FINAL
iNSTALLATiON
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Once you have completed
the installation of the dryer
and it is in its final location,
confirm
proper operation
with the following
steps and tests.
is gas turned on? (Gas models only)
is dryer plugged
in? Dryer should always be
plugged
into the proper outlet.
Gas dryer should use a
120-VAC, 60-Hz. grounded
3-prong
outlet.
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Electric dryer shoutd use a
4-wire
connection
which is
required for all mobile
and manufactured
home
installations,
as well as all new
construction
after
January 1, 1996.
--OR
--
A 3-wire connection.
NOTE: A 3-wire connection
is NOT permitted
on new
construction
after
January 1, 1996.
Testing Dryer Heating
Close the dryer door.
Press the POWER button to turn the dryer on.
Turn the cycle selector knob to Normal drying cycle.
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Press the START/PAUSE to start the dryer. After three
minutes, open the dryer door and check that the air
inside is warm.
NOTE: if the air inside the dryer is not warm after
three minutes, there may be air in the gas supply line to
the dryer, and the gas igniter may turn off: before the
main burner ignites. When this happens, the igniter will
continue to attempt
main burner ignition
until all air is
purged from the line. Once ignition
occurs, the air inside
the dryer will become warm.
Checking
Venting
Vent ductwork
should be checked for lint buildup
and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable
reduction
in drying
performance
occurs, check duct for
obstructions
and blockages.
is the dryer transition
duct from dryer to watt
connected?
Make sure the transition
duct behind the
dryer is properly
connected
and is not crushed or
damaged.
is dryer level? Once the dryer is in its final location,
recheck the dryer to be sure it is level. Make sure it is
level front to back and side to side, and that all four
leveling feet rest firmly on the floor.
is the dryer heating
normally?
Perform the following
dryer heating test.
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