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Reversible Super Wide Side-Swing Door

1. Place towel (A) on top of dryer to protect surface.
2. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of 

hinges (D). Loosen (do not remove) top screws from cabinet 
side of hinges.

3. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge 

slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side up) on 
top of dryer. Remove top screws from cabinet.

4. Remove screws attaching hinges to door.
5. Remove screws at top, bottom and side of door (4 screws). 

Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door 
and carefully lift to separate it from inner door. Do not pry 
apart with putty knife. Do not pull on door seal or plastic door 
catches.

6. Be careful to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. 

Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on 
the side where hinges were just removed.

7. Attach door hinges to door so large part of hinge slot is at 

bottom of hinge.

8. Remove door strike (E) from cabinet. Use a small, flat-blade 

screwdriver to carefully remove 4 hinge hole plugs (F) on left 
side of cabinet. Insert plugs in hinge holes on right side of 
cabinet.

9. Insert screws in bottom holes on left side of cabinet. Tighten 

screws halfway. Position door so large end of door hinge slot 
is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots. 
Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges.

10. Remove door strike plug (B). Insert the door strike you 

removed in Step 8 in hole and secure with screw. Insert door 
strike plug in original door strike hole and secure with screw. 

11. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch 

(C). If needed, slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust 
alignment.

Complete Installation

1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra 

part, go back through the steps to see which step was 
skipped.

2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools.

3. Dispose of all packaging materials. 
4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not 

crushed or kinked.

5. Check to be sure the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Turn power on.
7. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape 

remaining on the dryer.

8. Read your “Dryer User Instructions.”
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:

Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Electrical supply is connected.

House 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 do not feel heat, turn the 
dryer off and check to see whether gas supply line shutoff 
valve is open. 

If the gas supply line shutoff valve is closed, open it, then 
repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above.

If the gas supply line shutoff valve is open, contact a 
qualified technician.

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Summary of Contents for EGD4100SQ

Page 1: ...ll 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 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 al...

Page 2: ...l 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 Clear the room building or area of all occupants In the State of Massachusetts the following installation instructions apply Installations and repairs ...

Page 3: ...slope of 1 2 5 cm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 2 5 cm install Extended Dryer Feet kit Part No 279810 Clothes may not tumble properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level 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 e...

Page 4: ... must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for purchase from your dealer Mobile Home Installation Kit Part 346764 see Tools and Parts section for ordering information Specia...

Page 5: ...Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded cord connected dryer This dryer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk ...

Page 6: ...l gas do not use copper tubing flare x NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and approved tubing Lengths over 20 ft 6 1 m should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting If your dryer has been converted to use L P gas L P compatible copper tubing can be used If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft 6 1 m use larger pipe NOTE Pipe joint compounds that resist the acti...

Page 7: ...ted 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 An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent 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 etc I...

Page 8: ...st and most direct path outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Avoid 90º turns when possible 2 Determine vent length The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon The type of vent rigid metal or flexible metal The number of elbows used Type of hood Reco...

Page 9: ...rner posts until it is close to its final location Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent 6 Once connection is made and dryer is in final location remove corner posts and cardboard For mobile home use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit For ordering information please reference your Dryer User Instructions Level ...

Page 10: ...a 4 10 2 cm clamp 2 Move dryer into final position Do not crush or kink vent Make sure dryer is level 3 On gas models Check to be sure there are no kinks in the flexible gas line Reverse Door Swing Optional You can change your door swing from a right side opening to a left side opening if desired Reversible Large Side Swing Door 1 Place towel A on top of dryer to protect surface 2 Open dryer door ...

Page 11: ...rt the door strike you removed in Step 8 in hole and secure with screw Insert door strike plug in original door strike hole and secure with screw 11 Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch C If needed slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment Complete Installation 1 Check to be sure all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the ...

Page 12: ...8562589 2004 All rights reserved Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 TM DURASAFE is a trademark of Whirlpool U S A 4 04 Printed in U S A ...

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