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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART1. IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................3-5

PART2. INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER .............................................................................6-11

Positioning the Dryer ...................................................................................................................................6

Procedure for Reversing the Door...............................................................................................................7

Connecting the Exhaust and Venting System.............................................................................................8

Connection of Gas Supply/Electrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only..........................................9

Preparation of the Dryer/Confirming Heat Source Operation/Dryer Airflow ..............................................10

Additional Instructions for Installation of Your Dryer in a Manufactured or Mobile Home .........................11 .

PART3. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER ...............................................................12-16

3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord ..........................................................................................14

4-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord ..........................................................................................15

Optional 3-wire Connection .......................................................................................................................16

PART4. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ............................................................................17

PART5. GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................18

PART6. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................................19-20

PART7. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ..............................................................................................................21-26

Using Your Dryer/To use a Sensor Dry Cycle...........................................................................................22

To use a Manual Dryer Cycle/Stopping Your Dryer/Loading ....................................................................23

Cycle Descriptions.....................................................................................................................................24

Options/Modifiers ......................................................................................................................................25

Rack Dry/Beeper/Anti-Bacterial/Custom Programming.............................................................................26

PART8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................................................................27-29

LG DRYER LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................30

Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

Warranty Service.

Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest LG Service Center and, for warranty period from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

The warranty for your dryer is printed the end of this manual.

WARNING!

For your safety, the recommendations in this manual must be followed. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

Warranty Restriction:

coverage is effective for only 90 days.

You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. We recommend that you staple your sales slip or cancelled check here, because proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain warranty service. Your dryer’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate located on the front of the dryer behind the door.

If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use, all warranty

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new LG dryer.

Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase

❈ Staple your receipt hear.

Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

to help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when using the appliance.

4) Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

5) Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

6) Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7) Do not tamper with controls.

8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.

9) Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

10) Clean lint screen before or after each load.

11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

12) The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct

should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

13) 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.

14) Do not use fabric softners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softner or product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance 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 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.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person 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 fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Part 1 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

WARNING!

• Do not touch any electrical switches. 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 carefully.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, personal injury, or death when using this appliance, please follow all instructions and information, including those in this manual and instructions and information provided by your gas supplier, including the following:

• Do not store or use any gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the area surrounding this appliance.

• Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it, even after washing.

• No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry any articles that have ever had any kind of oil on them, including cooking oil.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.

• Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

California Safe Drinking W T

oxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substrances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

ater and

• Articles containing foam, rubber, rubber like materials, plastic, or similar materials should be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, death, or serious injury.

• A qualified service person or company must perform installation and service of this appliance.

Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

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42"3/4

(108.6 cm)

27"

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48"

(310 cm2)

24"

(155 cm2)

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The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.

STEP 1: Positioning the Dryer.

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer. Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the floor for a garage installation. After placing the dryer in the desired location, please confirm that the dryer has the required clearances through reference to the following information and manual sections on Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance. If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for additional instructions.

Installing Y

our Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

Area. Following are instructions concerning and the

minimum clearances required for any closet, recessed area, or customized under-counter installation:

• Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing.

• Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1 in. (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.

* Most installations require a minimum 5

(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.

1/2 in.

Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer until it is level from left to right and from front to back. The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor and the dryer should not rock. The maximum slope of the dryer from left to right or from front to back should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch). If the dryer is not level, and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch), a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors may malfunction. Note: Other sections of this manual also provide important information concerning the placement of and clearances for your dryer. Please review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation.

STEP 2: Procedure for Reversing

the Door

The door on your dryer may be installed to open either to the left or the right. Follow these procedures to reverse the direction in which your door opens:

Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

Attach hole

STEP 3: Connecting the Exhaust

and Venting System.

In addition to the following warnings, please refer to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the following instructions (and all others in this manual) very carefully.

• Do not use thin plastic or foil ducting.

• Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal duct (note: venting materials are not supplied with the dryer, and you should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation)

• Position the dryer so that the exhaust duct is as short as possible

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer

• Use as few elbow joints as possible

• Use duct tape on all duct joints

• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to reduce condensation and lint build-up on pipe walls; and

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO

EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL VOID THE DRYER’S WARRANTY.

■ ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

1. Remove screw & exhaust duct.

2. Detach and remove the bottom, left, or right

side knockout as desired. (Right side vent not avilable on gas dryer.)

