GE DSXH43, DH43 Owner’s Manual
Part No. 175D1807P289 Pub. No. 49-90022
7-99 JR
131882300
GE Appliances
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
DSXH43
DH43
Owner’s Manual
Dryers
Spacemaker
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dryer. That’s
important, because your new dryer will be part of your family for many years. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue
to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .3–5
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . .8
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service
. .20, 21
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install Your Dryer . . .9
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . .10
Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . .11, 12
Gas Supply Requirements . . . . . .12
Location of Your Dryer . . . . . . . . .13
Mobile Home Installation . . . . . .14
Electrical Installation for
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Gas Connection for Gas Dryer . .17
Stacking Instructions . . . . . . .18, 19
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .19
Customer Service
U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Canada Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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They are on the label on the left side of the door opening.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your dryer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can
save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer.
READ THIS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You
Call For Service
section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting
Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or,
in the U.S.,
you can always call the GE Answer
Center®at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada
,
call 1-800-361-3400.
IMPORTANT!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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■Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
■Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather.
■Connect to a properly rated, protected and
sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
■Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
Gas dryers
MUST
be exhausted to the outside.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
calling us toll-free in the U.S. at the GE Answer Center
®
, 800.626.2000.
In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
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.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or
turn on any gas or electrical appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions carefully.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
■ Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials, such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust and dirt.
■ Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not
stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the
front or back of the dryer.
■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with, or inside this or any other
appliance.
■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid injury.
■ Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
■ Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
■ Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent
lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE, UNLESS THE DRYING RACK IS IN
USE.
Always replace the lint screen when finished
using the drying rack.
■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
■ Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants, or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until
solvents or flammable materials have been
removed. There are many highly flammable
items used in homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines,
waxes, wax removers and products containing
petroleum distillates.
■ The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions.
■ Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic,
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc. that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
■ Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
■ Garments labeled
Dry Away from Heat orDo
Not Tumble Dry
(such as life jackets containing
Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.
■ Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning of the lint
filter).
NOTE:
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an
OFF
position does
NOT
disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
■ Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near
dryer at any time.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.
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WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so
it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
subjected to damage.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
■ Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
■ The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. See the
Loading and Using the Dryer
section. Do not use any
type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock
could occur.
■ If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A
MATCH.
Burns may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
■ You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or
reduce the static electricity in them by using a
dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or
try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer gives written assurance on the
package that their product can be safely used in
your dryer. Service or performance problems
caused by use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warranty
to this appliance.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the dryer control panel.
Control Settings
Start
Turn the
START
knob clockwise to
ON.
Hold for 1–2 seconds and release. Opening the door during
operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door, turn the
START
knob clockwise to
ON,
and hold for 1–2 seconds and release.
Fabric Care
COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons.
REG. HEAT
PERM. PRESS For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled
permanent press.
MED HEAT
KNITS/ For delicates, synthetics and items labeled
tumble dry low.
DELICATES
LOW HEAT
AIR FLUFF For
fluffing
items without heat. Use the
TIMED DRY
cycle.
NO HEAT
Drying Cycles
Automatic cycles automatically sense fabric dryness. Select
MORE DRY
for heavier fabrics,
LESS DRY
for lighter fabrics in the
AUTOMATIC COTTONS
cycle. The
TIMED DRY
cycle will run for a selected time.
Select
START
to begin the
AUTOMATIC PERM PRESS & DELICATES
cycles.
AUTOMATIC For cottons and most linens.
For most loads select the Preferred Setting.
COTTONS
TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.
AUTOMATIC For synthetic blends and delicates.
PERM PRESS
& DELICATES
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Preferred Setting
Features and appearance may vary.
FABRIC CARE
PERM. PRESS
COTTONS
REG. HEAT
MED HEAT
KNITS/DELICATES
CYCLE SIGNAL
LOW HEAT
AIR FLUFF
NO HEAT
OFF
ON
START
ON
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS
EXTRA
CARE
AUTOMATIC
PERM PRESS
& DELICATES
MORE
DRY
LESS
DRY
DOWN
START
COOL
TIMED DRY
70
60
10
COOL
DOWN
50
40
30
20
About your dryer features.
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Cycle Signal
When the signal is on it will sound just
before the end of the cycle to remind you
to remove the clothes. On some models
the signal can be set at
OFF
(no sound) or
from
QUIET
to
LOUD.
If the dried load cannot be removed
promptly during the
AUTOMATIC PERM
PRESS & DELICATES
cycle, the Cycle
Selector will advance to the
EXTRA CARE
setting. Unheated tumbling continues
during
EXTRA CARE
for 40 minutes to
help reduce wrinkling. When the
CYCLE
SIGNAL
is on, it will sound briefly every
five minutes as a reminder to remove
the load.
