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Installation Instructions
Home Laundry Automatic Dryers
(Electric and Gas Models)
D311IE3A
NOTA: El manual en español aparece
después del manual en inglés.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the dryer changes ownership,
be sure this manual accompanies the dryer.)
Part No. 504607R2
August 1998
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WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. W033 • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: – Do 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. – Imme
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Replacement Parts ...............................................................................2 Table of Roughing In Dimensions .....................................................................3 Before You Start Contents Tools ................................................................................................4 Exhaust ............................................................................................. 4 Electrical....................................................
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Roughing In Dimensions . . . 7.7" (19.6 cm) 15.4" (39.1 cm) 4.0" 4.0" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) .4" (1.1 cm) 28" 26.9" 23.5" (71.1 cm) (68.3 cm) (59.7 cm) D312IE3A * WITH LEVELING LEGS TURNED INTO BASE ELECTRIC DRYERS 7.7" (19.6 cm) 15.4" (39.1 cm) 4.0" 4.0" (10.2 cm) (10.2 cm) 2.8" (7 cm) 26.9" .4" (68.3 cm) (1.1 cm) 23.5" 28" 2.3" (6 cm) (59.7 cm) (71.1 cm) 3/8"NPT GAS CONNECTION * WITH LEVELING LEGS TURNED INTO BASE D313IE3A GAS DRYERS 504607 3 *36" (91.4 cm) *36" (91.4 cm) *43" (109.2 cm) *43" (
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Before You Start . . . Tools Electrical For most installations, the basic tools you will need are: • ELECTRIC DRYER Dryer needs a 3 or 4 wire 120/240 Volt, 30 Amp, 60 Hertz, 1 Phase electrical supply. GAS DRYER Dryer needs a 120 Volt, 15 Amp, 60 Hertz, polarized 3-slot effectively grounded receptacle. NOTE: For more detailed information, refer to Section on Electrical Requirements. WRENCH Gas Dryer is equipped for Natural Gas with a 3/8" NPT gas SCREWDRIVERS supply connection. For more de
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Installing the Dryer . . . Step 1: LEVEL DRYER Position and Level BASE the Dryer For further assistance refer to Section on Location Requirements. Install dryer before washer. This allows room for attaching exhaust duct. Place the dryer in position, and adjust the legs until the dryer is level. LEVELING LEG D259I D298IE1A Step 2: Connect Dryer Exhaust System For further assistance refer to Sections on Location Requirements and Dryer Exhaust Requirements. WARNING A clothes dryer produces comb
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Step 3: (Gas Dryer ONLY) Connect Gas Supply Pipe For further assistance, refer to Section on Gas Requirements. 1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with 3. Connect to gas supply pipe. the type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is 4. Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and equipped at the factory for Natural Gas with a 3/8" check all pipe connections (internal & external) for NPT gas connection. gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid. 2. Remove the shipping
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Step 4: (ELECTRIC DRYER ONLY) Connect Electrical Plug GROUND GROUND TO NEUTRAL WIRE WIRE For further assistance, refer to Section on Electrical Requirements. NEUTRAL TERMINAL IMPORTANT: Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 "L1" TERMINAL (copper wire only) three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240 Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes GROUND and labeled as suitable for use in a clothes dryer. SCREW "L2" TERMINAL TYPICAL THREE-WIRE RECEPTACLE POWER CORD (Three-Wire) CENTER WIRE STRAIN (NEUTRAL) RELIE
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Step 5: Wipe Out Inside Of Dryer Before using dryer for the first time, use an all-purpose cleaner, or a detergent and water solution, and a damp cloth to remove shipping dust from inside dryer drum. D327IE2A Step 6: Plug in the Dryer Refer to Section on Electrical Requirements, and connect the dryer to an electrical power source. D254IE0B D275IE0C GAS ELECTRIC Plug cord into separately fused Connect to 30 Amp circuit. 15 Amp circuit. Step 7: Check Installation Refer to Installer Check on th
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Heat Source Check . . . Electric Dryers Close the loading door and start the dryer in a heat minutes, the exhaust air or exhaust pipe should be setting (refer to the Operating Instructions supplied warm. with the dryer). After the dryer has operated for three Gas Dryers To view the burner flame, remove the lower front panel a. Loosen the air shutter lockscrew. of the dryer. b. Turn the air shutter to the left to get a luminous Close the loading door, start the dryer in a heat setting yellow-t
