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Installation
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
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IMPORTANT-
instructions for local inspector’s use.
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IMPORTANT-
all governingcodes and ordinances.
Note to Installer - Be sure to leave
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these instructions with the customer.
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Note to Customer -
instructions with your Use and Care
Book for future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the dryer
door.
Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and
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straighten the outlet walls if they are
bent.
Service information and the wiring dia-
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gram are located in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the
appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
Install the dryer where the temp-
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erature is above 50°F for satisfactory
operation of the dryer control system.
Save these
Observe
Keep these
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
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Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
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Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with
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local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
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This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
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Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
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DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible
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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
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water and or weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the
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customer).
In the state of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a qualified
or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state.
RISK OF FIRE
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TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
(x2)
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
8" PIPE WRENCH
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 3 Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 6).
Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 6 Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check
for leaks (see section 4).
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
LEVEL
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" DIAM METAL ELBOW
4" DUCT CLAMPS
OR
4" SPRING CLAMPS
Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas
Connections, and Venting.
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
EXHAUST HOOD
(x2)
DUCT TAPE
(x2)
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR
PIPE
COMPOUND
FOR LEAK DETECTION
SAFETY GLASSES
SOAP SOLUTION
GLOVES
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Installation Instructions
WARNING
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
2"
2-5/8"
3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8-in.National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to
the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
Supply line is to be 1
• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with
an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with the dryer.
••Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape
appropriate for natural or LP gas.
listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10. The length of
the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service.
1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
DISCONNECTING GAS
TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF VALVE
TO THE OFF
POSITION.
DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND
OLD TRANSITION DUCTING
MATERIAL. REPLACE WITH NEW
CSA(AGA) APPROVED FLEXIBLE
GAS LINE CONNECTOR AND UL
APPROVED TRANSITION DUCT.
WARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing gas appliances.
2 GAS REQUIREMENTS
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Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances,
or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.
• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit
WE2 5X0217, your local service organization can convert
this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUS T BE M A DE BY PR OPER LY TRA INED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL A ND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system
at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
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transition duct and replace with UL listed transition
duct.
WALL
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS
AND REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY
PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS. BE SURE TO
REMOVE ALL OF THE
FOAM PIECES AROUND
THE LEGS.
••Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
Open shut-off valve.
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Installation Instructions
Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10
FLARE
Note: The connector and fittings are designed for use only
on the original installation and are not to be reused for
another appliance or at another location. Keep flare end of
adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
Caution: Use adapters as shown. Connector nuts must not
be connected directly to pipe threads.
NPT
3/8" NPT
1/8" NPT PIPE
PLUG FOR
CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE
PIPE SIZE
PIPE SIZE
AT LEAST 1/2"
TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS
USING TWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS!
TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE
GAS LINE USING TWO
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.