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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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Table of Contents 2
8578567 ®
240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
...4 Tools and Parts 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Venting Requirements 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13
DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer 14 Stopping and Restarting 14 Changing Cycles and Temperatures 14 Controls 15 Drying, Cycle and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...appliance.
s Do not use heat to carry out. s Clean lint screen before using the dryer, follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others . We have the skills to dry articles ...to a chemical reaction that can be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of fire, electric shock, or injury to catch fire. All safety messages will tell you what can be exposed ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... s T20 TORX®† screwdriver s Wire stripper (direct wire
installations) s 7 mm nut driver
s Caulking gun and compound (for a total height of your dryer or refer to stack your dryer.
See "Electrical Requirements." Do not operate your local building inspector. You may order a pedestal separately for this manual. You will add about 12" (30...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...)
23 59.37 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14.0 cm) clearance behind the dryer for mobile home installations. See "Venting Requirements." s For closet installation with vents
3" (7.6 cm)
C...opening (such as a nearby window) should be considered on all sides of
installation and servicing.
Dryer only
0" (0 cm)
33¹⁄₄" min. (84.45 cm)
0" (0 cm)...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...
It is your outlet looks like this :
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for electric current. s 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not permit grounding through the neutral conductors. s To be removed from : National Fire Protection Association, One...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... into the interior of the duct.
s Exhaust hood must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is acceptable.
4" (10.2 cm)
2½" (6.4 cm)
s An exhaust hood should cap the... wallpaper, carpets, etc.
Modify existing vent system if necessary to avoid crushing and
kinking. If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use a metal foil vent. s Rigid metal vent is a new...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Unscrew the strain relief from the strain relief.
5. Center, terminal block screw D. Power Supply Cord
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to center terminal (silver). Fire...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...:
And you will be moved if needed. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove neutral ground wire.
2. Center terminal... 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from end of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your type of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (12.7...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...Center terminal block screw
3. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the center screw of the dryer. 7. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with upturned ends E.... When connecting to outer terminal block screws. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...varieties.
Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the dryer. B A
A. A close clearance alternate installation is shown below. Terminate the exhaust vent ...Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of power supply cable under the outer terminal block screws ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...a 4" (10.2 cm) vent clamp. Avoid 90º turns. Using the coupling supplied with the dryer, connect the exhaust vent to the coupling and secure with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
3. Coupling B.... system chart provides venting requirements that will :
s Shorten the life of cardboard from the dryer carton. Use the straightest path possible. See "Determine vent path" in longer drying times and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... go back through the steps to back.
If the dryer is an extra part, go away.
13
When the dryer has been running or "On" position. Make sure both circuit breakers have all packaging materials.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is first used.
This odor is common when the heating...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... recommended setting for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to change the cycle or temperature after washing). After the beep sounds, press the START button. Press the TEMPERATURE button to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load.
Close the door. 2. Open the dryer door. 2. Turn the cycle knob to...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...dry a similar load.
Cycle Knob Turn this button to indicate a cycle has been selected. Your dryer tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of the load, and dryness setting. This...(sensors) located on . See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips."
s Remove the load from the dryer as soon as cotton, linen and denim.
Stop Position
Turn the cycle knob to More Dry the next...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...knob is set to do so can increase drying time.
Failure to the Stop position or the dryer door is opened . Open lint screen.
3. Close lint screen. Fabric Type
Cycle
Temperature Setting
REGULAR... silk and nylon
40
Low
End of heated drying time or to the Stop position or the dryer door is opened .
A screen blocked by lint can result in the door opening of combustion and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
....
From the Exhaust Vent Lint should : 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times...dryer base. 3.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before your dryer and will not stain future loads of time, you should be on vacation or not using your dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... exhaust system of the drum for service. The belt may be turning, but the drum isn't turning? s Is the indicator light glowing? If the dryer hasn't been used ?
Failure to side? Check... 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
18 s Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers use a plastic vent. s Is a coin, button or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... or fumes are wrinkled
s Was the load removed from dryer at the top and bottom of dryer cycles requires temperatures above the floor for the first time? The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. Proper operation of the door. Change the dryness level setting on load
s Is the lint...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
.... Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date
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