Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
including the following:
■
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■
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 load to catch fire.
■
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
■
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
■
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
■
Do not tamper with controls.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
■
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
■
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
■
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■
Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
■
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■
See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
follow
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Too ls n ee ded
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench
■ T20 TORX
■ Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from the dryer drum. Check that all parts
listed are included.
Parts needed
Check local codes, existing electrical supply and venting, and
see “Venting Requirements” and “Electrical Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system
hardware. For ordering information, please refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section of this manual. You may also
contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
®†
screwdriver
■ Tin snips (new vent
installations)
■ Wood block
■ Level
■ Vent clamps
Coupling
Options
Pedestal
You may order a pedestal separately for this dryer. This pedestal
will add about 12" (30.48 cm) to the height of your unit for a total
height of approximately 45" (114.3 cm).
Optional pedestal
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Model Number LAB0050PQ.
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so you
will need to purchase a Stack Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask
for Part Number 8182452.
Location Requirements
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
You will need
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
“Venting Requirements.”
■ A separate 30-amp circuit.
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■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■ A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of
115 lbs (52 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
39"
(99.1 cm)
*
23 ¼"
(60.3 cm)
Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only
14"
(35.6cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
A
2
48 in.
2
(310 cm
18"(45.7cm)
2
3"
(7.6cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
B
24 in.
(155 cm2)
1"
(2.5 cm)
A. Side view - closet or confined area
B. Recessed area
C. Closet door with vents
)
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
C
Recessed or closet installation - Stacked with stack kit
(Accessory)
3" (7.6 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
DRYER
48 in.
(310 cm
2
2
)
3"
(7.6 cm)
33 ¼"
(84.45 cm)
23 ³⁄₈ "
(59.37 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14.0 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area and closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing
allowed when the dryer is to be operated with, or without, the
Stack Kit. To purchase a Stack Kit, see “Assistance or Service.”
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
■ Spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
2
24 in.
(155 cm2)
C
1" (2.5 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
A
WASHER
1" (2.5 cm)
B
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
Mobile Home - Additional Location Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
3"
(7.6 cm)
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This
dryer 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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
It is your responsibility
■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest
edition and all local codes. A copy of the above codes
standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards
Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
CANADA.
■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp
circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual
branch circuit.
■ This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified
Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R
wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure
wall receptacle is within reach of dryer’s final location.
4-wire receptacle 14-30R
If using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended
that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number
3393639.
numbers located in the “Assistance or Service” section of this
manual.
For further information, please reference the service
WARNING:
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-
Venting Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
■ Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
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If this is a new vent system
Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
Vent material
■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used.
4"
10.2 cm
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Rigid metal vent
■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent
■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final position.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Good Better
Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A
B
C
Plan Vent System
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. A close-clearance installation is shown below.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
Over-the-top Installation Kit Part Number 4396028 for close
clearance alternate installation is available for purchase. For
ordering information see “Assistance or Service.”
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
Determine vent path
■ Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.
■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and
A. Exhaust hood
B. Flexible metal vent or rigid metal vent
C. Elbow
turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■ Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance
■ Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in
the Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
■ Shorten the life of the dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will
help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart
Number of
90º turns
or elbows
Type of ventBox or
louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
3. Using the coupling supplied with the dryer, connect the
exhaust vent to the coupling and secure with a 4" (10.2 cm)
vent clamp. See Illustration below.
A
B
A. Coupling
B. Vent clamp
C. Vent coupler
D. Vent clamp
E. Rigid or flexible metal vent
If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
4. Turn the coupling and exhaust vent assembly
counterclockwise in the exhaust hole on the back of the
dryer.
CD
E
0Rigid metal
Flexible metal
1Rigid metal
Flexible metal
2Rigid metal
Flexible metal
90 ft (27.4 m)
64 ft (19.5 m)
80 ft (24.4 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
70 ft (21.3 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
80 ft (24.4 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
70 ft (21.3 m)
52 ft (15.8 m)
60 ft (18.3 m)
42 ft (12.8 m)
Install Vent System
1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust
hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible.
See “Determine vent path.” Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to
seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening
devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure
vent.
Connect Vent
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
5. Make sure the exhaust vent is placed inside the exhaust hood
and then secured to the exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm)
vent clamp.
6. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
Level Dryer
Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first
side to side, then front to back.
If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block.
Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for
levelness.
1. To protect the floor, use a large, flat piece of cardboard from
the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire bottom of
the dryer.
2. Slide the dryer on the cardboard until it is close to its final
location. Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.
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Complete Installation
1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
2. Check that you have all of your tools.
3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not
crushed or kinked.
5. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
6. Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
7. Remove the clear protective film on the front edge and any
tape remaining on the dryer.
8. Read “Dryer Use.”
9. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for
20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
■ Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet.
■ Electrical supply is connected.
■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
■ Dryer door is closed.
11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and
close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the
following:
■ There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or
that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no
heat, contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when the dryer is first
heated. This odor is common when the heating element is first
used. The odor will go away.
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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, do not use fabric softener
sheets in this dryer. You may use liquid fabric softener in the
washer.
1. Clean the lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint
Screen.”
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Press the POWER button to turn the dryer on. The indicator
light will glow to indicate that the power is on.
4. Press the TEMPERATURE button to select the recommended
temperature setting for the type of load being dried. See
“Temperature Control.”
5. Turn the cycle knob to the recommended setting for the type
of load being dried. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature
Tips.”
6. After a short beep sounds, press the START button.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Do not dry items containing foam, rubber, or plastic in
this dryer.
Doing so can result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
Stopping and Restarting
To stop your dryer at any time
Turn the cycle knob to the STOP position or open the door.
To restart the dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. After the beep sounds, press the START button.
Changing Cycles and Temperatures
To change the cycle or temperature after pressing START
1. Open the dryer door.
2. Press the TEMPERATURE button to change the temperature
(if desired).
3. Turn the cycle knob to the new desired position.
4. After the beep sounds, press the START button.
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