Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

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Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

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The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use.Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation anduse of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with anyinstallation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, andexhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer.Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above thefloor for a garage installation. After placing thedryer in the desired location, please confirm that thedryer has the required clearances through referenceto the following information and manual sections onExhaust Requirements and Maintenance. If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured ormobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below foradditional instructions.

Certain minimum clearance are requiredabove,behind, and to the sides of the dryer inthe ever you install it any closer of otherrecessed area. Those required minimum clearancesare set forth in the picture below. Please also keep thefollowing instructions in mind when installing in acloset or recessed area: • Consider allowing additional clearance for

installation and servicing.• Wall,door and flow molding may require additional

clearance.• Additional space of 1inch (2.5cm) is recommended an

all sides in order to reduce noise transfer.• Consider space needed for companion appliances.• For closer installation, the picture below shows the

minimum required ventilation openings for the door. A louvered door with comparable ventilation openingsare also acceptable.

* Most installations require a minimum 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaustvent with elbow.

<Closet-Side view><Closet door>

ventilationhole

ventilationhole

<Closet-Front view>

38.7”(98.3 cm)

27”(68.6 cm)

29.6”(75.3 cm)

48.4”(123 cm)

STEP 1 Positioning the Dryer.

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Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryeruntil it is level from left to right and from front toback. The leveling legs must remain firmly on thefloor and the dryer should not rock. The maximumslope of the dryer from left to right or from front toback should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch). If the dryeris not level, and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch),a load may not tumble properly and internal sensorsmay malfunction. Note: Other sections of thismanual also provide important informationconcerning the placement of and clearances for yourdryer. Please review this entire manual beforeproceeding with any installation.

The door on your dryer can be installed to openeither to the left or the right. Follow theseprocedures to reverse the direction in which yourdoor opens:

STEP 2:

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STEP 2 Procedure for Reversingthe Door

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In addition to the following warnings, please referto manual section on Exhaust Requirements andMaintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk offire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryermust be vented to the outdoors. Please follow theinstructions (and all others in this manual) verycarefully.

• Do not use thin plastic or foil ducting.

• Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metalduct (note: venting materials are not supplied withthe dryer, and you should obtain the ventingmaterials necessary for proper installation)

• Position the dryer where the exhaust duct isshorter as possible

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

• The male end of each section of exhaust duct mustpoint away from the dryer

• Use fewer elbow joints as possible

• Use duct tape on all duct joints

• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheatedareas in order to reduce condensation and lintbuild-up on pipe walls; and

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TOEXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILLVOID THE DRYER’S WARRANTY.

WARNING!• Use a heavy metal vent.

• Do not use a plastic vent.

• Do not use a metal foil vent.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

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� ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

1. Remove a screw and exhaust duct.

2-1. Detach and remove a knockout at thebutton, left or right side as desired. (RightSide Vent not available on Gas dryer)

, , the order of work.

2-2. Reconnect the another duct[11 in(28cm)]to the blower housing, and attach theduct to the base. (Duct is a SVC part)

3-1. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint.

3-2. Insert elbow duct assembly first through theside opening and connect the elbow to theinternal duct.

STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaustand Venting System.

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(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following,please refer to manual section on Gas Requirementsand Instructions.

1. Confirm that the type of gas available in yourlaundry room is appropriate for the dryer. Thedryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8"NPT gas connection.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the gasconnection at the back of the dryer. Make surethat you don’t damage the threads of the gasconnection pipe when you remove the shippingcap.

3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gassupply using a new flexible stainless steelconnector (as noted below, only use a newstainless steel flexible connector if allowed byyour local codes).

4. Securely tighten all connections between thedryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. Turnon your laundry room’s gas supply and check allpipe connections (both internal and external) forgas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detectionfluid.

5. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection,refer to this manual’s section entitled GasRequirements and Instructions.

1. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type ofconnector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGACertified Connector.

2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)

3. Equipment Shut-Off Valve-Installed within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer

4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m)Use 3/8" pipe. Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pipe.

5. 3/8" N.P.T. Gas Connection

Following are several warnings and instructionsconcerning making the electrical connection forelectric dryers. More detailed informationconcerning the electrical connection is provided atthe manual section entitled Electrical RequirementsFor Electric Dryer and it is important that youthoroughly review that section, and the remainder ofthis manual, before taking any steps to install or usethis dryer.

