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GAS DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
SÉCHEUSE À GAZ
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY........................................................................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................................................................29 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 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 ■ 8" or 10" pipe wrenc
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Location Requirements Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. WARNING Dryer Dimensions 51½" (130.81 cm) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 38" gasoline, away from dryer. (96.52 cm) Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. *31½" (80 cm) 27" You will need (68.6 cm) ■ A location that allows for prop
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Closet installation - Dryer only Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation 3"* ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2* 48 in. cabinet are required. (35.6 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 (155 cm ) 3"* 9"* (7.6 cm) (22.9 cm) 1"* 5"** 31½" (12.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (80 cm) A B A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents *Requir
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with Electrical Requirements stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. WARNING 2 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 3"* (7.6 cm) Do not use an extension cord. 2 24 in. * 1"* (2.5 cm) 2 (155 cm ) Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock
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Gas Supply Requirements ■ If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing. WARNING ■ Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. ■ If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, ³⁄₈" LP compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used. Do not use ®† TEFLON tape. ■ Must include a shutoff valve: Ex
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Gas supply pressure testing If using an existing vent system ■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi. ■ Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Dryer gas pipe ■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent. ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread. ■ Review Vent syste
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Clamps Plan Vent System ■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices Choose your exhaust installation type that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape. Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B Clamp C Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. D A E B F G A 4" H (10.2 cm) A. Dryer E. Clamps 4
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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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Vent system chart 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) Flexible metal 31 ft (9.4 m) 23 ft (7 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m) 3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the dia
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NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint compound resistant to the action ®† of LP gas. Do not use TEFLON tape. Level Dryer A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back. Shown is a recommended connection. Your connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size and location. D If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a w
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3. Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside door assembly facing up. Reverse the hinge and hinge bracket Remove the last screw from Step 1. Remove the 2 screws holding the handle to the door. 1. Place the inner door, screw head side up, on the work surface. 2. Remove the 4 screws that hold the hinge to the door. 4. Remove the 6 screws to release the outer door assembly from the inner door assembly (see illustration). It is important that you remove only the 6 indicated s
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3. Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with the 6 screws. A B C A. Dryer door B. Dryer 4. Replace the 2 handle screws for the door handle of the door assembly. C. Insert this screw first. 5. Remove the plug strip or label. 7. Close the door and check that it latches securely. Style 1: Remove the plug strip. ■ Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the plug strip in the door opening. Slide Complete Installation the head of the screwdriver under the top portion of the plug stri
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10. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start the dryer. Do not select the Air Only ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. Temperature setting. ■ Dryer door is closed. If the dryer will not start, check the following: 11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If ■ Controls are set in a running or “On” position. you feel heat, cancel cycle and close door. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check tha
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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 Air
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■ Press TEMP until the desired temperature illuminates. Drying tips ■ Follow care label directions when they are available. NOTE: Pressing the Dryness Level button will cause the triple beep indicating that this option is not selectable. Also, a Dryness Level is not indicated. ■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. ■ Press the EXTRA CARE feature button if this option is desired. ■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This
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Damp Heavy Duty The Damp light indicates that the load has reached the damp dry level. Use this cycle to get High heat for heavyweight mixed loads, cotton towels or jeans. NOTE: The Damp light is not used with Manual Cycles. Normal Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying sturdy fabrics such as work clothes and sheets. Cool Down The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry is cooling Casual down for ease in handling. Use this cycle to get Medium heat fo
