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Installation Instructions
Electrolux Front-Load Gas & Electric Dryer
Instrucciones de Instalacion
Secadora eléctrica y a gas de carga frontal Electrolux
Instructions d’installation
Sécheuse à gaz et à l’électricité à chargement frontal Electrolux
137018200 A (0801)
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Finding Information 2 Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. These Installation Instructions are part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information. Keep a record for quick reference Pur chase date Ele
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Safety 3 Important Safety Instructions or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. Recognize safety symbols, words and • The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or labels ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest Safety items throughout this manual are labeled editions) for HOME USE only . This dryer is not with a W ARNING or CAUTION based on the risk recommended for commercial applications such type as described below: as restaurants, beauty salons, etc. This symbol alerts you to situa- •
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Installation Requirements 4 Electrical system requirements NOTE B e c a u s e o f p o t e n t i a l l y i n c o n s i s t e n t v o l t a g e c a p a b i l i t i e s , t h e u s e o f t h i s d r y e r w i t h p o w e r c r e a t e d by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility company is not recommended. Electrical requirements for electric dryer: with clothes dryers. For 3-wir
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Installation Requirements 5 Gas supply requirements 4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual WARNING shutoff valve. EXPLOSION HAZARD 5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P .T . plugged tapping, Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when accessible for test gauge connection, MUST subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks. be installed immediately upstream of the gas Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic- supply connection to the dryer. coated brass piping for gas supply. 6.
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Number of 90° turns Number of 90° turns Installation Requirements 6 Exhaust system requirements, continued WARNING WARNING FIRE HAZARD FIRE HAZARD A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney , a wall, a of elbows allowed in the “MAXIMUM LENGTH” ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or any concealed charts can cause an accumulation of lint in the space of a building. A clothes dryer produces exhaus
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Installation Requirements 7 Exhaust system requirements, continued • Compr ession or crimping of the exhaust system WARNING will cause an increase in vent restriction. EXPLOSION HAZARD • The exhaust system should be inspected and Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with flammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is normal usage. The more the dryer is used, installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 the mor e often you shou
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Installation Requirements 8 Clearance requirements MINIMUM INST ALLA TION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) IMPORTANT SIDES REAR TOP FRONT DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER: 1. In an ar ea exposed to dripping water or outside Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a weather conditions. Under- 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a 2. In an area where it will come in contact with Counter curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.54 cm) the flow
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Installation Requirements 9 Installed dryer dimensions 50.6” (128.5cm)* to clear open door 27.00” 31.50” (80cm)* (68.5cm) to front of closed door 38.00” (96.5cm) electrical supply on 53.00” rear of unit (134.5cm) centerline height for freestand dryer gas supply rear vent on floor pipe on rear of gas unit 3.40” (8.5cm) floor line 1.4” (3.5cm) dryer mounted on 18.25” optional pedestal 16.25” (46.5cm) (41.5cm) floor line * To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must either be vented strai
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Installation Instructions 10 Electrical installation The following are specific requirements for proper WARNING and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD shock and/or a fire hazard. • A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto power cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the WARNING dryer and can be cut by any movement of the ELECTRICAL SHOCK
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Installation Instructions 11 Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada) For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: WARNING 1. The dryer MUST be gr ounded. In the event of ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will Improper connection of the equipment grounding reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. least resistance for electrical current. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in 2. Since yo
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Installation Instructions 12 Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 3 wire cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 30 AMP NEMA 10-30 Neutral WARNING (center wire) ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could r esult in personal injury or even death. 1. Turn off power supply to outlet. Access cover screw 2. Remove the screw securing the terminal block Terminal access cover in the lower corner on the back of block the dryer. Line 2 (BRASS terminal)
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Installation Instructions 13 Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 4 wire cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) Neutral (WHITE wire) Ground 30 AMP WARNING (GREEN wire) NEMA 14-30 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could r esult in personal injury or even death. 1. Turn off power supply to outlet. Access cover screw 2. Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover in the lower corner on the back of Terminal block the dryer. L
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from gas supply to dryer Installation Instructions 14 Gas connection 1. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the 3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to rear of the dryer. allow gas to flow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P . gas service without converting the gas valve. An L.P . conversion kit must be installed by a qualified gas technician. 2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-ri
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Installation Instructions 15 Water connection (Steam Model only) 1. Turn off COLD water supply to washer, 2. Remove COLD inlet hose from COLD water supply and inspect for rubber washer. Replace washer if it is torn or worn out. RUBBER W ASHER MUST BE PRESENT AND UNDAMAGED COLD INLET HOSE TO W ASHER 3. Momentarily tur n on COLD supply and run some water into a bucket or container to clear any contaminants in the line. 4. Remove hose kit from dryer drum and inspect hose couplings for proper
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Installation Instructions 16 Water connection, con’t (Steam Model only) 1. If your installation has room for the COLD DIRECT CONNECTION water supply to accept the “Y” connector OR WITH EXTENSION dir ectly , thr ead the “Y” connector to the COLD water supply and snug it by hand; then tighten it another 2/3 turn with pliers. WATER INLET ON DRYER NOTE I f y o u w e r e a b l e t o i n s t a l l t h e “ Y ” c o n n e c t o r d i r e c t l y to the COLD water supply, pl
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Installation Instructions 17 General installation 1. Connect the exhaust duct to the outside exhaust system (see pages 5 thr ough 7). Use of a 4” (10.2 cm) clamp is r ecommended to connect the dryer to the exhaust vent system. Use metal foil tape to seal all other joints. 2. Carefully slide the dryer to its final position. Adjust one or mor e of the legs until the dryer is r esting solidly on all four legs. Place a level on top of the dryer . The dryer MUST be level and resting solidl
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Installation Instructions 18 WARNING NOTE On gas dryers, before the burner will light, it is FIRE HAZARD necessary for the gas line to be bled of air. If the B e f o r e o p e r a t i n g t h e d r y e r , m a k e s u r e t h e d r y e r burner does not light within 45 seconds the first area is clear and free of combustible materials, time the dryer is turned on, the safety switch will gasoline, and other flammable vapors. Also shut the burner off. If this happe
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Reversing Door 19 Preparing to reverse door swing 1 Be sur e you have adequate swing ar ea befor e r eversing door . Tools needed: 2 You will need a screw driver with a #2 square bit. 3 Pr otect flat work surface, such as top of dryer or floor near dryer , with a soft cloth or towel. 4 Be sur e dryer is unplugged fr om power sour ce! Screwdrivers with #2 square & straight bit WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could r esult in
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Reversing Door 20 Reversing door C) Reversing Har dwar e on Fr ont Panel D) Removing Door Har dwar e 1 Remove 2 short, course-thread, panhead 1 Remove 2 long, course-thread, counter-sunk screws from striker and 2 plastic hole plugs. screws and latch plate. Set latch aside. 2 Remove 4 long, course-thread, recessed 2 Rotate striker and move to opposite screws and hinge. Set hinge aside. opening. Attach with 2 short, course-thread, panhead screws. 3 Install original plastic hole plugs or
