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Safety Instructions 2-5

Installation Instructions 6-20

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Operating Instructions 21-25

Control Panel
Control Settings
Dryer Features
Loading and Using the Dryer 25

Troubleshooting Tips 26 , 27

Consumer Support 29, 30

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Use and Care

With Installation Instructions.

Note to Consumer:

This product was veried to be

in excellent condition when it left
our manufacturing facility. If it

has been damaged during transit

or installation, please report that
damage immediately to the Retail
Outlet where it was purchased.
Although your warranty covers
manufacturing defects in material
or workmanship, it does not
include coverage for delivery
damage. Please refer to your

warranty section for specic
information about warranty terms

and conditions.

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model#
Serial #

They are on the label on the
front of the dryer behind the

door.

500A292P014 Rev.0

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk

of re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or

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death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other

ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be
performed by a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,

1

or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do

2

not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all

3

occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier

4

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions carefully.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

5

call the re department.

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PROPER INSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before

it is used, present in this manual.

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Properly ground dryer to conform to all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions section.

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 the protective lm from both the control

panel and the door.

Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly.

Do not remove the vent protector from the back

of the dryer. Pull the protector out and down to its
lowest position and connect the exhaust duct to
the dryer. The lowered protector will prevent the
duct from getting crushed.

Exhaust/Ducting:

Dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to

1

prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from

being blown into the room.

Use only rigid metal or exible metal 10 cm (4”)

2

diameter ductwork inside 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Keep the area underneath and around your

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appliances free of combustible materials (lint,
paper, rags, etc), gasoline, chemicals, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.

Keep the oor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used near children. Do not allow children to play
on, with or inside this or any other appliance.

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 lter 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.

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

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explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances

around your washer or dryer during operation.

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 re.

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains ammable 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. There are many
highly ammable 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.

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.

The laundry process can reduce the ame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s care
instructions.

Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic,
foam 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 re 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 or Do not
Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.

Do not dry berglass 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 building’s 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 lter). NOTE: Pressing

START, PAUSE or POWER does NOT disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.

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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)

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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 qualied technician. See the

Loading and Using the Dryer section.

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.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

Grasp the plug rmly when disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the cord away from trafc areas so
it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected

to damage.

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.

Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from
service, remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.

Do not tamper with controls.

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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specically recommended in this Owner’s Manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Read these 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 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.

Install the dryer where the temperature is above 10° C (50°F)

for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact a

qualied installer to make the electrical connections.

WARNING!

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Use only rigid metal or exible metal 4-in. diameter

ductwork 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.

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet

walls if they are bent.

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

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SLIP JOINT PLIERS

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

LEVEL

Step 1 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of

new dryer (see section 1).

Step 2 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is

clean (see section 1) and meets attached
installation specications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Move the dryer to the desired location.
Step 5 Connect the power supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the external exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level your dryer (see section 5).

1O cm (4 in.) DIA.
METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED)

1O cm (4 in.) DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL
DUCT (IF NEEDED)

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1O cm (4 in.) DUCT
CLAMPS (2)

OR

10 cm (4 in.) SPRING
CLAMPS (2)

Step 8 Check the operation of the power supply and
venting.
Step 9 Place the owners Use and Care in a location

where it will be noticed by the owner.

For alcove or closet installation, see section 6.

For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 7.
For mobile or manufactured home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.

1O cm (4 in.)
METAL ELBOW

DUCT TAPE

EXHAUST
HOOD

GLOVES

SAFETY GLASSES

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Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear.

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

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION

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EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING

DUCT TAPE OR

DUCT CLAMP

10 cm (4 in.)
METAL DUCT

VENT
PROTECTION
BRACKET

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

DISCONTINUITY
ON DUCT

DUCT TAPE OR

DUCT CLAMP

Pull the vent protection bracket

out until it stops, and let it rest on

the oor. The bracket prevents

the unit from moving too close
to the wall and crushing the

rear vent. Prolong by adding a

DASHED FLEXIBLE duct.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING & FOAM REMOVAL FROM
DRYER LEGS

WALL

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
PERSONAL INJURY:

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AND
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances. Installation must be

in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical code part 1. Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can result in an electric
shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service
representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it
will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualied electrician.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch
circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or
circuit breakers. The power supply must be of 120/240
volts, 60 Hz circuit with the wall receptacle as shown
below:

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INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING

CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD

DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES

FREELY.