3. Reconnect the new duct[11 in(28cm)] to the

blower housing, and Fixing the duct to the base.

4. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct.

Wrap duct tape around joint.

WARNING!

• 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.

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

5. Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the

side opening and connect the elbow to the

dryer internal duct.

Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

STEP 4: Connection of Gas Supply

STEP 5: Electrical Plug Connections

for Electric Dryer Only.

(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements and Instructions.

Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection for electric dryers. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer and it is important that you thoroughly review that section, and the remainder of this manual, before taking any steps to install or use this dryer.

1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire only) three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240 Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled as suitable for use in a clothes dryer.

1. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type of connector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGA Certified Connector.

2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)

3. Equipment Shut-Off ValveInstalled within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer

4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) Use 3/8" pipe. Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pipe.

5. 3/8" N.P.T. Gas Connection

2. Four-wire cord is required for manufactured (mobile) home installations and use and where local codes do not allow grounding of this appliance through neutral.

3. The wiring diagram is provided inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer, because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and

1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. The dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8" NPT gas connection.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas

your dryer.

4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer to an electrical power source, please refer to this manual’s section on Electrical Requirements and Electric Dryer.

connection at the back of the dryer. Make sure that you don’t damage the threads of the gas connection pipe when you remove the shipping cap.

3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector (as noted below, only use a new stainless steel flexible connector if allowed by your local codes).

4. Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply and check all pipe connections (both internal and external) for gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.

5. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer to this manual’s section entitled Gas Requirements and Instructions.

• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power

• Use a UL approved strain relief.

• Disconnect power before making electrical

• Connect neutral wire(white or center wire) to

• Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be

• Securely tighten all electrical connections

• See installation instructions for complete

• Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical

WARNING!

supply cord or 10 gauge solid copper wire.

connections.

center terminal.

connected to green ground connector.

instructions.

shock.

Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

STEP 6: Preparation of the Dryer.

Prior to first use of this appliance, use an allpurpose cleaning product, or a solution of detergent and water, with a damp clothe to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment any dust or dirt that may have accumulated inside of the dryer. Plug in your dryer after reviewing the following parts on your dryer’s Electrical Requirements.

STEP 7: Confirming Heat Source

Operation.

Confirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying compartment and, after completing all steps in this manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the dryer on a heat setting, as described more fully in the operating instructions that accompany the dryer. After the dryer starts, the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite.

STEP 8: Dryer Airflow.

Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer airflow. The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static pressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with a manometer, placed on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6 inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked with the dryer running with no load.

Measuring Static pressure

Warning: If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may go off before the gas and the main burner have ignited. If this happens, the igniter will re-attempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes.

Confirming Heat Source in Electric Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying compartment and, after completing all steps in this manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the dryer on a heat setting, as described more fully in the operating instructions that accompany the dryer. The exhaust air or the exhaust pipe should be warm after the dryer has been operating for three minutes.

MAXIMUM STATIC

PRESSURE IN

WATER COLUMN

0.6 inches (1.5 cm)

1 Manometer 2 Exhaust Duct

Part 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

STEP 9: Additional Instructions for

Installation of Your Dryer in a Manufactured or Mobile Home.

The following instructions are applicable to installations of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH and local codes and ordinances. If you are uncertain whether your proposed installation will comply with these standards, please contact a service and installation professional for assistance.

The following instructions apply to any installation of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home:

1) The gas dryer must be permanently attached to the floor.

2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer

4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.

5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may not be vented to the outside using the right side panel because of the burner housing.

6) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely to the manufactured or mobile home structure, and the exhaust duct must be made of a material that will resist fire and combustion, and it is recommended that you use a rigid or flexible metal pipe.

7) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any other duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.

8) Make sure the dryer has adequate access to outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25

(163 cm2).

9) It is important that the clearance of the duct from any combustible construction be at least 2 inches (5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to the outdoors, the dryer can be installed with a clearances of 1 inch at the sides and back of the dryer.

10) Please be aware that venting materials are not

supplied with the dryer. You should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation.

3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside.

WARNING!

DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with metal screws or fasteners that extend into the duct.

DO NOT vent the exhaust duct under the manufactured or mobile home.

WARNING!

Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric dryers.

Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding

must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

120V/208V, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation

120V/ 240V, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation

Instructions for Grounding of your Electric Electric Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood.

b) This dryer must be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dryer.

c) The dryer has its own terminal block that must

be connected to a separate branch, 60 Hertz, single phase circuit, AC (alternating current) circuit, fused at 30 Amperes (the circuit must be fused on both sides of the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110, 115, OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating elements are available for field installation in dryers which are to be conected to electrical service of different voltage than that listed on nameplate, such as 208 Volt.

e) The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall

receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer. Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to local codes and with instructions mentioned on the following pages.

f) The method of wiring the dryer is optional and

subject to local code requirements. Refer to examples on next page.

g) You must select the method by which to wire

your dryer according to local code and ordinance requirements. Sample methods are included in the following pages.

WARNING!

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer, because wiring errors can cause serious injury

to you and your dryer.

d) If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet (4.50 m)

or less in length, use U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) listed No. 10 A.W.G. wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. If over fifteen feet (4.50 m), use U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) listed No. 8 A.W.G. wire (copper wire only), or as required by local codes. Allow sufficient slack in wiring so dryer can be moved from its normal location when necessary.

Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home:

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R)

Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R)

Important: If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame- grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under Option 3: Optional 3-wire connection.

Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with

a Power Supply Cord

lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under Section 3: Optional

3-wire connection.

a. External ground connector b. Neutral grounding wire (green) c. Center silver-colored terminal block screw d. Neutral wire (white or center wire) e. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

a. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) b. 3-wire plug c. Neutral prong d. Spade terminals with up turned ends e. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief f. Ring terminals g. Neutral (white or center wire)

1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.

2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of

power supply cord to the center, silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.

3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

4. Tighten strain relief screws.

5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Option 2: 4-wire connection with a

Power supply cord.

• lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4wire connection.

a. External ground connector b. Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord c. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

a. 4-wire receptable (NEMA type 14-30R) b. 4-pront plug c. Ground prong d. Neutral Prong e. Spade terminals with upturned ends f. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief g. Ring terminals

1. Remove center terminal block screw.

2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under the center, silver colored terminal block screw.

d. Center silver-colored terminal block screw e. Neutral grounding wire (green) f. Neutral wire (white)

5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

6. Tighten strain relief screws.

7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

a. External ground connector - Dotted line

shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal block

screw b. Center silver-colored terminal block screw c. Green wire of harness

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block.

Part 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Option 3: Optional 3-wire

connection.

• If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this section.

1. Remove center terminal block screw.

2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from

external ground connector screw. Connect appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, silver colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block

screws. Tighten screws.

4. Tighten strain relief screws.

5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground connector screw to an adequate ground.

a. External ground connector b. Neutral grounding wire (green) c. Neutral wire (white or center wire) d. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician

Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS

V.A.C.

120

+ 12

V.A.C.

120

± 12

V.A.C

120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug

Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for gas dryers.

Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding

must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer, because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer.

b) Your dryer is designed to be used on a separate

branch, polarized, three-wire, effectively grounded, 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, AC (alternating current) circuit protected by a 15 Ampere fuse, equivalent fusetron or circuit breaker.

c) Use separately fused circuits for washers and

dryers, and DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

WARNING!

Do not overload the circuit by operating other appliances on the same circuit when this appliance is operating, by using an extension cord to connect the dryer to the power source, or by using any adapter to allow additional cords to connect to the same outlet.

STANDARD 120 VOLT, 60 HERTZ, 3-WIRE EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT

1 L1 2 Ground 3 Neutral Side 4 Round Grounding Prong 5 Neutral

a) The dryer has a three-prong plug to help guard

against shock. The plug should be plugged directed into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle that is rated 120 Volts AC (alternating current) 15 Amps. This plug, in order to be properly and fully effective, must be plugged into a properly installed outlet that is grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING!

DO NOT modify the plug provided with the dryer. If it does not fit the outlet in your

laundry room, a proper outlet will need to be installed in your laundry room by a qualified service person or company.

b) The dryer must be grounded in order to reduce

the risk of electric shock, including a malfunction or breakdown.

c) If your laundry room does not meet the

specifications required by this manual, or if you are uncertain whether or not your laundry room meets these specifications, please have a qualified service person or company, for example a qualified electrician or your local electric company, review your laundry room’s electrical supply for any problems.

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