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Installation Instructions

1  PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

    OF NEW DRYER

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration 

must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

2  ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

    INFORMATION

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.

This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

REMOVING LINT FROM  WALL

EXHAUST OPENING 

2

TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS

AND REMOVE THE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING AT THE SIDES 

AND BREAKING THEM

AWAY FROM THE DRYER

LEGS. BE SURE TO

REMOVE ALL OF THE

FOAM PIECES AROUND

THE LEGS.

• 

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN

  ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with

local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local

codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRI-

CAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70. 

         WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND  PERSONAL

INJURY:

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, 

protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A 

four or three-wire, single phase, 120/240V or  120/208V, 60Hz,  

30 amp circuit is required.

If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, then 

call a licensed electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 on the appliance.

L1

N
L2

RELOCATE GREEN

GROUND SCREW

HERE

STRAIN

RELIEF

BRACKET

GREEN OR

YELLOW WIRE

3/4", UL

RECOGNIZED

STRAIN RELIEF

HOT

WIRE

SCREWS

(3)

HOT

WIRE

COVER 

NEUTRAL

(White)

REMOVE GROUND STRAP

AND DISCARD. KEEP GREEN

GROUND SCREW

4 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER

CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER

SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE

WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH

CLOSED LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS

WITH UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).

INTERNAL DUCT

OPENING

CHECK THAT EXHAUST

HOOD DAMPER OPENS

AND CLOSES FREELY.

WALL

WARNING

:

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the

appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the
neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is
prohibited for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile homes, 
recreational vehicles, and areas where local codes prohibit 
grounding through the neutral conduction. 

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE

CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTES: SInce January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires

that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to

an electric dryer

 

Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil 

transition duct and replace with UL listed transition 

duct.

Summary of Contents for DSLVR48EH

Page 1: ...nstallation must be performed by a qualified installer Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors Use only 4 rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water and or weather Save these instruction...

Page 2: ...y does not meet the above specifications then call a licensed electrician GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 on the appliance L1 N L2 RELOCATE GREEN GROUND SCREW HERE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET GREEN OR YELLOW WIRE 3 4...

Page 3: ... HOOD OR WALL CAP Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct This could cause lint build up Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in above ground level or any other obstructio...

Page 4: ...ot terminate exhaust in a chimney a wall a ceiling gas vent crawl space attic under an enclosed floor or in any other concealed space of a building The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system A combination of grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length ta...

Page 5: ...ever install flexible metal duct in walls ceilings floors or other enclosed spaces For best drying performance a rigid metal transition duct is recommended Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects In Canada and the United States only the flexible metal foil type ducts that comply with the Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A shall be used For many applications installing elbows a...

Page 6: ... DESIRED KNOCKOUT ONE ONLY FIXING HOLE BEND TAB UP 45 9 A B ADDING NEW DUCT Reconnect the cut portion A of the duct to the blower housing Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE EXHAUST PORTION A FIXING HOLE o Preassemble 4 elbow with 4 duct Wrap duct ta...

Page 7: ...yer face half way With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting itUP and OUT 3 Rotate the door 180º Insert the door on the opposite side of the opening by moving the doorIN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 1 4 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the o...

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