Installation guide

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WARNING - POTENTIALFIREAND SHOCKHAZARD

• To reducetheriskofsevereinjuryordeath,followallinstallationinstructions

• Clothesdryerinstallationmustbe performedby a qualifiedinstaller

• Installtheclothesdryeraccordingtotheseinstructionsand inaccordancewithlocalcodes

• Thisdryermustbe exhaustedtotheoutdoors

• Use only4'rigidmetalductingforexhaustingtheclothesdryertotheoutdoors

• DO NOT installaclothesdryerwithflexibleplasticductingmaterialsIfflexiblemetal(semirigidorfoiltype)ductisinstalled,

itmust be UL-listedand installedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsfoundin'ConnectingtheDryertoHouseVent'on page

7 ofthismanual Flexibleductingmaterialsareknown tocollapse,be easilycrushed,and traplintTheseconditionswill

obstruct drger airflow and increase the risk of fire.

• Do not install or store this appliance in ang location where it could be exposed to water andlor weather.

• Save these instructions. (Installers:Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer.)

• This appliance must be properlg grounded and installed as described in these instructions.

IMPORTANT

• Exhousting the dryer to the outside

is required to prevent large

amounts of moisture, lint and other

products of combustion from being

blown into the room.

• Service information and a wiring

diagram are located in the dryer

access panel.

TOOLS NEEDED

Slip-joint pliers

Phillips-head and flat-blade screwdrivers

Ratchet with 3/8" socket

Carpenter's level

Adjustable wrenches

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

® ®

_19_/8 '' ]

Vent _/_ /

\+/ /

Water ......._:;

inlets (rear)

_S Drainoutlet

(rear)

_27"

2 C /16"

41V4"

36VS

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_30_Y_8 ''

21/2 ,,

117/18"

149-90383I

05-09 JR

Summary of content (8 pages)

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WARNING - POTENTIALFIREAND SHOCKHAZARD To reducetherisk ofsevereinjury or death,followallinstallation instructions Clothesdryerinstallation must be performedby a qualified installer Install theclothes dryeraccording totheseinstructions and inaccordancewithlocal codes Thisdryermust be exhaustedtotheoutdoors Use only4' rigid metalducting forexhausting theclothes dryerto theoutdoors DO NOT install a clothes dryerwithflexible plastic ductingmaterialsIfflexible metal(semirigid orfoil type)ductisinstalled, itmus
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING SPACEMAKER'" UNPACKING SPACEMAKER'" (CONT.) I-I-IRemove tope and two cornerpods from rear bottom cornersofappliance. NOTE:The tub blocking pod, shipping bolt and plastic spacer should be retained for use if the appliance is transported at o later dote. r2-1 usingthefour shippingcornerposts, logthe appliance on its left side so the shipping bose does not rest on the floor.
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Installation MOVING SPACEMAKER'" LOCATION r_ r_ Instructions CONNECTING (CONT.} TO OPERATING TO PLUMBING FACILITIES Turn the water on and check for leaks at both connections. Remove the 2 screws securing the access panel to the dryer cabinet. Lift the front access panel until the tabs can be disengaged from the dryer cabinet and remove the panel. r_ Route the inlet hoses, drain hose and power cord through the rear access area for temporary holding when moving the appliance to the operating location.
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Installation Instructions APPLIANCE OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT DRAIN IT71 Make sure all packing and shipping materials are removed, including the washer shipping bolt and plastic spacer block. I'_'AI Route drain hose properlg-not I'_"B'I Make sure water inlet hoses are connected (HOTto HOT)and tightened securelg without kinks. Turn on water faucets and check for leaks. • DRAIN RATE- The drain or standpipe must be capable of accepting a discharge at the rate of 16 gallons per minute. coiled or kinked.
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Installation CONNECTING APPLIANCE 3-WIRE CONNECTION r_ USING Remove the terminal block cover located at the rear of the dryer. Instructions 3-WIRE CONNECTION NEUTRAL) (UNGROUNDED This appliance is manufactured with the neutral connected to the frame. If local codes do not )ermit neutral grounding, proceed as follows: Instoll o UL-recognized stroin relief in the one-inch hole on the drger back below the terminal block opening. Remove the terminol block occess cover.
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Installation CONNECTING APPLIANCE 4-WIRE CONNECTION Instructions USING CONNECTING APPLIANCE USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION (CONT.) A CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFFat power source (circuit breaker/fuse box). F8-1 Plug power cord into electrical outlet. I_ Return to Step 15 on page 3. NOTE:TH ISAPPLIANCEISNOTAPPROVEDFOR120-VOLT OPERATION. F1"1 Remove the terminal block access cover.
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Installation EXHAUST INFORMATION (CONT.) EXHAUST DUCT LENGTH INFORMATION • The MAXIMUMALLOWABLElength of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all conditions noted below. More than three 90° turns are not recommended. Rearvent only NUMBER OF 90 ° TURNS 0 1 2 3 HOOD ft. ft. ft. ft. 42 ft. 36 ft. 28 ft. 18 ft.
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Installation Instructions MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION DOOR VENTILATION • Installation must conform to Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80. A minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally divided at top and bottom, is required. Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A Iouvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.