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_AWARNING - POTE.TIALFI.EA.DSHOCKHAZA.D
• To reduce the risk of severeinjury or death, follow all installation instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
• DO NOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type} duct is installed,
it must be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" on page
6 of this manual. Flexible ducting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water andlor weather.
• Savethese instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer.}
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT
Thisactrequiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list of substancesknownto the stateto causecancer,birth defectsor other
reproductiveharmand requiresbusinessesto warncustomersof potentialexposureto suchsubstances.Gasappliancescancauseminor
exposureto four of thesesubstances,namely benzene,carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeand soot, causedprimarily by the incomplete
combustionof natural gasor LPfuels.Properlyadjusteddryerswill minimizeincompletecombustion.Exposureto thesesubstancescan be
minimizedfurther by properlyventingthe dryer to the outdoors.
IMPORTANT
• Exhaustingthe dryer to the outside
is required to prevent large
amounts of moisture, lint and other
products of combustion from being
blown into the room.
• Service information and a wiring
diagram are located in the dryer
access panel.
TOOLS NEEDED
Slip-joint pliers
Phillips-head and flat-blade screwdrivers
Ratchet with 3/8" socket
Carpenter's level
Adjustable wrenches
Pipethread sealer
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Installation Instructions
UNPACKING SPACEMAKER'"
rTj Remove tape two corner pads rear
bottom corners of appliance.
j_] Using shipping corner posts, lag
Plastic spacer
block
Mechanism Drain hose
shipping bolt
Foam
shippingpad
the four the
appliance on its left side so the shipping base does
not rest on the floor.
Remove the foam shipping pad.
Remove the washer shipping bolt using the ratchet
with 3/8" socket, and remove the plastic spacer
block using the slip-joint pliers.
Return the appliance to the upright position and
locate it in the general area to be installed. Provide
enough space at the rear for installing the water
inlet hose.
Untape and open the washer lid.
Remove:
a. foam tub blocking pad
b. foam shipping blocks from rear of unit
c. tape from drger door
d. foam drger support pads
e. inlet hoses
f. From the back of the washer, remove the wire
shipping clips securing the drain hose. Plastic
clamps secure the drain hose to the right side
of the washer backsheet. These clamps form a
standpipe to prevent water siphoning. DO NOT
REMOVETHESECLAMPS.
and from
Shipping Shipping Rear vent
blocks clips onlg
Shipping carton
corner posts
UNPACKING SPACEMAKER'" (CONT.)
NOTE:The tub blocking pad, shipping bolt and plastic
spacer should be retained for use if the appliance is
transported at a later date.
r_ Remove clips holding the following:
a. inlet hoses
b. drain hose
c. power cord
PREPARING DRAIN HOSE
[_ Form "U" the end of the drain hose with
TO]For an installation requiring a longer drain hose,
a
the hose pointed toward the drain.
use the WH41X312 extra-long (108") drain hose.
Attach to the machine in the same manner as the
original hose.
shape
on
J
Drger
support pads
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Installation Instructions
MOVING SPACEMAKER T_TO OPERATING
LOCATION
_ emove the 2 screws securing the access panel
to the drger cabinet. Lift the front access panel
until the tabs can be disengaged from the drger
cabinet, and remove the panel.
_ oute the inlet hoses, drain hose and power cord
through the rear access area for temporarg
holding when moving the appliance to the
operating location.
L -----;
panel
screws
CONNECTING TO PLUMBING FACILITIES
--ACAUTION: Besurewotersupplylineshove
been thoroughlg flushed to remove particles that
might clog the wesher filter screens.
Check inlet hoses to ensure the rubber washers
are installed in each end. (If gour laundrg center
has the hoses attached to the water valve,
proceed to Step !3A.) Carefullg connect the inlet
hoses to the water valve (on the left side of the
washer cabinet), tighten bg hand, and then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
_ACAUTION: DONOTCROSS-THREADOR
OVERTIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.
_ etermine which water faucet is the HOT water
faucet, carefullg connect the bottom inlet hose
to the HOTwater faucet, tighten bg hand,
and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefullg connect the top inlet hose to the
COLDwater faucet, tighten bg hand, and then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
-_CAUTION: DoNOTCROSS-THREADOR
OVERTIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.
Turn the water on and check for leaks at both
connections.
To ensure the Laundrg Center is level and solid
on all four legs,tilt the Laundrg Center forward
so the rear legs are off the floor. Gentlg set the
Laundrg Center back down to allow the rear legs
to self-adjust. Place a level on top of the washer.
Check it side to side,then front to back. Screw
the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the
Laundrg Center is resting solidlg on all four legs
(no rocking of the Laundrg Center should occur).
NOTE: Keepthe leg extension at a minimum to prevent
excessive vibration.
_ Place formed end of drain hose in drain facilitg
and secure with cable tie (provided in literature
package).
!
Cord length
4 ft.
NOTE: Drain hose MUSTbe secured to drain facility in
all cases.
