LAUNDRY CENTER
use & care
Introduction....................................................... |
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Operating Instructions................................ |
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Important Safety Information..................... |
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Stain Removal Guide................................... |
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Features............................................................... |
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Care and Cleaning......................................... |
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Pre-Installation Requirements.................... |
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Troubleshooting ........................................... |
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Installation........................................................ |
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Limited Warranty........................................... |
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Controls And Settings................................ |
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Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 |
Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 |
2 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our family
Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together.
This manual is your resource for the Use & Care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.frigidaire.com.
We are here for you! Visit our website, chat with an agent, or call us if you need help. We may be able to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need service, we can get that started for you.
Let’s make it official! Be sure to register your product.
Keep your product info here so it’s easy to find.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Serial Number Location
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION |
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WARNING
FIRE or explosion hazard
Failure to follow safety warning exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 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 fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
NOTE
The instructions appearing in this Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this laundry center.
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your laundry center. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your model may not have every feature included.
Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
This book contains valuable information about operation, care and service. Keep it in a safe place.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the appliance.
Product record
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your laundry center are found on the dryer serial plate located inside the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number
Serial Number
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:
Definitions
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.
Purchase Date
Child safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the laundry center is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.
Proper disposal
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned washers/dryers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old washer/dryer, please follow the Risk of Child Entrapment section of the safety instructions to help prevent accidents.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electrical shock if contacted during
installation. Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized:
•Pump
•Drive Motor
•Electronic control boards
•Water valve
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION |
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WARNING - risk of fire
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with the Important Safety
Information and WARNINGS could result in serious personal injuries or death.
Prevent fire
•DO NOT wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning
solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. DO NOT store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
•DO NOT put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
•DO NOT add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes BEFORE using the washer.
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time.
•DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
•DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before the
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
•DO NOT dry articles containing rubber, plastic or similar materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, and pillows that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
•Clean the lint filter before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint filter housing, and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by a qualified service professional. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
•DO NOT operate the dryer if the lint filter is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating, and damage to fabrics can occur.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the opening and in the surrounding area.
•DO NOT operate the appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
•DO NOT obstruct the flow of ventilating air. DO NOT stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.
•DO NOT spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time.
•DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
•DO NOT continue to use the laundry center if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead
to fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury, and/ or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the laundry center.
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Protect children
•DO NOT allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the laundry center is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
•Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the laundry center is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
•Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
•Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer and dryer doors to prevent accidental entrapment.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned washer and dryers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old washer or dryer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Contact your State/Province Energy Office, Local Electric and Water Utilities or Conservation Program Office or visit www. energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old washer or dryer.
Before you throw away your old washer or dryer:
•Remove doors.
•Remove the electric power cord.
•Secure all hoses and drain pipes to prevent water from leaking out and creating a slip hazard.
Prevent injury
•To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to Installation section for detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
•To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
•ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.
•DO NOT use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
•To prevent injury, DO NOT reach into the laundry center while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob to stop the cycle. Allow the wash tub or dryer drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
•The lid will remain locked for up to 6 minutes after the cycle ends, to allow the wash tub to stop spinning.
•Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting in serious injury or death.
•DO NOT combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
•DO NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
DO NOT use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acids such as vinegar, or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION |
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Prevent injury and damage to the appliance
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry center:
•All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized service agent unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care
Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
•DO NOT tamper with controls.
•DO NOT install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather. DO NOT operate the laundry center in below freezing temperatures.
•DO NOT install on carpet. Install laundry center on a solid floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.
•DO NOT sit on, step on or stand on the laundry center. DO NOT rest
heavy loads on top. The laundry center is not meant to support weight.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off at the console does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
•This laundry center is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.
•A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation. A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in property damage or serious personal injuries.
WARNING
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. DO NOT use an adapter plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, or death.
