CONNECT
DRYER TO
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Secure all joints with clamps or duct
tape. DO NOT use sheet metal
screws or other fastening means
which extend into the duct to attach
exhaust pipe joints. They could
catch lint and reduce the efficiency
of the exhaust system.
IMPORTANT: Keep exhaust duct
as short as possible.
Be sure old ducts are clean before
installing your new dryer.
To prevent backdraft when dryer is
not in operation, outer end of
exhaust pipe must have a weather
hood with hinged dampers (obtain
locally).
Weather hood should be installed
at least 12" (30.5 cm) above the
ground. Higher clearances may be
necessary in areas where heavy
snowfall can occur.
No extra system length
consideration is necessary when
exhausting through the roof. Use
MAXIMUM EXHAUST LENGTH
table to calculate system length.
Use a roof cap that provides air
flow equal to weather hood.
Exhaust Directions
Dryer can be exhausted to the
outdoors through the back, right, or
bottom of the dryer. Gas dryers
cannot be vented out the left
side because of the burner
housing.
Dryer is shipped from factory ready
for rear exhaust. No kits required.
To exhaust dryer through sides or
bottom, install a DK1 Sales
Accessory (Directional Exhaust Kit
528P3). Available as optional
equipment at extra cost.
CONNECT GAS
SUPPLY
Installation
Instructions
Gas Dryer
Keep instructions for future
reference. Be sure manual
stays with dryer.
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Exhaust System Materials
Exhaust duct must be four inches
(10.2 cm) in diameter without
obstructions. Rigid metal duct is
recommended. Non-combustible
semirigid flexible metal duct is
acceptable.
DO NOT use plastic pipe, foil pipe,
or flexible plastic pipe, because it
contributes to poor drying
performance and collects lint, which
can lead to a fire hazard. To identify
flexible foil or plastic duct, pinch the
coils of the duct between your
fingers. If the coils can be brought
together, do not use the duct.
Do Not Use
Use
Rigid Metal
Semirigid Metal
Flexible Foil
Plastic
4" (10.16 cm)
4" (10.16 cm)
Recommended Weather Hood
2-1/2" (6.35 cm)
Recommended
for Short Runs Only
POSITION AND
LEVEL DRYER
Place dryer in position, adjust all
legs (4) until dryer is level side to
side and front to back.
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REMOVE PARTS
AND CLEAN
DRYER DRUM
Wipe drum with clean rag and soap
diluted in warm water to remove any
oil used in manufacturing. Make a
paste of laundry detergent and clean
drum if necessary.
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Questions?
See
Owners Manual
or
call Amana Consumer Affairs
Department 1-800-843-0304
Optional Kits
Kits are available at extra cost through
your Amana dealer or
Amana factory 1-800-843-0304.
Directional Exhaust Kit
DK1 Sales Accessory (Directional
Exhaust Kit #528P3).
Flexible Metal Vent Kit
Exhausting the dryer in hard-to-reach
locations can be accomplished by
installing Kit # 521P3.
Manufactured (Mobile) Home
Installation Kit
Manufactured home anchor Kit
#526P3.
Propane Gas Conversion Kit
LPK1 Sales Accessory (L.P./Propane
Kit # 649P3).
Test for Gas
Leaks
After final gas
connection is made,
turn on manual gas
valve and test all connections in gas
supply piping for gas leaks. Leak
testing of the appliance shall be
conducted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
1.
Place soap suds on connections.
2.
If bubbles appear, a leak is
present. Shut off gas supply
valve.
3.
Tighten joint if leak is at factory
fitting.
• If leak is not at factory fitting,
unscrew, apply more joint
compound, and tighten to
correct leak.
4.
Retest connection for leak after
tightening or adding joint
compound.
• Retest any connections that
were disturbed.
Altitude
Ft (M)
Orifice
Size #
Part
number
3000 (915)
43
503778
6000 (1830)
44
58719
8000 (2440)
45
503779
9000 (2740)
46
503780
10000(3050)
47
503781
For proper operation at
altitudes above 2,500 feet
The natural gas valve spud orifice
size must be reduced to ensure
complete combustion. See table.
Connect gas supply to dryer using a new stainless steel flexible connector
or hard pipe (check local codes) according to illustration. Test for leaks and
check burner flame after gas supply is connected. See
Checking Burner
Flame
section on next page.
• Dryer must be connected to type of gas as shown on nameplate located
in the door recess.
• Use pipe joint compound insoluble on LP (propane) Gas, or Teflon tape,
on all pipe threads.
• Purge air and sediment from gas supply line before connecting it to the
dryer. Before tightening the connection, purge remaining air from gas line
to dryer until odor of gas is detected. This step is required to prevent gas
valve contamination.
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CONNECT
POWER CORD
TO
ELECTRICITY
See
Installation Requirements
section. Plug dryer into
3-prong grounded outlet only.
You'll Need a Few Things Before You Begin
L.P./Propane
DO NOT connect dryer to L.P./
Propane gas service without
converting the gas valve. An LPK1
Sales Accessory L.P./Propane Gas
Conversion Kit 649P3 must be
installed.
Duct Tape
Wrench
Screw
Drivers
Level
Teflon Tape or
Joint Compound
Stainless Steel
or Hard Pipe
Gas Connector
To reverse the direction that the
door opens, see the Owner’s
Manual.
Maximum Exhaust Length
Rigid Metal Duct
Number of
90º Elbows
Weather Hood
4-inch Opening
Weather Hood
2½-inch Opening
0
44 feet (13.4 m)
34 feet (10.4 m)
1
34 feet (10.4 m)
26 feet (7.9 m)
2
26 feet (7.9 m)
20 feet (6.1 m)
3
20 feet (6.1 m)
14 feet (4.3 m)
Flexible Metal Duct
Number of
90º Elbows
Weather Hood
4-inch Opening
Weather Hood
2½-inch Opening
0
24 feet (7.3 m)
20 feet (6.1 m)
1
20 feet (6.1 m)
16 feet (4.9 m)
2
16 feet (4.9 m)
12 feet (3.7 m)
3
12 feet (3.7 m)
8 feet (2.4 m)
NOTE: Deduct 6 feet (1.8 m) for each additional elbow.
Level
Dryer
Base
Leveling
Leg
3
/
8
" NPT gas
connection
Black iron pipe
Shorter than 20' (6.1 m) - use
3
/
8
" pipe
Longer than 20' (6.1 m) - use
1
/
2
" pipe
Use new stainless steel flexible connector
only if allowed by local codes (Use Design A.G.A. certified connector)
1
/
8
" NPT pipe plug
(for checking inlet
gas pressure)
Install Equipment
shut-off valve
within 6' (1.8 m)
of dryer.