"Cable tie abl;_ii_[.__
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
Connect the gas supply to the dryer. If codes
allow, use new flexible metal tubing (design
certified by the American Gas Association).
Be sure there are no kinks. For gas connections,
you MUSTuse pipe-joint compound resistant
to the action of LPgas.
-ACAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at
power supply source (circuit breaker/fuse bo×l.
Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT:120-volt, 60 hz, AC-only electrical supply
is required on a separate 15-ampere circuit fused by
a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
NOTE:Do not, under
any circumstances,
remove grounding
prong from plug.
CHECKING APPLIANCE OPERATION
[1"6] Make sure all packing and shipping materials
are removed, including the washer shipping bolt
and plastic spacer block.
Route drain hose properly-not coiled
or kinked.
Make sure water inlet hoses are connected
(HOTto HOT)and tightened securely without
kinks. Turn on water faucets and check for leaks.
Tape alljoints to make sure exhaust ductwork
is secured without leaks.
Turn on electricity at the power source.
Turn on the washer and dryer and run through
one cycle. Check all hoses for leaks. Ensure
the burner has lit.
NOTE:Before the burner will light, it is necessary for
the gas line to be bled of air. Ifthe burner does not light
within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on,
the safety switch will shut off the burner. Ifthis happens,
turn the timer to "OFF"and wait 5 minutes before
making another attempt to light.
Grounding
prong
FINAL APPLIANCE LEVELING
-ACAUTION: ALL WEIGHT MUSTBE
REMOVEDFROM APPLIANCE LEVELINGLEGWHILE
ADJUSTING.THREADS ON LEGWILL BEDAMAGED
OTHERWISE.
[T_ Again, make sure the appliance rests firmly on
all four legs. No rocking of the appliance should
occur.
REPLACING FRONT ACCESS PANEL
[_l Reinstall the safety cover and front access panel.
_ lace the Owner's Manual and Installation
Instructions in a location where they can be
found by the customer.
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PLUMBING INFORMATION
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• HOTAND COLDWATERFAUCETS- Must be within 42"
of the appliance water inlet hose connections. The
faucets must be 3/4" garden hose-type so inlet
hoses can be connected.
WATERPRESSURE- Must be between 10 and 120
pounds per square inch with a maximum unbalance
pressure, hot vs. cold flowing, of 10 pounds per
square inch.
• SHUT-OFFVALVES- Both hot and cold water shut-off
valves (faucets) should be supplied.
• LOCATION- Do not install appliance in an area where
the temperature will fall below freezing. If appliance is
stored or transported in freezing temperatures, be sure
all water from the fill and drain systems has been
removed.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• DRAINRATE- The drain or standpipe must be capable
of accepting a discharge at the rate of 16 gallons per
minute.
• DRAINHEIGHT- The drain height must be 33"
minimum and 96" maximum.
STANDPIPEDIAMETER- The standpipe diameter must
be 1" minimum. There MUSTbe an air gap around the
drain hose in the standpipe. A snug fit can cause a
siphoning action.
• SIPHONBREAKKIT- For a drain facility less than 33"
high, the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the
machine must be used and, in addition, a siphon break
MUSTbe installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WHagX228 and FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONSINTHE KIT.
ELECTRICAL CON N ECTION
INFORMATION
-&CAUTION: For personal safety:
TURN OFF ELECTRICITYAT POWERSOURCE(CIRCUIT
BREAKER/FUSEBOX)BEFOREINSTALLINGOR
SERVICINGTHISAPPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances or,
in the absence of local codes, inaccordance with the
NATIONALELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO. 70-1987.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• This appliance should be connected to an individual
branch circuit with 120-volt, single-phase, 60 Hz
electrical service and should be protected by 15-amp
time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.
GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION
- CAUTION:
Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust burner air
shutter. Natural gas input may vary in some areas from
700 to 1200 B.T.U.per cubic foot. If the gas orifice or
burner air shutter is incorrectly adjusted, serious
personal injury and/or fire hazard can occur. Your local
gas company will know the qualities of the gas in your
area. Contact your local servicing dealer if burner
adjustment or orifice changes are necessary.
Do not use an open flame for leak testing. Serious
personal injury and/or a fire hazard can result if an open
flame is used to test for gas leaks. Use a soap and water
solution to test all gas line fittings.
Do not install the Laundry Center to an L.R gas supply
without installing conversion kit. All Laundry Centers
are shipped with a pressure regulator and natural gas
orifice. Using a natural gas orifice with an L.Rgas supply
can result in personal injury, clothes damage and/or a
fire hazard Have a qualified gas technician install a
conversion kit in the Laundry Center before use.
• Installation must meet American National Standard,
National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1-1988 and local
codes and ordinances.
• The gas supply line should be a 1/2" pipe. A 1/2" to
3/8" reducer must be used to connect the dryer to
the supply line.
• The gas supply line must have a shut-off valve
preferably within 6 feet (1.8m) of the dryer.
,,A 1/8" NPTplugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream
of the gas supply connection.
