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*from floor with
dryer feet
extended 1 inch

**Most installations will
require at least 5-inch
clearance behind the
dryer for the dryer vent.

Door clearance

Recessed area/closet installation

Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door.

Dryer location 

and dimensions

Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

Check code requirements:

Some codes limit or do not
permit installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets,
mobile homes or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.

Comply with the installation
specifications and 
dimensions.

Consider spacing
requirements for companion
appliances.

Make sure you have
everything necessary for
proper installation.

Properly install dryer.

Contact a qualified installer
to insure that the electrical
and gas installations meet all
national and local codes and
ordinances.

Exhaust to outdoors:

Dryer

must be exhausted outdoors
to prevent exposure to
harmful substances in the gas
fuels.

The location must provide:

Protection from weather and water: 

Do not

store or use dryer where it will be exposed to
water and weather.

Room temperature above 45°F: 

If room

temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles
may not shut off.

Level floor: 

Maximum slope under entire dryer

should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is
greater than 1 inch, install Extended Dryer Feet
Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble
properly and automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.

Sturdy floor 

to support dryer weight of 

175 pounds.

No other fuel burning appliance may be
installed in the same closet or recessed area.

• If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a

recessed area or closet using dimensions
shown. 

• Dimensions are in inches and are the

minimum allowable. Detailed space
requirements can also be found on the label
on the back panel of the dryer. These
requirements ensure minimum clearances to
combustible construction, and prevent
blockage of air into the combustion chamber.

• Additional spacing should be considered for

ease of installation and servicing. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.

3"

3"

48 sq. in.

**

24 sq. in.

**

4"

***

14"

max.

front view

1"

closet

door

**

Minimum top and bottom air openings for
closet door.

***

External exhaust elbow requires additional
space.

Recessed area installation

0"***

0"***

front view

18"

Closet/confined area installation

If a closet door is installed: 

The minimum

unobstructed air openings are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent air openings
are acceptable.

***

|Wall, door and floor molding may require

additional spacing.

29"

28" max.**

14-1/2"

9-1/4"

6"*

2-1/8"

42-3/8"*

side view

It is your responsibility to:

Panel A

gas burner inlet
pipe connection
at rear of dryer

dryer exhaust
vent

Large side-swing 

door (reversible)

17-3/4"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

7"

Extra-large hamper door 

Small side-swing door

15-1/4"

15-1/4"

15-1/4"

13-3/4"

13-3/4"

25-5/8"

8-1/4"

8-3/4"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

19-1/8"

Super-large 

side-swing door (reversible)

3-7/8"

This installation must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes with
the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 installation codes*.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:

*CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

For proper drying performance:

— Do not store or use gasoline, 

or other flammable vapors and
liquids 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

area of all occupants. 

• Immediately call 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 done by a qualified
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

WARNING:  For your safety the
information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the
risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage,
personal injury or death.

Recessed 
Exhausted
Closet

Back
5"/0"
5"/4"

Sides
1"/0" 
1"/0"

Top

18"/18" 
18"/18"

Front

— 

1"/1"

Installation clearances.
Use recommended clearance for easier
installation.

Recommended/Minimum

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 3978906

Page 1: ...ter than 1 inch Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part No 279810 Available for purchase from your dealer 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Gas Dryer Set to operate on NATURAL GAS Part No 3978906 GAS DRYER Shut off electrical supply to dryer Unplug power supply cord and tape it securely to dryer Shut off gas supply valve in the gas supply line Disconnect gas fittings from dryer and cap gas suppl...

Page 2: ...e considered 3 3 48 sq in 24 sq in 4 14 max front view 1 closet door Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door External exhaust elbow requires additional space Recessed area installation 0 0 front view 18 Closet confined area installation If a closet door is installed The minimum unobstructed air openings are required Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable Wall door a...

Page 3: ...in 6 feet of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used Gas requirements Check that dryer is equipped with the correct burner for the particular type of gas in the home Burner information will be found on the model serial rating plate in door well of the dryer If this information does not a...

Page 4: ...ion The exhaust vent can be routed up down left right or straight out the back of the dryer See Recessed area closet installation section Panel A for general space requirements Select the route that will provide the straightest 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 ...

Page 5: ... on its back on the cardboard corners diamond marking 3 Start to screw legs into holes by hand Use an adjustable wrench or 1 hex head socket wrench to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with the diamond marking 4 Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard Now start installation If installing washer and dryer install dryer first SLIDE DRYER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS ...

Page 6: ...il strike snaps into catch 6 Remove door strike D from cabinet Remove door strike plug E Insert door strike in new hole and secure with screw Insert door strike plug in original door strike hole and secure with screw 7 Slowly close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch F If door does not close completely slide door catch left or right within slot until strike snaps into catch Avai...

Page 7: ...n the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to the open position F Exhaust dryer 4 Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all external gas connections for leaks Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak If a leak appears shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections Then check connections again 2 Move dryer into final position Do not crush or kink exhaust vent Make sure dryer is level...

Page 8: ...vel collar wall connection Provides 2 1 2 clearance between dryer and wall Great for closet installations 0 18 18 29 or 29 50 periscopes include one male snap lock fitting one extra long draw band collar and one clamp 21 2 2 1 2 Periscopes For Offset Outlets Tight Installations Use when vent outlets overlap or are offset Excess length can be trimmed to fit 18 29 and 29 50 Periscope 0 18 Periscope ...

Page 9: ...manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages WARNING DANGER 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 be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the ...

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