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Installation

Electric

Instructions

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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 - Keepthese instructions with your Use

and Care 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. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

, Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for

satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

Dryer

_lk This isthe safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to

potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

Allsafety messageswillfollowthe safety alertsymbol and the word "DANGER""WARNING"or "CAUTION".Thesewords are defined as:

DANGER Indicates a hazardous

A WAR I G

CAUTIO

situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicatesa hazardous

situationwhich,if not avoided,could resultin

death or seriousinjury.

Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

AWA I G

AWAR

, Toreduce the riskof severe injury or death, Fire Hazard

follow all installation instructions.

, Clothesdryer installation must be

performed by a qualified installer.

, Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in

accordance with local codes.

, Thisdryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. , Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork insidethe dryer

cabinet and use only ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.

, DONOTinstalla clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting

materials. If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil type)duct is installed, it must be ULlisted and installed inaccordance with

the instructions found in "ConnectingDryer to HouseVent" later in this manual. Flexibleventing materials are known to collapse,be easily crushed, andtrap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes 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.

,To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all

installation instructions.

, Savethese instructions. (Installers: Besureto leave these

instructions with the customer).

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, Nowasher can completely remove oil. , DONOTdry anything that has ever had any

type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Fire Hazard

Electrical "

Shock Hazard

Explosion

Hazard

NOTE:Installation and serviceof this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.It is your responsibility to contact a qualified installerto make the electrical connections.

, Items containing foam, rubber or plastic

must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Dry cycle.

, Failure to follow this instructions can result

on death or fire

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

DONOTremove ground prong.

DONOTuse an adapter.

DONOTuse an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

, Keep flammable materials and vapors, such

as gasoline, away from dryer.

, Placedryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above

the floor for a garage installation.

, Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

, DO NOTallow children on or inthe appliance.

Closesupervisionof children isnecessary when the appliance isusednear children.

Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance in Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: Oin.clearance both sides, 3 in. front, 7 in. top and 3 in. rear.

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service

TOOLS YOU

WiLL NEED

SLIPJOINTPLIERS

FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER

Step !

Step 2

Step 3 Step 4

Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9

Foralcove or closet installation, see section 6. Forbathroom or bedroom installation, seesection 7. Formobile or manufactured home, seesection 8. Forgarage installation, see section 9 Forside or bottom exhaust, seesection 10 Forconnecting inlet hoses,seesection !1 Fordoor reversing instructions, see section 12

Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new

dryer (see section 1).

Checkand ensure the existing external exhaust isclean

(seesection 1).and meets attached installation

specifications (seesection S). Removethe foam shipping pads (seesection 1). Movethe dryer to the desired location.

Connect the power supply (seesection 2). Connect the external exhaust (seesection 4).

Levelyour dryer (seesection 5).

Checkthe operation of the power supply and venting.

Placethe owners manual and the installation instruction

in a location where they will be noticed by the owner.

4"DIA.METALDUCT

(RECOMMENDED)

DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

CJXO8XlOO77(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)

'DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED.)

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4"DUCT

CLAMPS(2) EXHAUST

OR HOOD

4"SPRING

CLAMPS(2)

4"DIA.METAL

ELBOW

UL-APPROVED 3/4"STRAIN F01LTAPE GLOVES RELIEF

(KITWE1M454)

4"COVERPLATE(IFNEEDED

ri] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW

DRYER

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This will

allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST OPENING

, Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct

and replace with ULlisted transition duct.

INTERNAL /WALL

DUCT x%_

OPENING --

c8>

SAFETY

GLASSES

ULRECOGNIZED

CHECK THE EXHAUST

HOOD DAMPER OPENS

AND CLOSES FREELY

DRYERPOWER

CORDKIT

(NOTPROVIDED

WITHDRYER)

ULRATED 120/240V,30A

WITH30R4PRONGS.

IDENTIFYTHEPLUG

WPEASPERTHE

HOUSERECEPTACLE BEFOREPURCHASING

LINECORD.

TILT THE DRYER

SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE THE FOAM SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING ATTHE SIDES AND BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE

DRYER LEGS.

BE SURE TO REMOVE ALLOFTHE FOAM PIECES AROUND THE LEGS.

Installation Instructions

[] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY:

• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

Electrical OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS

Shock Hazard 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 ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA

NO. 70. or Canadian Electrical Code,CSA C22.!

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit,

protected bg the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.

