Installation
Instructions l'°so r'er1@
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
•IN PORTANT-Save these instructions for
local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions
with your Owner's Hanual for future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the dryer door.
• inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are locatedin thecontrol console.
• Donotallowchildrenon or inthe appliance.
Closesupervisionof childrenisnecessarywhen
theapplianceisusednear children.
• installthe dryer wherethe temperature is
aboveSO°Ffor satisfactoryoperationofthe
dryercontrol system.
• Productfailuredue to improper installationis
not coveredunderthe Warranty.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE
• To reducethe risk ofsevereinjuryor death, follow all installationinstructions.
• Clothesdryer installation must be performed by a qualifiedinstaller.
• Installthe clothesdryer accordingto these instructionsand inaccordance with local
codes.Inthe absenceof local codes,installation must comply with National FuelGas
Code,ANSIZ22].l/NFPA54or the CanadianNaturalGasand PropaneInstallationCode,
CSAB149.1.
•CaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterand ToxicEnforcementAct.
Thisact requiresthe governorof Californiato publish a listof substancesknownto the
state to cause cancer,birth defectsor other reproductiveharm and requiresbusinesses
to warn customersof potential exposureto suchsubstances.Gasappliancescan
causeminor exposuretofour of these substances,namelybenzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, causedprimarily by the incompletecombustionof natural gas
or LPfuels.Properlyadjusted dryerswitiminimizeincomplete combustion. Exposure
to these substancescan beminimizedfurther by properlyventingthe dryerto the
outdoors.
• Thisdryer must be exhaustedto the outdoors.
• Useonly4" rigid metalductingfor exhaustingthe clothesdryer tothe outdoors.
• DONOTinstall a clothesdryer with flexible plasticducting materials.If flexiblemetal
(semi-rigidor foil-type) duct isinstalled,it must be ULlistedand installedin accordance
with the instructions found in "ConnectingTheDryerToHouseVent" onpage 6 ofthis
manual.Flexibleventing materials are knownto collapse,beeasiiy crushed,and trap
lint.Theseconditionswilt obstruct dryerairflow and increasethe risk offire.
• Donot install or storethis appliancein any locationwhere it could beexposedto water
and orweather.
• Savetheseinstructions.(Installers:Besureto leavethese instructionswith the
customer).
In the state of Massachusetts:
• Installation must beperformed by a qualified or licensedcontractor,
plumber,or gasfitter qualified or licensedby the state.
• Whenusing ball-type gas shut-offvalves, they shall beT-handle type.
• Aflexible gas connector, when used,must not exceed3 feet.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
(x2)
10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES
, ic................._)
8"PIPEWRENCH LEVEL
SLIPJOINTPLIERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
)
MATERIALSYOUWILL NEED
4"DIA.METALDUCT I====_
(RECOMMENDED)
4"DIAMMETALELBOW
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step ] Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 6).
Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section ]) and check for
leaks (see section 4).
PIPE
SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
EXHAUSTHOOD COMPOUND
4"DUCTCLAMPS DUCTTAPE
OR SAFETYGLASSES
4"SPRINGCLAMPS
FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR GLOVES
Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas
Connections, and Venting.
Step 11 Place the Owner's Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a location where they will be noticed
by the owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
For garage installation (if allowed by local codes), see section 12.
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