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W11268643B

Dryer Installation and 

Care Instructions 

Manual

Manuel d’instructions 

concernant l’installation 

et l’entretien de la 

sécheuse

Manual de instrucciones 

de instalación  

y cuidado de la 

secadora

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DRYER SAFETY .............................................. 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 4

Tools and parts ........................................... 4

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ......................... 5

Installation clearances ............................... 5

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS -  
U.S.A. ONLY .................................................... 6
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- 
CANADA ONLY ................................................ 7

Electrical requirements .............................. 7

GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP -  
U.S.A. AND CANADA ...................................... 7

Electrical requirements .............................. 7
Gas supply requirements ........................... 8
Gas type ...................................................... 8
Gas supply line ........................................... 8
Gas supply connection requirements ....... 8
Burner input requirements ........................ 8
Dryer gas pipe............................................. 9

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS .............................. 9
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - 
U.S.A. ONLY .................................................... 9

Electrical Connection ................................. 9
Power Supply Cord Connection .............. 10
Direct Wire Connection ............................ 12 

MAKE GAS CONNECTION - 
U.S.A. AND CANADA .................................... 15
VENTING ........................................................ 16

Venting Requirements .............................. 16
Plan Vent System ...................................... 17
Install vent system.................................... 18

CONNECT INLET HOSES ............................. 18
CONNECT VENT ........................................... 19
LEVEL DRYER ............................................... 20
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ... 21
DRYER DOOR ............................................... 21
REVERSE DOOR SWING .............................. 22
DRYER CARE ................................................ 26
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR 
GOOD AIR FLOW .......................................... 27

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................... 29
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION .................... 31

Outils et pièces ......................................... 31

EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT .................. 32

Dégagements d’installation ..................... 32

SPÉCIFICATIONS ÉLECTRIQUES – 
É.-U. SEULEMENT ........................................ 33
RACCORDEMENT DE LA SÉCHEUSE 
ÉLECTRIQUE – CANADA SEULEMENT ...... 34

Spécifications électriques ....................... 34

RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE LA 
SÉCHEUSE À GAZ – É.-U. ET CANADA ...... 34

Spécifications électriques ....................... 34

SPÉCIFICATIONS DE L’ALIMENTATION 
EN GAZ .......................................................... 35

Type de gaz ............................................... 35
Canalisation de gaz .................................. 35
Spécifications du raccordement 
de l’alimentation en gaz ........................... 36
Spécifications de l’alimentation  
du brûleur .................................................. 36
Canalisation de gaz de la sécheuse ....... 36

INSTALLATION DES PIEDS 
DE NIVELLEMENT ........................................ 36
EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT 
ÉLECTRIQUE – É.-U. SEULEMENT ............. 37

Raccordement électrique ........................ 37
Raccordement du câble  
d’alimentation ........................................... 37
Raccordement direct ............................... 39

EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT 
AU GAZ – É.-U. ET CANADA ........................ 42
ÉVACUATION ................................................ 43

Exigences concernant l’évacuation ........ 43
Planification des circuits de conduits .... 44
Installation du système d’évacuation ..... 45

RACCORDEMENT DES TUYAUX 
DE VIDANGE ................................................. 46
RACCORDEMENT DU SYSTÈME 
D’ÉVACUATION ............................................. 47
RÉGLAGE DE L’APLOMB  
DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................................ 48
LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION POUR 
INSTALLATION TERMINÉE .......................... 48
PORTE DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................... 49
INVERSION DU SENS D’OUVERTURE 
DE LA PORTE ................................................ 50
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................... 54
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION 
D’AIR ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME 
D’ÉVACUATION ............................................. 55

SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ................. 58
REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN .................. 60

Herramientas y piezas ............................. 60

REQUISITOS DE UBICACIÓN ...................... 61

Espacios libres para la instalación ......... 61

REQUISITOS ELÉCTRICOS –  
EE. UU. EE. UU.  ............................................ 62
CONEXIÓN PARA SECADORA ELÉCTRICA 
– SOLAMENTE EN CANADÁ ........................ 63

Requisitos eléctricos ............................... 63

CONEXIÓN DE ENERGÍA DE LA SECADORA 
A GAS - EE. UU. Y CANADÁ ........................ 64

Requisitos eléctricos ............................... 64
Requisitos del suministro de gas ............ 64
Tipo de gas................................................ 64
Línea de suministro de gas ..................... 65
Requisitos para la conexión  
del suministro de gas ............................... 65
Requisitos de entrada del quemador ..... 65
Tubo de gas de la secadora .................... 65

