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All about the

Installation

of your Laundry Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ...........................2-3

Installation Requirements ..............................4-12

Unpacking laundry center .................................13

Installation Instructions ................................14-19

Accessories ...................................................... 20

Français ........................................................... 21

Español ........................................................... 41

A00321501A (1407)

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.

WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

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

• Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the laundry center is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. 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 appliance according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

• The electrical service to the appliance 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, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. 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 laundry center 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.

• The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this appliance 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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the ﬁ re department.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Tools and materials needed for installation:

• Adjustable pliers

• Phillips, straight, & square bit screwdrivers

• Adjustable wrench

• Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer)

• LP-resistant thread tape (for natural gas or LP supply, gas dryer)

• Carpenter’s level

• External vent hood

• 4-inch (102 mm), rigid metal or semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work

• 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit (electric dryer)

• 4 in. (102 mm) clamp

NOTE

Hoses are not included with washer purchase. See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to ﬁ t your speciﬁ c installation.

CAUTION

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the appliance.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Save these instructions

for future reference.

• Gas line shutoff valve (gas dryer)

• ½ NPT union ﬂ are adapters (x2) and ﬂ exible gas supply line (gas dryer)

• Metal foil tape (not duct tape)

• Inlet hoses (x2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this 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 below:

Deﬁ nitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

Installation Checklist

Shipping Hardware

 Foam shipping restraint (inside wash tub)

removed and stored

 Foam shipping support (underneath appliance)

removed and stored

Leveling

 Laundry Center is level, side-to-side and front-

to-back

 Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Water Supply

 Use only new hoses and verify rubber sealing

washers are installed

 HOT supply is connected to HOT inlet and

COLD supply is connected to COLD inlet

 HOT and COLD water supply turned on  No leaks present at water supply connections

or appliance inlet connections recheck in 24 hours

Drain

 Stand pipe or wall drain height minimum 33”  Drain hose secured in place with cable tie

(shipped in drum)

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

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

240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer)

 Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service cord

with all screws tight on terminal block

 Approved strain relief installed  Terminal access cover installed before initial

operation

Electrical Power

House power turned on  Laundry Center plugged in

Final Checks



Installation Instructions Guide

read thoroughly

 Water enters drum when cycle starts with lid

lowered. Dryer door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts.

 Registration card sent in

and

Use and Care

INSTALLATION 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 Laundry Center with electric dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

IMPORTANT

This laundry center 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.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or 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.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (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.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (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

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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Electrical requirements for Laundry Center with 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.

Gas supply requirements

WARNING

Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic-coated 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.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

4 The gas supply line MUST have an individual

5 A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping,

6 The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas

7 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply

8 Connections for the gas supply must comply with

Grounding type wawall receptacl

PoPower cord with 3-prong

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

accessible for test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.

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).

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).

the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24.

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Water supply requirements

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with threading for laundry hose connection. Water pressure MUST be between 10 psi (0.69 bars) and 120 psi (8.27 bars). Pressure difference between hot and cold cannot be more than 10 psi. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure.

NOTE

Washers connected to water supplies with lower inlet pressure will experience longer ﬁ lling times and may not complete cycles as quickly.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Drain system requirements

1 Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per

minute.

2 A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)

minimum.

3 The standpipe height above the ﬂ oor should be:

Minimum height: 33 in. (84 cm) Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)

NOTE

For installations requiring a longer drain hose, have a qualiﬁ ed technician install a longer drain hose (according to your model number) available from an authorized parts distributor. For drain systems in the ﬂ oor, install a syphon break kit available from your local hardware store.

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter 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.

96”

(244cm)

max.

(84cm)

min.

33”

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 opera- tion of your dryer.

FIRE HAZARD

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 semi-rigid metal duct. Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

FIRE HAZARD

Correct

Incorrect

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 duct tape. All male duct pipe ﬁ ttings MUST be installed downstream with the ﬂ ow of air.

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.

Number of 90° turns

0 56 ft. (17 m) 42 ft. (13 m) 1 48 ft. (14.5 m) 34 ft. (10.5 m) 2 40 ft. (12 m) 26 ft. (8 m) 3 32 ft. (9.5 m) 18 ft. (5.5 m)

FIRE HAZARD

MAXIMUM LENGTH

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.

