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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least 9" (22.9 cm) above the floor. You will need to place the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least 3.5" (8.9 cm) above the floor. „ Flat-blade screwdriver „ #2 Phillips screwdriver „ Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) „ Wire stripper (direct wire installations) „ Level „ Vent clamps „ Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) „ Tin snips (new vent installations) „ ¼" nut driver (recommended) „ Tape measure Parts supplied Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. A B A. 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal B. 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal The pedestals are available in several colors. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Pedestal Height Color Part Number 10" (25.4 cm) White MHP1000SQ 15.5" (39.4 cm) White XHP1550VW 15.5" (39.4 cm) Crimson XHP1550VF A B C D E 15.5" (39.4 cm) 15.5" (39.4 cm) Evergreen Oxide XHP1550VP XHP1550VJ A. Leveling legs (4) B. "Y" connector C. Short inlet hose D. Inlet hose with right-angle connector E. Rubber washer NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing on a pedestal. Parts needed Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Optional Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm), respectively. Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number 8212640. Door Reversal Kit Are you planing to reverse the door swing direction on your PERFORMANCE SERIES dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door Reversal Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number W10200372. Backguard If you are installing your PERFORMANCE SERIES washer and dryer and wish to avoid having loose items fall behind your machines, you may purchase a pair of washer/dryer backguards. These will reduce the chance of items falling behind the machines during operation. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number 8558694 (White). 4

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.
NOTE:
Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing on a pedestal.
Parts needed
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See “Electrical
Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from
the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section.
Optional Pedestal
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of
different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5" (39.4 cm)
pedestal with drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height
of approximately 48" (121.9 cm) or 53.5" (135.9 cm), respectively.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least
9" (22.9 cm) above the floor. You will need to place the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least
3.5" (8.9 cm) above the floor.
The pedestals are available in several colors. To order, call the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section.
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack
Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section. Ask for Part Number 8212640.
Door Reversal Kit
Are you planing to reverse the door swing direction on your PERFORMANCE SERIES dryer? To
do so, you will need to purchase a Door Reversal Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or
Service” section. Ask for Part Number W10200372.
Backguard
If you are installing your PERFORMANCE SERIES washer and dryer and wish to avoid having
loose items fall behind your machines, you may purchase a pair of washer/dryer backguards.
These will reduce the chance of items falling behind the machines during operation.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or
Service” section. Ask for Part Number 8558694 (White).
Flat-blade screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"
(2.5 cm) or hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
Wire stripper (direct wire installations)
Level
Vent clamps
Caulking gun and compound (for
installing new exhaust vent)
Tin snips (new vent installations)
¼" nut driver (recommended)
Tape measure
A. Leveling legs (4)
B. “Y” connector
C. Short inlet hose
D. Inlet hose with right-angle connector
E. Rubber washer
A
B
C
D
E
A. 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal
B. 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal
P
edestal Height
Color
Part Number
10" (25.4 cm)
White
MHP1000SQ
15.5" (39.4 cm)
White
XHP1550VW
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Crimson
XHP1550VF
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Evergreen
XHP1550VP
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Oxide
XHP1550VJ
A
B