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A WARNING - RISK OF FIRE Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance: • Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked.Children might use them for play.Cartons covered with rugs,bedspreads,or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation.Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children. •Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,service agency or the gas supplier. •Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. •The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70,or in Canada,the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1. •The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,or in Canada,thw Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,CSA 8149.1-2000.An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within 6 ft(1.83 m)of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. •The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158-CAN/CSA C22.2 No.112(latest editions)for HOME USE only.This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants,beauty salons,etc. •Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic or flexible foil venting material.Flexible venting materials are known to collapse,be easily crushed and trap lint.These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. • Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal.Do not stack washer on top of dryer.Do not stack washer on top of another washer. •The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing,operating and maintaining any appliance. ACAUTION Save these instructions EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD for future reference. To avoid back or other injury,have more than one person move or lift the appliance. Pre-Installation Requirements Tools and materials needed for installation: •Adjustable pliers •4-inch(102 mm),rigid metal or semi-rigid metal exhaust • Phillips&straight bit screwdrivers duct work •Adjustable wrench •3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit(electric dryer) •Pipe wrench for gas supply(gas dryer) •4 in.(102 mm)clamp • LP-resistant thread tape(for natural gas or LP supply, •Gas line shutoff valve(gas dryer) gas dryer) • / NPT union flare adapters(x2)and flexible gas supply •Carpenter's level line(gas dryer) • External vent hood •Metal foil tape(not duct tape) L IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a WARNING a Installation Checklist Please read at instructions before using this dryer. Exhaust Venting ❑ Free-flowing,clear of lint buildup ❑ 4 inch(102 mm)rigid or semi-rigid ducting of Recognize safety symbols,words and minimal length and turns labels ❑ NO foil or plastic venting material Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a ❑ Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below: Leveling ❑ Dryer is level,side-to-side and front-to-back ❑ Cabinet is setting solid on all corners Definitions Gas Supply(Gas Dryer) A This is the safety alert symbol.It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages ❑ Manual shutoff valve present in supply that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. ❑ All connections sealed with approved sealer and wrench tight ❑ Conversion kit for LP system DANGER ❑ Gas supply turned on A ❑ No leaks present at all connections- DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation check with soapy water,NEVER check with flame which,if not avoided,will result in death or serious injury. 240v Electric Supply(Electric Dryer) A WARNING ❑ Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service cord with all screws tight on terminal block WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury. U Approved strain relief installed ❑ Terminal access cover installed before initial A CAUTION operation CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, Door Reversal if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury. ❑ Follow detailed instructions in this guide IMPORTANT C3Test hinge and latch for function IMPORTANT indicates installation,operation or maintenance Electrical Power information which is important but not hazard-related. U House power turned on ❑ Dryer plugged in Final Checks ❑ Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide read thoroughly ❑ Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts ❑ Registration card sent in 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical system requirements • Ii NOTE 4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT(not supplied) u 4-wire receptacle Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered Q u ' (NEMA type 14-30R) generators,solar powered generators,wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply cord utility company is not recommended. NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST(as required)rated at 240 volt AC minimum,30 amp,with 4 open end spade lug Electrical requirements for electric dryer connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers.For 4-wire cord CIRCUIT-Individual 30 amp.branch circuit fused with 30 connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS amp.time delay fuses or circuit breakers.Use separately FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM. fused circuits for washer and dryer.DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit. NOTE POWER SUPPLY-3-wire or 4-wire,240 volt,single phase,60 Hz,Alternating Current. Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory- installed,4-wire power supply cord(NEMA 14-30R). >4 NOTE OUTLET RECEPTACLE-NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in A 120/208 volt,single phase,60 Hz,Alternating Current the installed position. supply may be used on dryers marked for use on the rating GROUNDING CONNECTION-See"Grounding requirements" plate. in Electrical Installation section. MI IMPORTANT This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada. Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance Electrical requirements for gas dryer is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited.Grounding through the CIRCUIT- Individual,properly polarized and grounded 15 neutral link is prohibited for:(1)new branch circuit amp.branch circuit fused with 15 amp.time delay fuse or installations,(2)mobile homes,(3)recreational vehicles, circuit breaker. and(4)areas where local codes do not permit grounding POWER SUPPLY-2-wire,with ground,120 volt,single phase, through the neutral. 