Installation
Instructions
Electric
Dryer
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and carefully.
, IMPORTANT - save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
, IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer.
, Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use
and Care Bookfor future reference.
, Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
, Service information and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
, Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
, Install the dryer where the temperature isabove 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
AWAR
I G
, Toreduce the riskof severe injury or death, Fire Hazard
follow all installation instructions.
, Clothesdryer installation must be
performed by a qualified installer.
, Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in
accordance with local codes.
, Thisdryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
, Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryer
cabinet and use only ULapproved transition ducting between
the dryer and the home duct.
, DONOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting
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 "ConnectingDryer to House Vent"
later in this manual. Flexibleventing materials are known to
collapse,be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct clothes 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.
,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
, Savethese instructions. (Installers: Besure to leave these
instructions with the customer).
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_lk This isthe safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Allsafety messageswill followthe safety alertsymbol and the word
"DANGER""WARNING"or "CAUTION".Thesewords are defined as:
DANGER Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
A WAR I G
Indicatesa hazardous
situationwhich,if not
avoided,could resultin
death or seriousinjury.
CAUTIO
Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
AWA I G
Fire Hazard
, Nowasher can completely remove oil.
, DONOTdry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
, Items containing foam, rubber or plastic
must be dried on a clothesline or by using
an Air Dry cycle.
, Failure to follow this instructions can result
on death or fire
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Electrical "
Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DONOTremove ground prong.
DONOTuse an adapter.
DONOTuse an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Explosion
Hazard
, Keep flammable materials and vapors, such
as gasoline, away from dryer.
, Placedryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above
the floor for a garage installation.
, Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
, DONOTallow children on or inthe appliance.
Closesupervisionof children isnecessary
when the appliance isused near children.
NOTE:Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills.It is your responsibility to contact
a qualified installerto make the electrical connections.