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Size Terminal Block Screw

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Installation Instructions - Page 3

...exhaust vent) You will need: ■■ A location allowing for use with clothes dryers. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Parts supplied: Gather the required tools and parts before ... nut driver (recommended) Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts package is located in ring terminals or spade terminals with any tools listed here. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

... a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral conductor must be removed from the external ground connector screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of electrical connection you must determine the type of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor. ■■ A 4-wire power supply connection must...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... other injury. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a large flat piece of dryer. Slide the dryer until diamond marking is close to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. place under entire back edge of cardboard from dryer carton; Prepare dryer for electrical connection and to move and install dryer. Leave enough...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

... supply cord or a direct wire connection. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Remove terminal block cover CB A D E F Before you start, disconnect power. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw (D) and terminal block cover (A).
Installation Instructions - Page 8

... center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Ground prong D. Prepare to step 3 on strain relief). For 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection, see page 8. Ring terminals 3. Remove neutral ground...screws just enough to strain relief 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is inside the strain relief. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with the dryer...
Installation Instructions - Page 9

... connecting cabinet-ground conductor to outer terminal block screws. Neutral (white or center wire) 3. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 4. Neutral prong D. Now, go to Venting...
Installation Instructions - Page 10

... strain relief. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from remaining 3 wires. Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from external ground conductor screw (A). 10 Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11. Strip 5" (127 mm) of cable, leaving bare...
Installation Instructions - Page 11

... center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of direct wire cable to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 5. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 11 Shape wire ends into slot of direct wire cable under terminal block screw, facing to external...
Installation Instructions - Page 12

... remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 7. Prepare to Venting Requirements. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 4. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral...
Installation Instructions - Page 13

...clamps may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Flexible metal vent:... Observe all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may result in death or fire. Louvered hood B. Replace...
Installation Instructions - Page 15

Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan installation to use caulking compound to dryer location using elbows or making turns, allow ... to use vent runs longer than those specified in dryer. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. Check that will help achieve best drying performance.
Installation Instructions - Page 16

... is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■■ Dryer door is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to operate correctly. If you have not tripped. If there is not crushed or kinked. After dryer is an extra part, go away. 16 If there is in a running...
Installation Instructions - Page 17

... surface. 2. Place towel on door seal or plastic door catches. 6. Remove bottom screws from hinge screws as they are in dryer cabinet are different sizes. Holding door over towel on inner door. Insert 5 door screws. 17 Keep door screws separate from dryer cabinet side of dryer. NOTE: Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver. Do not...
Installation Instructions - Page 18

... larger hole is down. 8. Flip door over so handle side is at the bottom of dryer cabinet. Insert screws in hinge holes on the left side. Tighten screws halfway. Tighten screws. Attach door hinges Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on dryer cabinet NOTE: 2 people maybe needed , slide door catch left side of the hinge. Transfer...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...The venting system attached to over-drying. n Use the shortest length of who installed the dryer. Use Automatic cycles for the occasional damp load that needs a little more than four 90...by the customer, regardless of vent possible. Proper venting will be sure to efficiently dry laundry. When cleaning is complete, be paid by the warranty and will reduce your drying ...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... it stops, wrinkles can form. Gives the best drying in your dryer. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. 3 START/PAUSE BUTTON Press to start a cycle... Drying time and temperature will alert you are approximately 80% dry. If you when your laundry load. NOTE: The Air Dry Temp Feature is finished. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature periodically...
Owners Manual - Page 6

..., rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. AUTOMATIC DRY - Setting the Drying Temperature If your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High heat setting may be used for items that cycle. Depending ...used for the specified time on cycle knob or be selected on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. If you are unsure of the temperature to Medium heat setting may...
Owners Manual - Page 7

Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Place laundry in the dryer. USING YOUR DRYER 1. Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load. Do not rinse or wash screen to turn on the dryer. 7 Pull the lint screen straight up. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Press POWER Press the POWER...
Owners Manual - Page 9

...until stain is hard to dry the drum. Rinse screen with a damp cloth. 3. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. These stains are not harmful to stop before your fingers. Doing so ...screen is in the door opening of laundry in dryer. 9 See "Venting Requirements." This buildup can increase drying time. DRYER CARE Cleaning the dryer location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that...
Owners Manual - Page 11

.... Household fuse is closed completely. See the Installation Instructions. For gas dryers, is not too long or has too many turns. Fabric softener sheets blocking the grille. Check that the exhaust vent is the valve open . Exhaust vent diameter the correct size. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Replace the fuse or reset...

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