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Reversing Door Procedure . . . The door on this dryer is completely reversible. To reverse door proceed as follows: 2 1 Remove all nine screws. Remove four hinge attaching screws. D272PE1A D271PE1B 3 4 Rotate door panel Pull bottom of 180 degrees door liner out, as shown. then pull down, removing door B liner from door panel. A D268PE1A D273PE1C 5 6 Remove door strike Insert liner under from door liner flange on bottom of B and reinstall on door, then push opposite side. top of door A
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Manufactured (Mobile) Home Installation . . . IMPORTANT: Installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. The dryer can be installed in a manufactured (mobile) Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the home by following these instructions: mobile home. 1. IMPORTANT: Gas dryers MUST be For proper operation, it is important that the dryer permanently attached to the floor at the time of has an
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Electrical Requirements . . . (Electric Dryers) NOTE: The wiring diagram is located inside the Grounding Instructions control hood. This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding WARNING conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, on the dryer. serious injury or death, all wiring and grounding MUST conform with the latest editio
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Electrical Plug Connection . . . Three-Wire Plug NEUTRAL 1. Remove access "L1" 3. Use the three TERMINAL cover from rear of TERMINAL screws from dryer. the envelope located in the cylinder to attach the power cord wires to the terminal block. "L2" TERMINAL D284IE0C D286IE0B 4. Tighten all screws and reinstall access cover removed in Step 1. 2. Use a strain relief and insert end of power cord through power supply hole. D285IE0D 504607 13
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Four-Wire Plug 4. Attach power cord ground (green) wire to rear bulkhead using ground screw removed in Step 2. 1. Remove access cover from rear of dryer. WHITE NEUTRAL TERMINAL D284IE0C RED GREEN GROUND 2. Remove ground screw and SCREW BLACK D289IE0C save for use in Step 4. Remove wire and use in 5. Use the three screws from the envelope located Step 5. in the cylinder to attach the remaining power cord wires to the terminal block as follows: a. Red wire to “L1” terminal. b. Black wire to
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Electrical Requirements . . . (Gas Dryers) NOTE: The wiring diagram is located inside the Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer—if it control hood. will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, all wiring and This dryer is equipped with a three-prong grounding MUST conform with the latest (grounding) plug for your protection against edition of the National
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Gas Requirements . . . (Gas Dryers) NOTE: The gas service to a gas dryer must conform with the local codes and ordinances, or in the WARNING absence of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI To reduce the risk of gas leaks, fire or Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the CAN/CGA-B149, National explosion: Gas Installation Code. The dryer must be connected to the type 3 3 of gas as shown on nameplate located in Natural Gas, 1,000 Btu/ft (37.3 MJ/m ) service
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Location Requirements . . . Select a location with a solid floor. floor so the weight of the dryer is evenly distributed. The dryer must not rock. No other fuel burning appliance should be installed in the same closet with the dryer. The dryer needs sufficient clearance and an adequate air supply for proper operation and ventilation, and for The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area easier installation and servicing. (Minimum clearances where it will be exposed to water and/or w
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Dryer Exhaust Requirements . . . Never install flexible duct in concealed spaces, such as a wall or ceiling. WARNING Exhaust System Materials A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. To reduce the risk of fire and combustion Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter gas accumulation the dryer MUST be having no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is exhausted to the outdoors. W116 recommended. Non-combustible semi-rigid flexible metal duct is acceptable. Do not use plastic pipe o
