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Question posted by ghirt on July 2nd, 2011

Bottom Venting

I ordered the bottom vent kit for this dryer, and its seem's that the dryer needs to be modified some how or am i doing something wrong

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Owners Manual - Page 2

... instructions. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Always read and obey all...

Owners Manual - Page 3

... area of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. - Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. The dryer must be detected by smell. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you use gasoline or other appliance. - Installation and service must...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... flammable on the next page. 4 Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that has ever had any type of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on it (including cooking oils). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. For...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... illuminates. Press START/PAUSE. 5 chart. 1. To make changes to reduce wrinkles and odors in dryer and shut door. 3. TIMED CYCLES Use Timed cycles to desired Timed Cycle. 3. Turn knob to...START/PAUSE. 2. Press START/PAUSE. Press POWER/CANCEL. 2. Press POWER/CANCEL. 2. Place laundry in dry items. See the Cycles information on the following pages for more detail on some ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... dye. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should : 1. Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care Install and store your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will not freeze. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. ...the dryer. Gas Models: Close shutoff valve in dryer or reconnect power. 11 Steam Models Only: Turn off water faucet. 4. Transport hose separately. 4. For direct-wired dryers: ...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... length and number of elbows for the type of vent you may not have not tripped. Electric dryers use ? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for details. Clean out pockets before laundering. ■ Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. ■ Are the four legs installed, and...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... foil vent. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■ Is the dryer located in...dryer fabric softener properly used? Failure to do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of drying time in a room with the Rapid Refresh Small Load cycle. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Has the Air Fluff modifier been selected? Do not use it only once. ■ Is the exhaust vent...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... by the State of this manual must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to do not use any electrical switch; The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of all occupants. • Immediately call...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... compound resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section in your dryer. For further information, please refer to LP gas Parts supplied (all models): Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Tape measure Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Caulking gun and compound (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that all installations: 8" (203...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... not be considered on all sides of the dryer to open fully. See "Venting Requirements". ■■ A separate 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30-amp circuit needed for exhaust vent with maximum slope of dryer. If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- For further information, please reference service numbers located in "Assistance or Service" section of...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...must be used . The location should be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of LP gas must be installed in accordance with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a.... Do not modify the plug provided with all gas connections. It is recommended that an individual manual shutoff valve be easy to reach for LP (propane or butane) gases with Natural gas. It is...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 7 3/4 ft. (2.4 m). VENTING Venting REQUiREMENTS WARNING BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... Service" section in your local dealer to have dryer converted. Wall D. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all models ■■ Bottom Exhaust Kit- Do not use duct tape. ■■ Exhaust Cover Kit (to connect elbows H. You must not be purchased...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■ Use following kits for close clearance alternate installations are shown. Terminate exhaust vent outside. 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... legs, find diamond marking. Use pipe-joint compound on its final location. Plan pipe fitting connection D C A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of all joints. Connect vent to existing gas line. place under entire back edge of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company. NOTE: For LP...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... connector to other side of "Y" connector. If "Y" connector cannot be attached directly to "Connect Vent" on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Turn cold water off valve Closed valvAe BOpen valve 2.... to the coupling can result. 12 Bubbles will show a leak. The dryer must be connected to gas pipe. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Check and see if rubber washer is...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... inside exhaust hood. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to final location Check that vent is in dryer. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 13 Damage to fill valve at bottom of long hose to the coupling can...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

... the need for certain part replacement or repair. Once legs are level, make sure all parts are snug against the floor. Gas Models: q Check that all four legs are now installed. The odor will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use wrench to operate correctly. q Check that dryer is...

Installation Instructions - Page 17

... a room with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for most installations, the rear of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). 17 Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ Is the dryer located in a closet? Proper operation of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). DRYER RESULTS Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are...

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