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29" (73.7 CM) GAS DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DRYER SAFETY

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY................................................1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................3

Tools and Parts..............................................3
Location Requirements .................................3
Electrical Requirements .................................5
Gas Supply Requirements.............................5
Venting Requirements....................................7
Plan Vent System...........................................7

Install Vent System ........................................9
Install Leveling Legs.......................................9
Level Dryer .....................................................9
Make Gas Connection .................................10
Connect Vent ...............................................10
Reverse Door Swing (Optional) ...................10
Complete Installation ...................................11

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for EGD4100SQ

Page 1: ...ll safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol al...

Page 2: ...l your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Clear the room building or area of all occupants In the State of Massachusetts the following installation instructions apply Installations and repairs ...

Page 3: ...slope of 1 2 5 cm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 2 5 cm install Extended Dryer Feet kit Part No 279810 Clothes may not tumble properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF 7ºC At lower temperatures the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle Drying times can be e...

Page 4: ... must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for purchase from your dealer Mobile Home Installation Kit Part 346764 see Tools and Parts section for ordering information Specia...

Page 5: ...Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded cord connected dryer This dryer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk ...

Page 6: ...l gas do not use copper tubing flare x NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and approved tubing Lengths over 20 ft 6 1 m should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting If your dryer has been converted to use L P gas L P compatible copper tubing can be used If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft 6 1 m use larger pipe NOTE Pipe joint compounds that resist the acti...

Page 7: ...ted when the dryer is in its final position Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home Exhaust hood must be at least 12 30 5 cm from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust such as flowers rocks or bushes etc I...

Page 8: ...st and most direct path outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much room as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Avoid 90º turns when possible 2 Determine vent length The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon The type of vent rigid metal or flexible metal The number of elbows used Type of hood Reco...

Page 9: ...rner posts until it is close to its final location Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent 6 Once connection is made and dryer is in final location remove corner posts and cardboard For mobile home use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit For ordering information please reference your Dryer User Instructions Level ...

Page 10: ...a 4 10 2 cm clamp 2 Move dryer into final position Do not crush or kink vent Make sure dryer is level 3 On gas models Check to be sure there are no kinks in the flexible gas line Reverse Door Swing Optional You can change your door swing from a right side opening to a left side opening if desired Reversible Large Side Swing Door 1 Place towel A on top of dryer to protect surface 2 Open dryer door ...

Page 11: ...rt the door strike you removed in Step 8 in hole and secure with screw Insert door strike plug in original door strike hole and secure with screw 11 Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch C If needed slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment Complete Installation 1 Check to be sure all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the ...

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