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User Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual para el usuario
RDE350AW/RDG350AW/CRDE350AW
Gas and Electric Clothes Dryers
Sécheuses électriques et à gaz
Secadoras de ropa a gas y eléctricas
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 2 Gas Dryer Precautions .................................................................................................. 2 Installation Safety Precautions ..................................................................................... 3 General Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES ..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of Þre, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow the basic precautions, including the following: NOTE: The dryer is designed in compliance with ANSI Z21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112-97 (latest editions) for HOME USE ONLY. This dryer is not recommended for commercial application such as restau- rants and beauty salons. • The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes,
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • D o 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department. INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER Before you throw away your old appliance, remove the door or lid so that children canno
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. • K eep the dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the ß ow of combustion and ventilation air through the louvered panel located on the rear of the dryer. • Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this appliance. • Do not dry items that h
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PARTS AND FEATURES Gas Dryer Electric Dryer C A B D D G E E F F H I M J K L Power Cord (120 volt/60 Hz) Gas Inlet Pipe Strain Relief Mounting Bracket Control Panel (Canadian electric model has a 240 volt/ Door Safety Switch 60 Hz power cord attached.) Lint Screen Terminal Block Access Cover Dryer Door Access Panel Leveling Feet Exhaust Outlet Dryer Cabinet Louvered Ventilation Panel 5
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Risk of Fire Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualiÞed installer. Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. TOOLS NEEDED • Phillips Screwdriver For gas installations only: • Flat-Blade Screwdriver • Pipe Wrench • Channel-Lock Adjustable Pliers • 2 Adjustable W renches • ½" Open-End Wrench • Carpenter’s Level
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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other .ammables ar e kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the .oor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, Þre or burns. • T he dryer must be installed on a solid ß oor. A concrete ß oor is the best. • The ß oor should be level with maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. • A suitable location is protected from direct sunlight and he
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ALCOVE OR CLOSET REQUIREMENTS 1" 1" 15" (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) 2 (38.1 cm) 60 in. 2 (387.1 cm ) 2 60 in. 2 (387.1 cm ) 5½" (14 cm) MINIMUM CLEARANCES • Dimensions shown are the recommended minimum clearance allowances. • Space on the sides of the dryer is required to avoid noise transfer. • Space at the rear of the dryer is necessary to accommodate exhaust ducting. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • This dryer must be vented to the outdoors. • Do not install the dryer in a closet with a solid door. • A close
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NOTE: The electrical supply for the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. • If the electrical supply available in the intended dryer location does not meet the above requirements, contact a licensed electrician. • A dryer operating on a 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than if it were operating on a 240 volt power supply. • The dryer is not equipped with a power cord. A kit that meets loc
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GAS DRYER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING The gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded 3-wire, single phase, 120 volt, 60Hz, AC-only electrical outlet, fused with a 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. WARNING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape route for the electrical current. • T he dryer is equipped with a power cord that has a 3 prong plug. Do not cut o
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Gas Supply Line • The gas supply line should be ½" (1.3 cm) pipe and must have an individual manual shut-o valve installed within 6 ft. (183 cm) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or in Canada with the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, B149.1. • The shut-o valve should be easy to reach for opening and closing. • A "" NPT minimum plugged tapping must be installed immediately upstream of the shut-o valve. This Þ tting is used to
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• Do not exceed the length of duct pipe for the number of elbows shown in the chart below. Doing so can cause an accumulation of lint, increase drying time, and create a Þ re hazard. • Two 45° elbows equal one 90° elbow. Recommended Maximum Exhaust Length Exhaust Hood Types Recommended Use Only For Short Run Installations 4" 4" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) dia. dia. 4" (10.2 cm) dia. 2½" 4" (6.4 cm) (10.2 cm) No. of 90° Elbows Rigid Metal Rigid Metal 0 90 feet 60 feet 1 60 feet 45 feet 2 45 feet 3
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EXHAUST HOOD • Use an approved exhaust hood with a swing-out damper that opens when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the damper automatically closes to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. • Louvered or box hood styles are recommended. Angled hood styles are acceptable, but should be used only for short run installations. See the “Recommended Maximum Exhaust Length” chart for more information. • T o avoid restricting air ß ow, maintain a minimum of 12” (3
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STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING YOUR DRYER We recommend that your new dryer be installed by a qualiÞ ed appliance technician. If you feel that you have the skills to install the dryer, please read the installation instructions carefully before installing. CAUTION: If, after completing these steps, you are unsure that the dryer is properly installed, contact a qualiÞ ed appliance technician. STEP 1 - UNPACK THE DRYER 1. R emove all packing materials. This includes the foam base and all a
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2. Insert a UL listed str ain relief into the mounting bracket hole. Position the strain relief so that one tab is pointing up and one tab is pointing down. Tighten the strain relief screws just enough to hold the two halves together. Tab A Strain Relief B 3. Insert a po wer cord into the strain relief. Take care to ensure that the wire insulation of the power cord is inside the strain relief. 4. C onnect power cord wires following Part A for a 4-wire power cord connection or Part B for a
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A1. R emove the green (neutral) ground wire from the green ground screw located above the terminal block. A2. A ttach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet with the green ground screw. Tighten the screw securely. A3. A ttach the green (neutral) ground wire from the dryer harness and the white (neutral) power cord wire to the center terminal block screw. Tighten the screw securely. A4. A ttach each of the remaining 2 power cord wires (red and black) to one of the outer terminal blo
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1. T urn the gas supply o by moving the shut-o valve to the closed position. A Closed Valve B Open Valve 2. Disc onnect and discard old ß exible gas connector. Replace with a new CSA(AGA) approved ß exible gas connector. 3. R emove the shipping cap from the gas inlet pipe at the rear of the dryer. 4. C onnect a !" NPT elbow to the gas inlet pipe on the dryer. Then connect a ß are adapter to the elbow. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to keep the dryer gas inlet pipe from twisting. Gas I
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8. Check all c onnections for leaks by applying a noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will identify leaks. If leaks are found, close the shut-o valve, retighten the joint, open the shut-o valve, and check again. WARNING Never use an open .ame to test for gas leaks. STEP 3 - CONNECT TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM WARNING To reduce the risk of Þre, this dryer must be exhausted outdoors. 1. Mak e sure that the exhaust system is free and clear of old lint accumulation prior to connecting
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STEP 4 - LEVEL THE DRYER 1. Place the dry er in its Þ nal location. Take care not to crush or kink the exhaust vent. Make sure that all four feet are Þ rmly in contact with the ß oor and that the dryer rests solidly in position. NOTE: For a gas dryer, make sure that there are no kinks in the ß exible gas line. 2. Using a carpenter’s level, check t o make sure the dryer is level from side to side and from front to back. 3. If the dry er is not level, adjust the leveling feet. Turn clockwise t
