Installation
Instructions
ElectricDryer
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readtheseinstructionscompletelyendcarefully.
• IMPORTANT- save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Noteto Installer - Besureto leavetheseinstructionswith the
customer.
• Noteto Customer- Keeptheseinstructionswithyour Owner's
Manualforfuture reference.
• Beforethe old dryer is removed from serviceor discarded,
removethe dryerdoor.
• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet
walls ifthey are bent.
• Serviceinformation andthe wiring diagram are locatedin the
controlconsole.
• Donot allowchildrenon or in theappliance.Closesupervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactoryoperationofthe dryercontrol system.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the warranty.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE
, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions
and in accordance with local codes.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the
clothes dryer to the outdoors.
DONOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting
materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is
installed, it must be ULlisted and installed in accordance
with the instructions found in Connecting The Dryer To
House Vent on page 5 of this manual. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and
trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and
increase the risk of fire.
Do not install or store this appliance in any location
where it could be exposed to water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave
these instructions with the customer).
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local codes.
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer
requires basic mechanical and electrical
skills. It is your responsibility to contact a
qualified installer to make the electrical
connections.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4"DIAM_TALDUCT V/ll
(RECOMUENDED)
"--L4J
8"DUCT #'DIA METAL
CLAMPS(2) ELBOW
OR
#'SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
4"DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXOBX1BB77(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
4"DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT(IFNEEDED)
EXHAUST SAFETY
HOOD GLASSES
DUCTTAPE GLOVES
3/4"STRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYERPOWER
CORDKIT
(NOTPROVIDED
WITHDRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V3OA
WITH3OR4PROGS
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD
Step ! Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (seesection 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust
is Clean (seesection 1)and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads(see section 1).
Step 4 Hove the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 LevelYour Dryer (seesection 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply & Venting.
Step 9 Place Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions
in a location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
Forgarage installation(ifallowedbylocalcodes),see section9.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 10.
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