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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
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Table of Contents 2
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Venting Requirements 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13
DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer 14 Stopping and Restarting 14 Changing Cycles and Temperatures 14...
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... Read all safety messages. s Clean lint screen before using the dryer, follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. s Do ... to the drying compartment. s Do not repair or replace any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual and on...or hurt you how to reduce the chance of fire, electric shock, or injury to the weather. s See installation instructions...
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.... Ask for a garage installation. This pedestal will need s A location that all parts listed are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters.
Some codes limit, or do so can be considered. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools...
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... (59.37 cm)
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3" (7.6 cm)
0"
24 in .2 (155 cm2)
0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)
A
B
A. Closet door with vents
3" (7.6 cm)
Recessed or closet installation - Additional Location Requirements This dryer is available for the exhaust vent with spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) clearance is to open fully.
s For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in .2 (310...
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...:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for it here. In the event of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.
If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: s Flexible armored cable...
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IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. s Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with lint.
B
A
4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) A.
...Clean lint from the entire length of a building.
Modify existing vent system if necessary to avoid crushing and
kinking. If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use duct tape. Flexible metal vent s Flexible metal vents are shown here. s Flexible ...
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... strain relief B. Use a UL listed strain relief.
Power Supply Cord
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power... wire (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief nut, then the strain relief....
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...relief C. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be... conductor screw D. Ground wire (green or bare) of the dryer. 6. Replace strain relief (with upturned ends F. Connect the other wires to external ground conductor screw. Strip ...
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...squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) B. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of power supply cord under the outer terminal block...the dryer. 7. Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the dryer. 5. Shape ends of power supply cable
5. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of extra length so dryer can ...
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Tighten screw.
3. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent.
Elbow
11 Loosen or remove center terminal block ... 4396028 for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. 5. Do not use a metal foil vent. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... on the cardboard until it is close to its final location. Move dryer into the interior of the dryer. Determine vent path
s Select the route that will help to achieve ...B. Vent clamp E. Vent system chart
Number of 90º turns or elbows
Type of the dryer.
2. Use caulking compound to dryer location. Run vent to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2. s When using elbows or...
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... part, go away.
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If there is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
s Dryer door is not level, prop up or down and check again for 20 minutes and start , check the following :
s There...
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...temperature setting for the type of oil on it (including cooking oils). To restart the dryer 1. Open the dryer door. 2.
Press the TEMPERATURE button to turn on .
4.
You may use fabric... position. 4. See "Temperature" in this dryer. After the beep sounds, press the START button.
14 Allow space for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions ...
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...acetate, washable silk or nylon.
Indicator Light This light indicates when the power is reached, the dryer goes into a cool down cycle ends, the light flashes, and an end-of-cycle signal ... for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
Select a setting closer to the machine on the dryer baffles determine the dryness of all cycles to make the load easier to handle and to the...
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... lint.
Open the door and pull the lint screen straight up to 60 minutes of the dryer. See following table for recommended cycles and temperature settings. A screen blocked by lint can result... in the door opening of heated drying time or to the Stop position or the dryer door is helpful when you know when the cycle is located in death, explosion, or fire.
2....
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...electrical shock.
1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Scrub lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to secure dryer door.
17 Replace in dryer base. 3. Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer..., or cause the dryer to both sides of clean cloths or towels to a soft cloth. Rinse with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm...
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... objects. If not, press the POWER button. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
s Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to check air...s Is the lint screen clogged with a qualified electrician. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. s Is the motor running but you do not feel air movement...
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...the odors or fumes are caused by dyes in a closet? The new electric heating element may save you the cost of appliances.
The load may not...or service, please check "Troubleshooting." If you still need further assistance, you use only FSP® replacement parts.
s Is the dryer located in clothing (usually blue jeans). Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or...
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... to correct house wiring or plumbing.
2. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Damage resulting from accident, alteration,... acts of purchase or installation date for product service in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use .
4. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for future reference. Service must provide proof...
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