Hotpoint NVL333EY0AA Owner's manual

Brand: Hotpoint

Model: NVL333EY0AA

Category: Electric laundry dryers

Type: Owner's manual

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DBL333

DCL333

DVL223

NLL113

NVL333

Part No. 175D1807P265 Pub.No.49-9996 5/99JR

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Safety Information

SafetyPrecautions.......... 3-5

Operating Instructions

Controls .................. 6,7

CareandCleaning............. 8

LoadingandUsingTheDryer.... 8

InstallationInstructions

PreparetoInstallYourDryer.... 10

ElectricalRequirements....... 11

ExhaustingtheDryer....... 12,13

GasSupplyRequirements...... 13

Locationof YourDryer......... 14

MobileHomeInstallation...... 15

Electricalinstallationfor

ElectncDryer............. 16,17

GasConnectionforGasDryer... 18

ReversingtheDoorSw/bg ..... 19

TroubleshootingTips

BeforeYouCallForService..20,21

Customer Service

Warranty................... 23

ServiceTelephone

Numbers............ BackCover

Congratulations/.

YouAre Now Partof OurFamily.

Welcome to our iilmily. We're proud ()four quality produ(ts and we are committed to

providing dependable sevvi(e. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and you'll

hear it in the tiiendly voi(es of our customer sev_4( e depamnent.

Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your (hTer. That's

important, because your new (hyer will be pmt of your family fi)r many years. And we

hope you will be part of ours fi)r a long time to come.

We dlank you for buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you xdll

(ontinue to rely on us whenever you need quality applian( esfor your home.

A ServicePartnership.

IMPORTANT!

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain sevvice under

the warranty.

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbershere:

They are on the label on the tiont of the left side of the door opening.

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you _dll lind many helpfid hints on how to use and maintain

veto" (h_,er properly, lust a little preventive (_ne on veto" part can save

you a great deal of time and money over the lid of your (hyer.

PROPERVENTING

For the best (hTing perfi)rman(e the (hyer needs to be properly venm(1.

The (hyer willuse more energy and nm longer if it is not vented to the

specifications outlined in the VentingtheDryersection in this manual and

the Exhaustingsection in the Installation Instructions.

IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call

ForServicese(tion. If you review our (hart of Troubleshootingtips first,

you may not need to call fi)r sev_4ceat all.

Ifyou do need sevvice, you can rebLx knowing help is only a phone call

:4w;ty.A list of toll-tiee customer sevvice mm_bers is included in the

back section. Or you can alwaFs call the GE Answer Center ®at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 (laFsa week.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.

READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING

A WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do notstoreor usegasoline or other

flammable vaporsand liquids in the

vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.

• Installation and service mustbe performed

by a qualified installer,service agency or

the gassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

[] Do nottry tolight a match,or cigarette,or

turnon anygas orelectrical appliance.

[] Do nottouch anyelectrical switch; donot

useanyphone in yourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,buildingor area ofall

occupants.

[] Immediatelycall yourgassupplierfroma

neighbor'sphone.Follow the gassupplier's

instructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,call

the fire department.

California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances knoxm to the state to cause cancer,

birth detects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure

tO Sllch substances.

(;as appliances €till cause illinor exposure 1o fotli of these stllystances, natllely benzene, catbon illonoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, (aused primarily by tile in( oinplete ( oinbustion of natural gas or IJ_filels.

Properly ac!justed chTers xxdllminimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can lye

minimized flnther by properly venting the &Ter to the outdoors.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

• Properly ground &Ter to contorm with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in tile InstallationInstructionssection.

• Install or store where it xdll not lye exposed to

temperatures belowfieezing or exposed to the

weather.

• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overh)ad.

• Remove all shmp packing items and dispose of all

shipping materials properly,

Exhaust/Ducting:

[]This &Ter MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.

