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ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

1. Remove screw and exhaust duct.

2-1. Detach and remove the knockout that

matches the desired venting direction

(Right side not available on Gas Dryers)

2-2. Reconnect the new duct[8.66 inch(22cm)]

to the blower housing, and fixing the duct
to the base.

3-1. Insert the male end of a 4" elbow into the

female end of a short duct. Tape the joint.

3-2. Insert this assembly elbow first through

the hole in the dryer and push the female
end of the elbow onto the male end of the
blower output shaft. Tape the joint.

Summary of Contents for DWR-WE3011WW DWR-WE3011RR DWR-WG3011WW DWR-WG3011RR...

Page 1: ...dryer easier ONE TOUCH SELECTIONS To choose an option press its button once No need to press buttons multiple times to scroll through a list of options Your dryer provides sensor drying and time drying programs Sensor Dry The dryer senses the dampness of the laundry and automatically determines the heat level and operation time You might see a sudden increase or decrease in operation time if the s...

Page 2: ...ollowed To reduce the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or death when using your appliance follow basic precautions NOTE These manual should be retained for future reference FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not store or use gasoline or other flamm...

Page 3: ...PECIFICATIONS 3 PART 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7 PART 3 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION 17 PART 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYER 18 PART 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 24 PART 6 GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 25 PART 7 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 26 PART 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 28 PART 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 35 Accessories Design of pedestals is subject to chang...

Page 4: ...se a load to catch fire 14 Do not use fabric softners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softner or product 15 This dryer is designed only for residential use 16 Ensure pockets are free from small irregularly shaped hard objects foreign material etc ie coins knives pins etc These objects could damage your dryer 17 Do not wash clothing with large bu...

Page 5: ...l codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician B For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding term...

Page 6: ...gasoline away from the dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion electric shock property damage personal injury or death when using this appliance please follow all instructions and information including those in this manual and instructions provided by your g...

Page 7: ...aundry may not tumble properly and sensor will not detect humidity information accurately When leveling please be cautious not to injure your fingers and toes If you install the dryer on the optional pedestal it is necessary to level with the pedestal leveling legs PART 2 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 40 1 102 1cm 27 68 6cm 44 3 112 5cm 32 4 82 3cm STEP 1 Positioning the Dryer Clothes dr...

Page 8: ...with comparable ventilation openings is also acceptable Once in position adjust the leveling legs of the dryer until it is level from left to right and front to back The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor and the dryer should not rock The maximum slope of the dryer from left to right or front to back should not exceed 2 5 cm 1 inch If the dryer is not level and if the slope exceeds 2 5 ...

Page 9: ...ld not rock The maximum slope of the dryer from left to right or front to back should not exceed 1 2 5 cm If the dryer is not level and if the slope exceeds 1 2 5 cm a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors may malfunction NOTE Other sections of this manual also provide important information concerning the placement of and clearances for your dryer Please review this entire manual befor...

Page 10: ... few elbow joints as possible Use duct tape on all duct joints Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to reduce condensation and lint build up on pipe walls PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL VOID THE DRYER S WARRANTY Combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids must not be stored near the dryer The dryer must be disconnec...

Page 11: ...ble on Gas Dryers 2 2 Reconnect the new duct 8 66 inch 22cm to the blower housing and fixing the duct to the base 3 1 Insert the male end of a 4 elbow into the female end of a short duct Tape the joint 3 2 Insert this assembly elbow first through the hole in the dryer and push the female end of the elbow onto the male end of the blower output shaft Tape the joint ...

Page 12: ...en you remove the shipping cap 3 Connect the dryer to your laundry room s gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector as noted below use a new stainless steel flexible connector if allowed by your local codes 4 Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your laundry room s gas supply Turn on your laundry room s gas both supply and check all pipe connections internal and e...

Page 13: ... For additional instruction on connecting the dryer to an electrical power source please refer to this manual s section on Electrical Requirements and Electric Dryer NOTE Burner input requirements If your house is located at the elevations up to 10 000 feet Adjusting burner input setting is not required at this elevation because AGA certifies this dryer will not have any problem with the BTU ratin...

Page 14: ...w The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure Static pressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with a manometer placed on the exhaust duct approximately 1 ft 30 5cm from the final outlet Static pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 7 6mm water column The dryer should be checked while the dryer is running with no load Confirming Heat Source in Electric ...

Page 15: ...anel Gas dryers must not be vented to the outside using the right side panel because of the burner housing 5 The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely to the manufactured or mobile home structure the exhaust duct must be made of a material that will resist fire and combustion and it is recommended that you use a rigid or flexible metal pipe 6 DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any other ex...

Page 16: ...t off 3 Attach the straight end of long hose to Y connector 4 Using pliers tighten the coupling with an additional two thirds turn 5 Attach angled end of long hoses to fill the valve at the bottom of the dryer s rear frame Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector 6 Using pliers tighten the coupling with an additional two thirds turn 7 Check that the water faucets are on...

Page 17: ...rom the dryer exhaust outlet B Uninstalling a gas dryer 1 Shut off gas 2 Unplug power cord 3 Disconnect gas line from dryer 4 Pull away and loosen vent clamp 5 Disconnect venting PART 3 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION WARNING Incorrect Installation can cause serious accidents The weight of the dryer and the height of installation makes the stacking procedure too risky for one person This procedure should...

