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Important Safety Instructions ........................... 2-3
Installation Requirements .............................. 4-10
Installation Instructions ................................11-14
Reversing Door ............................................15-16

Accessories ...................................................... 17
Notes .............................................................. 18
Français ........................................................... 19
Español ............................................................xx

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A07504501A (1610)

Summary of Contents for CFRE4120SW1

Page 1: ...llation of your Dryer Important Safety Instructions 2 3 Installation Requirements 4 10 Installation Instructions 11 14 Reversing Door 15 16 Accessories 17 Notes 18 Français 19 Español xx TABLE OF CONTENTS A07504501A 1610 ...

Page 2: ...tallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or in Canada the Canadian electrical code C22 1 part 1 The gas s...

Page 3: ...use power turned on Dryer plugged in Final Checks Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide read thoroughly Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle starts Registration card sent in Installation Checklist Definitions This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death ...

Page 4: ...r use with clothes dryers For 3 wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3 WIRE SYSTEM 4 WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT not supplied The dryer MUST employ a 4 conductor power supply cord NEMA 14 30 type SRDT or ST as required rated at 240 volt AC minimum 30 amp with 4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dr...

Page 5: ...psig 3 45 kPa 8 Connections for the gas supply must comply with the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appliances ANSI Z21 24 Exhaust system requirements Use only 4 inch 102 mm diameter minimum rigid or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing out damper s that open when the dryer is in operation When the dryer stops the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts and the entran...

Page 6: ... outdoors some fine lint will be expelled into the laundry area An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard WARNING FIRE HAZARD Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the MAXIMUM LENGTH charts can cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaust system Plugging the system could create a fire hazard as well as increase drying times WARNI...

Page 7: ...s of water column the system is acceptable If the manometer reading is higher than 0 83 inches of water column the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable Install male fittings in correct direction CORRECT INCORRECT Exhaust system requirements continued Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable certain extenuating circumstances could affect the perfor...

Page 8: ...iance shall be installed in the same closet as the gas dryer 3 Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door 4 Closet door ventilation required A minimum of 120 square inches 774 2 cm of opening equally divided at the top and bottom of the door is required Openings should be located 3 inches 7 6 cm from bottom and top of door Op...

Page 9: ...cord resulting in electrical shock Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with a copper wired power cord and plug or vice versa A chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD This appliance MUST be properly grounded Electrical shock c...

Page 10: ...ted dryer 1 The dryer MUST be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current 1 The dryer is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle 2 The plug must be plugged into an a...

Page 11: ...NEMA 10 30 type SRDT through the strain relief opening 5 Attach the power cord neutral center wire conductor to the SILVER colored center terminal on the terminal block Tighten the screw securely 6 Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block Tighten both screws securely 7 Follow manufacturer s guidelines for firmly securing the st...

Page 12: ...ved strain relief according to the power cord strain relief manufacturer s instructions in the power cord entry hole below the access panel At this time the strain relief should be loosely in place 4 Thread an UNPLUGGED UL approved 30 amp power cord NEMA 14 30 type ST or SRDT through the strain relief 5 Disconnect the internal WHITE dryer harness ground wire from the GREEN ground screw next to the...

Page 13: ...8 inch 0 96 cm pipe located on the back of the dryer Use a 1 2 inch to 3 8 inch 1 27 cm to 0 96 cm reducer for the connection Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the dryer to L P gas service without converting the gas valve A...

Page 14: ...ce of the dryer 5 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet A Grounding type Grounding type wa wall receptacl ll receptacle Po Power cord with wer cord with 3 prong 3 prong gr grounded plug ounded plug Do not Do not under under an any cir y circumstances cumstances cut cut remo remove ve or b or bypass th ypass the gr grounding pr ounding prong ong 6 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker fuse ...

Page 15: ... screw driver with a Phillips bit 3 Protect flat work surface such as top of dryer or floor near dryer with a soft cloth or towel 4 Be sure dryer is unplugged from power source Tools needed Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any time without additional parts Conversion is accomplished by transferring hinges and door strike to the opposite sides of the cabinet Screwdriver w...

Page 16: ...ation of hinge strike and latch 7 Grasping firmly the top of the door position the door near the door opening and align the top hinge hole to the top hole in the front panel door opening Attach the upper hinge to the front panel with one screw Once the first screw is started attach the second screw to the lower hinge Once both screws are tightened install the remaining two screws FRONT PANEL HINGE...

Page 17: ...le Contact the source where you purchased your dryer CAUTION Failure to use accessories manufactured by or approved by the manufacturer could result in personal injury property damage or damage to the dryer WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing R...

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