60 Hz,Alternating Current. POWER SUPPLY CORD-The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt 3-wire power cord. 3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT(not supplied) GROUNDING CONNECTION-See"Grounding requirements" I. 3-wire receptacle in Electrical Installation section. %• (NEMA type 10-30R) The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power supply cord Grounding type wail receptacle NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum,30 amp,with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned / Do not,under ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with / any circumstances, clothes dryers.For 3-wire cord connection instructions see cut,remove, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM, r or bypass the L/1 grounding prong. OUTLET RECEPTACLE-NEMA 10-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position. 1 GROUNDING CONNECTION-See"Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation section. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Gas supply requirements A WARNING 5 A 1/8 inch(0.32 cm)N.P.T.plugged tapping,accessible for test gauge connection,MUST be installed EXPLOSION HAZARD immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected the dryer. to natural gas,causing gas leaks.Use ONLY black iron, 6 The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply stainless steel,or plastic-coated brass piping for gas supply. piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 1 Installation MUST conform with local codes,or in the psig(3.45 kPa). absence of local codes,with the National Fuel Gas 7 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping Code,ANSI Z223.1(latest edition). system during any pressure testing of the gas supply 2 The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch(1.27 cm)pipe. piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 3 If codes allow,flexible metal tubing may be used to 1/2 psig(3.45 kPa). connect your dryer to the gas supply line.The tubing 8 Connections for the gas supply must comply with the MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic-coated Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances,ANSI brass. Z21.24. 4 The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoff valve installed in accordance with the B149.1,Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Exhaust system requirements Use only 4 inch(102 mm)diameter(minimum)rigid or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing out damper(s)that open when the dryer is in /, ®k � �)))l�t, �r operation.When the dryer stops,the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and �^ rodents.To avoid restricting the outlet,maintain a minimum of 12 inches(30.5 cm)clearance between the vent hood and1(1 IL) . er the ground or any other obstruction. A WARNING 111, FIRE HAZARD Correct Incorrect Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards. The following are specific requirements for proper and 4 4 safe operation of your dryer. A WARNING (. I(-1 FIRE HAZARD I ,J Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic or metal r foil ventingmaterials.Flexible ventingmaterials are known to collapse, e easily crushed and trap lint.These . �' i �i conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase Correct Incorrect the risk of fire. %IL If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct,replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct.Also, ©WARNING ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct. FIRE HAZARD •Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury,death,or property damage. •Do not install a booster fan in dryer exhaust duct. •Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual. 5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements,continued a WARNING MAXIMUM LENGTH FIRE HAZARD of 4"(10.2 cm)Rigid Metal Duct A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Do not VENT HOOD TYPE exhaust dryer into a chimney,a wall,a ceiling,an attic, = (Preferred) a crawl space or any concealed space of a building. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint.If the dryer is not o exhausted outdoors,some fine lint will be expelled into the �W• laundry area.An accumulation of lint in any area of the 5 �� ` .► y� '� home can create a health and fire hazard. N 4" 2.5" (10.2 cm) louvered (6.4 cm) The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. 0 90 ft.(27.4 m) 60 ft.(18.3 m) Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening 1 60 ft.(15.9 m) 45 ft.(13.7 m) and in the surrounding area. 2 45 ft.(13.7 m) 35 ft.(10.7 m) .$75, 3 35 ft.(10.7 m) 25 ft.(7.6 m) ©WARNING ^ �y5� 6? FIRE HAZARD A WARNING F�{-C • Do not allow combustible materials(for example: clothing,draperies/curtains,paper)to come in FIRE HAZARD G�6 contact with exhaust system.The dryer MUST NOT • Do not install flexible plastic or flexible foil venting ` be exhausted into a chimney,a wall,a ceiling,or any material. concealed space of a building which can accumulate lint, • If installing semi-rigid venting,do not exceed 8 ft.(2.4 resulting in a fire hazard. m)duct length. • Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system,or use any screws,rivets or other fasteners that extend Exhaust Direction into the duct to assemble the exhaust system.Lint can become caught in the screen,on the screws or rivets, Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a clogging the duct work and creating a fire hazard as well quick-turn 90°dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet as increasing drying times.Use an approved vent hood of dryer.Dryer vent elbows are available through your local to terminate the duct outdoors,and seal all joints with parts distributor or hardware store. metal foil duct tape.All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed downstream with the flow of air. A WARNING ©_a FIRE HAZARD r +� Q Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows tO • allowed in the"MAXIMUM LENGTH"charts can cause an A 00 accumulation of lint in the exhaust system.Plugging the , system could create a fire hazard,as well as increase drying times. See also Clearance Requirements on the next page. if NOTE Use of 90°quick-turn elbow �y�� is required to meet minimum � (/\ installation depth of free- standing dryer. I t 6