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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

• IMPORTANT- Savethese

instructions for local electrical
inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observeall

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions

for future reference.

• Installation must be performed by a

qualified installer.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of

the installer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-&WARNING

• Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power
before installing. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.

• Potential Personal Injury. More than two

people are recommended to lift the dryer

into position because of its weight and
size. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or death.

• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility

Services. Dryer must be securely attached
to the washer. DO NOT place the washer on
top of the dryer. Failure to do so could

result in personal injury/death or property

damage.

• Mobile Home or Manufactured Home
Installation - Stacking of a gas dryer is not

permitted in a mobile home or
manufactured home.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces

and for air opening are: 0" both sides and 1"
rear. Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for installation and

service.

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• If your dryer is approved for installation in
an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a
label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Refer to dryer Installation Instructions for

details.

Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet

and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0" either side

3" front and rear

Minimum vertical space from floor to

overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 43"

without pedestal, 55" with pedestal and

84" stacked.
Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise

ventilated and must contain a minimum of
60 square inches of open area equally

distributed. If the closet contains both a

washer and a dryer, doors must contain a

minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.

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KIT CONTENTS

Right Hand Bracket

Left Hand Bracket

4 Rubber Pads

4#12 x 1" Screws

4 #8 x 1/2" Screws

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

[TI REMOVE THE DRYER

LEVEUNG LEGS

[] Carefully tay the dryer on its side. Use

the packing material so you don't scratch
the finish on the dryer.

[] Use an open=end wrench or piiers to

remove the dryer leveling legs.

Phillips Screwdriver

Open Ended Wrench

Pliers

Gloves

Level

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad

to lay the dryer down on its side. Continue
using the carton to protect the finished floor in

front of the installation location.

_-I INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO

DRYER BASE

Locate the 4 rubber pads in the parts package.
Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place
over on the bracket where you removed the
levelling legs.

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