FIRE HAZARD

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust system requirements, continued

Install male ﬁ ttings in correct direction:

CORRECT

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 0.6 inches of water column. If the system back pressure is less than 0.6 inches of water column, the system is acceptable. If the manometer reading is higher than 0.6 inches of water column, the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable.

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

• Only 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

Exhaust direction

The laundry center may be exhausted four (4) ways with rear ﬂ ush installation:

1. Straight back

2. Down (8 inch [20.3 cm] length of 4 inch diameter [102 mm] rigid duct and 1 elbow down)

3. Left (8 inch [20.3 cm] length of 4 inch diameter [102 mm] rigid duct, 1 elbow down and 1 elbow left)

4. Right (8 inch [20.3 cm] length of 4 inch diameter [102 mm] rigid duct, 1 elbow down and 1 elbow right)

To exhaust up, add an 11 inch (28 cm) length of standard 4 inch (102 mm) diameter duct and a 90° elbow. The unit will be positioned about 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) away from the wall (ﬂ ush to wall exhausting may be done by going below the dryer then sideways). An exhaust hood positioned to line up with the dryer exhaust can be installed directly through the outside wall. To exhaust to the side or down, add an 8 inch (20.3 cm) length of standard 4 inch (102 mm) diameter duct and a 90° elbow.

See also

Clearance Requirements

on the next page.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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

Installation in a Recess or Closet

1 A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or

closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.

2 No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in

the same closet as the gas dryer.

3 Your dryer needs the space around it for proper

ventilation.

DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.

4 Closet door ventilation required: A minimum

of 120 square inches (774.2 cm²) of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.

system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to 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 laundry center to the

ﬂ oor with approved Mobile Home Installation Kit P/N 137067200.

3”

(7.6cm)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

3”

(7.6cm)

closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Clearance requirements

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

0”

(0 cm)0”(0 cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove

Closet

0”

(0 cm)

0”

(0 cm)0”(0 cm)1”(2.5 cm)1”(2.5 cm)

0”

(0 cm)1”(2.5 cm)

n/a

(2.5 cm)

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.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

IMPORTANT

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER: 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never

be below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize detergent effectiveness.

2 In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct the ﬂ ow of

combustion and ventilation air.

3 On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm). To minimize vibration or movement,

reinforcement of the ﬂ oor may be necessary.

Laundry Center Dimensions

47.5” (120.5 cm)

1”

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

17.6”

(45 cm)

77”

(196.5 cm)

power cord attachment

location on rear

of unit

23”

(58.5 cm)

Power supply cord length on gas unit approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).

Loose drain hose length beyond clamp approximately 51.5 inches (131 cm).

27” (68.5 cm)

9.4”

(24 cm)

5.5”

(14 cm)

4 in. (102 mm)

exhaust vent

on rear of unit

water supply

connection on

rear of washer

drain hose reten-

tion clamp on rear

of washer

(114 cm)

45”

55.75”

(141.5 cm)

38”

(96.5 cm)

31.5” (80 cm)

center line height

for 4 in. (102 mm)

exhaust outlet

43.5”

(110.5 cm)

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical installation

The following are speciﬁ c requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a ﬁ re hazard.

WARNING

• This appliance MUST be properly grounded.

• Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Some

Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (USA)

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 1 The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a

2 After you purchase and install a 3 wire or 4 wire

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding.

extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/ or ﬁ re hazard. Locate the dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer to the pre-installation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.

power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug that matches you

WARNING

• A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto

• Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with a

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

power cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.

copper wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). A chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts. The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle.

NOTE

Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than dryers operating on 240 volt power supply.

wiring system, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

3 DO NOT modify the plug you’ve installed on this

appliance. If it will not ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

For a permanently connected dryer: 1 The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada)

WARNING

For a grounded, cord-connected laundry center: 1 The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.

2 Since your laundry center is equipped with a

power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this

appliance. If it will not ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)

1 The laundry center is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.

2 The plug must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this

appliance. If it will not ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

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UNPACKING LAUNDRY CENTER

Unpacking Instructions

IMPORTANT

To prevent vibration, possible machine damage and maximize performance, the following steps must be completed.

