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Installation Instructions

Questions on Installation? Call: 1-800-GECARES (US)or 1-800-561-3344 (Canada)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions

completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT- save these instructions for local inspector's

use.

•IMPORTANT- Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

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

customer.

• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with your

Useand Cure 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. Closesupervision

of children is necessary when the appliance is used near

children.

• Install the dryer where the temperature isabove 50°F for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

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-&WARNING RISK OF FIRE

•To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes.

• 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 LPfuels. 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.

• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.

• DONOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semirigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be ULlisted and installed inaccordance

with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 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.

• Savethese instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer).

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall bethe T-handle type.

• A flexible gas connector, when used, most not exceed 3 feet.

MATERIALSYOU WILL NEED

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

10"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES

8" PIPEWRENCH LEVEL

SLIPJOINTPLIERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

Step 1

Verify your gas installation (see section 2). Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer

Step 2

(seesection 1).

Step 5

Check and ensure 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).

Step 4 Step 5

Move the dryer to the desired location.

Step 6

Level your dryer (seesection 8).

Step 7

Connect the gas supply (seesection 3) and check for leaks (seesection 4).

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4"DIA,METALDUCT

(RECOMMENDED}

4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID}

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS}

4"DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE}

(IFNEEDED}

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED.}

Step8 Connectthe externalexhaust(seesection7). Step9 Connectthe powersupply(seesection5). Step10Checkthe operationof the powersupply,gasconnections,

Step11Placethe ownersmanualandthe installationinstructionsina

Foralcoveor closet installation,see section9. Forbathroomor bedroominstallation,seesection10. Formobileor manufacturedhome,seesection 11. Forsideor bottom exhaust,seesection12.

4"DIA,METAL

ELBOW EXHAUST

4"DUCT

CLAMPS(2}

4"SPRING

CLAMPS(2}

FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR GLOVES

HOOD

PIPE

CONPOUND SOAPSOLUTION

FORLEAKDETECTION

DUCTTAPE SAFETY

GLASSES

and venting. locationwheretheywillbe noticedbythe owner.

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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, 1 in. front 3 in. rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

m 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 _ DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLu_. _ SHUT-OFF IF:;_ FLEXIBLEGAS CONNECTOR AND _-h_-__,--_

VALVETOTHE _t_ _ OLD DUCTING MATERIAL OFF POSITION._ REPLACEWITH NEW CSA(AGA)

APPROVED FLEXIBLEGAS LINE CONNECTOR AND UL APPROVED TRANSITIONDUCT.

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.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST

OPENING

• Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with ULlisted transition duct.

Izl GAS REQUIREMENTS

-_ WARNING

• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances,or intheir absence, the NATIONALFUELGAS

CODE,ANSIZ223.

• This gas dryer is equipped with o Valve & Burner Assem- blyfor use only with natural gas. Usingconversion kit

WE25X0217,your local service organization con convert this dryer for usewith propane (LP)gas. ALLCONVER-

SIONSMUSTBEMADEBYPROPERLYTRAINEDANDQUALI- FIEDPERSONNELAND IN ACCORDANCEWITHLOCAL

CODESANDORDINANCEREQUIREMENTS.

• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that sys-

tem 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).

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

WALL

INTERNALDUCT OPENING ODDAMPEROPENS

CHECKTHATEXHAUSE

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS AND REMOVETHE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY PULLING ATTHE SIDES AND BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE DRYER

LEGS, BE SURE TO REMOVEALL OF THE

FOAM PIECESAROUND THE LEGS,

3/8" NPT MALE THREADGAS SUPPLY

NOTE:Add to vertical dimension

the distance between cabinet

bottom to floor.

GAS SUPPLY

• A 1/8 in. National PipeTaper 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 1/2 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 appropriate for natu- ral or LPgas or use Teflon tape.

• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas sup- ply.

• Open shut-off valve.

• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector (listed connector ANSIZ21.24 / CSA6.10). The length of

the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

Installation Instructions

F3-IRECON NECTING GAS

Listed connector ANSI Z2!.24 / CSA 6.!0

1/8" NPTPIPE

PLUGFOR NEWMETAL GAS FLEXIBLEGAS INLETPRESSURE LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER SHUT-OFF

3/8" NPT VALVE

ELBOW

__PIPESIZE

ITEMSNOT SUPPLIED AT LEASTi/2"

NOTE: The connector and fittings are designed for use only on the original installation and ore not to be reused for another appliance or at another locution. Keep flare end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.

CAUTION: Use adaptors ms shown. Connector nuts

must not be connected directly to pipe threads.

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND TOALL rVlALETHREADS.

Tighten the flexible gas line using two

adjustable wrenches.

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND

TOTHE ADAPTERAND

DRYERGASINLET.

Tighten all connections using two adjustable wrenches. Do not overtorque gas connections!

r4-]LEA K TEST

-_ WARNING- NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

GASVALVE.

OPEN

Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain (]mmonia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks (]re found, close valve, retighten the

joint, and repeat the soup test.

Installation Instructions

F5]ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

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 NATIONAL

ELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60Hz, end connected to e properly grounded branch circuit, pro- tected by e 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

WARNING - THIS DRYER IS

EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG

(GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTEC- TION 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.

161EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNÁNG -IN CANADAANDINTHE

UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4in (102mm). 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 by the warranty.

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 duct

length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

RECCOMMENDEDMAX. LENGTH

ExhaustHoodTypes

......._1 4" _ ......

No.of 90°

Elbows

0 1 2 3 4

Rigid Metal

90 Feet 60 Feet 45 Feet 35 Feet 25 Feet

ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT, AN EXTERNALGROUND WIRE (NOT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS

LOCAL CODES, MAY BEADDED BYATTACHING TO THE GREEN

GROUND SCREW ON THE REAR OF THE DRYER,AND TO A GROUNDED

METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to

the exhaust air flow and should require little or no

maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This

could cause lint build up.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed

down.

SEPARATIONOFTURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by atleast 4 ft.

of straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.

TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°

• One turn of 45oor less may be ignored.

• Two 45° turns should be treated as one 900turn.

• Each turn over 45° should be treated as one 900 turn.

Installation Instructions

SEALING OF JOINTS

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer.

• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.

• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors

1/2 inch per foot.

INSULATION Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is

near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce

condensation and lint build-up.

I-7-1EXHAUST CONNECTION

- WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only 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 pages 5-6 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 a fire hazard.

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination 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. This

will 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 and joints. Exhaust system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR

EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE

THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 12 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.

DUCT TAPE OR DUCT CLAMP

4" METALDUCT CUT TO PROPERLENGTH

JCT

DUCT TAPEOR DUCT CLAMP

NOTE: WE STRONGLYRECOMMENDSOLID METALEXHAUSTDUCTING. HOWEVER,IF

FLEXIBLEDUCTING ISUSEDIT MUST BE UL-LISTEDMETAL,NOT PLASTIC.

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented above floor level)

ELBOWHIGHLY

ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED--

NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND COLLAPSING.

CONNECTING THE DRYERTO HOUSE VENT

RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT

• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended.

• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking.

UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION

DUCT

• If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WXO8XlO077).

• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces.

• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m).

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