KitchenAid 53-3498 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

GAS

AUTOMATICDRYER

PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSAND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INSTALLING

WARNING : For your safety the information in this _, ATTENTION : Pourvotre securite, suivre les indica-
manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or tions donnees dans ce manuelafin de reduire les risques
explosionor to preventpropertydamage,personalinjuryor d'incendieou d'explosionet d'eviter dommages materiels,

loss of life. blessureset deces.

• Do notstore or use gasolineor other flammablevapors Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou autres pro-

and liquids in the vicinityof this or anyotherappfiance, duits et vapeurs inflammables A proximit6 de cette

secheuseou de tout autre appareil 61ectrom6nager.

WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS

QUEFAIRE S'ILY A UNE ODEUR DE GAZ

• Donot try to light any appliance. • N'allumeraucun appareil.

• Do not touchany electrical switch;do notuse any • Ne toucheraucun commutateur6}etrique;ne pas utilis-
phone in your building, er le tel6phone dans votre maisonou votreimmeuble.

• Clearthe room, buildingor area of all occupants. • Fairesortir tousles occupantsde la piece,du Iogement
ou immeuble,ou de la vicinit&

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone.Followthe gas supplier'sinstructions. • Appeler la compagnie de gas imm#diatement en util-

isant le telephone d'unvoisin. SuivreLesinstructionsde

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire la compagniede gaz.

department. • En cas d'impossibilit6de joindre la compagniede gaz,
Installationand service must be performed by a qualified appelerles pompiers.
installer,service agency or the gas supplier. Le montage et les reparationsdoivent _trefaits par un

technicienqualifie, un prestatairede servicesou la com-
pagnie de gaz.

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE PROPER OPERATION OF
YOUR NEW DRYER,THE DRYER MUST BE INSTALLEDIN

ACCORDANCEWITH ALL THE INSTALLATIONREQUIRE-
MENTS. - TOOLS REQUIRED -

SCREWDRIVER

All literatureshouldbe removedfrom inside dryerand savedfor W'DRIVER PUTTY KNIFE
future reference. PIPEWRENCH OR PIPE SEALCOMPOUND

ADJUSTABLEWRENCH DUCTTAPE

NOTE: DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE DRYER BY THE
BACKGUARD.

BACKGUARD

REMOVE BRIPPING MATERIALS /

1, Toremovethe corrugatedcratebase,place yourfoot on the

base close to a levelingfoot. Pushing downfirmly with your
foot, tilt thedryer awayfrom you.

2. Repeat process with all leveling feet (4). Remove excess

baseby hand. _i _

3. Remove film covering backguard for shipping purposes.
Wipeclean of fingerprints. I

GASCONNECTIONS II

The dryermust be installed in accordance with the Installation _____ _

Requirements.EQUIPPEDFOR NATURALGAS.FOR LP GAS
INSTALLATIONSEE PAGE2, LEVELING

FOOT

CORRUGATED CRATE PLACE FOOT

P/N 53-3498 BASE FOR LEVERAGE

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PLEASE READ All Installation Instructions and Requirements Before Installing.

GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGE

It is recommended that a qualified service technician install Flammable Vapors - Vapors from spilled gasoline can be
your dryer, ignited by a clothes dryer, a water heater, or other non-

sealed gas heating appliance. The National Fuel Gas Code

Unless otherwise indicated onthe nameplate (located inside ANSI Z223.1 and Canadian Code CAN 1-B149 requires that
the door) this dryer is equippedfor use with natural gas. If LP a gas appliance when installed in a residential garage be

gas is used,the proper conversion kit must be installed elevated so that the burner and the ignition device of the
by the dealer or distributor. The dryer installation should burnerare a minimumof 18 inchesabove the floor.Tosatis-

be performed by a qualifiedpersonfamiliar withthe precau- fy this requirementthe dryer mustbe installed withthe base
tionsrequiredand withlocal codes, at lease 14 in.abovethe floor.In addition,the dryer mustbe

located or protectedto prevent damage from movingvehi-

Toobtain replacement parts contact any factory authorized cres.
dealer.

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY, INSTALLATION OF CLOTHES
DRYERS IN GARAGES SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

LOCATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This clothes dryer is designed so that it can be installedin

most locations in the home. The dryer may even be installed DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

in an unheated indoor location, such as a utility room or
building. However, with models having automatic dry cycles, The dryer is designed for 120 volt, 60 HZAC current and will

WHEN THE ROOM TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 50 not operate on direct current or 50 HZ supplies.
DEG. F. OR 10 DEG. C. THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE MAY

NOT SHUT OFF. USE TIMED DRY CYCLE (HEAT NOT It is recommended that a separate circuit be provided from
FLUFF) IF AVAILABLE ONYOUR MODEL. the main entrance panel to the dryer receptacle. The wiring

should be done by a qualified person in conformance with

DO NOT INSTALLTHE DRYERON A CARPETED FLOOR. localcodes. The circuit must be protected with a 15 amp time

delay fuse or circuit breaker.

DO NOT INSTALL OR STORE THE DRYER WHERE IT
MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER OR DRIPPING A wiring diagram is located behind backguard shield.

WATER.If it is ever exposed to water, have a qualified tech-

nician check it before using. Clearances of 0 in. between GROUNDING
combustible construction and the front, sides, back and

exhaust duct are permissible. The dryer, when installed, must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local

THE INSTALLATIONMUST BE MADE WITH ADEQUATE codes, with the latest revision of the National Electrical
CLEARANCE TO PERMIT SERVICING. Code. ANSI/NFPA No. 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code

C.22.1 Part 1.

Inordinary installations enough air will be available for prop-

er operation of the gas burner. However, if the dryer is This dryer is equipped with a three-prong plug on the power
installed in a mobile home, a closet ora tightly sealed room, supply cord, which must be plugged into a properly ground-
provisions should be made for at least 18 square inches of ed three-prong wall receptacle for your protection against
ventilation area.Air openings measuring a minimum 3 in. by possible shock hazard. Where the proper receptacle is not
3 in. should be provided at the top and bottom of the closet installed, we strongly recommend that properly grounded

door. Ordinarily, Iouvered doors will satisfy the ventilation three-prong wall receptacle be instalred by a qualified elec-

requirements. Dryers installed in a bedroom, bathroom, or trician in accordance with the National Electrical Code,

closet must be exhausted outdoors. Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes and ordinances.

THREE PRONG _ _

GROUNDING PLUG

POWER SUPPLY CORD-

FIREHAZARD

APPROVED GROUNDING

DO NOT ALLOW STORAGEOR ANY OTHER MATERI- TYPEWALLRECEPTACLES.

ALSTOOBSTRUCT VENTILATIONOPENINGS.
NO OTHER FUEL-BURNINGAPPLIANCE SHOULD BE

INSTALLEDIN THE SAME ROOM OR CLOSET AS THE
DRYER.