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Question posted by ge2printz on March 27th, 2013

Change The Vent From The Back To The Bottom

How to convert the vent from the back to the centreback bottom

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...Adresse Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . These words mean: DANGER You can be killed... 23 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE Conservez ce manuel et votre reçu de vente ensemble pour référence ultérieure. All safety messages will need it. Inscrivez les...

Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...length of vent possible....dryer for Good Air Flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a metal foil vent...venting will be performed by a quali ed installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be followed to minimize the risk of re or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... of fabric being dried. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to hang over the edge of the dryer. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. For best results, allow items.... Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that should point to remove dust from dryer. Failure to medium-weight fabrics. 4. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavy...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... the drum and rub with your fingers. Wet lint is located on dryer usage. Scrub lint screen with hot water. 5. From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should be on dryer usage. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Do not rinse...

Owners Manual - Page 8

..., or has a circuit breaker tripped? Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Changing the Drum Light (on the back wall of a service call an electrician. ■■ Is it a gas dryer? Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in death or electrical shock. 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... freely. Do not use a plastic vent. Failure to dry quickly? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ Is the dryer located in a closet? Separate the load to Automatic Drying? Cycle time too short WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to check air movement. Change the dryness level setting on load...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... these premium accessories. Drum stains are wrinkled ■■ Was the load removed from the dryer before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used for the first time? In Canada, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at www.applianceaccessories.com. Part Number...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

...obey all safety messages. Only 6 Venting Requirements 11 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 13 Install Leveling Legs 13 Level Dryer 13 Connect Vent 13 Reverse Door Swing (Optional 14 ... You can kill or hurt you don't follow instructions. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... to 1" (2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Wire stripper (for a garage installation. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your local building inspector. 2 Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do not permit, installation of...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... ventilation openings are recommended for this dryer. Electrical Requirements - Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following reasons: ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for the exhaust vent with vents 3"* (7.6 cm) *Required spacing Mobile Home - U.S.A. Small...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... service representative or personnel if you will be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for electric current. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. The 4-wire...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... and in conformance with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in a risk of electric shock. grounding conductor can result in the Dryer User Instructions. It is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 A time-delay fuse or...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... or circuit breaker box* A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-...Ring terminals 4. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C. Ground prong...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...hooked ends together. A B FE D A. Connect the other wires to "Venting Requirements." Insert tab of terminal block cover into a hook shape. (2.15...Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Shape ends of wires into slot of NEUTRAL ...screw C. C E D A. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. B. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... Tighten screws. 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting ... wires under the screw of dryer rear panel. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). External ground conductor screw C. A B C 1. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Neutral wire (white or...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Neutral ground...Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw... strain relief screw. 5. You have completed your electrical connections. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... follow these instructions can be used. Clamp Exhaust Recommended hood styles are recommended. The dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent. ■ Review Vent system chart. If using an existing vent system ■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling the toll-free number listed...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

...127 cm) mismatch Special provisions for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path ...hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the rear of the dryer. Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may be securely fastened to ...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... on power. Be sure the vent is first heated. Remove the blue protective film on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for heat. If the dryer will go back through the steps... pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on the dryer. 8. In Canada ■ Plug into an outlet. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions. ■ Controls...

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