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Make sure that lower edges
of the
cabinet,
plus the back and bottom
sides of the
dryer are free of obstructions
to permit
adequate
clearance
of air openings
for
combustion
air. See "Recessed
and closet
installation
instructions",
on the back cover,
for
minimum
spacing
requirements.
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w For ease of installation,
operating
and
servicing
(if ever needed)
adequate
space
should be provided
around
the dryer.
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w An 1 /&inch
NPT plugged
tapping,
accessible
for test gauge
connection,
must be
installed
immediately
upstream
of the gas
supply connector
to the dryer.
The dryer and its individual
shutoff valve
must
be disconnected
from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in exces
of l/2 psig
(3.45 kPa).
The dryer must be isolated
from the gas supply
piplng
system by closing its individual
manual
shutoff valve
durlng any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal
to or less than l/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
Electrical
requirements
It uslng exlstlng exhaust system, clean llnt from
entlre length ot exhaust system. Make sure
exhaust hood Is not plugged wlth Ilnt.
Replace plasttc exhaust duct wlth rlgld metal or
tlexlble metal duct.
se duct tape
to seal
II joints,
exhaust air
flow
better
Four-Inch rlgld metal
pipe
is preferred.
Plan
/cJ
god
installation
to use the
fewest number
of
elbows
and turns.
Metal rlexlble duct
should be fully extended
and supported
when the dryer is in final
position.
DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT.
The metal flexible
duct must be completely
open to allow adequate
exhaust
air to flow.
Allow as much room as possible
when using
elbows
or making
runs. Bend duct gradually
to
avold
kinking. Remove
excess flexible
duct to
avoid
sagging
and kinklng that may result in
reduced
air flow.
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
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Electrlcal ground Is required on thls
appliance.
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Do Not modify the power supply cord plug.
It It does not flt the outlet, have a proper
outlet Installed by a quaIltIed electrlclan.
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Do Not have a tuse In the neutral or
groundlng clrcult. A tuse In the neutral or
groundlng clrcult could result In an
electrlcal shock.
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Do Not use an extenslon cord wlth thls
appliance.
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Check wlth a qualltled electrlclan
It you are
In doubt as to whether the appliance
Is
properly grounded.
Failure to tallow these lnstructlons could result
In serious Injury or death.
It codes permlt and a separate groundlng wire
Is used, It Is recommended
that a qualltled
electrlclan
determlne that the groundlng path Is
adequate.
A 120-volt, 6CWlz, AC-only,
15or 2Gampere
fused electrical
supply is required.
Time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker
is recommended.
It is
recommended
that a separate
circuit serving
only this appliance
be provided.
The exhaust outlet
is
located
at the
bottom
rear of the
dryer.
The exhaust duct
can be routed
up, down,
left,
right or straight out of the back of the dryer.
General
space
requlrements
can be found in
"Recessed
and closet installation
instructions"
on the back cover.
Use the straightest
path you
can, where possible,
to avoid 90" turns.
The maxlmum length
of the exhaust
system
depends
upon the type of duct used, number
of elbows
and type of exhaust
hood.
The
maximum
length for both rigid and flexible
duct
is shown in chart.
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If service
is required,
determine
the
type of front panel your dryer has and follow
those instructions.
Recommended
grounding method
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
Disconnect tram electrlcal supply betore
removlng access panel.
Do not operate dryer wlthout access panel
securely In place.
Failure to kllow these lnstructlons could
result In electrlcal shock or death.
For your personal
safety, this appliance
must be
grounded.
This appliance
is equipped
with a
power
supply cord having
a 3-prong
grounding
plug.
To minimize
possible shock hazard,
the
cord must be plugged
into a mating
3-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle,
grounded
in
accordance
with the National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edltlon',
and all local
codes and ordinances.
If a mating
wall
receptacle
is not avallable,
It is the personal
One-piece
front panel
wiring diagram
location
The dryer gas shutoff
valve
is located
behind
the one-piece
front panel.
responsibility
and
obligation
of the
customer
to have a
properly
grounded
3-prong
wall
receptacle
installed
by a qualified
electrician.
NUMBER
OF
EXHAUST
HOOD TYPE
90" TURNS
A
B
C
0
64 FT.
64 FT.
58 Fr.
MAXIMUM
1
54 FT.
54Fr.
48 FT.
LENGTH OF
2
44 Fr.
44Fr
38 Fr.
4' DIA. RIGIC
METAL
3
35 Fr.
35 Fr.
29Fr.
DUCT.
4
27 Fr.
27 FT.
21 Fr.
0
36 FT.
36 FT.
28 FT.
MAXIMUM
1
31 Fr.
31 FT.
23 FT.
LENGTH OF
4' DIA.