Tilt the dryer sideways
and remove the foam

shipping pads by

pulling at the sides

and breaking them

away from the dryer
legs. Be sure to
remove all of the
foam pieces around
the legs.

TYPICAL 30 AMP

RECEPTACLE FOR DRYER

The power supply must be protected with 30 Amp fuses or
breakers. It must be well grounded and conform to local

codes.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical
current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a 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.

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EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 10 cm (4”)

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

Using exhaust longer than specied length will:

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• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

• Reduce the dryer life.

• Accumulate lint, creating a potential re hazard.

The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length 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. Both
rigid and exible metal duct are shown in the table below.

EXHAUST CONNECTION

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

• Use only metal duct.

• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas

vent, under an enclosed oor (crawl space), or into
an attic. The accumulated lint could create a re
hazard.

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of
the exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect and
clean at least once a year.

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct

with a kitchen exhaust. A combination of lint and
grease could create a re hazard.

• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST
DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR BOTTOM OF
THE CABINET.

If using exible metal duct, please refer to page 10.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST

HOOD OR WALLCAP

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

wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air ow
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, thus creating a re hazard.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 30 cm (12 in.) above ground level or
any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to
a 10 cm (4 in. ) dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air ow,
prevention of back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) of straight
duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90º

• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.

• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.

• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.

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.

• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.

They will serve as a collection point for lint.

• Duct joints should be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the

overlapped joints with duct tape.

• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1.2cm (1/2 in.) /ft.

INSULATION

Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning

should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.

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STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented at oor level)

For straight
line installation,
connect the dryer
exhaust to the
external exhaust
hood using duct

tape or clamp.

NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST

DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE

METAL NOT PLASTIC.

CUT THE METAL EXHAUST DUCT
(NOT SUPPLIED) TO THE PROPER

LENGTH.

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STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

(Vented above oor level)

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED

CONFIGURATION

TO MINIMIZE

EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.

USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS

If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then exible all-metal
ducting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum

recommended duct length. In special installations when it is

impossible to use only metal ducting, then UL-listed clothes dryer
exible metal transition duct may be used as transition venting
between the dryer and wall connection only. The use of this

ducting will affect dry time.

If exible transition duct is necessary, the following directions
must be followed.

• Use the shortest length possible.

• Stretch the duct to its maximum length to avoid kinks.

• Do not crush or collapse the duct.

• Extend vent protection bracket as described in step 1.

Never use transition duct inside the wall or inside the

•

dryer on page 2.

• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

• Venting must conform to local building codes.

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LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR
DRYER

Stand the dryer upright near the nal location and
adjust the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that

the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear.

LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK

4 LEVELING
LEGS

LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

DON’T

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DO NOT SIT
DRYER ON
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST

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DO NOT
CRUSH
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
AGAINST
WALL

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Electric Dryer

EXHAUSTING

A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR
ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED
TO AN EXHAUST TO THE OUTDOORS.

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NOTE: MOBILE HOME, BEDROOM, BATHROOM, ALCOVE
OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO
THE OUTDOORS.

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• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls

0 in. either side

7.6 cm (3 in.) front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from oor to overhead cabinets,

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE
REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE

WALL IS 14 cm (5.5 IN.)

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.

INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.

or other surfaces is:

ceiling, etc. is 109 cm (43 in.) without pedestal, 140 cm (55 in.)

with pedestal.

must contain a minimum of 387 sq. cm (60 sq. in.) of open area
equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and
a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 774 sq. cm (120 sq.
in.) of open area equally distributed.

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DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR
BOTTOM CABINET

WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING

THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE
TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR
HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES
WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.

REMOVE

SCREW
AND SAVE.

REMOVE

DESIRED
KNOCKOUT

(ONE ONLY).

Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout as

desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and
save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.

