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INSTALLING YOUR DRYER
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7 Unpacking your dryer
7 Basic requirments
8 Ducting requirements
9 Important to installer
9 Location considerations
9 Alcove or closet installation
11 Exhausting
12 Gas requirements
12 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
installation instructions
13 Electrical requirements
13 Grounding
14 Electrical connections
15 Installation - General procedure
18 Connecting the Inlet Hose
18 Final installation check list
19 Dryer Exhaust Tips
20 Door Reversal
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 22 Overview of the control panel
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS
CARE AND CLEANING
SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
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25 Rack Dry
26 My Cycle
26 Drum Light
26 Sound
26 Child lock
27 Smart Care
27 Clean the lint filter
27 Load the dryer properly
27 Getting started
27 Vent sensor
30 Control Panel
30 Tumbler
30 Powder Coated Tumbler
30 Dryer Exterior
30 Dryer Exhaust System
31 Special laundry tips
32 Check these points if your dryer.,.
33 Information codes
34 Fabric care chart
35 Protecting the environment
35 Declaration of conformity
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35 Specifications
36 Cycle chart
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Congratulations on your new Samsung Dryer. This manual contains valuable
information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take the
time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dryer's many benefits and
features.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,
maintaining, or operating your dryer.
Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
or death.
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WARNING
Z_ Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or
CAUTION property damage.
Follow the information in this manual to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near
this or any other appliance.
Do NOT attempt.
[_ Do NOT disassemble.
[_ Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Note
These warning icons are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
_Read all instructions before the
using appliance.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
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WARNING
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. Do not use the dryer to dry clothes which have traces of any flammable substance,
such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, paint thinner, etc.,
or anything containing wax or chemicals, such as mops and cleaning cloths. Flammable
substances may cause the fabric to catch fire by itself.
4. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any
other appliance.
5. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
6. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
8. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
9. Do not tamper with internal controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-
repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
11. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
12. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
13. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
14. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
15. The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
16. 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.
17. This appliance must be grounded. See "Electrical requirements" and "Grounding" in
installing your dryer section.
18. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
19. Do not insert your hand under the dryer.
- This may result in injury.
20. Take care that children's fingers are not caught in the door when closing it.
- This may result in injury.
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WARNING --Risk of Fire
,, Clothes dryer installationmust be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
,, Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal
(foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance
manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
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WARNING
reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
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Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They
emit vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material that has been in contact with a
cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or solids should not be placed in the dryer until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
There are many highly flammable items used in homes, such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentine, wpees, and wpe removers.
Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-
like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Heated foam rubber materials can,
under certain circumstances, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
/f_ What to do if you smell gas:
WARNING
Do not try to lightany appliance.
Do not turn on the 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.
,, 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.
_ Gas Appliances:
WARNING
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive toxicity.
Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to Proposition 65 listed substances,
includingbut not limitedto, benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
substances resulting from the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
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Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used near children and pets.
Before discarding or removing your dryer from service, remove the door to the drying
compartment to prevent children or animals from becoming trapped inside.
Do not reach into the appliance when the drum is moving.
Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not repair, replace, or attempt to service any part of the appliance unless specifically
instructed to in the user-repair instructions and you have the understanding and skills to
carry out the procedure.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless the softener or product is
recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the power cord into a receptacle
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that is not grounded adequately or not in accordance with local and national codes. See
installation instructions for information about grounding this appliance.
Do not sit on top of the dryer.
Ensure pockets are free from small, irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign material, etc. ie.
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WARNING
coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your dryer.
Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal or solid objects.
Gas leaks may occur inyour system, resulting in a dangerous situation.
WARNING
Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not place items in your dryer that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking
oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils.
Residual oil on clothing can ignite spontaneoulsy. The potential for spontaneous
combustion increases when items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to
heat. Heat sources such as your dryer can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction
in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become
hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking, or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat
from escaping and can create a fire hazard.
All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be
dangerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but not
eliminate, the hazard. Always use the Cool Down cycle for these items to reduce their
temperature. Never remove these items from the dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until
the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they
are hot.
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UNPACKING YOUR DRYER
Unpack your dryer and Inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all of the items
shown below. If your dryer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the dryer.
Z_ Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene,
....... etc.) well out of children's reach.
Cover
Control panel
_Door
--.I Frame Front
Filter Duct Exhaust
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Pliers Cutting knife Pipe wrench (gas only) Nut drivers
[ BACK ]
Level PhiUips Screwdriver Duct tape Wrench
Parts supplied
Rubber washer "Y"- Connector Hose water Short inlet hose
BASIC REQUIRMENTS
Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation
A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements.
A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except in Canada).
GAS LINES (ifinstalling a gas drye0. The gas lines must meet national and local codes.
EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting.
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DUCTING REQUIREMENTS
Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
,, Do not use a smaller duct.
,, Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can cause increased lint accumulation.
Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly.
,, If a flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a flexible duct
with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply.
,, Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
,, Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
,, Plastic flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect dryer
operation.
,, Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine operation, and
may collect lint.
,, The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts and
the entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and
the ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
,, Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
,, To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a house
or porch.
,, If exhaust ductwork must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and slope slightly
down towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
,, Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord before
cleaning.
Check frequently to be sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
,, Check once per month, and clean at least one time per year. Note: If clothes are not getting dry, then
check ducting for obstructions.
,, Do not exhaust dryer into any wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of a building, gas vent, or
any other common duct or chimney. This could create a fire hazard from lint expelled by the dryer.
Nol Of900 elboWs
Rigid
80 ft. (24.4 m)
68 ft. (20.7 m)
57 ft. (17.4 m)
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Do not use non-metallic flexible duct.