1. If foam tub block has been removed, reinsert it now and retape the lid securely.

2. Carefully cut the front and back corners of the left side of the remaining cardboard.

FRONT

4. Carefully lower the laundry center to an upright position and remove the tape holding the lid shut. Remove the foam tub block and other tub contents.

NOTE

If the laundry center is to be transported at a later date, the tub blocking pad, foam base and tub support should be retained.

5. From the back of the washer, remove the wire shipping clip securing the drain hose.

6. DO NOT remove the PLASTIC CLAMP which secures the drain hose to the right side of the washer backsheet. It helps form a standpipe to prevent water siphoning.

3. With help from a second person, carefully tip the laundry center slightly to the left as shown in the picture below. First remove the foam shipping support to the right side only and then remove the foam base. Save these items for future use.

Pull out

RIGHT side

ONLY!

PLASTIC

CLIP

WIRE CLIP

7. Carefully move the laundry center to within 4 feet of the ﬁ nal location for the start of the installation.

CAUTION

To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the appliance.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Gas connection

1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear

of the dryer.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas service without converting the gas valve. An L.P. conversion kit must be installed by a qualiﬁ ed gas technician.

2 Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or

approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of the dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the connection. Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liqueﬁ ed gases on all pipe connections.

Flare

Union

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GAS FLOW

Flexible

Connector

Flare

Union

Inlet Pipe on

Back of Dryer

Manual

Shuto

Valve

Closed

Open

All connections must be wrench-tightened

IMPORTANT

The supply line must be equipped with an approved manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to the gas shutoff valve.

3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to

allow gas to ﬂ ow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

to dryer

from gas supply

Shuto Valve Open position

4 Check for gas system leaks with a manometer. If a

manometer is not available, test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution.

WARNING

NEVER test for gas leaks with an open ﬂ ame.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Neutral

(center wire)

30 AMP

NEMA 10-30

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 3 wire cord

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10-30R)

WARNING

Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.

1 Turn off power supply to outlet. 2 Remove the screw securing the terminal block

3 Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the

4 Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp.

5 Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

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access cover on the back of the dryer.

power cord/strain relief manufacturer’s instructions in the power cord entry hole below the access panel. At this time, the strain relief should be loosely in place.

power cord, NEMA 10-30 type SRDT, through the strain relief.

conductor to the SILVER colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.

Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer, BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.

WARNING

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7 Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for ﬁ rmly securing

the strain relief and power cord.

8 Reinstall the terminal block cover.

30 AMP

NEMA 10-30

DO NOT remove

internal ground in a

3-wire system!

Neutral

(center wire)

Neutral terminal

IMPORTANT

If moving dryer from a 4-wire system and installing it in a 3-wire system, move the internal ground from the center terminal back to the GREEN screw next to the terminal block.

Neutral

(WHITE wire)

30 AMP

NEMA 14-30

Ground

(GREEN wire)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 4 wire cord

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

WARNING

Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.

1 Turn off power supply to outlet. 2 Remove the screw securing the terminal block

3 Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the

4 Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp.

5 Disconnect the internal (WHITE) dryer harness

6 Attach the ground (GREEN) power cord wire to the

7 Move the internal dryer harness ground (WHITE)

8 Attach the RED and BLACK power cord conductors

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

9 Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for ﬁ rmly securing

10 Reinstall the terminal block cover.

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access cover on the back of the dryer.

power cord/strain relief manufacturer’s instructions in the power cord entry hole below the access panel. At this time, the strain relief should be loosely in place.

power cord, NEMA 14-30 type ST or SRDT, through the strain relief.

ground wire from the (GREEN) ground screw next to the terminal block.

cabinet with the ground (GREEN) screw. Tighten the screw securely.

wire to the terminal block and attach it along with the neutral (WHITE) power cord wire conductor to the center, SILVER colored terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.

to the outer, BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.

WARNING

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the strain relief and power cord.

GREEN

ground screw

Move internal ground (WHITE) wire to neutral (silver) terminal for 4-wire system

30 AMP

NEMA 14-30

GREEN

ground wire

BLACK or RED

power wire

Ground

(GREEN wire)

Neutral

(WHITE wire)

Neutral

terminal

WHITE

neutral wire

BLACK or RED

power wire

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Leveling your laundry center

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly leveling the laundry center.

