Installation Instructions
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Clothes Dryers Owner’s Instructions
Safety Instructions
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Clothes Dryers Owner’s Instructions
This dryer comes ready for rear
venting.
WARNINGS
• Never use flexible duct inside the dryer.
• Do not terminate ducting in a chimney,
range hood, gas vent, floor or attic
space. The combination of lint and
grease could create a fire hazard or
cause damage.
• Provide an access for inspection and
cleaning the exhaust system at least
once a year.
EXHAUST LENGTH
The
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
length
of the ducting depends upon the type
of duct, number of turns, the type of
external venting point, and all conditions
noted below. The maximum allowable
length for both rigid and flexible metal
ducting is shown in table 1 (next page).
More than four 90°turns is not
recommended.
VENTING CHECK LIST -
HOOD or WALL CAP
• Terminate ducting in a manner to
prevent back drafts, 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.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 300
mm (12”) above ground level or any
other obstruction with the opening
pointed down.
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are
used, they must be equivalent to a 100
mm (4”) wall cap with damper, in
regard to resistance to air flow,
prevention of back drafts and
maintenance required to prevent
clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
Separate all turns by at least 1m(3ft.) of
straight duct, including distance between
last turn and dampered wall cap. If two
turns must be closer than 1 m (3 ft.) deduct
3 m (10 ft.) from the maximum lengths
shown in the table for each occurrence.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90°
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45° turns should be treated as one
90°.
• Each turn over 45° should be treated as
one 90°.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.
The male end of each section of duct
must point away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the duct work with
fasteners that extend into the duct. They
will serve as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and
moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
INSULATION
• Duct work which runs through an
unheated area or is near an air condi-
tioning duct, should be insulated to
reduce condensation and lint build up
and be sloped down toward outdoors.
NOTE
: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.
WARNING: THE DRYER MUST
VENT TO THE OUTDOORS.
TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS
OF LINT AND MOISTURE FROM
ACCUMULATING AND TO
MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY,
THIS MACHINE MUST BE
VENTED OUTDOORS.
DUCTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency.
IMPORTANT
: Have your dryer installed properly.
NOTE
: The
WARNING
and
IMPORTANT
instructions appearing in this manual are
not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must
be understood that common sense, caution, and carefulness are factors that
CANNOT
be built into the dryer. These factors
MUST BE
supplied by the per-
son(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.
Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can result in bodily injury and/or damage
to property.
• Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in
the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT LINTFILTER IN PLACE.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening, and around and underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
• Regularly inspect the vent duct to ensure it has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.
• The interior of the dryer cabinet and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should
be cleaned every 2 to 3 years, or more often if needed, by a qualified service person.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.
• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remain-
ing glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.
• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardance of some fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used in reach of or near children. Do
not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.
Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the dryer
compartment.
• Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the
reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury.
• Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of
slipping.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power sup-
ply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning
of the lint filter).
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer.
• DO NOTplace items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminaed with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to
catch fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