47 ft. (14.3 m)
Recommended
4" (10.2 cm)
Metallic Flexible* Rigid Metallic Flexible*
41 ft. (12.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 33 ft. (10.1 m)
37 ft. (11.2 m) 62 ft. (18.9 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
33 ft. (10.1 m) 51 ft. (15.5 m) 25 ft. (7.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m) 41 ft. (12.5 m) 21 ft. (6.5 m)
Weather Hood Type
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Use only for short,run installation
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2.5" (6.4 cm)
Ifthenewdryerisbeinginstalledintoanexistingexhaustsystem,you must
makesure:
The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes.
That a flexible plastic duct is not used.
To Inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct.
The duct is not kinked or crushed.
The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
The static pressure in any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be
less than 0.
This can be measured with the dryer running with a manometer at the point where the exhaust
duct connects to the dryer. A no-heat setting should be used. The dryer tumbler should be
empty and the lint filter clean.
IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. These instructions should be kept
for future reference.
Z_ Remove the door from all discarded appliances to avoid the danger of a child suffocating.
WARNING
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
Locate the dryer where there is enough space at the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind
for the exhaust system. This dryer is factory-ready for rear exhaust. To exhaust out the bottom or the right
or the left (electric model only), use the accessory exhaust kit (sold separately). Instructions are included
with the kit. It's important to make sure the room has enough fresh air. The dryer must be located where
there is no air-flow obstruction.
On gas dryers, adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must be maintained to ensure adequate air
for combustion and proper dryer operation.
Do not install or store the dryer in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. Keep the dryer
area clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. A dryer produces
combustible lint. The area around the dryer should be kept lint free.
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:
Sides - 1 in/ 25 mm Top - 17 in / 432 mm
Rear - 5 in / 127 mm Closet Front - 2 in / 51 mm
Ifthe washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least a 72 in2(465 cm2)
unobstructed air opening. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening.
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
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(43.2cm)_
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(5crn) (81.3crn) (12.7cm)
With optional pedestal base or stacking kit
Required Dimensions for installation With Pedestal (Model No.: WE302*'
"< 57.8in.(146.7cm)toclearopendoor
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42.6in.
(108.3cm)
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(136.5cm
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48in.2*
(310cm2)
32 in.
(81.3cm)
I_-- 5in. _ 30 in.
(12.7cm) (76.2cm)
3 in. (12.7cm)
3 in,
Closetor Door _ (7.6cm) 1in. -'_1 _ 32.5in. J-_l J_- 7.5in.**
(2.5era) (82.6cm) (19era)
Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit (Model No.: SKK-BB)
6in.*
(15.2em)
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(215cm)
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* Required spacing
** External exhaust elbow requires
additional space.
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EXHAUSTING
The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed
space of a building.
Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amount of lint and moisture from being blown into the
room.
In the United States:
All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
The required exhaust duct is 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter.
Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer and that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct,
Subject 2158A shall be used.
See "Ducting Requirements" in installing your dryer section for the maximum duct length and
number of bends shall be used.
The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 2.4 m.
Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct
and catch lint
In
Canada:
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All dryer must be exhausted to the outside.
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The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (10.2 cm )in diameter.
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Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically indentified for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer shall be used.
See "Ducting Requirements" in installing your dryer section for the maximum duct length and
number of bends.
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The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 2.4 m.
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Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct
and catch lint.
Outside the U.S. and Canada:
Refer to the local codes.
A You must exhaust the dryer to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when you install the
....... dryer in an alcove or closet.
NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
Ifyour existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal.
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure containment of exhaust air,
heat, and lint.
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GAS REQUIREMENTS
Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL
CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSVZ223.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED
STATES), OR WITH THE CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODES (FOR CANADA).
Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas. If you plan to use your dryer with LP
(liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper performance by a qualified service technician.
A 1/2" (1.27 era) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8" (1 cm) gas
line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off
valve be installed within 6" of your dryer.
Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.
Additionally, a 1/8" (0.3 era) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream of your dryer's gas supply connection.
Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the
system.
DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the American Gas
Association (CGA in Canada).
, ny pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas.
As a courtesy, most local gas utilities will Inspect a gas appliance installation.
GAS IGNITION - Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner.
There is no constant burning pilot.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Your dryer must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. A "T" handle manual gas valve must be
installed in the gas supply line to your dryer. If a flexible gas connector is used to install your dryer, the
connector can be no longer than 3' (36").
Z_, Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.
....... " Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREM ENTS
wiring diagram is located on the plate below the control panel or frame back.
The
Improperly connecting the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn't fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding
must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code
CSA C22.1 - Latest Revisions and local codes and ordinances. It is your responsibility to provide
adequate electrical services for your dryer.
All gas installations must be done in accordance with the national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - Latest
Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - B149 Installation Codes - Latest Revision (for Canada) and
local codes and ordinances.
GROUNDING
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, the ground will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current.
Gas models
WARNING
Your dryer has a cord with 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.
Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Never connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Electric models
WARNING
Your dryer has an optional cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
This cord is sold separately.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Ifa power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must
be connected to a permanently grounded metal 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.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the grounding section.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
Gas models- U,S, and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is
required.
Electric models - U,S, only
Most U.S. dryers require a 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require
120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found
on the data label located behind the door. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of
the line is required.
If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
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Risk of Electric Shock
WARNING
When local codes allow, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a new
power supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is U.L. listed and rated at a minimum of
120/240 volts, 30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop
terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply wiring
must be supported at the dryer cabinet by a suitable UL-listed strain relief.
,, Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor. (Use a 4-prong plug for a 4 wire receptacle, NEMA
type 14-30R.)
Electric models - Canada Only
A 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or
circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.
All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be
plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
permissible
It is not to convert in Canada to 208 volts.
a
dryer
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