Page 18: ...aboratories listed No 8 A W G wire copper wire only or as required by local codes Allow sufficient slack in wiring so dryer can be moved from its normal location when necessary d The power cord pigtail connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT supplied with dryer Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to local codes and with instructions mentioned on the following ...

Page 19: ...he instructions in this section if your home has a 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R and you will be using a UL listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA type14 30R 3 wire receptacle NEMA type10 30R If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box If this type is available at your home you will be co...

Page 20: ...ck 1 inch 2 5 cm Make ends of 3 wires a hook shape Then put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hooked end facing to the right and pinch the hook together and screw tightly 1 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw 2 Connect red and black wires to the left and right terminal block screws 3 Connect ground wire green of power cord to...

Page 21: ... from end and strip 1 inch of insulation from each conductor 3 wire connection Direct wire Then put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hooked end facing rightward and pinch the hook together and tighten the screw securely 1 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw 2 Connect red and black wires to the left and right terminal block s...

Page 22: ...inal block screw 2 Connect red and black wires to the left and right terminal block screws 3 Connect ground wire green of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw 4 Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened Be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position Option 1 4 wire connection wi...

Page 23: ...he connection of a frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire use the instructions under this section 1 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw 2 Connect ground wire of appliance and neutral wire of power cord to center terminal block screw 3 Connect red and black wires to the left and right terminal block screws 4 Make sure the strain relief screw is tightened B...

Page 24: ... same circuit a The dryer has a three prong plug to help guard against shock The plug should be plugged directed into a properly grounded three prong receptacle that is rated 120 Volts AC alternating current 15 Amps This plug in order to be properly and fully effective must be plugged into a properly installed outlet that is grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances b The dryer mu...

Page 25: ...yer to the type of gas shown on the nameplate Use new flexible stainless steel connectors Use Teflon tape and pipe joint compound insoluble in LP gas on all pipe threads Purge gas supply of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to the dryer in order to prevent gas valve contamination Before tightening connection between gas supply and dryer purge remaining air until odor of gas is iden...

Page 26: ...dryer 3 Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is recommended for use as transition ducting between the dryer and and the wall In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations then a UL listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and wall connection only The use of this ducting will affect dry time 4 DO NOT use sheet metal screws...

Page 27: ...onnection when servicing the dryer because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer Cleaning the Lint Screen 1 Clean the lint filter once either before or after drying each load Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load because a clogged lint filter may increase drying times 2 To clean pull the lint screen straight up and roll any lint off the screen ...

Page 28: ...uctions can result in death explosion or fire Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information Important Warning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to person read this entire manual including the Important Safety Instructions before operating this dryer PART 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER 2 2 Cy...

Page 29: ...acterial or Damp Dry Beep is not available Level More Time Less Time Custom Rack Dry Wrinkle Anti Damp Dry Program Care Bacterial Beep Bulky Large O O O O O Heavy Duty O O O O O Cotton Towls O O O O O Normal O O O O O Perm Press O O O O Delicates O O O O Ultra Delicates O O O O Speed Dry O O O O O Freshen Up O O O O O Air Dry O O O O O Dry O O O O O ...

Page 30: ... iron finishes Ultra Delicate Use for drying gentle items such as workout wear shear and lace items 2 Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature When a Manual Cycle is selected the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME ...

Page 31: ...Child Lock When Wrinkle Care is selected the light for Wrinkle Care will glow in the display When power is on CHECK FILTER is displayed until start pause is selected 4 Status Clean Filter Wrinkle Care Indicator The display shows the estimated time remaining In addition to this if the dryer has some problem it displays error messages Refer to troubleshooting guide 5 Estimated Time Remaining 1 CUSTO...

Page 32: ...ber filling Stuffed toys foam rubber filled Foam rubber pillows Athletic shoes NOTE Do not use this cycle with delicate fabrics NOTE DRY LEVEL selections can only be made while using Sensor Dry Cycles Selecting MORE Dry or LESS Dry automatically adjusts the needed time which is already sensed Use Time Dry Option to change Drying Time on your own You can select the desired operation time manually b...

Page 33: ...trols the volume of the beep that is made when you press any of the buttons on the control panel Press BEEPER to adjust the sound level or turn off the signal Beeper 11 Use this button for start or pause Start Pause Button 12 1 1 Before use Clean lint screen before or after each cycle Place laundry into dryer and shut door See Loading Turn the knob to select the drying cycle you want The preset se...

Page 34: ...utomatically shut off If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing START PAUSE press START PAUSE again To stop your dryer at any time Press START PAUSE or open the door NOTE The MORE TIME or LESS TIME feature can be used with Manual Dry Time Dry and Rack Dry Cycles 5 5 Pausing or restarting To pause the dryer at any time Open the door or press START PAUSE To restart the dryer Close the door...

Page 35: ...m My Dryer Displayed An Error Code Question Is the fuse blown or is the circuit breaker tripped Is the gas supply or service blocked or off What to Do If the fuse is blown or the circuit breaker tripped the dryer might tumble but not heat Check your home s or laundry room s fuse box circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two fu...

Page 36: ... clothing are empty before washing and drying 5 Problem There Is Lint On My Clothes Question Did you use fabric softener Did you over dry the load of laundry Are you drying synthetic permanent press and blends What to Do Try using a fabric softener to reduce static electricity Over drying a load of laundry can cause a build up of static electricity Try using a fabric softener or adjust your settin...

Page 37: ...ving freely that the dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against the dampers Check your home s or laundry room s fuse box circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads If you are only drying a handful of items add a few extra pieces to hel...

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