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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read 

and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. 

Tools needed:

Parts needed:

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting, 

and see “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” 

before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware 

available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased 

your washer/dryer. For further information, please reference the 

“Assistance or Service” section of the Washer/Dryer User 

Instructions.

Alternate Parts

Your installation may require additional parts. For information on 

ordering, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the front 

page of the Washer/Dryer User Instructions.

Location Requirements 

You will need

A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See 

“Venting Requirements.”
A separate 30-amp circuit.
If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical 

outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm) of either side of the washer/

dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
A sturdy floor to support the washer/dryer weight (washer/

dryer, water and load) of 500 lbs (226.8 kg).

#2 Phillips and flat-blade 

screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that 

opens to 1" (25 mm) or 

" open-end wrench 

(for adjusting dryer feet)
Wire stripper (direct wire 

installations)
¼" nut driver or socket 

wrench (recommended)
Tin snips (for new vent 

installations)

Caulking gun and 

compound (for installing 

new exhaust vent)
Level
Knife
Vent clamps
Pliers
Scissors
Wood block (for leveling)
Ruler or measuring tape

If You Have

You Will Need to Buy

Laundry tub or 

standpipe taller than 

96" (2.4 m)

Sump pump system (if not already 

available)

1" (25 mm) diameter 

standpipe

2" (51 mm) diameter to 1" (25 mm) 

diameter standpipe adapter, Part 

Number 3363920

Overhead sewer

Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 34" (864 mm) 

tall drain tub or utility sink and sump 

pump (available from local plumbing 

suppliers)

Floor drain

Siphon break, Part Number 285320, 

additional drain hose, Part Number 

285702 and connector kit, 

Part Number 285442 

Drain hose too short

Drain hose, Part Number 285664 and 

connector kit, Part Number 285442

Lint clogged drain

Drain protector, Part Number 367031 

Water faucets 

beyond reach of fill 

hoses

2 longer water fill hoses: 

6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, 

10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 

gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Parts needed for washer (not provided):

Inlet hoses 

Flat washers 

To order:

Call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer/dryer. 
Call the toll-free number listed on the cover of the Washer/

Dryer User Instructions. 
Visit the website listed on the cover of the Washer/Dryer 

User Instructions.

 

NOTE: 

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk 

of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for 

future reference.

 

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from the washer basket. Check that all 

parts were included.

A. Rear leveling legs (2)
B. Front leveling legs (2)

C. Drain hose

D. Plastic strap
E. Silver double-wire hose clamp

A

B

C

D

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Summary of Contents for LTE5243DQ8

Page 1: ...iously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on yo...

Page 2: ...stalling new exhaust vent Level Knife Vent clamps Pliers Scissors Wood block for leveling Ruler or measuring tape If You Have You Will Need to Buy Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96 2 4 m Sump pump system if not already available 1 25 mm diameter standpipe 2 51 mm diameter to 1 25 mm diameter standpipe adapter Part Number 3363920 Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal 76 L 34 864 mm tall drain tub or...

Page 3: ...r dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Required spacing Rear clearance may be 0 0 mm when house exhaust system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust Mobile Home Additional Installation Requirements This washer ...

Page 4: ...t grounding through the neutral conductors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned end...

Page 5: ...d wire green or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire Use a UL listed strain relief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white...

Page 6: ...ble Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet ground conductor to the neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power supply cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for all mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw A Removable co...

Page 7: ...block place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw See example below 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct w...

Page 8: ...the center silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements A Neutral wire white or center wire B Ce...

Page 9: ...own screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements Optional 3 wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from internal ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutr...

Page 10: ...ce section of the Washer Dryer User Instructions Rigid metal vent For best drying performance rigid metal vents are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible me...

Page 11: ...FoamPacking 1 Open the washer lid The latch under the dryer will keep the lid open 2 Pull the foam packing ring out of the washer NOTE Keep the foam ring and use it when transporting your washer dryer This packing material is used to keep the washer tub stable during transport ConnectDrainHose Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage To keep the dra...

Page 12: ...by hand until it is seated on the washer 3 Using pliers tighten the couplings with an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve Damage to the valves can result Clear the water lines Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses into a laundry tub drainpipe or bucket to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens Che...

Page 13: ...rap included in the parts package Plastic strap 3 Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the plastic strap A or B below and secure If the water faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe Tightly wrap the plastic strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose C above PlanVentSystem Choose your exhaust installation ...

Page 14: ...ath 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 gradually to avoid kinking Use the fewest 90 turns possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do no...

Page 15: ...tic foam for use if the washer dryer should be transported 4 Check the washer dryer s final location Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked 5 Check that the washer dryer is level and front leveling feet are tight See Level Washer Dryer 6 For power supply cord installations plug into an outlet For direct wire installation turn on power 7 Check that the water faucets are on 8 Check for leaks arou...

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