Electric Dryer
01
Installation
Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
RISK OF FIRE
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instruc-
tions.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
•
IMPORTANT- Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT- Observe
all governingcodes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the customer.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the
outdoors.
• Note to Customer -
ions with your Use and Care Book for
future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the dryer
door.
• DO NOT install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If
flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed
and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The
Dryer To House Vent" on page 5 of this manual. Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
Keep these instruct-
• Service information and the wiring dia-
gram are located in the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appli-
ance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature
is above 50°F for satisfactory operation of
the dryer control system.
• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
• Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with
the customer).
NOTE: Installation and service of this dryer requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. It is your responsibility to
contact a qualified installer to make the electrical connections.
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
SAFETY
GLASSES
DRYER POWER
CORD KIT
EXHAUST
HOOD
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
(NOT PROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
UL RATED
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
120/240V,30A
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
LEVEL
WITH 3 OR 4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFY THE PLUG
TYPE AS PER THE
HOUSE RECEPTACLE
BEFORE PURCHASING
LINE CORD.
3/4" STRAIN
RELIEF
UL RECOGNIZED
GLOVES
DUCT TAPE
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
Step 1 Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of
New Dryer (see section 1).
Step 2 Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Step 8 Check the Operation of the Power Supply
and Venting.
Step 9 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
Step 3 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Step 4 Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Step 5 Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Step 6 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Step 7 Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
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Installation Instructions
1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse at the electrical box.
3 EXHAUST INFORMATION
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power
cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
6. Connect power cord as follows:
WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED
STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER
IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER
THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of
the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of
the terminal block (marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground
screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all
terminal block screws (3) completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
by the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bends 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. The maximum duct length for rigid
metal duct is shown in the table below.
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
IF REQUIRED, BY LOCAL CODE,
INSTALL EXTERNAL GROUND
(NOT PROVIDED) TO GROUNDED
METAL, COLD WATER PIPE, OR
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
Recommended
run installations
GROUND
STRAP
GREEN
4" DIA.
OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND
DETERMINED BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
GROUND
SCREW
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
HOT
STRAIN RELIEF
BRACKET
WIRE
4"
2-1/2"
L1
L2
No. of 90º
Elbows
Rigid
Metal
Rigid
Metal
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
SCREWS
(3)
0
1
2
3
4
90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
NEUTRAL
HOT
WIRE
(White)
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
•Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.This could cause lint build up.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed down.
3 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER
COVER
CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED
LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH
UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,
including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of
the terminal block (marked N).
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of
duct must point away from the dryer.
• Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.
They will serve as a collection point for lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors ½ inch per foot
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)
terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet
rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
INSULATION
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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Installation Instructions
4 EXHAUST CONNECTION
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level)
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal
(semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the
home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance
with the instructions found in “Connecting The Dryer
To House Vent” on page 5 of this manual.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
•
RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
EXHAUST
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a
ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed
floor, or in any other concealed space of a building.
The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard.
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with
a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and
lint creates a potential fire hazard.
BLOCKAGE.
• Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint,
creating a potential fire hazard.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire
hazard.
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the
exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust
system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
5 LEVELING AND STABILIZING
YOUR DRYER
STAND THE DRYER UPRIGHT NEAR THE FINAL LOCATION AND ADJUST
THE 4 LEVELING LEGS, AT THE CORNERS, TO ENSURE THAT THE DRYER
IS LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FRONT TO REAR.
THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR
EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO
EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR
BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK.
LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at floor level)
FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION,
CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO
THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD
USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP.
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METAL DUCT
(CUT TO PROPER
LENGTH)
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4 LEVELING
LEGS
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING.
HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE UL-LISTED METAL
NOT PLASTIC.
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Installation Instructions, Indoor Exhausting
DON’T
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO HOUSE VENT
DO NOT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
SIT DRYER
ON FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST.
• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
• Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush-
ing and kinking.
DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT
• If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit
WX08X10077).
• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
DO NOT
CRUSH
FLEXIBLE
EXHAUST
AGAINST
WALL.
• For many applications, installing elbows at both the
dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustra-
tions below). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the
wall without kinking and or crushing the transition
duct, maximizing drying performance.
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ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUST INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.
• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent
walls or other surfaces is:
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
• In special installations, it may be necessary to connect
the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-
type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type)duct
may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND
where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout the
entire length of the transition duct.
0 in. either side
3 in. front and rear
• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
• In Canada and the United States, only the flexible
metal(foil-type) ducts that comply with the “Outline for
Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A” shall be
used.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and
must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally
distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a
dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open
area equally distributed.
• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
• Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• For best drying performance:
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BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer
outlet pipe.
INSTALLATION
• The dryerMUST be vented to the outdoors. See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 & 4.
• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRI-
CAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the
duct to its full length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the
exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep
the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other
clamp.
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MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED
DO
HOME INSTALLATION
• Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED
HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD,
TITLE 24, PART 32-80 or, when such standard is not
applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION
section 3 & 4.)
ELBOW HIGH
RECOMMENDED
• The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
• The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
• See section 2 for electrical connection information.
ELBOWS HIGH
RECOMMENDED
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Installation Instructions
ADDING NEW DUCT
FIXING
HOLE
9 DRYER EXHAUST TO RIGHT, LEFT
OR BOTTOM CABINET
WARNING - BEFORE PERFORMING
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE
TO DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR
HANDS AND ARMS FROM SHARP EDGES
WHEN WORKING INSIDE THE CABINET.
BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES
PORTION "A"
RIGHT OR
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower
housing. Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with
the tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure
the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.
REMOVE
SCREW
AND SAVE.
ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR
EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT
SIDE OF CABINET
REMOVE
DESIRED
• Preassemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape
around joint.
KNOCKOUT
(ONE ONLY).
• Insert duct assembly, elbow first, through the side opening
and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct.
Detach and remove the bottom, right or left side knockout
as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer.
CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer
when inserting the duct.
FIXING HOLE
B
A
9"
EXHAUST CAN
BE ADDED TO
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE
TAB LOCATION
DUCT
TAPE
BEND TAB
UP 45o
• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the dryer
internal duct and the elbow.
DUCT
TAPE
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat
blade screwdriver.
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Installation Instructions
10 CHANGING DIRECTION OF
DOOR OPENING
ADDING ELBOW FOR EXHAUST
THROUGH BOTTOM OF CABINET
1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the
hinges. With the door completely open, remove the
bottom screws from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert
these screws about half way into the TOP holes, for each
hinge on the opposite side (where you removed the filler
plugs). Apply firm pressure to get the screw started.
2. Loosen the top screws from each hinge on the dryer face
half way. With one hand holding the top of the door and
the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door
from the dryer by lifting itUP and OUT.
• Insert the elbow through the rear opening and connect it
to the dryer internal duct.
• Apply duct tape on the joint between the dryer internal
duct and elbow, as shown on page 6.
3. Rotate the door 180º. Insert the door on the opposite side
of the opening by moving the doorIN and DOWN
until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on
the top screws inserted in step 1.
4. Remove the remaining screws from the side of the
opening from which the door was removed. With these
screws secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two
top screws on each hinge. Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the side from which the door was removed.
CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be secured with tape,
otherwise they may separate and cause a
safety hazard.
LOOSEN THE TOP
REMOVE THE
SCREWS FROM
BOTTOM SCREW
EACH HINGE ON
FROM EACH HINGE
THE DRYER FACE
ON THE DRYER
HALF WAY.
ADDING COVER PLATE TO REAR
OF CABINET (SIDES AND BOTTOM
EXHAUST)
FACE.
MOVE THE DOOR IN AND
SECURE EACH HINGE
DOWN UNTIL THE TOP HINGE
AT THE BOTTOM AND
AND THE BOTTOM HINGE ARE
TIGHTEN THE TWO TOP
RESTING ON THE TOP SCREWS
SCREWS OF EACH HINGE.
INSERTED IN STEP 1.
PLATE
(KIT WE1M454)
Connect standard metal elbows and ducts to complete the
exhaust system. Cover back opening with a plate (Kit
WE1M454) available from your local service provider.
Place dryer in final location.
WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE BACK
OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE. (Kit WE1M454)
11 SERVICING
WARNING - LABEL ALL WIRES
PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING WHEN
SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING
ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND
DANGEROUS OPERATION AFTER
SERVICING/INST ALLATION.
For servicing phone numbers for replacement parts, and
other information, refer to Owner’s Manual or visit our
Web site.
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