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Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Options.........................................................................................4 Location Requirements ...............................................................5 Electrical 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 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 may purchase a Flat-blade screwdriver Vent clamps pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal will add about 13" (33 cm) to the height of your unit for a total height of #2 Phillips screwdriver Caulking gun and approximately 51" (130 cm). c
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Location Requirements Dryer Dimensions WARNING 51½" (130.81 cm) 38" Explosion Hazard (96.52 cm) Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. *31½" Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. (80 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance You will need behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting A lo
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Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer 14" max. (35.6 cm) The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. 18" min. (45.72 cm) 2 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) 3" (7.6 cm) 0"* 27" 0"* 1" 31½" 0"** (0 cm) (68.6 cm) (0 cm) (2.5 cm) (80 cm) (0 cm) AB A. Recessed area 3" (7.6 cm) B. Side view - closet or confined area 2 24 in. * 1" (2.5 cm) 2 *Additional spacing
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Electrical Requirements If your outlet looks like this: It is your responsibility To contact a qualified electrical installer. To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or
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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 cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. 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). Ground wire
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Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure Electrical Connection Options that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with If your home has: And you will be Go to Section the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not connecting to: further tighten strain relief screws at this point. 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire connection: (NEMA Type 14-30R) 120/240-volt Power supply cord minimum,
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1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 4-wire connection: Direct wire 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra len
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. 3-wire connection: Power supply cord D A Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. E B D A E B F C G F A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with up turned ends E. ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Ring terminals G. Neutral (white or center wire) 1. Loosen or remove center silver-colo
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5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 3-wire connection: Direct wire Secure cover with hold-down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground “Venting Requirements.” conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer Optional 3-wire connection can be moved if needed. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip Use for dire
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Venting Requirements Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor WARNING performance. Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Good Better Clamps WARNING: To r
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Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C AB C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation D B. Left or right side exhaust installation A E C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with pedestal installations) F G Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation
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Special provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chart The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. 90º turn to the chart. Number of Type of Box or Angled 90º turns vent louvered hoods or elbows hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20
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3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer 4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not visible. crush
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DRYER USE More Less 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 b
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Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature button if this option is desired. Stopping Your Dryer Press the SIGNALS button to set the desired signal To stop your dryer at any time setting. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice or open the door. Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button until dryer starts (about 1 second). Pausing or Restarting Once an Automatic cycle has started, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature and cycle signals can be adjusted. Press To pause the dryer at any time the PAUSE/CANCEL key twice to sto
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Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to Wet reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent The Wet light will turn on when a wet item has been detected in press, knits, and synthetic fabrics. the dryer. The Wet light will remain on until: Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This The damp dry point is reached in an Automatic Cycle. could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics, leading to increased The dryer enters the cool down period i
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Cycles Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are Automatic Preset Cycle Settings drying. See Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings Automatic Cycles Temperature Time* chart. Load Type (Minutes) HEAVY DUTY High 40 Heavyweight, towels NORMAL Medium 34 Corduroys, work clothes BULKY ITEMS Medium 64 Jackets, comforters, pillows CASUAL Low 36 Permanent press, synthetics Cycle control knob DELICATE Extra Low 22 Automatic Cycles Lingerie, blouses, washable Automatic Cyc
