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GAS DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
SECADORA A GAS
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO
SÉCHEUSE À GAZ
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ÍNDICE TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY......................................................................3 SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA........................................ 29 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................5 INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ................................ 31 INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ...................................58 Tools and Parts................
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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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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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Optional Pedestal Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of instructions provided with any tools listed here. different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with a storage drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the ■ 8" or 10" pipe wrench ■
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Location Requirements Dryer Dimensions WARNING 50" (128.27 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor *28.65" for a garage installation. (72.77 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.” Y
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Closet installation - Dryer only 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2* 48 in. (35.6 cm) 2 (310 cm ) 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 9"* (22.9 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 (155 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) A B 1"* 5"** 28.65" 1" 27" 1" A. Side view - closet or confined area (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (12.7 cm) (72.77 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) B. Closet door with vents *Required spacing *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is
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6"* (15.2 cm) Electrical Requirements WARNING 72" (182.9 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard 1" 27" 1" 5¹⁄₂"** Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (2.5 cm) (68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) (14 cm) *Required spacing Do not remove ground prong. **For venting out the side, 1" (2.5 cm) spacing is allowed. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Mobile home - additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. Failure to follow these instructions ca
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Gas Supply Requirements Gas Supply Line: WARNING ■ Must include ¹⁄₈" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer (see illustration). ■ ¹⁄₂" IPS pipe is recommended. ■ ³⁄₈" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit. Explosion Hazard ■ If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing. Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line
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Gas supply connection requirements Venting Requirements ■ Use an elbow and a ³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. WARNING ®† ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON tape. ■ This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10. Burner input requirements Fire Hazard Use a h
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Rigid metal vent Exhaust ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. Recommended hood styles are shown here. ■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. B Flexible metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. A ■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location. 4" ■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in (10.2 cm) red
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Plan Vent System This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. Choose your exhaust installation type Contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A B C A E A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation F B. Left or right side exhaust installation G C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with ped
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Special provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chart The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. outside. 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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2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer. Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard. See illustration. Make Gas Connection 1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. 2. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks. A B 3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. A. Flared male fitting B. Non-flared male fitting NOTE: For LP gas connectio
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3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. Reverse Door Swing You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. A 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space to protect the surface. B Remove the door assembly 1. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer. A. Closed valve B. Open valve 4. Test all connections by brushing on an appr
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5. Rotate outer door 180°. 2. Remove the 4 screws that attach to the inner door hinge and move the hinge to the other side. Reinstall the 4 screws. 180˚ A A. Door hinge Reverse hinge 3. Reinstall plug strips on opposite side of the inner door. 1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door. Slide the 4. Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean glass if necessary. head of the screwdriver under the plugs, being certain not to scratch the inner door 5. Place
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Reverse the strike Complete Installation 1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove plug strip from the dryer door opening. Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs, being certain not to scratch the dryer surface. 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to Lift up. see which step was skipped. 2. Remove the strike 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Insert strike on the opposite side. 3. Check the dryer’s final loca
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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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To use a Sensor Dry Cycle Stopping or Restarting Your Dryer ■ Select a Sensor Dry Cycle. Sensor Dry Cycles are preset to Normal Cycle. To pause/stop the dryer at any time ■ Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. selected dryness level. To restart the dryer To make changes to the Dryness Level and/or Options during a Sensor Dry Cyc
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Cycle tips WRINKLE PREVENT ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings. The WRINKLE PREVENT light illuminates when this option is selected. This indicator stays on with Dry. ■ Refer to the Sensor Dry Cycles or Timed Dry Cycles Preset Settings chart (in the “Cycles” section) for a guide to drying various loads. Clean Lint Screen ■ Drying temperature and Dryness Level are preset when you choose an Sensor Dry The Clean Lint Screen light is a reminder to check to see whether the lint scree
