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Installation Instructions
Gas Dryer
Set to operate on NATURAL GAS
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For proper drying WARNING: For your safety the Before you begin... performance: information in this manual The location must provide: must be followed to minimize • Protection from weather and water: Your safety and the safety of the risk of fire or explosion or others are very important. Do not store or use dryer where it will to prevent property damage, be exposed to water and weather. personal injury or death. We have provided many important • Room temperature above 45°F: If safety messages
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Tools needed for Parts needed for Venting system installation installation WARNING • level Check local codes and with gas • gloves supplier, and read electrical, gas and venting requirements, Pages 5 - 8, • adjustable wrench that opens to before purchasing parts. 1" or 1" hex-head socket wrench Gas • flat-blade screwdriver Fire Hazard Gas supply line must have: • #2 Phillips head screwdriver Use a heavy metal vent. • 1/8" NPT plugged tapping. • safety glasses Do not use a plastic vent. • Shutoff
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Door clearance Dryer dimensions dimensions Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door. 42-3/8"* Super-large side swing door (reversible) 3-7/8" 14-1/2" 22-3/4" dryer exhaust 6"* vent 9-1/4" *Dimensions shown with feet 2-1/8" extended 1" from bottom of dryer. gas burner inlet 19-1/8" Most installations will require pipe connection at least 5" clearance behind at rear of dryer the dryer for the dryer vent. 29" 22-3/4" 28" max. Large side swing door (reversible) 7" 22-3/4" Closet/confi
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Recommended ground Electrical Gas supply method The dryer, when installed, must be requirements electrically grounded in accordance WARNING with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical WARNING Code, ANSI/NFPA 70*. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, Explosion Hazard grounding will reduce the risk of Use a new AGA or CSA approved electric shock by providing a path of gas supply line. least resistanc
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Optional gas line connection Natural Gas: Supply line requirements: method. This dryer is equipped for use with Provide a 1/2-inch IPS rigid gas When acceptable to the gas supplier NATURAL GAS. It is design-certified supply line to the dryer location. and local codes, 3/8-inch approved by CSA International for L.P. (propane An individual manual shutoff valve tubing may be used for lengths under or butane) gases with appropriate must be installed within 6 feet of the 20 feet. For lengths over 20
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Dura Safe™ venting products are Mobile home installation Exhaust requirements recommended and are available requirements from your dealer. If codes permit, this dryer is suitable Four-inch diameter vent must be for mobile home installations. The used. WARNING installation of the dryer must conform to the U.S. Manufactured Home Use a heavy metal vent. Do Not use plastic or metal foil vent. Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Rigid metal vent is recommended to F
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exhaust air The maximum length of the exhaust Plan the exhaust vent flow system depends upon: acceptable installation • the type of vent (rigid or flexible better metal). Typical installations exhaust from the rear of the dryer. • the number of elbows used. exhaust 1. See the exhaust vent length chart outlet that matches your type hood for the Select the route that will provide the maximum vent lengths you can use. straightest and most direct path Do not use vent runs longer outdoors. Plan the i
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Insert screws in bottom holes on left side of diamond Installation steps marking cabinet. Tighten screws halfway. Position door If installing washer and dryer, install so large end of door dryer first. hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots. Tighten screws. Insert A. Install vent system Start to screw legs into holes by hand. and tighten top screws in hinges. Put on safety glasses and gloves. Use an adjustable wrench or 1” hex- Remove door strike (D) from cabin
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manual shutoff D. Level dryer valve “open” position” to dryer Dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure proper performance. Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across rigid gas supply line floor to prevent floor damage. Turn and reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the Move dryer close to its permanent Turn the shutoff valve in the gas side where hinges were just removed. location. Leave enough room to supply line to the “open” position. Be carefu