NOTE:
■
If items are removed before the end of
the cycle, turn the CYCLE SELECTOR knob
to OFF.
■
Remove garments promptly at the sound
of the signal. Place clothes on hangers
so wrinkles won’t set in.
■
Use the Cycle Signal especially when
drying fabrics like polyester knits and
permanent press. These fabrics should
be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.
Replacing the Dryer Light Bulb
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any user
maintenance. Turning the controls
to the
OFF
position does not
disconnect this appliance from the
power supply.
The dryer light is located above the dryer
door opening.
Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to
unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution
panel by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker.
To replace the dryer light:
Using a small flat blade screwdriver,
pry the bottom of the
light cover
out
and off the
light housing.
Unscrew the bulb when cool and
replace it with an appliance bulb of
the same or lower wattage.
Snap the
light cover
back on the
light
housing.
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Drying Rack
A handy drying rack may be used for drying
articles such as stuffed toys, pillows or
washable sweaters.
Remove the lint screen.
Place the front bar under the lip of the
lint screen opening.
When items are dry, remove the rack
and replace the lint screen.
DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
SCREEN IN PLACE UNLESS THE DRYING
RACK IS IN PLACE.
NOTE:
■ The drying rack must be used with the
TIMED DRY
cycle.
■ Do not use this drying rack when there
are other clothes in the dryer.
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Pry with
flat blade
screwdriver
Light
housing
Light
cover
CYCLE SIGNAL
OFF
CYCLE SIGNAL
QUIET
OFF
ON
LOUD
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.
Bounce®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and
foam-filled items.
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Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
The Exterior:
Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel
and finishes may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover products.
Apply these products away from the dryer. The
fabric may then be washed and dried normally.
Damage to your dryer caused by these products is
not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Screen:
Clean the lint screen before each
use. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow,
which causes longer drying times. The screen is
located at the bottom of the door opening. Remove
by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace
the screen.
A waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from
using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To remove
this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy
water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate
the dryer without the lint screen in place.
The Exhaust Duct:
Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying
time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the
plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood:
Check with a mirror that the inside
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
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Using the four shipping carton corner posts
(two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its
left side and remove foam shipping pad.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, do not use the
control panel as a means to pick up or move
the dryer.
Return the dryer to an upright position.
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Preparing to install your dryer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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WARNING
■ This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors
using only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″
diameter ductwork for inside the dryer cabinet
or exhausting.
■ Never use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
See
Exhausting
section.
■ This appliance must be properly grounded
and installed as described in these
Installation
Instructions.
■ Do not install or store appliance in an area where
it will be exposed to water/weather. See
Location
of Your Dryer
section.
■ The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations
of
gas appliances
in garages. They must be 18″
(45.7 cm) off the ground and protected from
vehicles by a barrier. See
Location of Your Dryer
section.
■ The
electrical service
to the dryer must conform
with local codes and ordinances and the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
■ The
gas service
to the dryer must conform with
local codes and ordinances or the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.The gas
dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 for
home
use only
. This dryer is not recommended for
commercial applications such as restaurants or
beauty salons, etc.
Unpacking the Dryer
Foam shipping pad
Packing
■ Phillips head screwdriver
■ Channel-lock adjustable pliers
■ Carpenter’s level
■ Flat or straight blade screwdriver
■ Duct tape
■ Rigid or flexible metal 4″(10.2cm) duct
■ Vent hood
■ Pipe thread sealer (
GAS DRYER
)
■ Plastic knife
■ 1/2″open-end wrench
Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation
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Electrical requirements.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Electrical Connection Information for Gas Dryers
WARNING—
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury:
•
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER
PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
•
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
This dryer
must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
Electrical Requirements
• This dryer must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,
and connected to a properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit
breaker or time-delay fuse.
• If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
External Ground (if required)
An external ground wire, (not provided), which meets
local codes, may be added by attaching it to the green
ground screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left
hand corner, and to grounded metal cold water pipe or
other established ground.
NOTE:
A wiring diagram is located under the
top panel.
Electrical Connection Information for Electric Dryers
WARNING—
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury:
•
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
•
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
This dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
Electrical Requirements
• This dryer must be connected to an individual
branch circuit, protected by the required timedelay fuses or circuit breakers. 208V or 240V
installation 30 amps.
• Use copper conductors only.
• If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, call a licensed electrician.
NOTE:
A wiring diagram is located under the
top panel.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Attach ground wire
(obtain locally)
If all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible
all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the
maximum recommended duct length. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations, then
UL-listed clothes dryer transition duct
may be used as
transition venting between the dryer and wall
connection only. The use of this ducting will affect
drying time.
