0 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
INSTALLATION 11 Installation Location Requirements WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following: ••Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. ••The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the dryer. The installation requires: ••A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. See Venting the Dryer. ••A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft.
12 INSTALLATION Clearances 14" max.* (356 mm) 14" max.* (356 mm) 18" min.* (457 mm) 18" min.* (457 mm) 1"* (25 mm) 1"* 5"** 30 - 30 (25 mm) 1/8" (127 mm) (761 - 765mm) 30 - 30 5"** 1/8" (127 mm) (761 - 765mm) 3"* (76 mm) 48 in.2* (310 cm2) 0" (0 mm) 39" (990 mm) 24 in.
INSTALLATION 13 Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet, with Stacked Washer and Dryer ENGLISH 48 in.2* (310 cm2 ) 6"* (152 mm) 3"* (76 mm) 77 ½" (1968 mm) 24 in.2* (155 cm2) 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) 5 ½" ** (140 mm) 1" (25 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1" (25 mm) * Required spacing ** For side or bottom venting, 2-inch (5.1 cm) of spacing is allowed. Installation Spacing for Cabinet For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
14 INSTALLATION Leveling the Dryer 2 NOTE ••Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the dryer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary may cause the dryer to vibrate. ••To ensure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it must be level. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface. 1 Position the dryer in the final location. Place a level across the top of the dryer.
INSTALLATION 15 2 While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws on the door hinge. Remove the door. 3 Turn the door upside down and line up the holes in the hinge with the holes on the opposite side of the cabinet. Reinstall the door with the screws removed in step 2.
16 INSTALLATION Reversing the Door (DLEX4500*, DLGX4501*) 4 Remove the two latch screws and the latch. Latch Screw WARNING THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. •• To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.
INSTALLATION 17 9 WARNING 7 Latch Screw 10 Insert the four decorative screws on the right side. Decorative Hinge Screw Move the door to the left side and line up the holes in the hinge with the holes in the cabinet. Hinge hole 11 Check that the door closes and latches properly. CAUTION Be sure to support the weight of the door before inserting the hinge screws. 8 Hold the hinge in place while inserting the two hinge screws (to prevent the door from dropping).
18 INSTALLATION Installing the Side Vent Kit 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, death or property damage, follow basic precautions, including the following: ••Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. ••Use a heavy metal vent. Preassemble a 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow to the next 4-inch (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer.
INSTALLATION 19 Stacking the Dryer Stacking Kit Installation 1 Make sure the surface of the washer is clean and dry. Remove paper backing from the tape on one of the stacking kit side brackets. 2 Fit the side bracket to the side of the washer top as shown in the below illustration. Firmly press the adhesive area of the bracket to the washer surface. Secure the side bracket to the washer with a screw on the back side of the bracket. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the other side bracket.
20 INSTALLATION Venting the Dryer WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons or death when using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: ••Do not crush or collapse ductwork. ••Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact sharp objects. ••If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and clean before installing the dryer. WARNING ••Ductwork is not provided with the dryer.
INSTALLATION 21 Routing and Connecting Ductwork Correct Venting ENGLISH NOTE Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately. ••Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ductwork. ••The exhaust duct run should be as short as possible. ••Use as few elbow joints as possible.
22 INSTALLATION Connecting the Inlet Hose (Steam Models) The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using the new water supply hose. Do not reuse old hoses. NOTE •• Water supply pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138—827 kPa) . •• Do not strip or cross-thread when connecting the inlet hose to the valve. •• If the water supply pressure is more than 800 kPa, a pressure-reducing valve should be installed. •• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary.
INSTALLATION 23 Connecting Gas Dryers To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or death when using this appliance, follow requirements including the following: Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only ••Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. ••For personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded. ••This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz.
24 INSTALLATION NOTE ••In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. When using ball-type gas shut off valves, they shall be T-handle-type. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. This dryer is configured from the factory for natural gas (NG). If the dryer is to be used with propane (LP) gas, it must be converted by a qualified service technician.
INSTALLATION 25 Connecting Electric Dryers To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or death when using this appliance, follow requirements including the following: Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only ••The wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
26 INSTALLATION Four-Wire Power Cord 8 Tighten all screws securely. ••Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWGminimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 9 Reinstall the terminal block access cover. ••A UL-listed strain relief is required. Hot (Black) Ground Screw Neutral (White) Hot (Red) White Wire moved from Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer.
INSTALLATION 27 6 Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. ••Use UL-listed 4-wire #10 AWGminimum copper conductor cable. Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of wire to allow for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 7 Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw of the terminal block. 8 Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground screw. 9 Tighten all screws securely. ••A UL-listed strain relief is required. 1 Remove 5-inch (12.
28 INSTALLATION Three-Wire Power Cord ••A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. ••A UL-listed strain relief is required. ••Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWGminimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 1 Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer. 2 Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.
INSTALLATION 29 6 Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw. ••A UL-listed strain relief is required. 7 Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw. 8 Tighten all screws securely. 9 Reinstall the terminal block access cover. ••A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. ••Use UL-listed 3-wire, #10 AWGminimum copper conductor cable. Allow at least 5 ft. (1.
30 INSTALLATION Final Installation Check Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation with the following tests and Installation Test (Duct Check). Testing Dryer Heating GAS MODELS Close the dryer door and press the Power button to turn the dryer on. Press the Time Dry and Start/ Pause buttons to start the test. When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main burner.
INSTALLATION 31 Installation Test (Duct Check) Press the START/PAUSE button. The dryer will start the test, which will last a few minutes. The heat will be turned on and the temperatures in the drum will be measured. 4 Check the display for results. (DLEX4200*,DLGX4201*, DLEX4000*, DLGX4001*, DLEX4500*, DLGX4501*) During the test cycle, monitor the Flow Sense™ display on the control panel. If the Flow Sense™ LED has not turned on, when the cycle ends, the exhaust system is adequate.
