Installation guide
Installation
Instructions
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Unitized Gas
Washer/Dryer
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and
carefully.
•IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for
local inspector'suse.
•IMPORTANT- Observe all governing
codesand ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructionswith the customer.
• Note to Customer - Keepthese instructions
with your Use and Care Book for future
reference.
• Beforethe appliance isremovedfrom service
or discarded, remove the washer and dryer
door.
• inspectthedryer exhaustoutlet andstraighten
the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are locatedat the accesspanel.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary
when theapplianceis usednear children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°F(].O°C)for satisfactory operationof
the dryercontrol system.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE
, Toreducethe riskofsevereinjuryordeath,followallinstallationinstructions.
. Applianceinstallationmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedinstaller.
. Installtheclothesapplianceaccordingtotheseinstructionsandinaccordancewithlocal
codes.In theabsenceof localcodes,installationmustcomplywith NationalFuelGas
Code,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54ortheCanadianNaturalGasandPropaneInstallationCode,
CSAB149,1,
,CalifomiaSafeOnnkingWaterandToxicEnforcementAct.
Thisact requiresthegovernorof Californiato publisha listof substancesknownto the
stateto causecancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharmandrequiresbusinesses
to warn customersof potentialexposureto suchsubstances.Gasappliancescan
causeminorexposureto fourof thesesubstances,namelybenzene,carbonmonoxide,
formaldehydeandsoot,causedprimarilybytheincompletecombustionof naturalgas
or LPfuels.Properlyadjusteddryerswillminimizeincompletecombustion.Exposureto
thesesubstancescanbeminimizedfurtherbyproperlyventingthedryerto theoutdoors.
, Thisappliancemustbeexhaustedto theoutdoors.
, Useonly4"rigidmetalductingforexhaustingtheapplianceto theoutdoors.
, DONOTinstalla clothesdryerwithflexibleplasticductingmaterials.If flexiblemetal
(semi-rigidorfoiFtype)ductisinstalled,it mustbeULlistedandinstalledinaccordance
withthe instructionsfoundin"ConnectingTheDryerToHouseVent"onpage8 of this
manual.Flexibleventingmaterialsareknownto collapse,beeasilycrushed,andtraplint.
Theseconditionswillobstructdryerairflowandincreasetheriskoffire.
, Donotinstallorstorethisapplianceinanylocationwhereit couldbeexposedtowater
andorweather.
, Savetheseinstructions.(Installers:Besureto leavetheseinstructionswiththecustomer).
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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i0" ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES _._
8"PIPEWRENCH LEVEL
SUPJOINTPUERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
1/4" Nutdriver
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4'IDIA.METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED) 4'IDIAMMETALELBOW
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXO8XlO077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
EXHAUSTHOOD
(x2)
4"DUCTCLAMPS
OR
4"SPRINGCLAMPS
PIPE
COMPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
FORLEAKDETECTION
DUCTTAPE
FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR
SAFETYGLASSES
GLOVES
<5
4"COVERPLATE(IFNEEDED)
(KITWEIM454)
In the state of Massachusetts:
• Installation must be performed by
e qualifledor licensed contractor,
plumber, or gesfltter qualified or
licensed by the state.
• When using bell-type gas shut-off
valves, they shell be T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet.
1.Cable Tie
PARTS SUPPLIED
2 Washer Hoses
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2 Stainer Screens
2 Rubber Washers Rubber Washers
(washers may be in water hoses)
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