INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC DRYER Table of Contents................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT: Save for local electrical inspector’s use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 4 Tools and Parts......................................................................... 4 Location Requirements............................................................. 4 Electrical Requirements............................................................ 5 Electrical Connection..............................................
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Dryer Dimensions Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances can be found on the serial tag on the dryer. The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation, servicing, and compliance with local codes and ordinances. If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air opening in the top and bottom is required.
Direct Wire Electrical Connection It is recommended that installation should be done by a qualified electrician. This dryer can be connected directly to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with two-wire or three-wire flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire). Do Not use two-wire with bare ground wire. All current-carrying wires must be insulated. A conduit connector must be installed at each end of the power supply cable (at the dryer and at the junction box.
Venting Requirements Elbows: Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Good Better Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the vent and catch lint. Do not use duct tape. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Vent System Length Install Leveling Legs Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood. The maximum length for both rigid and flexible vent is shown in the chart. Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 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.
Check Operation Connect Vent 1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 1. Check that you: ■■ Did not skip any steps. ■■ Installed all parts. ■■ Properly installed dryer legs. ■■ Leveled dryer. ■■ Have all the tools you started with. 2.
Change Door Swing If not reversing door swing, skip ahead to “Level and Exhaust the Dryer” steps. Avoid scratching or chipping paint. A D C 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10 E B Place a large towel or soft cloth (A) on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of hinges (B). Loosen (do not remove) top screws from cabinet side of hinges. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off screws.
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