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ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
• Gasclothes dryers input ratings are based on sea level
operation and need not be adjusted for operation at
or below 2000 ft. elevation. Foroperation at elevations
above 2000 ft., input ratings should be reduced at a
rate of 4 percent for each 1000 ft. above sea level.
• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances
or,in their absence, the NATIONALFUELGASCODE,
ANSIZ225.
EXHAUST
WARNING - Toreducetheriskoffire
or personal injury:
• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
• Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal
(semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to
the home exhaust duct. It must be installed in
accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting
the Dryer to House Vent" on page 7 of this manual.
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall,
a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an
enclosed floor, or in any other concealed space
of a building.
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination
of grease and lint creates a 3otential fire hazard.
• Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint,
creating a potential fire hazard.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
This will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential
fire hazard.
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the
exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust
system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once
a year.
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil duct
and replace with UL-listed duct.
Remove any lint from the wall exhaust opening.
duct
Internal _j Wall
opening.............._.__ .........._ Checkthatexhaust
f_'_X .,J_..........._j" hooddamperopens
andclosesfreely.
EXHAUST (CONT.)
EXHAUST DUCT LENGTH iNFORMATiON
• The MAXIMUMALLOWABLElength of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the
type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all conditions noted
below. More than three 90° turns are not recommended.
Rearventonly
NUMBER
OF 90 °
TURNS
0
i
2
3
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry
of birds or other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to
the exhaust airflow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.
Never install a screen over the exhaust duct.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12" above ground
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
Two/45° turns should be treated as one 90°.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
Rigid Metal Transition Duct
For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
UL-Listed Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid)Transition Duct
If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit
WX08X!0077).
• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed
8 feet (2./4m).
• For many applications, installing elbows at both the
dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see
illustration at left). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close
to the wall without kinking and or crushing the
transition duct, maximizing drying performance.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
EXHAUST
HOOD TYPE
A B
46 ft. 37ft.
38 ft. 30ft.
31 ft. 22 ft.
24 ft. 15 ft.
Maximum length of 4"
diameter rigid metal duct
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CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
{CONT.)
UL-Listed Flexible Metal (Foil-Type)Transition Duct
• In special installations, it meg be necessary to connect
the dryer to the house vent using e flexible metal
(foil-type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct
meg be used ONLYin installations where rigid metal
or flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used
AND where a 4" diameter can be maintained
throughout the entire length of the transition duct.
In Canada end the United States, only the flexible
metal (foil-type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for
Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A" shell be
used.
• Never install flexible metal duct in wells, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed
8 feet (2.4 m).
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet
pipe.
2. Secure the duct with e clamp.
5. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the
duct to its full length. Allow 2" of duct to overlap the
exhaust pipe. Cut off end remove excess duct. Keep
the duct us straight us possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other
clamp.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
• Installation must conform to Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 32-80.
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside with
the termination securely fastened to the mobile
home structure.
The exhaust MUSTNOTbe terminated beneath the
mobile home.
The exhaust duct material MUSTNOTsupport
combustion.
CONSIDERATIONMUSTBEGIVENTO PROVIDEADEQUATE
CLEARANCESFORINSTALLATIONAND SERVICE.
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
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60 Sq.In.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All joints should be tight to ovoid leeks.
NOTE:The mule end of each section of duct must point
away from the dryer.
Do not assemble ductwork with fasteners that
extend into the duct. They will serve as e collection
point for lint.
Duct joints can be made air- end moisture-tight by
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
INSULATION
• Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or
is near an air conditioning duct should be insulated
to reduce condensation end lint buildup.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS
• Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X65 a" x 1' Duct
WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
• Flexible Metal Duct Components
WX8X58 4" Clamps (2)
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
WX08X10077 6' UL-Listed, Flexible Metal (Semi-Rigid)
Duct, 2 Clamps, 2 Close Elbows
60 Sq. In.
• If your dryer is approved for installation in on alcove
or closet, it will be stoted on o Iobel on the bock of
the dryer.
TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND MOISTURE
FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING
EFFICIENCY,THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
• DO NOTinstoll this opplionce with less thon
the minimum cleoronces shown obove.
CONSIDERATION MUST BEGIVEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
CLEARANCES FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.
CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE
IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR.
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WARNING -
For your safety, the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
• 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 YOUSMELL GAS
• Do not trg to light ang appliance.
• Do not touch ang electrical switch; do not use ang
phone in gour building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediatelg call gour gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed bg a qualified
installer, a service agencg or the gas supplier.
DOOR VENTILATION OPENING
A minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equallg
divided at top and bottom, is required. Air openings are
required to be unobstructed when a door is installed.
A Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the
full length of the door is acceptable.
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION
• The appliance must be installed on firm flooring to
minimize vibration during spin cgcles. Concrete flooring
is best, but wood base issufficient, provided the floor
support meets FHAstandards.
• The appliance should not be installed on rugs or
exposed to the weather.
Sq.In.
/° /
I 60
When louvers or registers are placed in door openings,
the free air openings of the louvers or registers must
equal 120 square inches.
Sq. In.
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