INSTALACIÓN DE LAS PATAS  
NIVELADORAS .............................................. 66
CÓMO HACER LA CONEXIÓN 
DEL SUMINISTRO ELÉCTRICO – 
SOLO EN EE. UU. ......................................... 66

Conexión eléctrica ................................... 66
Conexión por cable de suministro 
eléctrico..................................................... 67
Conexión por cable directo ..................... 69 

CONEXIÓN DEL SUMINISTRO DE GAS - 
EE. UU. Y CANADÁ ....................................... 72
VENTILACIÓN ............................................... 73

Requisitos de ventilación ........................ 73
Planificación del sistema  
de ventilación ............................................ 74
Instalación del sistema de ventilación ... 75

CONECTE LAS MANGUERAS  
DE ENTRADA ................................................ 75
CONEXIÓN DEL DUCTO DE ESCAPE......... 76
NIVELE LA SECADORA ................................ 77
LISTA DE CONTROL DE LA INSTALACIÓN 
TERMINADA .................................................. 77
PUERTA DE LA SECADORA ........................ 78
INVERSIÓN DE LA PUERTA ......................... 79
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ...................... 83

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Page 1: ...nt de l alimentation en gaz 36 Sp cifications de l alimentation du br leur 36 Canalisation de gaz de la s cheuse 36 INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT 36 EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT LECTRIQUE U SEULE...

Page 2: ...essages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DAN...

Page 3: ...d repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor plumber or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts Acceptable Shut off Devices Gas Cocks and Ball Valves instal...

Page 4: ...ts needed steam models Y connector Short inlet hose Rubber washer 4 Inlet hose If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should cont...

Page 5: ...s of dryer to reduce noise transfer If a closet door or louvered door is installed top and bottom air openings in door are required Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not permit installati...

Page 6: ...the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire see Optional 3 wire connection section A 4 wire power...

Page 7: ...d in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or servic...

Page 8: ...aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft 6 1 m if local codes and gas supplier permit If you are using Natural gas do not use copper tubing Lengths over 20 ft 6 1 m should use l...

Page 9: ...ng information please reference the Quick Reference Guide MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U S A ONLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord...

Page 10: ...upply cord is inside the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point If you...

Page 11: ...al block screws Tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire Power Supply Cord Conn...

Page 12: ...ion of the strain relief C through the hole below the terminal block opening B Reaching inside the terminal block opening screw the removable conduit connector A onto the strain relief threads 2 Attac...

Page 13: ...ce hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover in...

Page 14: ...ing method is acceptable before connecting 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B A E Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conduc...

Page 15: ...t compound on threads of all non flared male fittings If flexible metal tubing is used be sure there are no kinks NOTE For propane gas connections you must use pipe joint compound resistant to action...

Page 16: ...ce Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as sho...

Page 17: ...ute that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gr...

Page 18: ...replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer 2 Attach short hose and Y connector Attach 2 f...

Page 19: ...an result Turn on cold water faucet 6 Check that the water faucet is turned on Check for leaks 7 Check for leaks around Y connector faucets and hoses CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet Usin...

Page 20: ...st leveling legs 2 If dryer is not level prop up using a wood block Use wrench to adjust legs up or down and check again for levelness Locating Pins Locking Features Base trim on some models 3 Place t...

Page 21: ...utton has been pushed firmly Dryer is plugged into an outlet and or electrical supply is connected Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed This dryer...

Page 22: ...panel of dryer Set the hinge screws off to the side for reinstalling the door A B A B 3 Remove the dryer door by lifting upward and out to lift the door off the cabinet Lay the door on a flat covered...

Page 23: ...2 Remove the 10 screws from the dryer door and setscrews off to the side 3 Remove the inner door by using a plastic putty knife to separate the sides and bottom of the dryer door and trim There are 2...

Page 24: ...strike plug 6 Remove the door hinges and set off to the side 7 Remove the 3 screws down the left and right sides of the door to remove the outer trim pieces 8 Lift door up and rotate trim pieces to t...

Page 25: ...ce with the hinges lined up with the hinge holes 11 Install 6 hinge screws and the other 4 screws 12 Install hinge covers and plugs Hinge covers will go inside ways to then rotate 90 and snap into pla...

Page 26: ...ryer A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time To clean Style 1 1 Pull the lint screen straight up and out Press tab down on front and open lint screen Roll lint off the screen with your finge...

Page 27: ...See Installation Instructions The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and drye...

Page 28: ...se trim before moving dryer See Base trim WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electr...

Page 29: ...NOTES W11268643B 2020 All rights reserved Tous droits r serv s Todos los derechos reservados 03 20...

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