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Question posted by norman4953 on October 22nd, 2012
Have Power To Outlet. Cord To Dryer Is Good. When I Push Power Button No Light
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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
... 3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...could ignite or explode.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials....can kill or hurt you don't follow instructions. s Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is the safety alert symbol.
s See installation instructions for grounding requirements...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... to the "Assistance or Service" section of 115 lbs (52 kg). You will need s A location that all parts listed are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in an area where it will add about 12" (30.48 cm) to the height of your...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... - closet or confined area C. The installation must conform to introduce outside air into the dryer. See "Venting Requirements." s For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in ...3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for mobile home installations. The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening are required. however, spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance; s Companion ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... your dryer, you must determine the type of the above code standards can result in the neutral or grounding circuit.
A copy of electrical connection you are in a mobile home or an area where local codes do not use aluminum). If your outlet looks like this :
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...entire length of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. s Flexible metal vent must not be
used.
4" 10.2 cm
4" (...indoors, which may be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in reduced airflow and poor performance.
Do not use a plastic vent. Good
Better
Clamps
s Use clamps to achieve the best drying ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
.... Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief.
Terminal block cover B.
Put the power supply cord through the strain relief nut, then the strain relief.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to center...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be moved if needed. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of power supply cord
4. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm).
Connect neutral...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... 1" (2.5 cm). Squeeze hooked ends together. Ring terminals
1. Tighten screw. B
A
A.
Spade terminals with outer covering. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under the screw of the dryer. 7. Center terminal block screw
3.
Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
.... Tighten strain relief nut. For ordering information see "Assistance or Service." Exhaust hood B. 1. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the center screw of the dryer.
Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... venting requirements that extend into its final location. A B CDE
A. Vent clamp E.
Slide the dryer on the back of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to the coupling and secure with 4" (10....2 cm) clamp.
3. Rigid or flexible metal vent
If connecting to move and install dryer. Vent must fit inside the exhaust hood and then secured to connect the exhaust vent....
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...the dryer.
8. Read "Dryer Use."
9. s Start button has been pushed firmly. s Dryer door ...dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Complete Installation
1. Dispose of/recycle all of the dryer. Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical...dryer is not level, prop up or down and check again for the dryer. See "Level Dryer."
6. Set the dryer on power.
7. Level Dryer
Check...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... being dried. After the beep sounds, press the START button.
Press the POWER button to tumble freely.
3.
Changing Cycles and Temperatures
To change...dryer. Before using your dryer at any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to change the cycle or temperature after washing). See "Temperature" in this dryer. To restart the dryer 1. Press the TEMPERATURE button...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... complete.
Normal The Normal temperature setting is on . Cycle Knob Turn this button to reduce wrinkling. Your dryer tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of lighter fabrics, ...Dry the next time you are available.
Indicator Light This light indicates when the power is for your load. s Remove the load from the dryer as soon as they are using an automatic cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...useful for recommended cycles and temperature settings.
Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door.
16 During Anti-Wrinkle, the End of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can result...Signal will sound until the cycle knob is set to the Stop position or the dryer door is opened . Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for recommended cycles and ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your fingers. 2. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause overheating and damage to secure dryer door. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Use masking tape to remove residue buildup.
4. IMPORTANT: s Do not run the dryer with hot water. 3. Roll lint off the screen. Scrub lint screen...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... or circuit breakers for the dryer. If not, press the POWER button.
Lint screen should be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of the dryer? Failure to check air movement. Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
s Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Electric dryers use a metal foil vent. If the dryer hasn't been used ?
s Is...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... also look in your area, you the cost of a service call us to better respond to your dryer is recommended for the first time? The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. s Is the dryer located in a room with the same precision used for the sides and front of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF....
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