Installation
Instructions
Electric Dryer
O5
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readtheseinstructionscompletelyandcarefully.
•IMPORTANT- Save these instructionsfor
local inspector'suse.
•IMPORTANT- Observeall governingcodes
andordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keeptheseinstructions
with your Useand CoreBookfor future
reference.
• Beforethe old dryer is removedfrom serviceor
discorded,removethe dryer door.
• Inspectthe dryer exhaustoutlet and straighten
the outlet wallsif they arebent.
• Serviceinformation andthe wiring alia-gram
arelocated inthe controlconsole.
• Do not allow children on or inthe appliance.
Closesupervisionof children is necessary
when the applianceis usednearchildren.
• Installthe dryer wherethe temperature is
above50°Ffor satisfactoryoperationof the
dryercontrol system.
WARNING ruSKOFFree
, To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
, Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
, Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in
accordance with local codes.
, This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
, Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the
outdoors.
, DO NOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.
If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be
UL listed and installed in accordance with the instructions found in
"Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual.
Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed,
and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct dryer airflow and increase
the risk of fire.
, Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
, Save these instructions. (Installers: Besure to leave these instructions
with the customer).
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
TOOLSYOU
WILL NEED
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
MATERIALSYOUWILL NEED
4IIDIA,METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
)
}IA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
_,/XO8XlO077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOETYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED,)
4'IDUCT
%
4'1DIA,METAL
ELBOW
CLAMPS(2) EXHAUST
HOOD
OR
4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
%
SAFETY
GLASSES
3/4"STRAIN
DUCTTAPE GLOVES RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
4" COVERPLATE(IFNEEDED
(KITWEIM454)
DRYERPOWER
CORDKIT
(NOTPROVIDED
WITHDRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,]OA
WITH3 OR4PRONGS.
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD,
Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (seesection 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply
and Venting.
Step 9 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be Noticed By
the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
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