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Final, Installation, Check

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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation with the following steps and tests. 1. Is gas turned ON? (Gas Models only) 2. Is dryer plugged in? Dryer should always be plugged in to the proper outlet. Gas dryer should use a 120-VAC, 60-Hz. grounded 3-prong outlet. I@1Electric dryer should use a 4-wire connection which is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996. -- OR -A 3-wire connection. NOTE: A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. 3. Is dryer vent ductwork connected? 4. Is dryer level? 5. Perform the following tests before using the dryer. Testing Dryer Heating GAS MODELS 1. Close the dryer door. 2. Press the Power button to turn the dryer on. 3. Turn Cycle Selector Knob to Normal drying cycle. 4. Press the Cycle Selector Knob to start the dryer. When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main burner. NOTE: If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites. If this happens, the igniter will reattempt gas ignition until all the air is purged from the gas line. ELECTRIC MODELS 1. Close the dryer door. 2. Press the Power button to turn the dryer on. 3. Turn Cycle Selector Knob to Normal drying cycle. 4. Press the Cycle Selector Knob to start the dryer. The exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has been operating for 3 minutes. Checking Venting Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable reduction in drying performance occurs, check ductwork for obstructions and blockages. Checking Levelness Once the dryer is in its final location, recheck the dryer to be sure it is level. Make sure it is level front to back and side to side, and that all 4 leveling feet rest firmly on the floor. 16

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FINAL
INSTALLATION
CHECK
Once you have completed
the installation
of the dryer and
it is in its final location, confirm
proper operation
with the
following
steps and tests.
1. Is gas turned ON? (Gas Models only)
2. Is dryer plugged
in? Dryer should always be plugged in
to the proper outlet.
Gas dryer should
use a 120-VAC,
60-Hz. grounded
3-prong outlet.
I@1
Electric dryer should use
a 4-wire connection
which is
required for all mobile and
manufactured
home
installations,
as well as
all new construction
after
January
1, 1996.
--
OR
--
A 3-wire connection.
NOTE: A 3-wire connection
is NOT permitted
on new
construction
after
January
1, 1996.
3. Is dryer vent ductwork connected?
4. Is dryer level?
5.
Perform the following
tests before using the dryer.
Testing
Dryer
Heating
GAS MODELS
1. Close the dryer door.
2. Press the Power button to turn the dryer on.
3. Turn Cycle Selector
Knob to Normal drying cycle.
4. Press the Cycle Selector
Knob to start the dryer.
When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite
the main burner.
NOTE:
If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas
igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites. If this
happens,
the igniter will reattempt
gas ignition until all
the air is purged from the gas line.
ELECTRIC
MODELS
1. Close the dryer door.
2. Press the Power button to turn the dryer on.
3. Turn Cycle Selector
Knob to Normal drying cycle.
4. Press the Cycle Selector
Knob to start the dryer.
The exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has
been operating
for 3 minutes.
Checking
Venting
Vent ductwork
should be checked for lint buildup
and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable
reduction
in drying performance
occurs, check ductwork
for obstructions
and blockages.
Checking
Levelness
Once the dryer
is in its final location, recheck the dryer
to be sure it is level. Make sure it is level front to back
and side to side, and that all 4 leveling feet rest firmly
on the floor.
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