[] Use onlyrigid inetal or flexible metal 4"

diameter ductwork inside tile (h_,_ercabinet or

lot exhmls/ing to tile outside. USEOFPLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCAN

CAUSEAFIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN

CAUSEAFIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES

OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING

INSTALLATION.

Follow details in tile InstallationInstructionssection.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOUflLAUNOflYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and m(nmd your

appliances fiee of combustible materials, such

as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, gasoline and other

flmnmable vapors and liquids.

• Keep tile floor ar()und your appliances clean and

dU to reduce the possibili/y of slipping.

• Keep area around the exhm_st opening and

surrctunding meas flee fiom the accumulation of

lint, chestand dirt.

• Do not obstruct tile flow ofvemilating air. Do not

stack or place laund U or tlmtw rags against the

front or back of the &yer.

• Close supei_ision is necessa U if this appliance is

used by or near chil&en. Do not allow children to

plW on, _dth, or inside this or any other applian_ e.

• Keep all lmm&y aids (such as detergems,

bleaches, etc.) out of the reach ofchiMren,

preterably in a locked cabinet. Obsei_-e all

warnings oil container labels to avoid in juU.

• Never climb oil or stand oil tile (hyer top.

• Do not install or store this appliance where it will

be exposed u) the weather.

WHENUSINGYOUflOflYEfl

• Never reach into the dr):er while the drum is

mcMng. Betore loacfing, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the &_um has completely

stopped.

• (lean the lint fiher befi)re each ht:tdto prevent

lint accunmlation inside the &yer or in the room.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT

FILTERIN PLACE,UNLESSTHEDRYINGRACKIS

IN USE.

• Do not wash or &y articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as

w_L,¢,oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, &)_cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which mW ignite or

explode. Do not acid these substances to the

wash water. Do not tlse or place these sllbstances

mound your washer or &yer chning operation.

• Any article oil which yc)u have used a cleaning

solvent or that comains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beaub: salons, resumrants, or barber shops, etc.)

must not be placed in or nero the &yer until

solvents or flammable materials have been

remctved. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured

alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some househoM

cleaners, soiile spot reiilovers,/tlrpentines,

w_Lxes,wax remc)vers and producls comaining

peuoleum (fistillates.

• Tile laund U process can reduce the flmne

retmdanQ offitbrics. To avoid such a result,

cmeliflly tolh)w the gmment manutimmrer's

cme instructions.

• Do not &y articles containing robber, plastic,

or similar male.rials such as padded bras, tennis

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rags, bibs, baby paros,

plastic bags, pillows, etc. that may meh or burn.

Some robber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances pro&_ce fire by

sponumecn_s combustion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

burn or melt on top ot the chyer during operation.

• Gm'mems labeled On/Away fromHeator Do

Not TumbleOn/(such as life jackels comaining

Kapok) must not be put in your duer.

• Do not chy fiberglass mticles in yctur chyer.

Skin irriultion couM resuh fiom the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

during subsequent diyer uses.

To minimize tile possibili/y ofelecuic shock,

unplug this appliance fiom the pctwer supply

or disconnect the &yer at the household

disu'ibution panel by remcMng the fi_seor

switching off the drcuit breaker betine

attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the remc)val and cleaning of the lint

fiher). NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector knob

to an OFFposition does NOTdisconnect the

appliance fiom the pctwer supply.

• Do not spray any bpe of aerosol into, oil or near

dD:er at any time.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

your duer. Items conuuninated with cooking oils

mW contribum to a chemical reaction that could

cm_se a load to catch fire.

Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

dmnaged, maltuncfioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken pmls,

including a damaged cord or plug.

The interior of the machine and the exhm_st (hint

connection inside the &yet sh{)uld be cleaned at

least once a yem by a qualified technician. See the

Loadingand Usingthe Dryersection. Do not use any

type of spray cleaner when cleaning (byes

interior. Hazardous fimms or elecllical shock

could occur.

