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Installation instructions 7 WARNING! - Risk of fire 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 the clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil-type) duct is installed, it must be identified by the dryer manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers and installed in strict accordance with the instructions found on pages 26 to 38 of these installation instructions. 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. The dryer must be vented to the outdoors. Use only rigid metal 4" (102 mm) diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL-listed transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin Read the important safety instructions on the inside cover and on pages 3 - 6 before you start installing the dryer. Check to make sure you have all the tools and parts necessary to correctly install this appliance. Tools required: ■■ Adjustable wrench 10" (254 mm) × 2 (for gas connection). ■■ Flat-blade screwdriver. ■■ Slip joint pliers. ■■ Pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) (for gas connection). ■■ Phillips screwdriver. ■■ Drill with 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit (for bottom venting only). ■■ Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent). ■■ Glasses. ■■ Gloves. ■■ Knife. ■■ Hacksaw. ■■ Spirit level.

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Installation instructions
7
WARNING!
– Risk of fire
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 the clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible
metal (foil-type) duct is installed, it must be identified by the dryer manufacturer
as suitable for use with clothes dryers and installed in strict accordance with the
instructions found on pages 26 to 38 of these installation instructions. 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.
The dryer must be vented to the outdoors.
Use only rigid metal 4” (102 mm) diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use
only UL-listed transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin
Read the important safety instructions on the inside cover and on pages 3 – 6 before you start
installing the dryer.
Check to make sure you have all the tools and parts necessary to correctly install this appliance.
Tools required:
■
±
Adjustable wrench 10” (254 mm)
×
2 (for gas connection).
■
±
Flat-blade screwdriver.
■
±
Slip joint pliers.
■
±
Pipe wrench 8” (203 mm) (for gas connection).
■
±
Phillips screwdriver.
■
±
Drill with ±²³” (3 mm) drill bit (for bottom venting only).
■
±
Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent).
■
±
Glasses.
■
±
Gloves.
■
±
Knife.
■
±
Hacksaw.
■
±
Spirit level.