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WARNING- POTENTIAL FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD
• 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. Foil or other easily
punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation.
• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.
Important
• Exhausting the dryer to the outside is required to prevent
large amounts of moisture, lint and other products of
combustion from being blown into the room.
• Service information and wiring diagram located in dryer
access panel.
Contents:
Product Dimensions
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE- Page 2
PLUMBING
INFORMATION -- Page 4
ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION -- Page 5
GAS
INFORMATION -- Page 5
EXHAUST
INFORMATION -- Page 6
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MOBILE HOME
INSTALLATION -- Page 6
ALCOVE & CLOSET
INSTALLATION -- Page 7
MISCELLANEOUS
REQUIREMENTS -- Page 7
INSIDE
EXHAUSTING -- Page 7
3 3/1"
Tools Required
Slip joint pliers
Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers
Ratchet with 3/8" socket
Carpenter's level
Adjustable wrenches
Pipe thread sealer
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
Installation
Unpacking Spacemaker TM
STEP l -- Remove tape and two comer pads
from rear bottom comers of appliance.
STEP 2 m Using the four shipping comer posts,
lay the appliance on its left side so the shipping
base does not rest on the floor.
Pt_ASTIC _rlIPPING ONLY
MECHANISM
SHIPPING BOLT
FOAM
SHIPPING
PAD
BLOCK SHIPPING CUPS
8LOCKS
;HIPPING CAR1(_
CORNER POSTS
STEP 3 -- Remove the foam shipping pad.
STEP 4 m Remove the washer shipping bolt
using the ratchet with 3/8" socket and remove the
plastic spacer block using the slip joint pliers.
STEP 5 -- Return appliance to the upright
position and locate it in the general area to be
installed. Provide enough space at the rear for
installing the water inlet hose.
STEP 6 m Untape and open washer lid.
STEP 7--Remove:
(a) foam tub blocking pad.
(b) foam shipping blocks from rear of unit.
(c) tape from fryer door.
(d) foam dryer support pads.
(e) inlet hoses.
(f) From the back of the washer, remove the
wire shipping, clips securing the drain
hose. Plastic clamps secure the drain hose
to the right side of the washer backsheet.
These clamps form a standpipe to prevent
water siphoning. DO NOT REMOVE
THESE CLAMPS.
REARVENT
NOTE: The tub blocking pad, shipping bolt and
plastic spacer should be retained for use if the
appliance is transported at a later date.
STEP 8 -- Remove clips holding the following:
Inlet Hoses Drain hose Power cord
Drain Hose Preparation:
STEP 9 -- Form a "U" shape on the end of the
drain hose with the hose pointed toward the
drain.
STEP 10 -- For an installation requiring a
longer drain hose, use WH41 X312 extra long
(108") drain hose. Attach to machine in same
manner as original hose.
Moving SpacemakerTM to OperatingLocation:
STEP 11 -- Remove the 2 screws securing the
access panel to the dryer cabinet. Lift front
access panel until tabs can be disengaged from
dryer cabinet and remove panel.
STEP 11A-- Route inlet hoses, drain hose and
power cord through rear access area for tem-
porary holding when moving appliance to
operating location.
Access Pane_
SCrews
STEP 12 _ To ensure the Laundry Center is
level and solid on all four legs, tilt the Laundry
Center forward so the rear legs are off the ground.
Gently set the Laundry Center back down to allow
the rear legs to self adjust. Place a level on top
of the washer. Check it side to side, then front
to back. Screw the front leveling legs up or down
to ensure the Laundry Center is resting solid on
all four legs (no rocking of the Laundry Center
should exist).
NOTE: Keep leg extension at a minimum to
prevent excessive vibration.
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
INSTALLATION (cont.)
Connecting to Plumbing Facilities:
CAUTION: Be sure water supply lines have
been thoroughly flushed to remove particles that
might clog the washer filter screens.
STEP 13: -- Check inlet hoses to insure the
rubber washers are installed in each end. (If
your laundry center has the hoses attached to the
water valve, proceed to step 13A). Carefully
connect the inlet hoses to the water valve (on the
left side of the washer cabinet), tighten by hand,
then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR
OVER TIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.
STEP 13A -- Determine which water faucet is
the HOT water faucet and carefully connect the
bottom inlet hose to the HOT water faucet,
tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Carefully connect the top inlet hose
to the COLD water faucet, tighten by hand, then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR
OVER TIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.
Turn the water on and check for leaks at both
connections.
STEP 13B -- Place formed end of drain hose in
drain facility and secure with cable tie (provided
in literature package).
STEP 14B-- Ensure the shutoff valve handle in
the dryer is open.
