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Installation
Electric Drger
Instructions
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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
Three models available: - SBSD227F
- SBSDIO7H - SBSD137H
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.
•IMPORTANT-savetheseinstructionsforlocal
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observea,governing codesand
ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these instructions with
the customer.
• Note to Customer- Keepthese instructions with your Use
and Care Book for future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Closesuper-
vision of children is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
09
WA ! G- RISKOFFIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation must beperformed 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 S of this manual. Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. Theseconditions 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 and or weather.
• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer).
NOTE: Installation and service of this drger
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibilitg to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
SLIPJOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADESCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New
Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (seesection 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
)
4" DIAMETALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXOSX10077(INCLUDES2 ELBOWS)
4"DIAFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
%
/4"DUCT
CLAMPS(2)
/4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
4"DIA,METAL
ELBOW
OR
DUCTTAPE
Step 8
Step 9
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
Check the Operation of the Power Supply and
Venting.
Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed Bythe Owner.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
EXHAUST SAFETY
HOOD GLASSES
3/4" STRAIN
GLOVES
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYERPOWERCORD
KIT(NOTPROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD.
500A436PO09 RevO Pub # 31-16228
Installation Instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and ! in. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
ITI PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP:Install gour drger before installing gour washer.
Thiswill allow better accesswhen installing dryer exhaust
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
• Removeand discardexistingplasticor metalfoiltransition ductand
replacewith ULlistedtransitionduct.
WALL
INTERNALDUCT
CHECKTHAT EXHAUST
DAMPEROPENS
AND CLOSESFREELY.
[] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
A
WARNING-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
, DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONALELECTRICAL
CODE,ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit,
protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A
four or three-wire, single phase, !20/240V or !20/208V, 60Hz,
30 amp circuit is required.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This 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 equipment
grounding terminal on the appliance.
Tiltthe dryersideways
andremovethefoam
shippingpads by
pullingatthe sides
andbreakingthem
awayfrom the dryer
legs.Besureto
removeallof the
foam piecesaround
the legs.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since ganuarg 1, 1996, the National Electric Code
requires that new constructions utilize a 4 wire connection
to an electric drger.
REMOVEGROUND STRAP .
AND DISCARD.KEEPGREEN
GROUND SCREW
COVER
HOT
WIRE RELOCATEGREEN
/ S/4", UL
HOT RECOGNIZED
WIRE STRAINRELIEF
4 #i0 AWGMINIMUMCOPPER
CONDUCTORSOR120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLYCORDKITMARKEDFORUSE
WITHDRYERS& PROVIDEDWITH
CLOSEDLOOPORSPADETERMINALS
WITHUPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED1,
2
GROUNDSCREW
[RE
GREENOR
YELLOWWIRE
Installation
Instructions
1. Turn offthe circuit breaker(s)(30 amp) or remove the dryer's
circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Besure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw
for step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole.
Bring power cord through strain reliefi
6. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal
block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal
block (marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw
(hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block
screws (3)completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
[ _ WARNING-NEVERLEAVETHE ]
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
Ifrequired,by localcode,
installexternalground
(notprovided)to grounded
metal,coldwater pipe,or
other establishedground
determinedbya qualified
electrician.
GREEN GROUND
GROUND _TRAP
SCREW
zJ
HOT
WIRE
STRAINRELIEF
BRACKET
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
RELIEF
r3-] EXHAUST INFORMATION
_,WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED STATES,
THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS4 IN (102rnrn).
DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
Reduce the dryer life.
Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
bg the warrantg.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct
and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends
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. The maximum exhaust length for rigid metal duct
is shown inthe table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust HoodT _es
Recommended run installations
4" "I _ i_ 2-I12"
No.of 90° Rigid Rigid
Elbows IVletaI IVletal
0 90Feet 60 Feet
i 60Feet 45 Feet
2 45 Feet 35 Feet
3 35Feet 25 Feet
4 25Feet 15Feet
Use only for short
4" DIA.
NEUTRAL
(White) WIRE
3#i0 AWGMINIMUMCOPPER
CONDUCTORSOR120/240V30APOWER
SUPPLYCORDKITMARKEDFORUSE
COVER WITHDRYERS& PROVIDEDWITHCLOSED
LOOPORSPADETERMINALSWITH
UPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED).
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s)(30 amp) or remove the dryer's
circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Besure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry
hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal
block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal
block (marked N).
6. Besure ground strap is connected to neutral (center) terminal of
block and to green ground screw on cabinet rean Tighten all
terminal block screws (3)completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
HOT
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
HOOD OR WALLCAP
Terminate ina manner to prevent backdrafts or entry of birdsor
other wildlife.
Termination should presentminimal resistanceto the exhaust air flow
and should requirelittle or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
Neverinstallascreen in or overthe exhaust duct. Thiscould causelint
build up.
Wall caps must be installed at least12 in.above ground levelor any
other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
EPARATIONOFTURNS
Forbest performance,separate allturns by at least4ft. of straight duct,
including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN 901A
Oneturn of451Aor lessmay be ignored.
Two 451Aturns should betreated asone 90_Aturn.
Eachturn over45_Ashould be treatedasone 90_Aturn.
EALING OF JOINTS
Alljoints should betight to avoid leaks.The male end of each section of
duct must point away from the dryer
Theduct shallnot beassembledwith screwsor other fastening means
that extend into the duct and catch lint.
Ductjoints can bemade air and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlappedjoints with duct tape.
Horizontal runs shouldslope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch per foot.
_ISULATION
Ductwork that runsthrough an unheated area or isnear air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
Installation
instructions
[] EXHAUST CONNECTION
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
* This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
. Useonly 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 5 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. The accumulated lint
could create afire hazard.
Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a
kitchen exhaust system. Acombination of grease and lint
creates a potential 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. Thiswill
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 andjoints. Exhaust system shall
be inspected and cleaned at least once ayear.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at floor level}
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
EXTERNALDUCT
OPENING
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level}
ELBOWHIGHLY
_ECOMMENDED ,,_
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED- -
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
r5-] LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR
DRYER
Standthe dryer upright nearthe final locationand adjust
the 4 levelinglegs,at the corners,to ensurethat the dryer
islevelfrom sideto side andfront to rear.
LEVEL LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK SIDE-TO-SIDE
DUCTTAPEOR
DUCTCLAMP
4" METALDUCT CUT
TOPROPERLENGTH
DUCT TAPEOR
DUCT CLAMP
VENTPROTECTION
BRACKET
Pulltheventprotectionbracketoutuntil
it stops,and letitrestonthefloor.The
bracketpreventsthe unitfrommovingtoo
closeto the wallandcrushingtherearvent.
NOTE:WESTRONGLYRECOMMENDSOLID
METALEXHAUSTDUCTING. HOWEVER,IF
FLEXIBLEDUCTINGISUSEDITMUSTBE
UL-LISTEDMETALNOTPLASTIC.
4 LEVELING
LEGS
4
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