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W10443041B

W10443042B-SP

Table of Contents 

DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

Location Requirements ......................................................... 4

Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 6

Install Leveling Legs .............................................................. 7

Electrical Connection ............................................................ 8

Venting Requirements ......................................................... 14

Plan Vent System ................................................................. 15

Install Vent System .............................................................. 16

Connect Inlet Hoses ............................................................ 17

Connect Vent ........................................................................ 18

Level Dryer ........................................................................... 18

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 19
DOOR REVERSAL .................................................................... 19
STACKING WASHER AND DRYER ......................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 19

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase:

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Date of installation:

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Installer:

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Model number:

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Serial number:

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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions

Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su 

producto, visite:  

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Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad 

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Page 1: ...ROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number ____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o par...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...

Page 3: ...See Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not permit installing dryer in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector Parts supplied all models Parts supplied steam models Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin snips new ven...

Page 4: ... hose if needed which are provided 20 100 psi 138 690 kPa for best performance Level floor with maximum slope of 1 25 mm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 25 mm install Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part Number 279810 If not level clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation an...

Page 5: ...nd rear Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer 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 ventil...

Page 6: ...eparate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer you must determine the type...

Page 7: ...hen choose a 3 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief The 3 wire power supply cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have 3 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 3 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10 30R 2 Screw in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs find diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by hand use a wrench to finish turning legs until ...

Page 8: ...Go to Power Supply Cord Connection 3 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional External Ground for 3 wire connection This connection may be us...

Page 9: ...urther tighten strain relief screws at this point 4 WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 30R 4 prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for moble homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 2 Connect neutral ground wir...

Page 10: ...ting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center screw B Remove center terminal block screw B 3 Connect remaining wires 2 Connect neutral wire C B Connect remaining wires to outer terminal 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 Connect neutral wire white or ...

Page 11: ... 89 mm 5 127 mm 3 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 2 Attach hooked wires to terminal block IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3 wire connections Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dr...

Page 12: ...e C of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block B Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw 3 WIRE DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 1 Prepare your 3 wire cable for direct connection 1 25 mm 3 89 mm 3 Remove center screw B Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw B Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra le...

Page 13: ...er with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center C of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw B Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw Connect neutral ground wire E and neutral wire white or center wire C of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Place hooked ends of remaining wires under ou...

Page 14: ...erformance Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Charts and if necessary modify existing vent system to ach...

Page 15: ...t the dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions Over The Top installation also available with one offset elbow Periscope installation Special provisions for mobile ...

Page 16: ...e INSTALL VENT SYSTEM 1 Install exhaust hood 12 min 305 mm 12 min 305 mm Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit over the exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 102 mm clamp Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible Avoid 90 turns Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use ...

Page 17: ...rt hose must be used See figure B Attach short hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet Then attach Y connector to brass male end of the short hose Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector Fig A Fig B Attach long hose to Y connector and tighten couplings 4 One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling Attach this end ...

Page 18: ...ing vent After dryer is in place remove cardboard from under dryer Turn on cold water faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on Check for leaks Check for leaks around Y connector faucets and hoses 6 7 CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dr...

Page 19: ...reverse the door swing on your dryer A door reversal kit Part Number W10277499 is available to order For further information see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide TROUBLESHOOTING See your Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting information STACKING WASHER AND DRYER If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer A stack kit Part Number 8572546 is available to order For further i...

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