A four or three-wire, single phase, !20/240V or !20/208V, 60Hz, 30 amp circuit is required. If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, then call a licensed electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: For a grounded, cord-connected drger: This dryer

must be grounded. In the event of u malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock bg providing u path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses u cord having an equipment grounding conductor and u grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

For a permanently connected dryer: Thisdryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors end connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance.

,AWA I G

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in u risk of electric shock. Check with u qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt us to whether the appliance is properly grounded. DONOTmodify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have u proper outlet installed by u qualified

electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION

(MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.

installed in a location where grounding through the neutral

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is

conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is

Fire Hazard prohibited for the new branch circuit installations, mobile

ILWA I G vehicles'andareaswhere

• Use a new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power supply cord with closed ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

• Use a ULlisted strain relief.

• Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

• Securely tighten all electrical connections.

REMOVEGROUNDSTRAPANDDISCARD.KEEPGREEN GROUNDSCREW

SCREWS_'_ NEUTRAL (3) ]ite)

COVER

3#1OAWG MINIMUMCOPPERCONDUCTORSOR120/240V30APOWER

SUPPLYCORDKF MARKEDFORUSEWITHDRYERS& PROVIDEDWITHCLOSED LOOPOR SPADETERMINALSWITHUPTURNEDENDSINOTSUPPLIED).

2.Turnoffthecircuitbreaker(s)(30amp) orremove thedryer'scircuitfuse attheelectdcalbox.

2.Besurethedryercordisunpluggedfrom thewallreceptacle.

3.Remove thepower cordcoverlocatedatthelowerback

4.Remove and discordgroundstrop.Keep thegreengroundscrewforstep7.

5.Install3/4in.UL recognizedstrainrelieftopower cordentryhole.Bring power cordthroughstrainrelief.

6.Connectpower cordas follows:

A.Connectthe 2 hotlinestotheouterscrewsoftheterminalblock(marked L2 and L2). B.Connecttheneutral(white)linetothecenteroftheterminalblock (markedN).

7.Attachgroundwireofpower cordwiththegreengroundscrew(hole

abovestrainreliefbracket).Tightenallterminalblockscrews(3)completely.

8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

9. Replace the terminal block cover

10.Failure to do so can result on death, fire, or electrical shock.

homes, recreational

local codes prohibit grounding through the

neutral conduction.

RELOCATE GROUNDSCREW HERE

RECOGNIZED

STRAINRELIEF

HOT

GREEN

ORYELLOW

WIRE

RELIEF BRACKET

,AWAR I

NEVER LEAVE THE

G OVER OFF OFTHE

TERMINAL BLOCK.

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE

[] EXHAUST INFORMATION

CONNECTION

IFREQUIRED,BYLOCALCODE,INSTALLEXTERNALGROUND(NOTPROVIDED) TOGROUNDEDMETAL,COLDWATERPIPE,OROTHERESTABLISHEDGROUND

DETERMINEDBYAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.

supply cord with closed ring terminals or spade

. Usea new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power

terminals with upturned ends.

Fire Hazard . Usea ULlisted strain relief.

. Disconnect power

_WA I _ before making electrical

GROUNDSTRAP GREENGROUNDSCREW

SCREWSiS)

COVER

S-wire Connection Not for use in Canada. DO NOTuse for Mobile Home Installations.

NOTfor use on new construction. NOTfor use on recreational vehicles. NOTfor use in areas where local codes

prohibit grounding through the neutral conduction.

1. Turn offthe circuit breaker (s)(30amp) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.

3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.

4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

5. Connect power cord as follows: A.Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block

(marked L1and L2).

B.Connect the neutral (white)line to the center of the terminal block

(marked N).

6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3)completely.

7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

8. Replace the terminal cover.

9. Failure to do so can result indeath, fire, or electrical shock

connections.

. SecurelUtighten all

electrical connections.

NEUTRAL(White)

HOT

RELIEF BRACKET

RECOGNIZED STRAINRELIEF

3#10AWGMINIMUMCOPPER

CONDUCTORSOR120/240V30APOWER SUPPLYCORDKiTMARKEDFORUSE

WITHDRYERS&PROVIDEDWiTHCLOSED

LOOPORSPADETERMINALSWiTH UPTURNEDENDS(NOTSUPPLIED1,

NEVERLEAVETHE

_IL WA I G 'N cANADA AND 'N

THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 in ll02mml.

DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

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.

,The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other

• For side or botom venting, use the cover kit WE11V1454to

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VERMNALBLOCK.1

THE UNITED STATES,

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.

fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.

cover rear exhaust opening.

EXHAUST LENGTH

JORMAL RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH

IENT Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

Useontgforshort

run installations

4" DIA.

