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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................2 Lock Controls .............................................................................19 Drying and Cycle Tips ................................................................19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3 Status Lights...............................................................................19 Tools and Parts ..................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the dryer. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this ■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair Items contaminated wit
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Optional Pedestal Location Requirements Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. WARNING You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with a shelf and bin dividers. These pedestals will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 46" (116.8 cm) or 51.5" (130.8 cm), respectively. For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at l
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Closet installation - Dryer only Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. 3"* Dryer Dimensions (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2 (35.6 cm) 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) 50¹⁄₂" (128.27 cm) 15" min.* (38.1 cm) 36" 2 24 in. * (91.4 cm) 2 (155 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) A B *28.65" (72.77 cm) A. Side view - closet or confined area 27" (68.6 cm) B. Closet door with vents *Most installa
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6"* (15.2 cm) Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 72" 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) (182.9 cm) 9"* 5"* 1" 27" 1" (22.9 cm) (12.7 cm) (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) *Required spacing Mobile home - additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction
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Electrical Connection If your outlet looks like this: To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) connection” in the “Electrical Connection” section. ■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire Then choose a 3-wire power supply co
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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). Groun
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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief Electrical Connection Options ■ Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any If your home has: And you will be Go to Section screws from a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL connecting to: marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 120/ 4-wire connection: opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, (NEMA Type 14-30R) 240-volt Power sup
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5" (12.7 cm) 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire 4-wire connection: Direct wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. A Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer C can be moved if n
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw. D A C A E B D B F E C A. External ground conductor screw A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable B. Neutral ground wire C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief C. Center silver-colored ter
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When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), Optional 3-wire connection squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and t
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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 reduce the risk of fi
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Plan Vent System Alternate installations for close clearances Choose your exhaust installation type Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Recommended exhaust installations Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F G AB A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) B. Peri
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2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel). Determine vent length and elbows needed for best Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard. See illustration. drying performance ■ Use the following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■ Shorten the life of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resu
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Reverse Door Swing You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a Reverse hinge left-side opening, if desired. 1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space from the inner door. Slide the head of the screwdriver under to protect the surface. the plugs, being certain not to scratch the inner door surface. Lift up. Remove the door assembly 1. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on the f
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7. Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with the 6screws. 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. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.” 6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outle
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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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Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of drying time Drying tips and enhance fabric care. The amount of time that is ■ Follow care label directions when they are available. displayed is the estimated time remaining in the cycle. ■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package To use a Manual Cycle instructions. ■ Point the dial to a Manual Cycle. ■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to ■ Press TIMING Up or Down until the desired drying time is reduce wrinklin
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WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature Auto Preset Cycle Settings The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature light illuminates when this Auto Cycles Temp. Time* option is selected. This indicator stays on with the Cycle Load Type (Minutes) Complete light. HEAVY DUTY High 40 Indicator lights Heavyweight mixed loads, Other indicator lights on the control panel show when Cycle, cotton towels, jeans Temp Adjust, and End of Cycle settings are selected. NORMAL Medium 35 Mixed loads, corduroys, work Cycles clothes, sheets Sel