1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wireonly) three conductor power supply cord kit rated240 Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled assuitable for use in a clothes dryer.

2. Four-wire cord is required for manufactured(mobile) home installations and use and wherelocal codes do not allow grounding of thisappliance through neutral.

3. The wiring diagram is provided inside the dryercontrol hood. Label all wires prior todisconnection when servicing the dryer, becausewiring errors can cause serious injury to you andyour dryer.

4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryerto an electrical power source, please refer to thismanual’s section on Electrical Requirements andElectric Dryer.

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WARNING!• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power

supply cord or 10 gauge solid copper wire.• Use a UL approved strain relief.• Disconnect power before making electrical

connections.• Connect neutral wire(white or center wire)

to center terminal. • Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be

connected to green ground connector.• Securely tighten all electrical connections• See installation instructions for complete

instructions.• Failure to do so can result in fire or

electrical shock.

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STEP 4 Connection of Gas Supply STEP 5 Electrical Plug Connectionsfor Electric Dryer Only.

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Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all-purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergentand water, with damp clothes to remove from theinside of the dryer drum/drying compartment anydust or dirt that may have accumulated the inside ofthe dryer. Plug-in your dryer after reviewing thefollowing parts on your dryer’s ElectricalRequirements.

Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryerairflow. The adequacy of the airflow can bemeasured by evaluating the static pressure. Staticpressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with amanometer, placed on the exhaust ductapproximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Staticpressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked withthe dryer running with no load.

Confirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/dryingcompartment and, after completing all steps in thismanual for proper installation of this dryer, start thedryer on a heat setting, as described more fully inthe operating instructions that accompany the dryer.After the dryer starts, the igniter will glow red andthe main burner will ignite.

Warning: If all air is not purged from the gas line,the gas igniter may go off before the gas and themain burner have ignited. If this happens, theigniter will re-attempt gas ignition afterapproximately two minutes.

Confirming Heat Source in Electric Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/dryingcompartment and, after completing all steps in thismanual for proper installation of this dryer, start thedryer on a heat setting, as described more fully inthe operating instructions that accompany the dryer.The exhaust air or the exhaust pipe should be warmafter the dryer has been operating for three minutes.

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Measuring Static pressure

0.6 inche (1.5 cm)

MAXIMUM STATIC PRESSURE IN

WATER COLUMN

STEP 6 Preparation of the Dryer. STEP 8 Dryer Airflow.

STEP 7 Confirming Heat SourceOperation.

Manometer

Exhaust Duct

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The following instructions are applicable toinstallations of the dryer in a manufactured ormobile home. Any installation in a manufactured ormobile home must comply with the ManufacturedHome Construction and Safety Standards Title 24CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MHand local codes and ordinances. If you areuncertain whether your proposed installation willcomply with these standards, please contact aservice and installation professional for assistance.

The following instructions apply to any installationof the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home:

1) The gas dryer must be permanently attached tothe floor.

2) The electrical connection for an electric dryermust be a 4-wire connection. More detailedinformation concerning the electrical connectionis provided at the manual section entitledElectrical Requirements for Electric Dryer

3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, thedryer must be vented to the outside.

4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outsideusing the back, left, right, or bottom panel.

5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using theback, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may not bevented to the outside using the right side panelbecause of the burner housing.

6) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securelyto the manufactured or mobile home structure,and the exhaust duct must be made of a materialthat will resist fire and combustion, and it isrecommended that you use a rigid or flexiblemetal pipe.

7) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any otherduct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.

8) Make sure the dryer has adequate access tooutside fresh air to ensure proper operation. Theopening for outside fresh air must be at least 25in2 (163 cm2).

9) It is important that the clearance of the duct fromany combustible construction be at least 2 inches(5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to theoutdoors, the dryer can be installed with aclearances of 1 inch at the sides and back of thedryer.

10) Please be aware that venting materials are notsupplied with the dryer. You should obtain theventing materials necessary for properinstallation.

WARNING!DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with metal screws or fasteners that extend into the duct.

! WARNING!DO NOT vent the exhaust duct under themanufactured or mobile home.

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STEP 9 Additional Instructionsfor Installation of YourDryer in a Manufacturedor Mobile Home.

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