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No. of 90 ° Rigid, Rigid,

EIbows Metal Metal

0 90 Feet 60 Feet

1 60 Feet 45 Feet 2 45 Feet 35 Feet

3 35 Feet 25 Feet

4 25 Feet 15 Feet

EXHAUST LENGTH

.ONG

lENT

NO. of 90 °

EIb ows

1 2 3

4 5

RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

Rigid,

Metal

150 Feet 135 Feet

125 Feet 115 Feet

105 Feet

95 Feet

Useontqfor short

run installations

4" DIA

Rigid. Metal

125 Feet 115 Feet

105 Feet

95 Feet 85 Feet

75 Feet

Installation Instructions

Forevery extroo90°elbow, reduce the oollowooblevent sgstem length bg 10 ft.

Two 45° elbows will be treootedlike one 90° elbow.

Forthe side exhooustinstoollootions,ooddone 90° elbow to the

choort. Thetotoolvent system length includes oollthe strooightportions

oondelbows of the sgstem (troonsitionduct included).

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST

HOOD OR WALL CAP , Terminootein oomoonnerto prevent boockdrooftsor entrg of birds

or other wildlife.

o Terminootionshould present minimoolresistoonceto the exhooust

ooirflowoondshouldrequirelittleor nomoointenooceto preventclogging Never instoollooscreen in or over the exhooustduct.This could

coouselint build up.

, Woollcoopsmust be instoolledootleoost12 in.ooboveground level

or oongother obstruction with the opening pointed down.

SEPARATION OF TURNS Forbest performoonce,sepoorooteoollturns bg ootleoost4ft. of strooight

duct, including distooncebetween Ioostturn oondexhoousthood. TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °

, Oneturn of 450or lessmoogbeignored.

Two 45oturns should be treootedoosone 90oturn. Eoochturn over45oshould be treootedoosone 90oturn.

SEALING OF JOINTS

- Alljoints should be tight to oovoidleooks.The mooleend of eooch section of duct must point oowoogfrom the drger.

- Theduct shoollnot be oossembledwith screws or other foosteningmeoonsthootextend into the duct oondcootchlint.

- Ductjoints coonbe moodeooiroondmoisture-tight bg wroopping the overlooppedjoints with duct toope.

- Horizontoolruns should slope down towoordthe outdoors

1/4 inch per foot.

INSULATION Duct work thootruns through oonunheootedore(] or is neoorooir

conditioning should be insulootedto reduce condensootion oond lint build-up.

PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

@ EXHAUST CONNECTION

Fire Hazard

AWAR

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

PERSONAL INJURY:

° This clothes dryer must be exhoousted to the outdoors.

- Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed dryer troonsition duct to connect the dryer to the home exhooust. It must be installed

in ooccordooncewith the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" on pooge5 of this moonuool.

- DO NOT exhooust into oochimney, kitchen exhooust,goosvent, wooll,ceiling, oottic,croowlspooce,or concealed spooceof(] building, the ooccumulootedlint could create oopotentioolfire hazard.

- DO NOT use ooploosticvent

- DO NOT use oometal foil vent.

- No roof venting.

- Never terminoote the exhooust into oocommon duct with oo kitchen exhooust system. A combinootion of greooseand lint

could creooteoopotentioolfire hoozoord.

- Do not use duct longer thoonspecified in the exhooust length tooble.Longer ducts coon(]ccumulc]te lint, creooting (] potentiool

fire hazard.

- Never install ooscreen in or over the exhooust duct. This will coouselint to ooccumuloote,creating oopotentiool fire hoozoord.

- Do not oossemble ductwork with oongfasteners thootextend into the duct. These foosteners coon(]ccumulc]te lint, creooting (]

potentiool fire hoozoord.

- Do not obstruct incoming or exhoousted (]in

- Provide oonooccessfor inspection oondcleooning of the exhooust system, especioollg ootturns oondjoints. Exhooustsystem shall be

inspected and cleooned ootleoostonce oogeor.

- Failure to follow these instructions coonresult in deoothor fire.

There are multiple installation options. Select the most appropriate method for your

installation situation.

Rigid MetoolDuct Components WX8X63 4" x 1' Duct

WX8X64 4" x 2' Duct WX8X51 4" Elbow WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood

Flexible MetoolDuct Components WX8X58 4" CIoomps(2)

WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood WX08X10077 6' UL-Listed, Flexible Metool(Semi-Rigid)

Duct, 2 Cloomps,2 Close Elbows

WEIM454 Cover reoorexhooustopening

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