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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 Parts supplied: Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed: Leveling legs (4) Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. Parts needed: Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting, Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver and read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” befo
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■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical minimum Required Spacing outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. 3"* See “Electrical Requirements.” (76 mm) 14" max.* 2 ■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) 48 in. * (356 mm) 2 of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion (310 cm ) 18"* appliance should also be considered. (457 mm) ■ Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. (If slope
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If connecting by direct wire: Electrical Connection Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of and be: electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All ■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral current-carrying wires must be ins
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Install leveling legs WARNING 2. Screw in leveling legs Excessive Weight Hazard diamond Use two or more people to move and install dryer. marking Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough
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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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Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Attach power supply cord ImPoRTAnT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile 1. homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire strain relief connections. A BF A B C C D E G D A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with upturned ends F. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief G. Ring terminals Remove the scr
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3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection 5. Connect ground wire use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B E D A C G F A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief A F. Ring terminals F G. Neutral (white or center wire) Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 3. Remove center sc
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5" (127 mm) Direct Wire Connection Direct wire strain relief 4-wire Direct Wire Connection ImPoRTAnT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile 1. Attach direct wire strain relief homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. A 3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection B C Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief
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3½" (89 mm) 3-wire Direct Wire Connection 6. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. B 3. Prepare your 3-wire cable for C direct connection E Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squee
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2. Connect neutral ground wire 6. Connect neutral wire and neutral wire B B C E C Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or cente) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or hooked end together. Tighten screw. center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. 7. Connect remaining wires 3. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of rema
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VEnTInG Exhaust hoods: Venting Requirements ■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or WARNING snow). B 4" C (102 mm) A 4" Fire Hazard 2½" (102 mm) (64 mm) use a heavy metal vent. 4" (102 mm) Do not use a plastic vent. Recommended styles: Acceptable styles: A. Louvered hood C. Angled hood Do not use a metal foil vent. B. Box hood Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Elbows:
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Alternate installations for close clearances Plan Vent System 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 E A F G Over-The-Top installation (also available with one offset elbow) B H I A. Dryer F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
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Special provisions for mobile home installations: Install Vent System The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Determine vent path: 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood ■ Select route that will provi
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2. move dryer to final location Tighten and adjust leveling legs 2. If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once legs are level, make sure all four legs are snug against the ground before tightening them. Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Complete Installation Checklist After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer. Check that all parts are now in
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Reverse Door Swing (optional) 4. Remove screws from hinges 1. Place towel on dryer Remove screws attaching hinges to door. Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. 5. Remove screws from door 2. Remove bottom screws Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (5 screws). Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes. Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door. noTE: Do not pry apart wi
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7. 9. Flip door over Remove and transfer plugs Flip door over so handle side is down. Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side. Transfer plugs to opposite side using the same 4 screws. 8. Attach door hinges 10. Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet noTE: 2 people maybe needed to reinstall door. Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet. Tighten screws halfway. Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screw
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