Page 1: ... must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or are...
Page 2: ...ut damper s that open when the dryer is in operation When the dryer stops the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents To avoid restricting the outlet maintain a minimum of 12 inches 30 5 cm clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer Failure ...
Page 3: ...ilt cause an increase in vent restriction The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with normal usage The more the dryer is used the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation EXHAUST DIRECTION All dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rear exhausting However on electric dryers exhausting can be to the right or l...
Page 4: ...s are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed A Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Inches FRONT SIDES REAR TOP Alcove or Under counter 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 5 38 1 cm Closet 1 2 54 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 15 38 t cm Closet door ventilation required 2 Iouvered openings each 60 square inches 387 square centime...
Page 5: ... Installation Kit No 169840 is available from your dealer 5 Refer to pages 2 and 3 for other important venting requirements 6 Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standard which is a Federal Regulation Title 24 CFR Part32 80 or when such standard is not applicable with American National Standard for Mobile Homes In Canada the CSA Z240 is applicable The dr rer ...
Page 6: ...OOR SWING Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any time without additional parts Conversion is accomplished by transferring hinges to the opposite side of the cabinet To change the direction of the door opening I Open the dryer door Remove the four hinge hole plugs from the left side of the door opening Place nearby for future installation NOTE You may need a plastic knife t...
Page 7: ... to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer I Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt asto whether the appliance is properly grounded For a grounded cord connected dryer 1 The dryer must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grou...
Page 8: ...Reinstall the terminal block cover GREEN BLACK TIGHTEN NUT GROUND TO THESE WIRE THREADS STRAIN RELIEF MOUNTtN BRACKET POWER CORD I ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR 4 WIRE SYSTEM Non Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer I 1 Remove the screws securing theterminal block accesscover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner 2 Install a U L approved strain relief in the entry ho...
Page 9: ...o see that nothing such as boxes clothing etc obstructs the flow of combustion and ventilation air 6 Run the dryer through a cycle check for proper operation NOTE On gas dryers before the burner will light it is necessary for the gas line to be bled of air If the burner does not light within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on the safety switch will shut the burner off If this happens...