If flexible transition duct is necessary,
only ULlisted duct identified for use with clothes dryers is
approved.
The following directions must be followed.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Stretch the duct to its maximum length.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Never use transition duct inside the wall or inside
the dryer.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
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Exhausting the dryer.
Exhaust System Requirements
Use only 4″(10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid metal
duct for best performance,
or flexible metal duct, and
approved vent hood which has swing-out dampers
that open when the dryer is in operation. When the
dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to
prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and
rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a
minimum of 12″(30.5 cm) clearance between the
vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction.
If all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible
all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the
maximum recommended duct length. See
Additional Installation Instructions
following.
WARNING: The following are specific requirements
for proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure
to follow these instructions can create excessive
drying times and fire hazards.
DO NOT
use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the
dryer. Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust
system and create a fire hazard and restrict air
flow. Restricted air flow will increase drying
times. If your present system is made up of
plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with
rigid or flexible metal duct.
Ensure the present
duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.
If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine
lint will be expelled into the laundry area.
An
accumulation of lint in any area of the home
can create a health and fire hazard.
The dryer
exhaust system MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE
OUTSIDE of the dwelling.
DO NOT
allow combustible materials (for
example: clothing, draperies/curtains, paper)
to come in contact with exhaust system.
The dryer
MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a
ceiling, a common duct with a kitchen exhaust or
any concealed space of a building which can
accumulate lint, resulting in a fire hazard.
DO NOT
exceed the length of duct pipe or
number of elbows allowed in the
Maximum
Length
charts. Lint can accumulate in the
exhaust system, plugging the system and
creating a fire hazard, as well as increasing
drying times.
DO NOT
screen the exhaust ends of the vent
system, nor use any screws or rivets to assemble
the exhaust system. Lint can become caught in
the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the
duct work and creating a fire hazard as well as
increasing drying times. Use an approved vent
hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal
all joints with duct tape. All male duct pipe
fittings
MUST
be installed downstream with
the flow of air.
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Do not install the dryer
where gasoline or other flammables are kept
or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage,
it must be a minimum of 18″(45.7 cm) above
the floor. Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, fire or burns.
Correct
Incorrect
Do
Don’t
Don’t
Don’t
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Installing the dryer.
Exhaust Direction
All dryers shipped from the factory are set up for
rear exhausting. However, on
ELECTRIC DRYERS
,
exhausting can be on the right or left side of the
cabinet or the bottom of the dryer. On
GAS DRYERS
,
exhausting can be on the right side of the cabinet or
the bottom of the dryer. Directional exhausting can
be accomplished by installing Exhaust Kit, Pub. No.
14-A018, available through your parts distributor.
Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.
Gas Supply Requirements
Replace brass connecting pipe that is not plasticcoated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass
MUST
be used.
WARNING:
Never reuse old flexible connectors.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas
leaks and personal injury. Always use
NEW
flexible
connectors when installing a gas appliance.
Installation
MUST
conform with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
The gas supply line should be of 1/2″ (1.27 cm)
pipe.
If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used
to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The
tubing
MUST
be constructed of stainless steel or
plastic-coated brass.
The gas supply line
MUST
have an individual
shutoff valve.
A 1/8″ (0.32 cm) NPT plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection,
MUST
be
installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
The dryer
MUST
be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing
of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
The dryer
MUST
be isolated from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
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MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. FLEXIBLE METAL TUBING
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
0 30’ (9.14 m) 18’ (5.49 m)
1 22’ (6.71 m) 14’ (4.27 m)
2 14’ (4.27 m) 10’ (3.05 m)
Exhaust Ducting Length
The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned
a minimum of every year with normal usage. The
more the dryer is used, the more often you should
check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper
operation.
•
DO NOT
assemble the duct work with fasteners that
extend into the duct. They will serve as collection
points for lint.
• Insulation—Ductwork which runs through an
unheated area or is near an air conditioning duct
should be insulated to reduce condensation and
lint build-up.
4” (10.2 cm) Louvered
4”
(10.2 cm)
Number
of 90°
turns
2.5”
(6.35
cm)
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. RIGID METAL DUCT
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
0 48’ (14.63 m) 40’ (12.19 m)
1 40’ (12.19 m) 32’ (9.75 m)
2 32’ (9.75 m) 24’ (7.32 m)
4” (10.2 cm) Louvered
4”
(10.2 cm)
Number
of 90°
turns
2.5”
(6.35
cm)
CORRECT
INCORRECT
INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN
CORRECT DIRECTION
Same as
other side
EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING
DIMENSIONS
3-3/4″(9.5 cm)
3-3/4″(9.5 cm)
13-1/2″
(34 cm)
4-3/8″
(11 cm)
5-7/8″
(15 cm)
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Location of Your Dryer
Do Not Install the Dryer:
Do not install the dryer
in an area exposed to
dripping water or outside weather conditions.
