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12-Cycle Electric and Gas Dryers
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Make sure that the floor is a solid, level surface
• Use a level to make sure that the floor where you are installing your dryer is
level. This helps minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement.
Step 2: Move your dryer to the location you selected
• Move your dryer to the location you selected, but do not push your dryer all
the way back into the location. You need to connect the power cord and
ducting before you move your dryer into its final position.
Step 3: Connect the exhaust ducting
WARNING:
• Make sure that your dryer is installed properly so it exhausts air easily.
• Keep ducts as straight as possible.
• DO NOT restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.
• DO NOT use unnecessarily long ducts that have many elbows.
• Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the
dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws.
• Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure the vent flap
opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.
• DO NOT use a plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws that can accumulate lint when assembling the
ducting. Joints should be taped.
• DO NOT let the aluminum tape cover the ventilation slots on the back of your
dryer.
• DO NOT use dented or clogged ducts and vent.
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Make sure that the exhaust hood flapper or louvers move freely.
If you do not have an exhaust hood installed, see Exhaust hood types on page
16 for information about recommended hood types.
We recommend that
you have a professional install the exhaust hood.
Note:
If a gas dryer is being installed, you will need to call a licensed
professional to do the installation.
Notes:
• If the front of the dryer is higher than the rear by more than one degree, it
may take longer to dry small loads. You can adjust the dryer feet to level your
dryer (Step 3: Connect the exhaust ducting on page 25).
• If the floor is not perfectly level, the legs can be adjusted to make the dryer
level and stable. The dryer must be leveled after it is set in place.
Tip:
For information about space requirements for a side-by-side installation,
see Installing side-by-side, or in an alcove, closet, or other recessed area on
page 12.
Important:
Before you connect the exhaust ducting, review ducting
requirements in Duct requirements on page 16.