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BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section 3 & 4.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the

absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical code part 1.

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MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION

• Installation must conform to the current CAN/CSA Z240 MH
series Mobile Home Installation Codes.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure.
(See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 & 4.)

• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or

manufactured home.

• The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.

• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices

which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.

• See section 2 for electrical connection information.

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Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

TAB LOCATION

BEND TAB
UP 45º

Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the
appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a at blade

screwdriver.

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ADDING NEW DUCT

FIXING
HOLE

PORTION “A”

RIGHT OR
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST

Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing.
Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the
base. Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place
through the tab on the appliance base.

ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET

• Preassemble 10 cm (4”) elbow with 10 cm (4”) duct. Wrap duct
tape around joint.

• Insert duct assembly, elbow rst , through the side opening and
connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.

DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT OR
BOTTOM CABINET

• Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it to the

dryer internal duct.

• Apply duct tape on the joint between the dryer internal duct
and elbow, as shown on page 11.

CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be secured with tape,
otherwise they may separate and cause a
safety hazard.

ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR OF

CABINET (SIDES AND BOTTOM EXHAUST)

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CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when
inserting the duct.

EXHAUST CAN BE
ADDED TO LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE

• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer
internal duct and the elbow.

DUCT
TAPE

CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.

PLATE

(KIT WE1M454)

Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the
exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit
WE1M454) available from your local service provider. Place
dryer in nal location.

WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE BACK
OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. (Kit WE1M454)

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SERVICING

WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR

TO DISCONNECTING WHEN SERVICING
CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE
IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION
AFTER SERVICING/INSTALLATION.

For servicing phone numbers for replacement parts, and other
information, refer to Owner’s Manual or visit our Web site.

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Gas Dryer

Safety Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Read these 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 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.

Install the dryer where the temperature is above 10° C (50°F)

for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.

NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to contact a

qualied installer to make the electrical connections.

WARNING!

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Use only rigid metal or exible metal 4-in. diameter

ductwork 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.

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet

walls if they are bent.

Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.

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WILL NEED

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10 in. ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES (2)

8 in. PIPE WRENCH

Step 1 Verify your gas installation (see section2).

Step 2 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of

new dryer (see section 1).

Step 3 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is

clean (see section 1) and meets attached
installation specications (see section 6).
Step 4 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the dryer to the desired location.
Step 6 Level your dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check
for leaks (see section 4)

SLIP JOINT PLIERS

LEVEL

FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER

1O cm (4 in.)
METAL ELBOW

PIPE COMPOUND

FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR

METAL DUCT (RECOMMENDED)

1O cm (4 in.) DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL

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
connections and venting.
Step 11 Place the Use and Care in a location where

it will be noticed by the owner.

For alcove or closet installation, see section 9.

For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.
For mobile or manufactured home see, section 11.

MATERIALS YOU

WILL NEED

1O cm (4 in.) DIA.

DUCT (IF NEEDED)

GLOVES

1O cm (4
in.) DUCT
CLAMPS (2)

SAFETY GLASSES

SOAP SOLUTION FOR

LEAK DETECTION

EXHAUST HOOD

DUCT TAPE

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Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 cm (0 in.) clearance both sides and 2.5 cm (1 in.) rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER

CSA (AGA) APPROVED

NEW FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR

EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING

DUCT
TAPE

10 cm (4 in.) METAL DUCT

VENT
PROTECTION
BRACKET

GAS
INLET
PIPE

DUCT
TAPE

Pull the vent protection bracket

out until it stops, and let it rest on

the oor. The bracket prevents

the unit from moving too close
to the wall and crushing the

rear vent. Prolong by adding a

DASHED FLEXIBLE duct.

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

DISCONNECTING GAS

TURN GAS
SHUT-OFF
VALVE TO THE
OFF POSITION.

DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND

OLD DUCTING MATERIAL

Tilt the dryer sideways
and remove the foam

shipping pads by pulling
at the sides and breaking

them away from the
dryer legs. Be sure to
remove all of the foam
pieces around the legs.

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GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING!

• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances,

or in their absence, the NCAN/CGA-B149, Natural Gas,

Installation.

• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly

for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit

WE25M43, your local service organization can convert this
dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS

MUST BE MADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CAN/
CGA-B149.1 AND B149.2 INSTALLATION CODE.

• The dryer must be disconnected from 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 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

5 cm (2")

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WARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD

FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.

The use of old exible connectors can cause leaks and
personal injury. Always use new exible connectors when

installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING

WALL

INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING

CHECK THAT EXHAUST HOOD

DAMPER OPENS AND CLOSES

FREELY.

6.6 cm (2-5/8")

0.9 cm (3/8")

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet

bottom to oor.

NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

GAS SUPPLY

• A 0.3 cm (1/8-in.) National Pipe Taper 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 cm (1/2-in.) rigid pipe and equipped
with an accessible shut-off within 2 m (6 ft.) of, and in the

same room with, the dryer.

• Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for natural or
LP gas or use Teon tape.

• You must use with this dryer a exible metal connector listed
connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10.

• Connect exible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

• Open shut-off valve.

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Listed connector ANSIZ21.24 / CSA 6.10

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RECONNECTING GAS

FLARE

NEW METAL

FLEXIBLE GAS LINE
CONNECTOR

ADAPTER

Note: The connector and ttings are designed for use only on the
original installation and are not to be reused for another appliance or
at another location. Keep are end of adapter free of grease, oil and

thread sealant.

Caution: Use adapters as shown. Connector nuts must not be

connected directly to pipe threads.

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NPT

ELBOW

0.9 cm

(3/8") NPT

ADAPTER

0.3 cm (1/8") NPT

PIPE PLUG FOR
CHECKING GAS
INLET PRESSURE

SHUT-OFF
VALVE

PIPE SIZE

AT LEAST

1.2 cm (1/2")

APPLY PIPE COMPOUND
TO ALL MALE THREADS.

Tighten all connections using two adjustable wrenches.

Do not overtorque gas connections!

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LEAK TEST

WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN

FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

APPLY PIPE COMPOUND

TO THE ADAPTER AND
DRYER GAS INLET.

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OPEN GAS
VALVE.

Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.

Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammonia
which could cause damage to the brass ttings. If leaks are

found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test .

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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 current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical

code part 1. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in an electric shock. Check with a

qualied electrician or service representative or personnel
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will
not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied

electrician.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected
to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20­amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If electrical supply provided
does not meet the above specications, it is recommended that a

licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

WARNING - 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. INSTALLATION MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CURRENT CSA C22.1 CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CODE PART 1 AND/OR LOCAL CODES.

IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT, AN EXTERNAL
GROUND WIRE (NOT PROVIDED), WHICH MEETS
LOCAL CODES, MAY BE ADDED BY ATTACHING TO THE GREEN

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

METAL COLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND.

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EXHAUST INFORMATION

WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 10 cm (4in.)

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

Using exhaust longer than specied length will:

• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

• Reduce the dryer life.

• Accumulate lint, creating a potential re hazard.

The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.

The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length 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. Both
rigid and exible metal duct are shown in the table below.

EXHAUST LENGTH

If using exible metal duct, please refer to page 18.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST

HOOD OR WALLCAP

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

wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air ow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.

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

• Wall caps must be installed at least 30 cm (12 in.) above ground level or
any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to
a 10 cm (4 in. ) dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air ow,
prevention of back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.

SEPARATION OF TURNS

For best performance, separate all turns by at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) of straight
duct, including distance between last turn and dampened wall cap.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90º

• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.

• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.

• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.

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.

• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.

They will serve as a collection point for lint.

• Duct joints should be made air- and moisture-tight by wrapping the

overlapped joints with duct tape.

• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1.2cm (1/2 in.) /ft.

INSULATION

Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning

should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.

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OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

Safety Instructions

• Use only metal duct.

• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, any gas

• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of

• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct

• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSTALL YOUR DRYER BEFORE
YOUR WASHER. THIS WILL PERMIT DIRECT ACCESS FOR

EASIER EXHAUST CONNECTION.