2
27 FT.
27 Fr.
19 FT.
FLEXIBLE
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The wiring diagram
is
The wiring diagram
is
1
located
inside the
located
inside the
console.
console.
These Items should be
These Items should be
accessed only by a
accessed only by a
.
quallfled service
quallfled service
3
25 FT.
25 FT.
17 Fr.
METAL
4
23 FT.
23Fr.
15 FT.
DUCT.
The maximum
length using a 2" x 6" rectan
9
ular duct
with 2 elbows
and a 2-l/2
(TyPE C) exhaus
hood is 8 ft.
power
'/_
supply cord
Copies
of the standards
listed above
may be-
obtained
from:
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National
Fire Protection
Association
Bafterymarch
Park
Quincy,
Massachusetts
02269
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technklan.
gas shuhl
valve
o\ne-piece
front panel
1.
Disconnect electrlcal supply.
2. Remove
lint screen and set aside.
3. Remove
two screws from lint screen area.
4. Grasp front cabinet
top corners and pull
forward
and up (top is hlnged
at rear).
5. Remove
two screws from front panel
flanges.
Lift front panel
off lower clips,
6. Remove
door switch wires, if necessary,
and set front panel aside.
7. Reassemble
in reverse order.
Note: The door switch wires must
not
touch
the drum.
Lower access panel
wlrlng diagram
location
1,
Disconnect
electrlcal supply.
2. Insert flat-blade
screwdriver
between
cabinet
front and
lower access
panel
3-inches
in from
each
side. Push
down
on retalner
clips and pull lower
access
panel
forward.
The lower
access
panel
is
hinged
at the
bottom.
access
3.
Close lower access
-..-.-..
valve
panel
panel.
Gas shutoff valve "open" and
"closed" position
Optional shutoff
valve /FL
Exhaust
requirements
For exhaust systems
not covered
by the
exhaust
length
chart, see Service Manual,
Part
No. 603197 available
from your local parts
distributor.
Servlce check:
The back pressure in any
exhaust
system used must not exceed
0.6
inches of water column
measured
with an
inclined
manometer
at the point that the
exhaust
duct connects
the dryer.
An exhaust hood
should cap the
exhaust
duct to prevent
exhausted
air from returning
into dryer.
The
outlet of the hood must be at least
12 inches from the ground
or
anything
else that may be in the
path of the exhaust.
%
12" min.
Four-Inch outlet hood Is preterred.
However,
a
2-l /2 inch outlet may be used with short
systems only. A 2-l /2 inch outlet can result in
longer drying times than other hood types.
For
permanent Installation, a statlonary exhaust
system Is required.
Mobile home installation
Thls appliance
Is sultable for moblle home
Installations.
The lnstallatlon ot the dryer must
conform to the Manutactured
Home
Constructton and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard tar
Moblle Home Constructlon and Satety, Title 24,
HUD, Part 280, latest edltlon).
For all installations,
this appliance
MUST be
fastened
to the wall with cable
bracket
and
MUST be exhausted
to the outside.
The dryer must have an outside
exhaust.
If the dryer is exhausted
through
the floor and the area
under the mobile
home is
enclosed,
the exhaust
system
must
terminate
outside
the
enclosed
area. Extension
beyond
the enclosure
will
prevent
lint and moisture
buildup
under the mobile
home.
Fire/Health Hazard
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Do Not use non-metal, tlexlble duct.
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Do Not use metal duct smaller than tour
Inches In diameter.
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Do Not Use exhaust hoods wlth magnetic
latches.
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Check that exhaust system Is not longer
than specltled.
Exhaust systems longer
than speclfled wIII:
- Accumulate
Ilnt.
- Shorten the llte ot the dryer.
- Reduce perlormance,
resulting In
longer drying times and Increased
energy usage.
Failure to follow speclrlcatlons
may result In a
flre.
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Do Not exhaust dryer Into a chimney,
furnace cold alr duct, attlc or crawl space,
or any other duct used tar venting.
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Clean the exhaust system every other year.
. Do Not Install tlexlble duct In enclosed
walls, celllngs or tloors.
Accumulated
llnt could be tuel for a flre or
cause molsture damage.
Exhaust the dryer outslde to prevent
exposure to substances In the gas fuels and
combustion which may be harmtul to your
lealth.
he molsture and lint Indoors may cause:
- Lint to gather lnslde and around the
dryer and be a tuel for tlre.
- Molsture damage to woodwork,
turnlture, palnt, wallpaper, carpet, etc.
- Housecleanlng
problems and possible
health problems.
:allure to tallow these lnstructlons could result
n
Hre damage, property damage, personal
nJury or health problems.
posItIon
gas shutoff va'lve i;
open or "on" position
Panel B