• Ifyoms is a gas dueT, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA

MATCH.Burns may resuh tiom having your hand

in the vicinib_ of the burner when the m_mmafic

ignition turns on.

• You may wish to soften your laundered titbfics or

re(h_ce the static elecuidty in them by using a

(hyer-applied titbric sotiener or an anfi-slafic

concfitioner. We recommend }_)uuse either a

tabfic sotiener in the wash _ycle, according to the

manuthcturer's instructions fi)r those proch_cts, or

Uya d_yer-added product tbr which the

mamflhcturer gives x_Tittenassurance on the

paclclge that their product can be sat(ly used in

your dueT. Service or pedormance problems

cm_sed by use of these producls me the

responsibility of the manutitcmrers of those

producls and are not c()vered under the warranty

to this appliance.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• Gv4sp the plug timfly when disconnecting this • Befi)re discarding a dueT, or rem_)ving it flom

appliance U)ax_)iddmnage to the cord while service, rem_)ve the &yet door to prevent

pulling. Place the cord away fiom uaffic areas so children fiom hiding inside.

it will not be stepped on, uipped {)vetor

• Do not tamper with conuols.

subjected to damage.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

this appliance or attempt any se_icing unless

specifically vetommended in this O_mer's Manual

or in published useHepair insuuclions that you

understand and hmv the skills to car U (nit.

Readandfollow thisSafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dryercontrolpanel.

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening.

Model DCL333

START AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC

COTTONS * MOREDRY PERMANENT

REG.HEAT LESS DRY LESS DRY PRESS

START

-X- COOL MEDIUM HEAT

Q DOWN

MOREDRY

'0 MIN

_o TIMED FLUFF

NO HEAT

--_=J_ n 10203040

Model DVL223

START

COTTONS •

START REG. HEAT LESSDRY 80 MIN 70

,.X-_ 60

Q LtUj o °

MORE DRY

LI_ 0 '__° 3°

AUTOMATIC TIMED DRY

MEDIUM HEAT

Model NLL113

START

OFF

LESS

DRY

Model NVL333

START

Model DBL333

OFF

• MORE

LESS DRY

DRY_,_m_LAUTO PERM. PRESS

AUTO COTTONS ,_"_"-_ml_'_'_ LES(_ ED HEAT)

IREG.REAT_I[ I I \\ OR,

I I I I \ I COOL

I I I I I I DOWN

II )l •OFF

'_ _ _k,_FJ J 70 MIN. TIMED

OFF• _ 60 (NOHEAT)

10 20 30 40 50

START TEMPERATURE

START MEDIUM

REGULA_UFF

AUTOMATIC

COTTONS

AUTOMATIC

• MORE DRY PERMANENT

LESS DRY LESSDRY PRESS

"X- COOL

DOWN

--D El Ell

MORE DW 30MIN

70 TIMEDDRY

Aboutthe control

se[tlngs.NOTE:Not all features are available on all dryer models.

IMPORTANT'.Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

_r_ _1t ()I_E_lti((_( _es_l_1t(_I_`_ti(_:_`_(iete1`I_iI_e_i_)1`i(_:(i_)_I_ess.Se_e(t M_RE_RYfi)l` _e_`lx_e_`fi_)_`i(s_LESS_Y_i_l` _ig_Eter

fabri( s.Timed (_(les _unfin a sele(ted time.

Drying Cycles

AUTOMATICCOTTONS Forcottonsandmostlinens.FormostloadsselectthePreferredRegularSettingmarkedwithan _ or

AUTOCOTTONS.

AUTOMATICPERMANENTForsyntheticblendsanddelicates.

PRESS

TIMEDDRY SettheCycleSelectoratthedesireddryingtime.

TIMEDFLUFF (NOHEAT)For"fluffing"itemswithoutheat.

Temperature

REGULAR Forregularto heavycottons.

MEDIUM Forsynthetics,blends,delicatesanditemslabeledpermanentpress.

FLUFF Forfluffingitemswithoutheat.UsetheTIMERBRYcycle.

