Electrolux EFDC317TIW0, EFDE317TIW0, EFDG317TIW0 Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN

A07020301B January 2017

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁ re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described:

WARNING  RISK OF FIRE

Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

• Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suﬀ ocation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.

• Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

• Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

• The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.

• The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or in Canada, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. An individual manual shut-oﬀ valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

• The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.

• Do not install a clothes dryer with ﬂ exible plastic or ﬂ exible foil venting material. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airﬂ ow and increase the risk of ﬁ re.

• Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal. Do not stack washer on top of dryer. Do not stack washer on top of another washer.

• The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

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Table of contents

Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 2

Installation Requirements ........................................ 3-9

Installation Instructions ..........................................10-17

Reversing Door ..........................................................18-19

Options ............................................................................. 20

Installation Requirements

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Installation Checklist

Exhaust Venting

 Free-ﬂ owing, clear of lint buildup  4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting

of minimal length and turns

 NO foil or plastic venting material  Approved vent hood exhausted to

outdoors

Leveling



Dryer is level, side-to-side and front-toback

 Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners

Gas Supply (Gas Dryer)

 Manual shutoﬀ valve present in supply  All connections sealed with approved

sealer and wrench tight

 Conversion kit for LP system  Gas supply turned on  No leaks present at all connections -

check with soapy water, NEVER check with ﬂ ame

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) and in Canada: 1-800-265-8352.

For online support and product information visit www.electroluxappliances.com.

240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer)

 Approved NEMA 10-30 or 14-30 service

cord with all screws tight on terminal block

 Approved strain relief installed  Terminal access cover installed before

initial operation

Door Reversal

 Follow detailed instructions in this guide  Test hinge and latch for function

Electrical Power

 House power turned on  Dryer plugged in

Final Checks

 Installation Instructions and Use and

Care Guide read thoroughly

 Door latches and drum tumbles when

cycle starts

 Registration card sent in

Tools and materials needed for installation:

Adjustable

(10.2 cm)

Phillips, straight, &

square bit screwdrivers

pliers

Pipe wrench

4 in.

clamp

LP-resistant

for gas

thread tape

supply

(for natural gas

or LP supply)

4 inch, rigid metal or

semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work

gas line

shutoff valve

(gas dryer)

Adjustable

wrench

Carpenter’s level

½” NPT union flare

adapters (x2) and

flexible gas supply line

(gas dryer)

Optional universal

accessory

wrench

External

vent hood

3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit

(electric dryer)

Metal foil tape (not duct tape)

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

● Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

● Do not install a booster fan in dryer exhaust duct.

● Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

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Installation Requirements

Electrical system requirements

NOTE

Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility company is not recommended.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER:

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit

fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately fused circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 120/240 volt,

single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

NOTE

A 120/208 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current supply may be used on dryers marked for use on the rating plate.

IMPORTANT

This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada.

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD (not supplied)

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10-30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For 3-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R

receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding

requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD (not supplied)

The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or DRT (as required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For 4-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.

NOTE

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30).

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 14-30R

receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding

requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYER:

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and

grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120 volt,

single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped

with a 120 volt 3-wire power cord.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding

requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

Grounding type wawall receptacl

PoPower cord with 3-prong

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

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under

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cumstances,

cut,

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grgrounding pr

ong.

ounded plug

Installation Requirements

Gas supply requirements

WARNING

Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plasticcoated brass piping for gas supply.

1. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).

2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) pipe.

3. If codes allow, ﬂ exible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic-coated brass.

4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual

shutoﬀ valve installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter (minimum) rigid or ﬂ exible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction.

WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and ﬁ re hazards.

The following are speciﬁ c requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

FIRE HAZARD

5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

8. Connections for the gas supply must comply with the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

WARNING

Do not install a clothes dryer with ﬂ exible plastic or metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airﬂ ow and increase the risk of ﬁ re.

If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semirigid metal duct. Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

FIRE HAZARD

CORRECT

INCORRECT

WARNING

● Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

● Do not install a booster fan in dryer exhaust duct.

● Install all clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

FIRE HAZARD

Installation Requirements

Exhaust system requirements, continued

WARNING

A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or any concealed space of a building. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some ﬁ ne lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and ﬁ re hazard.

The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.

FIRE HAZARD

WARNING

● Do not allow combustible materials (for example: clothing, draperies/curtains, paper) to come in contact with exhaust system. The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or any concealed space of a building which can accumulate lint, resulting in a ﬁ re hazard.

● Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system, or use any screws, rivets or other fasteners that extend into the duct to assemble the exhaust system. Lint can become caught in the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the duct work and creating a ﬁ re hazard as well as increasing drying times. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal all joints with metal foil tape. All male duct pipe ﬁ ttings MUST be installed downstream with the ﬂ ow of air.

FIRE HAZARD

MAXIMUM LENGTH

Number of 90° turns

0 125 ft. (38 m) 110 ft. (33.5 m)

1 115 ft. (35 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m)

2 105 ft. (32 m) 90 ft. (27.5 m) 3 95 ft. (29 m) 80 ft. (24.5 m) 4 85 ft. (26 m) 70 ft. (21.5 m)

of 4” (102 mm) Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

4”

(10.2 cm) louvered

2.5”

(6.35 cm)

WARNING

● Do not install ﬂ exible plastic or ﬂ exible foil

venting material.

● If installing semi-rigid venting, do not exceed

8 ft. (2.4 m) duct length.

EXHAUST DIRECTION

Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are available through your local parts distributor or hardware store.

FIRE HAZARD

WARNING

Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the “MAXIMUM LENGTH” charts can cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could create a ﬁ re hazard, as well as increase drying times.

FIRE HAZARD

See also CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS on the next page.

NOTE

Use of 90° quickturn elbow required to meet minimum installation depth.

Installation Requirements

Exhaust system requirements, continued

WARNING

Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other ﬂ ammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the ﬂ oor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, ﬁ re or burns.

In installations where the exhaust system is not described in the charts, the following method must be used to determine if the exhaust system is acceptable:

1. Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer.

2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air ﬂ uﬀ (cool down) and start the dryer.

3. Read the measurement on the manometer.

4. The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than 1.0 inch of water column. If the system back pressure is less than 1.0 inch of water column, the system is acceptable. If the manometer reading is higher than 1.0 inch of water column, the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable.

FIRE HAZARD

Install male ﬁ ttings in correct direction:

CORRECT

Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances could aﬀ ect the performance of the dryer:

● Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.

● Venting vertically through a roof may expose the exhaust system to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction.

● Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint.

● Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause an increase in vent restriction.

● The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with normal usage. The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.

INCORRECT

Manufactured or mobile home installation

1. Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part

280) or Standard CAN/CSAZ240 MH.

2. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.

3. If dryer is exhausted through the ﬂ oor and area beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system MUST terminate outside

the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home structure.

4. Refer to previous sections in this guide for other important exhaust venting system requirements.

5. When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home, a provision must be made for outside make up air. This provision is to be not less than twice the area of the dryer exhaust outlet.

6. Installer MUST anchor this (1) dryer or (2) dryer mounted on pedestal to the ﬂ oor with approved Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N

137067200.

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