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ElECTRIC DRYER InSTAllATIon InSTRuCTIonS
27" WIDE moDElS - u.S.A. onl Y
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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
InSTAllATIon 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 REquIREmEnTS Tools and Parts location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ 1/4" nut driver (recommended) ■ #2 Phillips head screwdriver ■ Vent clamps ■ Adjustable wrench that ■ Caulking gun and opens to 1" (25 mm) or compound (for installing hex-head socket wrench new exhaust vent) (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Tin snips (new vent ■ Level
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Installation clearances: mobile home - Additional installation requirements The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The open fully. installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 Dryer Dimensions (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). mobile home installations require: 3 23 / " 4 ■ Metal exhaust sys
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■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the dryer is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
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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 cor d. Use a UL listed strain relief. use a ul listed strain r elief. 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). Gro
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3. Install strain relief. ■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the ■ Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief direct wire cable. (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing up
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3. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and the neutral wire (C) 3-wire connection: Power supply cord (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. E B D A B C F G E A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong C D. Spade terminals with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F. Ring terminals G. Neutral (whi
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5" (127 mm) 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 3. Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place the hooked end Secure cover with hold-down screw. (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (C) (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw. to “Venting Requirements.” 4-wire connection: Direct Wire B ImPoRTAnT: A
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3½" (89 mm) 3. Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires 3-wire connection: Direct wire under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 3½" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire c
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4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. If using an existing vent system Tighten screws. ■ Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. ■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid heavy metal vent or flexible metal vent. ■ Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. If this is a new v
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Clamps: optional exhaust installations: ■ Use clamps to seal all joints. This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws local dealer to have the dryer converted. or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent and catch lint. Do not use duct tape. WARNING Clamp Exhaust: Recommended hood styles. Acceptable hood style. C B Fire Hazard 4"
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■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent Vent System Chart mismatch): noTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm) mismatch number Type of vent Box/louvered Angled hods Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) 90° turns or hoods elbows mismatch 0 Rigid
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Complete Installation Reverse Door Swing (optional) 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. left-side opening, if desired. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. A 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
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6. Be certain to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. 9. Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of cabinet. Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on Tighten screws halfway. Position door so large end of door the side where hinges were just removed. hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges. 7. Attach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom
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