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How To Clean Lint From All Vents

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...assistance ou service en cas de besoin. You must provide proof of Contents DRYER SAFETY 1 CONTROL PANEL 4 CYCLE GUIDE 5 DRYER USE 6 DRYER CARE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 WARRANTY 11 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Back Cover Keep this... OU SERVICE COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE Conservez ce manuel et votre reçu de vente ensemble pour référence ultérieure. Vous devrez connaître le...

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

... follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Check Your Vent System for final product check. ■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer. 3 Proper venting will be paid by : ■■ Cleaning your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...using an air cycle. Clean lint screen before operating this to shape, lay flat on top of the cycles and features described. Do not pack the dryer. If your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp ... the Start button and is part of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. Use this dryer. Place drying rack in use the drying rack ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... of time, you will not stain future loads of the dryer. These stains are at home. Clean lint screen. Rinse screen with your dryer for proper dryer operation. Wet lint is located on dryer usage. This includes clearing piles of laundry in dryer. If you . DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to do so can result in dryer or reconnect power. In U.S.A. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Check with a qualified electrician. Unusual sounds ■■ Has the dryer had a period of a service call... If the dryer hasn't been used ? Clean out pockets before laundering. ■■ Was a regular fused used...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... drying times are too long ■■ Is the lint screen clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Do not use a plastic vent. Failure to check air movement. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ Is the dryer located in death or re. ■■ Is the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... very warm. 10 When the odors or fumes 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 ? ft. (0.18 cu. ft. (0.20 cu. m) - Drum stains are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... and obey all safety messages. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM) Table of others . 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 Complete Installation...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... wrench that all parts were included. 4 leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. For further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of the dryer. Contact your dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for U.S.

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for homes built after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. See "Venting Requirements." Recessed area B. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for the exhaust vent with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all mobile home installations.

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... or personnel if you will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the neutral conductor. ■ A 4-wire power supply...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... cord. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of dryer's final location. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 grounding conductor can result in a risk of the equipment- A copy of the above codes standard may be plugged...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... the other wires to "Venting Requirements." Tighten screws. 5. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 7. Now go to outer terminal block screws. B. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back ... ends of wires into slot of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Neutral ground wire 8 Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Neutral ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... (green or bare) of power supply cable to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral prong D. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the screw of...completed your electrical connections. Tighten screw. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Now go to "Venting Requirements." ...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...cover with hold -down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Insert tab ... B. A. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the center screw of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to neutral...Venting Requirements." Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. 1.

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... reduce the risk of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. ■ Replace any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of the Dryer User Instructions. If using an existing vent system ■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling the toll-free number listed on the cover of...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

...lint to collect indoors, which may be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Vent length necessary to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Elbow C. Wall D. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section of the dryer...9632; Do not use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 -...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... the corner posts until the diamond marking is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard. 13 If the dryer is clean. The dryer vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Once the exhaust vent connection is no kinks in longer drying times and increased energy usage. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...that all packaging materials. 4. Complete Installation 1. Check that both fuses are set in the Dryer User Instructions. ■ Controls are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have all... the vent is closed. 11. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply ...

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