Type (Minutes) being left in the dryer too long. TIMED DRY High 40 Steam Preset Cycle Settings Heavyweight items, bulky items, bedspreads, work Timed Cycles Default Default Time clothes Load Type Temperature* (Minutes)* QUICK DRY High 21 QUICK REFRESH Medium 15 Small loads Helps t
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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
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2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen. DRYER CARE B Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. WARNING A A. Dryer rack front edge B. Dryer back panel 3. Put the wet items on top of the drying rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces.