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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 sitting 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 after 24 hours
Drain
Stand pipe or wall drain height min. 33”
Drain hose secured in place with cable tie (shipped in drum)
Exhaust venting
Free-flowing, 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 flame
208v/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
Electrical power
House power turned on
Laundry Center plugged in
Final checks
Installation Instructions and Use & Care 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
Tool 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 semirigid metal exhaust duct work
•3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit (electric dryer)
•4 in. (102 mm) clamp
•Gas line shutoff valve (gas dryer)
•1/2 NPT union flare adapters (x2) and flexible gas supply line (gas dryer)
•Metal foil tape (not duct tape)
•Inlet hoses (x2)
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer purchase.
10 PRE-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 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.
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry center may cause serious injury or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
3-Wire power supply cord kit (not supplied)
3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 1030R)
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 1430R)
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
Laundry centers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30).
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Electrical requirements for laundry center with gas dryer
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry center may cause serious injury or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
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
EXPLOSION HAZARD
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, flexible 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.
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.
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 filling times and may not complete cycles as quickly.
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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.Standpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 33 in. (84 cm) Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscancreate excessive drying times and fire hazards.
The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible 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 airflow and increase the risk of fire.
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.
NOTE
For installations requiring a longer drain hose, have a qualified technician install a longer drain hose (according to your model number) available from an authorized parts distributor. For drain systems in the floor, install a siphon break kit available from your local hardware store.
Exhaust system requirements
Duct work requirements
Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter rigid or flexible 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.
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
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 fine lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the
home can create a health and fire hazard.
The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Prior to installing your new dryer, inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
•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 fire 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. No screen, grate, or guard of any mesh
size is allowed to cover the exhaust opening. Lint can become caught
in the screen, grate, guard, or on the screws or
rivets, clogging the duct work and creating a fire 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 fittings MUST be installed downstream with the flow of air.
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 the exhaust duct. Install ALL clothes dryers in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Never exceed more than three-90˚ elbows in the exhaust duct system. 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 fire hazard, as well as increase drying times.
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
•DO NOT install flexible plastic or flexible foil venting material.
•If installing semi-rigid venting, DO NOT exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m) duct length.
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.
Install male fittings in correct direction:
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 fluff (cool down) and start the dryer.
3.Read the measurement on the manometer.
4.The system backpressure 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.
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Rear flush exhaust requirements
The laundry center may be exhausted four (4) ways with rear flush installation:
1.Straight back with articulating elbow back.
2.Down with articulating elbow down.
3.Left with articulating elbow left.
4.Right with articulating elbow right.
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.
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 (flush to wall exhausting may be done by going below the dryer then sideways).
See also Clearance Requirements in this instruction.
Manufactured or mobile home installation
1.Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 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. Exhaust ducts must be securely fastened
to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure.
3.If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust 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 floor with approved Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N 137067200.
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Installation in a recess or |
Ventilation Examples |
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1.A dryer installed in a recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.
2.No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same recess or closet as a gas dryer.
3.Your dryer needs space around it for proper ventilation. See "Clearance Requirements" chart.
4.A minimum of 120 square inches of inlet ventilation opening to the recess or closet is required for proper air flow to the dryer.
5.Inlet air ventilation to the recess or closet can be satisfied by adding 120 square inches of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door and located 3 inches from the bottom and top of the door.
or, Adding 120 square inches of ventilation openings to the top, sides or rear wall of the closet wall, if the wall is adjacent to an open room, hallway, or exterior.
or, A louvered door with equivalent air openings equaling 120 sq. inches of ventilation for the full length of the door is acceptable.
It is NOT approved to derive the 120 sq. inches of ventilation from the space between the door edges and the casing or the floor.
**The presence of forced heating and air-conditioning vent openings in the closet does NOT satisfy
the 120 square inch ventilation requirement to the closet.
120 sq. Inches
Solid Door with Wall
Ventilation
120 sq. Inches min. Louvered Opening
60 sq. Inches 
Louvered Door
120 sq. Inches Equally Divided Split Vent Door
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