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14 CONNECT INLET HOSES 14 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 16 Complete Installation Checklist 17 REVERSE DOOR SWING 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español
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DRYER SAFETY 2
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(for installing new exhaust vent) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" nut driver (recommended) Tape measure 5' inlet hose Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing
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"Electrical Requirements." ■■ Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■ Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level
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with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5
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feet. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent. 4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection. 3-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection. NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection
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Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at
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and neutral wire 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. E B C terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". Connect neutral wire (white
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terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". Direct Wire Put direct wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for
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tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Prepare your 3-wire
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hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable
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Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and
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are available for purchase. Contact your local dealer. ■■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 ■■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch P art Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm
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INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 16. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Check and see
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dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fig. A Fig. B If space permits, attach the brass female end of the "Y" connector to the cold water faucet. See figure A. If "Y" connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of
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here Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure 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. 2. Move
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buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair. All Models: q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting
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door opening. 2. Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. A B 4. Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side to attach the hinge to the front panel. 5. Install screws in top hinge holes in the door. Do not tighten screws. Leave
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Use a time-delay fuse. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. ■■ "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service. DRYER RESULTS Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is
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openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See "Installation Instructions". W10347663A W10325825A-SP © 2010 All rights reserved 09/10 Printed in U.S.A.