quick installation guide
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Instructions en Français - Voir le Manuel d’utilisation et d’installation • Instrucciones en Español - Ver el Manual del propietario e instalación
This quick reference guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace, modify or change in any manner the Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions.
WARNING
•Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
•Install the clothes dryer according to the Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions and in accordance with local codes.
•DO NOT install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water and/or weather.
•The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these steps and the Owner’s Manual. Electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Gas installations must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
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Unpack your dryer & |
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tools and materials needed |
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PARTS SUPPLIED TOOLS NEEDED |
r4” dia. metal elbow |
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rSlip-joint pliers |
r3/4” strain relief (UL recognized) |
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rFlat-blade |
r4” duct clamps (2) or 4” spring clamps (2) |
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rSafety glasses and gloves |
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rWater hoses (2) |
screwdriver |
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r4” dia. metal duct (recommended) |
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rPhillips |
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screwdriver |
r4” dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) |
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rExhaust hood |
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rLevel |
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rDuct tape |
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r8” Pipe wrench |
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r“Y” Connector |
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rDryer power cord kit (not provided with |
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dryer) UL rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or |
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r10” Adjustable |
4 prongs. Identify plug type as per house |
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receptacle before purchasing line cord. |
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wrenches (2) |
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rPipe compound |
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rFlexible gas line connector |
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Instructions |
rSoap solution for leak detection |
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Connect |
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power cord |
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• Determine the type of |
3-Wire Connection: |
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outlet available for your |
Neutral (White) |
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dryer (3 or 4 prong). |
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Turn off the dryer’s circuit |
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breaker or remove the |
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dryer’s circuit fuse at the |
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electrical box. |
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4-Wire Connection: |
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• Remove power cord cover |
Green Ground |
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Neutral (White) |
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located at bottom right. |
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• Connect wires as shown |
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green |
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for applicable outlet type. |
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ground |
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screw |
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• Properly secure power |
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here. |
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cord at strain relief. |
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Reinstall the cover. |
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Remove link |
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and discard. |
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Connect dryer to gas supply |
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• Ensure that a shut-off valve is installed. |
New Metal Flexible |
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• If connected to LP gas, have a qualified person make sure |
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Gas Line Connector |
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the gas pressure does not exceed 13” water column. |
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• Always use a new CSA International approved flexible |
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gas supply line. Never re-use old flexible connectors. |
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Adapter |
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• Securely tighten all gas connections as shown with |
Adapter |
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a pipe and adjustable wrench. Use pipe thread |
1/8” NPT |
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compound appropriate for natural or LP gas, or use |
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Pipe |
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Teflon® tape. |
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Plug for |
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Checking |
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• Open the gas shut-off valve. |
Elbow |
Gas Inlet |
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Pressure |
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• Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or |
3/8” NPT |
Shut-Off |
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• If leaks are found, close the gas shut-off valve, |
Items not supplied |
Pipe size at |
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re-tighten the joint and repeat. |
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6 Level the
dryer
•Rock the dryer into its final location and place a level on top.
•Adjust the front leveling legs up or down using an
adjustable wrench.
• Level the dryer both side- to-side and front-to-back.
• If your dryer is on a riser, |
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turn lock nuts up towards |
Raise Lower |
the base of the dryer |
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and tighten with the |
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adjustable wrench. |
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Reverse dryer door swing (if desired) |
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and plug the dryer in |
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• If desired, the door swing |
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direction can be reversed on |
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your dryer. |
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• Please follow the door |
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reversal instructions in your |
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Owner’s Manual & Installation |
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Instructions. |
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• Plug your dryer into a |
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grounded outlet. Do not use |
Ensure |
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an extension cord or adaptor |
Ensure |
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plug. |
proper |
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ground |
proper |
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exists |
ground |
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before |
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use. |
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use. |
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Connect hoses |
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to the dryer |
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• Turn the cold water faucet off and |
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remove the washer inlet hose from |
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the washer fill valve. |
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Short Hose |
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• Connect hoses as shown ensuring |
Filter Screen |
Rubber Flat Washer |
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that rubber flat washers and filter |
Water Inlet Hose |
Rubber Flat |
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Washer |
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screens are placed as required. |
To Washer |
Long Hose |
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Hand tighten all connections and |
Cold Water |
To Dryer Water |
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then tighten them another 2/3 turn |
Valve |
Valve |
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with pliers.
• Turn on the water faucet and check for leaks around the “Y” connector, faucet, and hose couplings.
• Ensure hoses do not become kinked when moving the dryer into it’s final position.
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Connect the dryer |
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exhaust duct |
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• Dryer must always be |
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exhausted to the outdoors. |
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For best drying performance, |
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a rigid metal transition duct |
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Elbows |
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is recommended. If rigid |
• DO cut duct as short as possible |
• DO use elbows when |
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metal duct cannot be used, |
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turns are necessary. |
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then UL-listed flexible metal |
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(semi-rigid) ducting can be |
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Please refer to the Owner’s |
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Manual & Installation |
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Instructions for installation |
• DO NOT bend or |
• DO NOT use |
• DO NOT |
• DO NOT set |
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venting requirements as |
collapse ducting. |
excessive |
crush duct |
dryer on duct. |
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well as instructions for side/ |
Use elbows if turns |
exhaust length. |
against the |
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are necessary. |
Cut duct |
wall. |
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bottom venting conversions. |
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possible. |
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Final installation checklist |
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and test cycle |
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•Main power is turned on.
•The dryer is plugged in.
•Dryer power cord is securely and correctly connected.
•Hoses are securely connected.
•Faucets are turned on.
•Dryer is securely connected to the home vent and is exhausting to the outdoors.
•On gas models, gas supply is securely connected and has been checked for leaks.
•Run a load of garments in the Time Dry cycle.
•When the load is tumbling, ensure that the dryer and leveling legs are stable.
•If necessary, adjust the front leveling legs while the dryer is still tumbling until the dryer is properly leveled.
•Stop the unit after 5 minutes by opening the door and check the garments to ensure they are warm.
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