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24"(61CM)GASWASHER RYER INST TION INSTRUCTIONS

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WASH ER/DRYER SAFETY .............................. 1

iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS .................... 2

Tools and Parts .............................................. 2

Alternate Parts ............................................... 3

Location Requirements .................................. 3

Drain System .................................................. 4

Electrical Requirements ................................. 5

Gas Supply Requirements ............................. 5

Venting Requirements .................................... 6

Install Leveling Legs ....................................... 7

Remove Foam Packing .................................. 8

Connect Drain Hose ....................................... 8

Connect Inlet Hoses ...................................... 8

Secure Drain Hose ......................................... 9

Plan Vent System ........................................... 9

Install Vent System ...................................... 11

Level Washer/Dryer ...................................... 11

Make Gas Connection ................................. 11

Connect Vent ............................................... 11

Complete Installation ................................... 12

WASHER RYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kilt or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

- instructions.

All safety messages wilt tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING - "Risk of Fire"

- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

- Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials, if flexible metal

(foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance

manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are

known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct

clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

- Save these instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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24"(61CM)GASWASHER RYER INST TION INSTRUCTIONS _ble of Contents WASH ER/DRYER SAFETY .............................. 1 Remove Foam Packing .................................. 8 Connect Drain Hose ....................................... 8 iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS .................... 2 Tools and Parts .............................................. 2 Alternate Parts ............................................... 3 Connect Inlet Hoses ...................................... Secure Drain Hose .............
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WARNING: For your safety, the risk of fire or explosion, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or any other appliance. or other flammable - WHAT TO DO (F YOU SMELL GAS: vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this = Do not try to light any appliance. = Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. = Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
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Parts supplied: Remove parts package from the washer basket. Check that all parts were included. A B A. Rear leveling legs (2) C D E Explosion Hazard B. Front C. Drain leveling hose legs (2) D. Plastic strap E. Silver double-wire Keep flammable materials and vapors, gasoline, away from dryer.
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Mobile home installations require: [] Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer. Washer/Dryer Dimensions 153/8" (391 rnrn) [] Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools and Parts" section for information on ordering. Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.
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Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Use a new CSA International approved Do not remove ground prong. install a shut=off valve. Do not use an adapter. Securely tighten Do not use an extension cord. if connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 ram) water coJumn. Failure to follow these instructions fire, or electrical shock. can result in death, [] A 120 volt, 60 Hz.
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[] Must include a shutoff valve: An individual shutoff valve must be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the washer/dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing. --A .............................. g Fire Hazard ....................................... O Use a heavy metal vent. D Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. A. Gas shutoff valve B. 1/8"NPT minimum plugged tapping C.
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[] Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. [] Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. [] The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed 73/4ft (2.4 m). Excessive Weight Hazard Elbows Use two or more people to move and install washer/dryer. 45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows. S Good Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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For (aundry tub or standpipe drain systems 1. Make sure drain hose form is in correct position. 1. Openthewasher lid.Thelatchunderthedryerwillkeepthe lidopen. 2. Pullthefoampacking ringoutofthewasher. / iG........ / / A. Drain hose form ) NOTE: Keep the foam ring and use it when transporting your washer/dryer. This packing material is used to keep the washer tub stable during transport. Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage.
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Connect the inlet hoses to the washer 1. Attach the hot water hose to the bottom inlet valve. Attaching the hot water hose first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. 2. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional twothirds turn. 1. 2. Move the washer/dryer to its final location and remove any cardboard used to move the washer/dryer. Locate the plastic strap included in the parts package.
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Optional exhaust installations This washer/dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right or left side. To convert the washer/dryer, use Side Exhaust Kit Part Number 279823. If your washer/dryer was previously exhausted from the right or left side, it can be converted to rear exhaust by using standard offset connections. To cover the hole in the side, one of the following plugs can be added: 692790 (white) 3977784 (biscuit) Follow the instructions in the kit to install.
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Vent system chart NOTE: Side exhaust installations add a 90 ° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart. Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of Vent Box or Louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 43 ft (13.1 m) 36 ft (11.0 m) 1 Rigid meta_ 33 ft (10.1 m) 26 ft (7.9 m) 2 Rigid meta_ 23 ft (7.0 m) 16 ft (4.9 m) 3. Install the adapter on the 1/2"rigid gas supply pipe using pipejoint compound. E ................................. A.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. Check that you have all of your tools. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. Keep the plastic foam for use if the washer/dryer should be transported. Check the washer/dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. Check that the washer/dryer is level and front leveling feet are tight. See "Level Washer/Dryer." 7= 8. 9.