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STEP 5. Preparation of the Dryer
Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent and water, with
damp cloth to remove from the inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment any dust or dirt that may have
accumulated inside the dryer.
Plug-in your dryer after reviewing the following parts on your dryer’s Electrical Requirements.
STEP 6. 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.
After the dryer starts, the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite.
STEP 7. 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
1 ft. (30.5cm) from the final outlet.
Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 7.6mm water
column.
The dryer should be checked while the dryer is running with no load.
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.
The exhaust air or the exhaust pipe should be warm after the dryer has been operating for three minutes.
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.
Manometer
Measuring Static pressure
MAXIMUM STATIC
PRESSURE IN
WATER COLUMN
7.6mm
Exhaust Duct