1 With the laundry center within 4 feet (1 m) of its

ﬁ nal location, place a level on top of the washer lid.

2 Use adjustable pliers to adjust the leveling legs so

the laundry center is level front-to-rear and side-toside, and stable corner-to-corner.

3 Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel

for the slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg(s) so the laundry center sits solidly on the ﬂ oor on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of the washer.

Connecting inlet water

1 Run some water from the hot and cold faucets

to ﬂ ush the water lines and remove particles that might clog the water valve screens and to determine which faucet is hot and which is cold supply.

raise

lower

RUBBER WASHERS MUST BE PRESENT

USE ONLY

NEW HOSES

NOTE

Hoses are not included with laundry center purchase. See “Accessories” section for various inlet hose kits to ﬁ t your speciﬁ c installation.

2 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT inlet

connection on the washer and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD inlet connection on the washer. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers.

Do not cross thread or over-tighten these connections.

3 Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water

supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD water supply. Tighten by hand until snug. Then tighten each supply connection another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not bend, kink or pinch water inlet

hoses.

4 Turn on the water and check for leaks.

“H”

(HOT)

“C”

(COLD)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting venting

1 Remove the two screws (items A, to the right)

securing the dryer front access panel to the dryer cabinet. Lift the panel until the tabs can be disengaged from the cabinet, remove the panel and set aside.

2 Connect the exhaust duct to the outside exhaust

system. Use of a 4” (10.2 cm) clamp (item B, to the right) is recommended to connect the dryer to the exhaust vent system. Use metal foil tape to seal all

other joints. 3 Reinstall the dryer front access panel. 4 Carefully slide the laundry center to its ﬁ nal

position. Recheck for level and rock corners for

stability.

Grounding type

ll receptacle

wer cord with

3-prong grgr

ounded plug

Do not,

under

y cir

cumstances,

cut,

removeve,

or b

ypass the

ounding pr

ong.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting drain and electrical

1 Form a “U” shape on the end of the drain hose

with the hose pointed toward the drain. Place the formed end in a laundry tub or a standpipe and secure the drain hose with the cable tie (provided in the enclosure package) to the standpipe, inlet hose, laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not pull out from the force of the water.

NOTE

The standpipe inside diameter must be 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) minimum. There must be an air gap around the drain hose in the standpipe. A snug hose ﬁ t can cause a siphoning action.

IMPORTANT

Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit breaker/ fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

2 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

Grounding type wawall receptacl

PoPower cord with 3-prong

Do not, anany cir cut, or b grgrounding pr

ounded plug

under

cumstances,

remo

ypass th

ong.

CABLE TIE

3 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 4 Read the

5 Run the washer through a complete cycle, checking

6 If you have any questions during initial operation,

7 Place these instructions in a location near the

Use & Care Guide

laundry center. It contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money.

for water leaks and proper operation.

please review the “Avoid Service Checklist” in your Use & Care Guide before calling for service.

appliance for future reference.

provided with the

NOTE

A wiring diagram and technical data sheet are located behind the dryer access panel.

ACCESSORIES

LP CONVERSION KIT

P/N PCK3100

Gas dryers intended for use in a location supplied with LP must use a conversion kit prior to installation.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION KIT

P/N 137067200

Installation in a mobile home requires the use of a MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION KIT.

INLET HOSE KITS

Please call 866-233-8353 (in Canada, 800-265-8352) to explore hose kit options that will meet your speciﬁ c installation needs.

DRYING RACK

Depending on the model you purchased, a drying rack may have been included in the initial purchase of your laundry center. If your model did not include a drying rack or you desire another drying rack, you may order one.

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH

P/N 137019200

A UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE WRENCH is available to aid in dryer/washer feet adjustment.

TOUCH UP PAINT PENS*

Classic White Touch Up Pen - P/N 5304468812 Classic Slate Touch Up Pen - P/N 5304475700

*Other colors may be available. Contact the source where you purchased your laundry center.

CAUTION

Failure to use accessories manufactured by (or approved by) the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.

Replacement parts:

If replacements parts are needed for your laundry center, contact the source where you purchased your laundry center or refer to your information.

Use and Care Guide

for more

WARNING

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

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