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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... 4
Tools and Parts...4 Location Requirements ...4 Electrical Requirements...5 Electrical Connection ...7 Venting Requirements ...12 Plan Vent System...14 Install Vent System ...15 Install Leveling Legs ...15 Connect Vent ...16 Level Dryer ...16 Complete Installation ...16
DRYER USE...17 Starting Your Dryer...17 Drying Rack ...18
DRYER CARE ...18 Cleaning the Dryer Location 18 Cleaning the Lint...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... don't immediately follow instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to cooking oils in , or spotted with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual and on or in this...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... slope is not level. The combined weight of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). Some codes limit, or do so can be extended. Place dryer at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation.
The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... spacing
Mobile Home - A copy of the above code standards can be considered on the sides and rear. Do not have a fuse in the "Electrical Connection" section.
■ This dryer is manufactured ready to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... or bare. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be grounded. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. In the event of electric shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be insulated.
■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use with the circuit conductors and connected...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...cm) UL
listed strain relief (UL marking on the power supply cord is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your type of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go ...circuit breaker box*
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
3-wire direct
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten screws....UL listed strain relief G. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. External ground conductor screw - Center silver-colored terminal block ... (white or center wire)
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of power supply cord C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...wire cable wires under the center screw of the terminal block.
You have completed your electrical connection.
A
D
1. Connect neutral
ground wire and place the hooked end (hook... D. Secure cover with holddown screw.
7. Tighten screw. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together. A. Neutral ground wire
D. Remove neutral ground wire from external...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...Secure cover with upturned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Spade terminals with holddown screw.
6. Tighten screw. Strip ... Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire)...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... Use a heavy metal vent. External ground conductor screw B. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
WARNING: To reduce the risk of dryer rear panel.
Tighten screws.
4. down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. B A
C
D
E
4. down screw. 6. Do not use a metal foil vent.
Secure cover with hold - Optional 3-wire connection
Use for direct wire...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must be in
the path of the duct.
Good
Better
Improper venting can be fully extended and supported when the dryer is recommended to collect indoors, which may be used. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are shown here. Box hood...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... are available for close clearances
Venting systems come in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Periscope installation
NOTE: The following kit: 279818 ...installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. H
A. Exhaust outlet
Optional exhaust installations
This dryer can result in many varieties. Over-the-top installation (also available with dryer vent to wall ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...54 ft (16.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
Flexible metal
31 ft (9.4 m)
23 ft (7 m)
2
Rigid metal
44 ft (13.4 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
Flexible metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
Flexible metal
25 ft (7.6 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
Flexible metal
23 ft (7 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
Install Vent System
1. Gently lay the dryer on...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... closed.
11. Complete Installation
1. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for levelness. Remove any protective film on the dryer. 8. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. This odor is common when the heating element...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...Follow package instructions. 8. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). 3. WARNING
DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from storing ..."feel" the amount of fire, electric shock, or injury to medium-weight fabrics.
4. Press the PUSH TO START button. Fire Hazard
No washer can result in the clothes as ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
...To use Sensor Dry cycles with the drying rack. Slide drying rack over the edge of the dryer door opening. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Explosion Hazard
Keep... rack.
4. Air
90
(no heat)
Air
90
(no heat)
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from dryer. Close the door. A screen blocked by using an air cycle. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... power. 2. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Scrub lint screen with hot water. 3. Dry unstable dye items inside out to secure...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... the outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? The drum may be turning, but you may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions.
20 Electric dryers use a plastic vent. When balled up ? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... softener sheets at the end of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Loads are wrinkled
■ Was the load removed from dryer at the beginning of the door. If so, ventilate the area. The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. Separate...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
...
Accessory 4" (10.2 cm) gas line dryer connector installation kit 4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp 4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 6" (15.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp Dryer vent lint brush All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply storage cart Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity, 6.5 cu. ft (0.18 cu. white LP gas conversion kit...
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