Do not install the dryer
in an area where it will
come in contact with curtains, drapes, or
anything that will obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Do not install the dryer
on carpet.
Floor
MUST
be solid with a maximum slope of 1″
(2.54 cm).
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Undercounter Installation
If an undercounter* installation is desired, the dryer
MUST
have a top sheet kit installed, Pub. No. 14–A008.
Kit is available from an authorized parts distributor.
*Custom-sized countertop is required.
Installation in Recess or Closet
A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom,
recess or closet
MUST
be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel burning appliance shall be
installed in the same closet as the
GAS DRYER.
Your dryer needs the space around it for proper
ventilation.
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A
CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR.
A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square
cm) of opening, equally divided at the top and
bottom of the door, is required. Air openings
are required to be unobstructed when a door is
installed. A louvered door with equivalent air
openings for the full length of the door is
acceptable.
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation:
FRONT SIDES REAR TOP
Alcove or
0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm)
under counter
Closet
1″(2.54 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm)
Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered
openings each 60 square inches (387.1 square cm)
—3″ (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.
THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
The following illustrations show minimum
clearance dimensions for proper operation in
a recess or closet installation.
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NOTE:
Undercounter and stack models—0″(0 cm) for sides, rear and top
13
60 sq. in.
(387.1 sq. cm)
0″
(0 cm)
0″
(0 cm)
0″
(0 cm)
1″
(2.54 cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1 sq. cm)
Closet door
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Installing the dryer.
Rough-In Dimensions
Dryer
MUST
be exhausted outside (outdoors,
not beneath the mobile home) using metal
ducting that will not support combustion. Metal
ducting must be 4″(10.16 cm) in diameter with
no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.
If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area
beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the
exhaust system
MUST
terminate outside the
enclosure with the termination securely fastened
to the mobile home structure.
When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home,
a provision must be made for outside make-up
air. This provision is to be not less than twice the
area of the dryer exhaust outlet.
This dryer
MUST
be fastened to the floor. Mobile
Home Installation Kit Pub. No. 14–D346–33 is
available from your dealer.
See the
Exhaust System Requirements
section for
other important venting information.
Installation
MUST
conform to current
Manufactured Home Construction & Safety
Standard (which is a Federal Regulation Title
24 CFR—Part 32–80) or, when such standard is
not applicable, with American National
Standard for Mobile Homes.
The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 for HOME
USE only.
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Mobile Home Installation
26 7/8″
(68.3 cm)
47 1/2″
(120.7 cm)
Under
counter
34 5/8″
(87.9 cm)
2 9/16″
(6.5 cm)
13 1/2″
(34.4 cm)
36″
(91.5 cm)
3/4″
(1.9 cm)
Door open
90˚
4 3/8″
(11.1 cm)
Optional
vent knockout
27″
(68.6 cm)
Electrical connection
3/8″(0.96 cm) Dia.
gas pipe
1″(2.54 cm)
3 3/4″
(9.5 cm)
3 3/4″
(9.5 cm)
REAR VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Correct
Incorrect
Do
Don’t
Don’t
Don’t
SERVICING—
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearances for installation and servicing.
CAUTION—
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation (verify proper operation after servicing/installation).
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Electrical Installation for Electric Dryers
WARNING:
The following are specific
requirements for proper and safe electrical
installation of your dryer. Failure to follow
these instructions can create electrical shock
and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance
MUST
be properly grounded.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded. Follow the instructions in
this manual for proper grounding.
DO NOT
use an extension cord with this dryer.
Some extension cords are not designed to
withstand the amounts of electrical current
this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating
electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate
the dryer within reach of the wall outlet, taking
into account the length of power cord to be
purchased and allowing some slack in the
cord. Refer to
Electrical Requirements
in this
manual for the proper power cord to be
purchased.
A UL-approved strain relief must be installed
onto power cord. If the strain relief is not
attached, the cord can be pulled out of the
dryer and can be cut by any movement of the
cord, resulting in electrical shock.
NOTE:
Dryers operating on 208-volt power supply will
have longer drying times than those operating
on 240-volt power supply.
A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.
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Grounding Requirements
DANGER:
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a licensed
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Grounding must be in accordance with local codes
and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
For a grounded, cord-connected electric dryer:
The dryer
MUST
be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electrical shock by creating
a path of least resistance for electrical current.
If your dryer is equipped with a power supply
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug, the plug
MUST
be
plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired
receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
For a permanently-connected electric dryer:
■The dryer
MUST
be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
For a grounded, cord-connected gas dryer:
■This dryer is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.
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