STEP 14C m Open the shutoff valve in the gas
supply line. Test all the connections by brushing
on a soapy water solution. (Liquid detergent also
works well.) Bubbles will show a leak. NEVER
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A FLAME.
OPEN
CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at power
supply source (circuit breaker/fuse box).
STEP 14D -- Plug power cord into electrical
outlet.
IMPORTANT: 120 volt 60 hz AC only electrical
supply is required on a separate 15 ampere circuit
fused by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
4 Ft.
NOTE: Drain hose MUST be secured to drain
facility in all cases.
Connecting to Gas Supply:
STEP 14 -- Connect the gas supply to the
dryer. If codes allow, use new flexible metal
tubing (design certified by the American Gas
Association). Be sure there are no kinks. For gas
connections, you MUST usee pipe joint com-
pound resistant to the action of LP gas.
STEP 14A m Remove screws securing safety
cover to dryer and remove safety cover.
(continued)
NOTE:Do not under
anycircumstances
removegrounding
prongfrom plug.
Grounding Prong
(continued)
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
Final Appliance Leveling:
CAUTION: ALL WEIGHT MUST BE
REMOVED FROM APPLIANCE LEVELING
LEG WHILE ADJUSTING. THREADS ON
LEG WILL BE DAMAGED OTHERWISE.
STEP 15 w Again, make sure the appliance rests
firmly on all four legs. No rocking of the
appliance should exist.
Appliance Operational Checkout:
STEP 16--All packing and shipping materials
removed including the washer shipping bolt
and plastic spacer block.
STEP 17 -- Drain hose properly routed -- not
coiled or kinked.
STEP 17A -- Water inlet hoses connected (HOT
to HOT) and tightened securely without kinks.
Turn on water faucets and check for leaks.
STEP 17B-- Exhaust ductwork secured without
leaks by taping all joints.
STEP 17C--Turn on electricity at power source.
STEP 17D-- Turn on washer and dryer and run
through one cycle. Check all hoses for leaks.
Ensure the burner has lit.
NOTE: Before burner will light, it is necessary
for the gas line to be bled of air. If the burner
does not light within 45 seconds the first time the
dryer is turned on, the safety switch will shut off
the burner. If this happens, turn the timer to
"OFF" and wait 5 minutes before making another
attempt to light.
Replacing Front Access Panel:
STEP 18 -- Reinstall safety cover and front
access panel.
STEP 19 -- Place Use and Care Book and
Installation Instructions in location where they
may be found by the customer.
PlumbingInformation
Water Supply Requirements
• HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS must
be within 42" of the appliance water inlet
hose connections. The faucets must be 3/4"
garden-hose type so inlet hoses can be
connected.
• WATER PRESSURE--Must be between l0
and 120 pounds per square inch with a max-
imum unbalance pressure, hot vs cold flow-
ing, of 10 pounds per square inch.
• WATER TEMPERATURE --- Water heater
should be set to deliver 140 to 150 F (60 to
66 C) !N THE WASHER when HOT wash
is selected.
SHUT-OFF VALVES -- Both hot and cold
water shut-off valves (faucets) should be
supplied.
LOCATION-- Do not install appliance in an
area where the temperature will fall below
freezing. If appliance is stored or trans-
ported in freezing temperatures, be sure all
water from the fill and drain systems has
been removed.
Drain Requirements
• DRAIN RATE -- The drain or standpipe must
be capable of accepting a discharge at the rate
of 16 gallons per minute.
• DRAIN HEIGHT-- The drain height must be
33" minimum and 96" maximum.
STANDPIPE DIAMETER -- The standpipe
diameter must be 1" minimum. There MUST
be an air gap around the drain hose in the
standpipe. A snug fit can cause a siphoning
action.
SIPHON BREAK KIT -- For a drain facility
less than 33" high, the hose, coupling and
clamps provided in the machine may be used
and in addition, a siphon break MUST be
installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE KIT.
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I_LI_J INIIJAL (cont.)
ElectricalConnectionInformation
Caution,ForPersonalSafety:
TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT POWER
SOURCE (CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSE BOX)
BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING
THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
This appliance 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. 70-1987.
Electrical Requirements:
• This appliance should be connected to an
individual branch circuit with 120 volt single:
phase 60 Hz electrical service and should be
protected by 15 amp. time-delay fuses or
circuit breakers.
• Installation must meet American National
Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z
223.1--1988 and local codes and ordinances.
• The gas supply line should be 1/2" pipe. A 1/2"
to 3/8" reducer must be used to connect the
dryer to the supply line.
