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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT -Savethese
instructions for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT =Observeall
governing codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer
Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your Use
and Care Book for future reference.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
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.
Service of this dryer must be performed by a qualified
installer,service agency, or the gas supplier.
Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
TOOLS YOU WiLL NEED
MATERIALSYOU WiLL NEED
FORYOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in. diameter
ducrwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Never use
plastic or other combustible easy-to-puncture ductwork.
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed
as described in these instructions.
• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of
gas appliances in garages. They must be 18 in. off the
ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
licensed by the state.
10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES(2)
8"PIPEWRENCH
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications.(see section 6)
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to tile Desired Location.
Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Connect tile Gas Supply (see section 3) and check
for leaks (see section 4).
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
%
LEVEL
%
4"DIA,METALELBOW
PIPECOMPOUND
FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR
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
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
4"DIA,METALDUCT
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETALDUCT
Connections, and Venting.
Instructions in a Location Where They _rill Be
Noticed By the Owner.
(RECOMMENDED)
(IFNEEDED)
GLOVES
DUCT SOAPSOLUTION
CLAMPS(2) FORLEAKDETECTION
EXHAUSTHOOD
SAFETYGLASSES DUCTTAPE
Installation instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and fox'air opening are: 0 in. clearance both skies and 1 in. rear. Consideratkm
must be given to provkte adequate clearance for proper operation and service.
[] PREPARING FOR iNSTALLATiON
OF NEW DRYER
CSA(AGA)APPROVED
NEWFLEXIBLEGAS
LINECONNECTOR
GAS
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
TAPE
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
INLET
PIPE
4"METALDUCT
DUCT
TAPE
DiSCONNECTiNG GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVETOTHE
OFFPOSITION.
TURNGAS . .__
TILTTHEDRYERSIDEWAYS
ANDREMOVETHEFOAM
SHIPPINGPADSBY
PULLINGATTHESIDES
ANDBREAKINGTHEM
AWAYFROMTHEDRYER
LEGS,BESURETO
REMOVEALLOFTHE
FOAMPIECESAROUND
THELEGS.
[] GAS REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
. 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 Assem-
bly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit
WE25X0217, your local service organization can convert
this dryer fox' use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVER-
SIONS MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDI-
NANCE REQUIREMENTS.
. The dryer must be disconnected fl'om 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 fl'om 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 05 PSI (3.4KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD
FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTOR
ANDOLDDUCTINGMATERIAL.
Z_
WARNING - NEVERREUSE OLD
FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing gas appliances.
REMOVING LiNT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING
WALL
/
INTERNALDUCT CHECKTHATEXHAUST
OPENING OPENS
ANDCLOSESFREELY,
A ..............1_ J J
24/8" 3/8"NPTMALETHREADGASSUPPLY
NOTE:Addtoverticaldimension
thedistancebetweencabinet
bottomtofloor.
GAS SUPPLY
A 1/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, ac-
cessible for test gauge connection, must be installed imme-
diately 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 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an
accessible shut-offwithin 6 ft. of, and in the same room
with, the dryer.
Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural
or LP gas or use Teflon tape
The flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
Open shut-off valve.
2
[] RECONNECTING GAS
NEWMETAL
FLEXIBLEGAS
LINECONNECTOR
ADAPTER
3/8"NPT
ELBOW
ITEMSNOTSUPPLIED
Installation
1/8"NPTPIPE
PLUGFOR
GAS
INLETPRESSURE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
X
__PIPE SIZE
ATLEAST1/2"
Instructions
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOALLMALETHREADS.
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND
DRYERGASINLET.
\
TIGHTENALLCONNECTIONS
USINGTWOADJUSTABLEWRENCHES.
DONOTOVERTORQUEGASCONNECTIONS!
[] LEAK TEST
[ ,d_WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
OPEN
GASVALVE.
TIGHTENTHEFLEXIBLE
GASLINEUSINGTWO
ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES.
Check all connections fbr leaks with soapy solution oi" equivalent.
Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain
ammonia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If
leaks are found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the
soap test.