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2 1/2" full heat cycle (not the air cycle) and ✔ electrical supply is connected. G. Check operation start dryer. After five minutes, open ✔ house fuse is intact and tight; or dryer door. You should feel heat inside circuit breaker has not tripped. Check that you: dryer. ✔ did not skip any steps. ✔ dryer door is closed. If the burner did not ignite and you do not feel heat inside the dryer, shut the ✔ installed all parts. If dryer makes an unusual noise, dryer off for 5 minutes. Then check check
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Moving dryer to a new Disconnect bracket from wall and Tape lint collector lid to reinstall in new home. (Not used location? cabinet. on all models.) Check with your gas supplier or dealer Shut off electrical supply to confirm that your dryer is equipped Tape top to cabinet. to dryer. Unplug power with the correct burner for the supply cord and tape it particular type of gas in your new securely to dryer. home. Burner information is specified Tape door to on the model/serial rating plate. front
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Instrucciones de instalación Secadora a gas Para funcionar con GAS NATURAL IMPORTANTE: Lea y conserve estas ¿Tiene preguntas sobre su secadora? instrucciones. Llame a su distribuidor o a la compañía de servicios autorizada de su Instalador: Deje las instrucciones de localidad. instalación con el propietario. Cuando llame, necesitará el número del modelo y el número de serie Propietario: Guarde las instrucciones de de la secadora. Ambos números están en la placa de modelo/serie, instalación para
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Es su responsabilidad: • Llame inmediatamente a la Antes de empezar... • Observar todos los códigos y compañía de gas desde el reglamentos aplicables. teléfono de un vecino. Siga las • Verificar los requisitos del código: Su seguridad y la seguridad de los instrucciones de la compañía de demás son muy importantes. Algunos códigos limitan o no gas. permiten la instalación de las Hemos incluido muchos mensajes • Si no puede comunicarse con la secadoras de ropa en garajes, importantes de seguridad
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• Tubo de 1.27 cm (1/2 pulg.) tipo IPS Se debe utilizar un conducto de salida Herramientas que se de aire metálico y pesado y con una combinación de accesorios para tubos. abrazaderas. Se recomiendan necesitan para la productos de salida de aire Dura • Conexión recomendada a la instalación Safe™. secadora: Puede adquirir productos de salida de • Nivel - Tubo metálico nuevo y flexible con aire Dura Safe de su distribuidor o • Guantes diseño certificado por la A.G.A. llamando a Whirlpool Parts & (
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Dimensiones de los espacios Dimensiones de la secadora para la puerta El lugar debe ser lo suficientemente grande para que la puerta de la secadora se puede abrir completamente. Puerta lateral Puerta lateral grande supergrande (reversible) (reversible) 9.8 cm 17.8 cm 107.6 cm * conducto de 57.8 cm 57.8 cm (7 pulg.) (3-7/8 pulg.) (42-3/8 pulg.) (22-3/4 pulg.) (22-3/4 pulg.) salida de aire de la secadora 36.8 cm (14-1/2 pulg.) 45.1 cm 48.9 cm 5.4 cm * (17-3/4 pulg.) (19-1/8 pulg.) (2-1/8 co
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El cordón de suministro eléctrico debe Requisitos eléctricos conectarse en un tomacorriente Suministro de gas adecuado que haya sido debidamente instalado y puesto a tierra de acuerdo con todos los códigos y reglamentos ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA locales. tomacorriente de puesta a tierra con 3 terminales enchufe tripolar Peligro de explosión de conexión a Utilice una línea de suministro de tierra Peligro de choque eléctrico gas nueva aprobada por la A.G.A. Enchufe en un tomacorriente (Asociación Am
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Se debe utilizar una combinación de Gas natural: Requisitos de la línea de accesorios para tubos para conectar suministro: Esta secadora está equipada para ser la secadora a la línea de gas. utilizada con GAS NATURAL. Su Proporcione una línea rígida de Se deben utilizar compuestos para diseño está certificado por la CSA suministro de gas de 1.27 cm juntas de tubo resistentes a la acción Internacional para gases licuados (1/2 pulgada) al lugar donde se del gas licuado (propano líquido/L.P.). (pr
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Se recomiendan productos de Requisitos de instalación en Requisitos del salida de aire Dura Safe™ los una casa móvil o rodante cuales puede adquirir de su Si los códigos lo permiten, esta sistema de salida distribuidor. secadora puede instalarse en una Se debe utilizar un conducto de casa móvil o rodante. La instalación de aire diámetro de 10.2 cm (4 pulg.). de la secadora debe cumplir con los requisitos del U.S. Manufactured Utilice un conducto metálico Home Construction and Safety pesado. No
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flujo de aire de La longitud máxima del sistema de Planifique la instalación salida salida de aire depende de: aceptable del conducto de salida • el tipo de conducto utilizado (metal mejor rígido o flexible). de aire • el número de codos utilizados. En las instalaciones típicas la salida de aire se 1. Vea la tabla de longitudes de realiza por la parte posterior de la secadora. conductos de salida de aire que corresponda a su tipo de campana Seleccione la ruta que proporcione salida de para det