EXHAUST CONNECTION

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK

vent, under an enclosed oor (crawl space), or into
an attic. The accumulated lint could create a re
hazard.

the exhaust system, especially at turns. Inspect and
clean at least once a year.

with a kitchen exhaust. A combination of lint and
grease could create a re hazard.

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED

CONFIGURATION

TO MINIMIZE

EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUSTING. IF
SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 12 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE LEFT SIDE OR BOTTOM OF THE

CABINET.

STANDARD REAR EXHAUST

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NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING
AND COLLAPSING.

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LEVELING DRYER

Stand the dryer upright near the nal location and
adjust the 4 leveling legs to match the height of your

washer.

LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK

LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF
RIGID METAL EXHAUST DUCT. IF USING
FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT, CUT IT TO THE

PROPER LENGTH AND AVOID BUNCHING
OF THE DUCT BEHIND THE DRYER.

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LEGS

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USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCTS EXHAUSTING

If rigid all-metal duct cannot be used, then exible all-metal
venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum

recommended duct length. In special installations when it is

impossible to use only metal ducting, then UL-listed clothes dryer
exible metal transition duct may be used as transition venting
between the dryer and wall connection only. The use of this

ducting will affect dry time.

If exible transition duct is necessary, the following directions
must be followed.

• Use the shortest length possible.

• Stretch the duct to its maximum length to avoid kinks.

• Do not crush or collapse the duct.

• Extend vent protection bracket as described in step 1 on

page 2.

• 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.

DO

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

A CLOTHES DRYER PRODUCES COMBUSTIBLE LINT. FOR
ALL INSTALLATIONS, THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED
TO AN EXHAUST TO THE OUTDOORS.

NOTE: MOBILE HOME, BEDROOM, BATHROOM, ALCOVE
OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO
THE OUTDOORS.

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ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,

it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST
INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.

• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls
or other surfaces is:

0 in. either side

7.6 cm (3 in.) front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from oor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 109 cm (43 in.) without pedestal, 140 cm (55 in.)

with pedestal.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and
must contain a minimum of 387 sq. cm (60 sq. in.) of open area
equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and
a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 774 sq. cm (120 sq.
in.) of open area equally distributed.

• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent gas

pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.

• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the same

closet with the dryer.

NOTE: WHEN THE EXHAUST DUCT IS LOCATED AT THE
REAR OF THE DRYER, MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM THE

WALL IS 14 cm (5.5 IN.)

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DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH

ELBOW HIGHLY

RECOMMENDED

DON’T

DO NOT SIT
DRYER ON
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST

DO NOT
CRUSH
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
AGAINST
WALL

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BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section 6.

• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the

absence of local codes, with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical code part 1.

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MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION

• Installation must conform to the current CAN/CSA Z240 MH
series Mobile Home Installation Codes.

• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure.
(See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.)

• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or

manufactured home.

• The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.

• KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer securely to

the structure.

• The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent, or

chimney.

• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.

• Provide an opening with a free area of at least 161 cm sq. (25
sq. in.) for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.

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RESIDENTIAL GARAGE INSTALLATION

Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated 18 inches
(46cm) above the oor.

ADDING NEW DUCT

FIXING
HOLE

PORTION “A”

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REMOVE

SCREW
AND SAVE.

Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout as desired.

Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the
duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges around the knockout and
exhaust opening with the tape.

DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM
CABINET

WARNING - PROTECT YOUR

HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES
WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.

REMOVE

DESIRED
KNOCKOUT

(ONE ONLY).

FIXING HOLE

RIGHT OR
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST

Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower housing.
Make sure that the xing hole is aligned with the tab in the
base. Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place
through the tab on the appliance base.

ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST
TO RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET

• Preassemble 10 cm (4”) elbow with 10 cm (4”) duct. Wrap duct
tape around joint.

• Insert duct assembly, elbow rst , through the side opening and
connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.

CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when
inserting the duct.

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Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.

TAB LOCATION

BEND TAB
UP 45º

Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of the
appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a at blade

screwdriver.

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EXHAUST CAN BE
ADDED TO LEFT OR
RIGHT SIDE

• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer
internal duct and the elbow.

DUCT
TAPE

CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.