Owners Manual
Table Of Contents
- Dryer Safety
- Dryer Safety
- Dryer Maintenance and Care
- Cleaning the Dryer Location
- Cleaning the Dryer Interior
- Removing Accumulated Lint
- Cleaning the Lint Screen
- Changing the Drum Light (on some models)
- Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow
- Maintain Good Airflow
- Nonuse, Storage, and Moving Care
- Special Instructions for Steam Models
- Installation Instructions
- Requirements
- Tools and Parts
- Location Requirements
- Gas Dryer Power Hookup – U.S.A. and Canada
- Gas Supply Requirements
- Installation
- Install Leveling Legs
- Make Gas Connection – U.S.A. and Canada
- Venting Requirements
- Plan Vent System
- Install Vent System
- Connect Inlet Hoses
- Connect Vent
- Level Dryer
- Complete Installation Checklist
- Sécurité de la sécheuse
- Sécurité de la sécheuse
- Entretien et réparation de la sécheuse
- Nettoyage de l’emplacement de la sécheuse
- Nettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuse
- Retrait de la charpie accumulée
- Nettoyage du filtre à charpie
- Changement de l’ampoule d’éclairage du tambour (sur certains modèles)
- Vérification d’une circulation d’air adéquate pour le système d’évacuation
- Pour maintenir une bonne circulation d’air
- Précautions à prendre avant des vacances, un entreposage ou un déménagement
- Instructions spécifiques pour les modèles vapeur
- Instructions d’installation
- Spécifications
- Outils et pièces
- Exigences d’emplacement
- Raccordement électrique de la sécheuse à gaz - états-unis et canada
- Spécifications de l’alimentation en gaz
- L’installation
- Exigences d’emplacement
- Raccordement au gaz - états-unis et canada
- Exigences concernant l’évacuation
- Planification des circuits de conduits
- Installation du conduit d’évacuation
- Raccordement des tuyaux d’alimentation
- Raccordement du conduit d’évacuation
- Réglage de l’aplomb de la sécheuse
- Liste de vérification pour installation terminée
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Venting Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer
exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall,
ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only
rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.
n Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may
be used.
n Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
n Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent (acceptable only if accessible to clean):
n Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
n Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced airflow and poor performance.
n Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
n The total length should not exceed 7 3/4 ft. (2.4 m).
n The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the
overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent System
Chart.”
NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or
flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Chart” and, if
necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying
performance.
Exhaust hoods:
n An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
n Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that
may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or
snow).
n Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Recommended Styles: Acceptable Style:
Louvered Hood
Box Hood
Angled Hood
Elbows:
n 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps:
n Use clamps to seal all joints.
n Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or
other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and
catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For contact and
ordering information, refer to your Quick Start Guide.
Plan Vent System
Recommended exhaust installations:
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other
installations are possible.
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal
vent
G. Vent length necessary to
connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
I. Optional side exhaust outlet