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Question posted by marksrsic on December 18th, 2012

Is There Danger In Reducing The Dryer Vent From 4' To3' ?

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Owners Manual - Page 1

DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE Table of purchase or installation date for future reference. You will need it. Always read and obey all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER...ce manuel et votre reçu de vente ensemble pour référence ulté... this information on your appliance to reduce the chance of others . All safety...

Owners Manual - Page 2

The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 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.

Owners Manual - Page 3

... or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be paid by : ■■ Cleaning your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow.... supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to efficiently dry laundry. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...heat No heat 5 Depending on model, temperature may feel slightly damp. Any load Helps to reduce wrinkling. sensitive fabrics These settings are still damp. Dries heavy seams. High or Low Most loads...level as thick towels or robes Any load Dries items to reduce wrinkling and make it . High or Low Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. High Large or heavy items ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... stops. Do not dry anything flammable on the back wall of fabric being dried. Fire Hazard No washer can stop your dryer Close the door. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove dust from whom you may have all of drying rack, leaving space between items. Do...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... remove residue buildup. 4. From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should be on dryer usage. If you will not stain future loads of the drum and rub with your fingers. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 7 This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... cycle ending early? Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. Check that the exhaust vent is mostly dry. Level the dryer. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. 9 Do not use a plastic vent. Failure to dry quickly? Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? Sides...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...dryer at www.applianceaccessories.com. The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the area where your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer... the dryer fabric softener properly used , or was a separate temperature control set on high? Drum stains are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

...DANGER" or "WARNING." All safety messages will follow instructions. Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER... alerts you to reduce the chance of Contents / Table des matières DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - All safety...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... U.S. The wires that opens to support the total weight (dryer and load) of the dryer in an area where it will need ■ A location 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. If using a power supply...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in conformance with vents 3"* (7.6 cm) *Required spacing Mobile Home - Connect to an individual branch circuit. Dryer...70.5 cm) 29" (73.66 cm) D A. See "Venting Requirements." Closet door with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all mobile home installations....

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...) and be either green or bare. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 If the dryer is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. The cord should ...copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of electric shock by a qualified electrician. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of NEMA Type 10-30R. ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... cord. If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it will reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale... or electrical shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... B FE D A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Connect the other wires to "Venting Requirements." Tighten screws. 5. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of wires into slot of ... external ground conductor screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Shape ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Neutral ground wire 4. Dotted line shows...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. 3. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connections. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to outer...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... wire E B. Tighten screws. 4. You have completed your electrical connections. Connect the other power supply cable wires under center,... and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6.... codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE™ vent products can result in death or fire. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. ■ Rigid metal vent is acceptable. 4" (10.2 cm) 2½" (6.4 cm) 11 WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Dryer User Instructions. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Box...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... elbows or making turns, allow as much room as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... down and check again for best drying performance ■ Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use a large, flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under the entire back side of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in the flexible gas line. 4. Place a carton corner...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...technician. Be sure the vent is first heated. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. See "Level Dryer." 6. Check that ...Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on the dryer. 8. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that the dryer is level. Check that all packaging materials. 4. If the dryer...

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