• The gas supply line must have a shut-off valve
preferably within six feet of the dryer.
• A 1/8" NPT plugged tapping, accessible for
test gauge connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection.
[-i_W_ The Laundry Center and its
individual shut-off valve must be disconnected
from the gas piping system during any pressure
testing at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG
(3.45 KP2).
IAWARNINGI The Laundry Center must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2
PSIG (3.45 KP2).
Gas ConnectionInformation
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust
burner air shutter. Natural gas input may vary
in some areas from 700 to 1200 B.T.U. per cubic
foot. If gas orifice or burner air shutter are
incorrectly adjusted, serious personal injury and
/ or fire hazard can occur. Your local gas company
will know the qualities of the gas in your area.
Contact your local servicing dealer if burner
adjustment or orifice changes are necessary.
Do not use an open flame for leak testing.
Serious personal injury and / or a fire hazard can
result if an open flame is used to test for gas
leaks. Use a soap and water solution to test all
gas line fittings.
Do not install Laundry Center to an L.P. gas
supply without installing conversion kit. All
Laundry Centers are shipped with a pressure
regulator and natural gas orifice. Using a natural
gas orifice with an L.P. gas supply can result in
personal injury, clothes damage, and / or a fire
hazard. Have a qualified gas technician install
a conversion kit in Laundry Center before use.
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EXHAUST (cont.) EXHAUST (cont.)
Exhaust Duct Length Information
• 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. The maximum allowable length for
both rigid and flexible metal is shown in the
table below. More than three 90 ° turns are
not recommended.
NUMBER
OF 90°
TURNS
0
t0
--HOOD TYPE--
46 FT. 37 FT".
l
2
3
1
2
3
38FT. 30FT.
31 FT. 22FT.
24FF. !5FF.
30FT. 24FT.
25FF. 20H'.
20FT. 14FT.
16FT. 10FF.
EXHAUST
A B
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" DIAMETER
RIGID METAL DUCT
MAXIMUM LENGTH
OF 4" DIAMETER
FLEXIBLE METAL
DUCT
Rear Vent Only
Hood or Wall Cap
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back
drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resist-
ance to the exhaust airflow and should
require little or no maintenance to prevent
clogging.
• Never install screen over exhaust duct.
• Will caps must be installed at least 12" above
ground level or any other obstruction with
the opening pointed down.
Sealing of Joints
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.
NOTE: The male end of each section of duct
must point away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble ductwork with fasteners
that extend into the duct. They will service
as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-
tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with
duct tape.
Insulation
• Ductwork that runs through an unheated
area or is near an air conditioning duct,
should be insulated to reduce condensation
and lint build-up.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SER-
VICE ORGANIZATION
Rigid Metal Duct Components
WX8X63 4" X I' Duct
WX8X64 4"X 2' Duct
WX8X51 4" Elbow
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
• Flexible Metal Duct Components
Kit WX8X66---7' Aluminum duct, 4" hood
and 2 clamps.
WX8X65 7' Aluminum Flexible Duct
WX8X58 4" Clamps (2)
WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used,
they must be equivalent to a 4" dampered
wall cap in regard to resistance to airflow,
prevention of back drafts and maintenance
required to prevent clogging.
Turns Other Than 90°
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45 ° turns should be treated as one 90 °.
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Mobile Home Installation
• Installation must conform to Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80
• The dryer nmst be exhausted to the outside
with the termination securely fastened to
the mobile home structure.
• The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated
beneath the mobile home.
• The exhaust duct material MUST NOT sup-
port combustion.
CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES FOR
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.
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Alcove or Closet Installation
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80
SQ. IN.
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SO, IN.
T
Door Ventilation Opening
A minimum of 120 square inches of opening,
equally divided at top and bottom 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 door is
acceptable.
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60
SQ. IN.
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• If your dryer is approved for installation in an
alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on
dryer back.
• TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT
AND MOISTURE FROM ACCUMU-
LATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING
EFFICIENCY, THIS MACHINE MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
• DO NOT install this appliance with less than
the minimum clearances shown in this chart.
CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES FOR
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID
DOOR.
JAtat_zLt__liikww_rlv.rlr_I For your safety the information in
this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
6O
SQ. IN.
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When louvers or registers are placed in door
openings, the free air openings of the louvers or
registers must equal 120 square inches.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Location
• Appliance must be installed on firm flooring
to minimize vibration during spin cycles.
Concrete flooring is best, but wood base is
sufficient providing floor support meets FHA
standards.
• Appliance should not be installed on rugs or
exposed to the weather.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any 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.
e if you cannot reach your gas supplier , call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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