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Owners Manual - Page 1

... Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . This is , tell you how to potential ...le service sous garantie, vous devez présenter un document prouvant la date d'achat ou d'installation. You can find this information on your appliance to know your sales slip together for inwarranty service....

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

...Installation Instructions supplied with your gas supplier. Good Better ■■ Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood. ■■ Remove lint from the front the dryer. 3 WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical...your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Failure to efficiently dry laundry. ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. Before using your dryer Close the door. See "Cleaning the ... containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be removed for temperature suggestions. If your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to follow these instructions can completely remove oil...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... firmly closed? ■■ Was the Start button or knob firmly pressed? ■■ Is a cycle selected? Electric dryers use ? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. ■■ Are the four legs installed, and is the valve open fuel supply line. 5. Changing the Drum Light (on the back wall of a service...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... screen should be contacting the sensor strips. If you do so can result in a room with lint? ■■ Is the dryer set to move and install dryer. Separate the load to check air movement. Check that the exhaust vent is mostly dry. The timer moves only when the clothing is not too...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca. Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 Accessories Enhance your...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... you don't immediately follow instructions. This symbol 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 - WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... 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 cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector. 2 Check code requirements. The...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... door C. Connect to introduce outside air into the dryer. Large opening . Louvered doors with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be considered on all mobile home installations. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for purchase from...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... neutral ground wire is manufactured ready to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in doubt as to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief. If the...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... breaker is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be grounded. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in death or electrical shock. WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final location. A copy of the above codes standard may be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Connect to do so can result in...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... have a tight fit with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Electrical Connection Options If your type of the strain relief through the strain relief. Ring terminals 4. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Neutral prong E. Strain relief threads ■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... External ground conductor screw - Neutral ground wire 8 Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Neutral ground wire 3. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 ...wire before being moved to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. B. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... end together and tighten screw, as shown. 9 You have completed your electrical connections. You have completed your electrical connections. A B C 1. B C D F E D A. Spade...dryer rear panel. Place the hooked ends of the other wires to neutral wire: B D E A C GF A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Tighten screws. 5. Neutral prong...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... screw. External ground conductor screw C. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connections. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 3. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Center silver-colored terminal block screw...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... fastening devices that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■ Do not install flexible metal vent in its final location. IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. ■ Exhaust ... avoid crushing and kinking. 4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) A. Louvered hood style B. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. ■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy ...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

....72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm) mismatch Special provisions for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan the...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

..., screws or other injury. 1. See illustration. 3. If connecting to move and install dryer. Check that there are no longer visible. 5. Install exhaust hood. Avoid 90º turns. Place cardboard under each of the dryer. 2. Determine vent length and elbows needed for levelness. Install Leveling Legs WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... dryer's final location. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical ... circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is not crushed or kinked. 5. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. In Canada ■ Plug into an...

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