GAS DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CANADIAN ELECTRIC DRYER INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA St_CHEUSE

GAZ (I_.-U. ET CANADA)

I_LECTRIQUE (CANADA UNIQUEMENT)

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY .......................................................................... 2

iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 4

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 4

Venting Requirements ......................................................... 10

Plan Vent System ................................................................. 11

Install Vent System .............................................................. 12

CONNECT iNLET HOSE ........................................................... 12

CONNECT VENT ....................................................................... 14

LEVEL DRYER ........................................................................... 14

COMPLETE iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST ............................... 15

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) ............................................... 15

Table des mati_res

SECURITE DE LA SECHEUSE..................................................19

EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION ................................................. 21

EXIGENCES D'EMPLACEMENT ............................................... 22

RACCORDEMENT DES TUYAUX D'ALIMENTATION .............. 30

RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT DqeVACUATION ................. 32

R(--GLAGE DE L'APLOMB DE LA Si'-=CHEUSE.......................... 32

ACHEVER UINSTALLATION LISTE DE Vi_RIFICATION ........... 33

iNVERSiON DE LA PORTE (FACULTATIF) ................................ 33

iNSTALLATiON NOTES

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We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING - ...i.. ofFi,o..

- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

- install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes,

= Do not install a clothes dryer with fle×ible plastic venting materials or flexible metal

(foil type) duct. if fle×ible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified

by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Fle×ible venting

materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will

obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

o Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

®Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

= if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or

the gas supplier.

For more information, contact your gas supplier.

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

in the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

the State of Massachusetts.

[] if using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

[] A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENW$

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed for all installations:

Tape measure

Parts supplied:

Utility knife

Caulking gun and compound

(new vent installations)

screwdriver

(for door reversal only)

Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)

[] Vent clamps

[] Vent elbows and ductwork

Additional parts may be required, depending in your installation.

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.

LOCATION REQUIREMENW$

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

Place dryer at Jeast 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor

for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

You will need:

[] A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.

See "Venting Requirements."

[] A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp

circuit for an electric dryer.

[] If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet

located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.

See "Electrical Requirements".

[] Floor must support dryer weight of 200 Ibs. (90.7 kg).

Also consider weight of companion appliance.

You may use the water supply for your washer using the

[] For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm)

of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances

NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the

[] Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.

Louvered doors with equivalent ventilitation openings are

acceptable.

For further information, please reference service numbers located

in "Assistance or Service" section of your "Use and Care Guide".

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

[] For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must

be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is

the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

[] 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20- amp fused electrical

supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is

recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit

serving only this dryer be provided.

[] For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Install a shut=off valve.

if connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure

gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 ram)water

column.

authorized gas company personnel, and

authorized service personnel.

Natural Gas:

with appropriate conversion.

[] Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in

No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas

specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different

gas without consulting your gas company.

Option 1 (Recommended Method)

[] If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas

or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas

supply line. Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter

fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer

gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.

Option 2 (Alternate Method)

[] Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas

connection to the dryer. See illustration.

[] 3/8"approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for

lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the

supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas

[] Must include shut-off valve

BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS

Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m):

Gas supply pressure testing

[] The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping

in the U.S.A.:

installation Code. It is recommended that an individual

manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of

the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening

and closing.

*5¾"

(38 ram)

15.5" (394 mm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal

model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must

be an additional 18" (460 mm) from the floor.

F1, Prepare dryer for leveling legs

To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard

Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay

(gas dryer models only)

"1, Connect gas supply to dryer

on threads of all non-flared male fittings. Ifflexible metal

tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.

of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the

dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location.

to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown.

Your connection may be different, according to supply line

type, size, and location.

A. Closed valve

B.Open valve

Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle

Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

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strike 180 ° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door

_,!. Remove inner door from outer door

from trim ring

Then lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim

ring and set aside (B).

5, Reverse outer window assembly

assembly to trim ring

B

window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place

(figure B). Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with 2 screws

removed earlier.

9. Reinstall inner door assembly

outer door.

opposite sides

which they were removed.

slide down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with

Nous donnons de nombreux messages de s_curit6 importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil m6nager. Assurez-vous de

Voici le symbole d'alerte de s_curit6.

Ce symbole d'alerte de s6curit6 vous signale les dangers potentiels de d6ces et de blessures graves &vous

Tous les messages de securit6 suivront le symbole d'alerte de securit6 et le mot "DANGER" ou

Tousles messages de s6curit6 vous diront quel est le danger potentiel et vous disent comment reduire le risque de blessure et

L'installation de la s_cheuse & linge doit _tre effectu_e par un installateur qualifi_,

Installer la s6cheuse conform_rnent aux instructions du fabricant et aux codes Iocaux,

souple ou un conduit m_tallique souple (de type papier d'aluminiurn), Si un conduit

rm_tallique souple est installS, celui-ci doit _tre d'un type sp_cifique identifi_ par le

fabricant de I'appareil et convenir & une utilisation avec les s_cheuses & linge. Les

_tre observes pour reduire au minimum les risques d'incendie ou d'e×plosion ou pour

eviter des dommages au produit, des blessures ou un deces.

- hie pas entreposer ou utiliser de I'essence ou d'autres vapeurs ou liquides

inflammables _ proximit_ de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil _lectrom_nager.

= Ne pas tenter d'allumer un appareil.

®I_vacuer tous les gens de la piece, de 1'6difice ou du quartier.

®Appeler immediatement le fournisseur de gaz d'un t_16phone voisin. Suivre ses

instructions.

= A defaut de joindre votre fournisseur de gaz, appeler les pompiers.

- L'installation et I'entretien doivent _tre effectu_s par un installateur qualifi_, une

AVERTISSEMENT : L'odorat ne permet pas toujours la detection d'une fuite de gaz.

Pour d'autre information, contacter le fournisseur de gaz local.

En cas de d6tection d'une fuite de gaz, ex6cuter les instructions "Que faire dans le cas d'une odeur de gaz".

La s6cheuse doit _tre 61ectriquement reli6e & la terre conform6ment aux codes Iocaux, ou en I'absence de codes Iocaux, au Code