D tart- Close file (h)_er door Turn the START(ont_ol clo(k_4se u) STARTHold for 1-2 se(onds and release.

Opening file door during operation _4_llsu_pfile dt)_er. To restart fl_e d_,,er (lose file door and sele( _START

U)(:onEplele file Q,cle.

NOTE:

Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load, types

of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

@ff SortingandLoadingHbts

As a general nile, if clothes are sorted properly for tile washer, they are sorted properly for the (hTer.

Do not addfabricsoftener sheetsoncethe load hasbecomewarm. Theymay causefabricsoftener stains. Bouncd_ Fabric

ConditionerDryerSheetshavebeenapprovedfor uselb all GEDryerswhen usedin accordancewith the manufacturer_

instructions.

Donotoverload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswrink/ibg.

Donotdrythefollowingitems:f/#erg/assitem&woo/ens,rubber-coateditem&plastic&itemswithp/ast/ctrimand

foam-fi//editems.

| 68

CareandCleaningof theDryer

TheExterior:Wipeor dust any spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Duet control

panel and finishes illay be dmnaged by SOltle

laund U pretreatment soil and stain remover

products. Apply these products away flom the

(hyer. The tabric may then be washed and dried

normally. Damage to your &yet cresset1by these

pro(h_cls is not covered byy_nn"w_uranty.

TheLintFilter:Clean tile lint filter betore each

use. Rem{)ve by pulling smdght up. Run your

fingers across the filmr. A x_v_xybuild-up may ti_nn on

the lint filter flom using di)-er-a&led thbric softener

sheets. To rem{)ve this buiM-up, wash the lint screen

in waml, soapy water. DU thoroughly and replace.

Do not operate the dtTer xdthout the lint filter in

place.

Have a qualified technician vacuum tile lint fiom

tile (hTer once ayear.

TheExhaustDuct:lnspect and clean tile exhaust

ducdng at least once a year to prevent clogging. A

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the (h):ing

time.

Follow these steps.

_] Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting tile

plug flom the wall socket.

[_ Disconnect tile duct flom tile (hTer.

[3] Vactluiil tile duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect tile duct.

TheExhaustHood.Check x_th a ranrot that the msl(le

flaps of the hood move tieely when ot)erating. Make

sure that there is not wildlite (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the duct or hood.

FabricCareLabels

WASH LABELS

Machine__

wash

cycle Normal Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring

delicate Hand wash

Water

temperature

000 O0 •

Hot Warm Cold/cool

(50°C/120'_F) (40°C/105'_F) (30°C/85'_F)

BLEACHLABELS

Bleach

symbols Any bleach

(when needed)

0nly non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach

(when needed)

DRY LABELS

Tumble D

dry

Dry

DDD

Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/

wrinkle resistant delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry

(used with

do net wash)

setting

High Medium Low No heat/air

Special

instructions

Fq Fq

Line dry/ Drip dry Dry flat In the shade

hang to dry

Preparingtoinstallyourdryer.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

• This dlyer must be exhm_sted m the ou/doors

using only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"

diameter ductw_nk tin inside tile chyer cabinet

or exhm_sdng.

• Never useplastic or other combustible ductwork.

See Exhausting section.

• This appliance must be properly grounded

and installed as des_ ribed in these Installation

Instructions.

• Do not install or store appliance in an area where

it xdll be exposed to water/weather. See Location

of YourOryerse(tion.

• The National Fuel (;as code resuicts installations

of gas appliances in garages. They must be 18"

(45.7 _m) offthe ground and prote_ted fiom

vehides bya banier. SeeLocationof YourDryer

section.

• Tile electricalserviceto the (hTei iinlst confi)iiil

_dth local codes and ordinances and the latest

edition of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFI'A 70.

• Tile gasserviceto tile (liTer inust COlflbim xdth

local codes and ordinances or tile latest edition of

the National Fuel (3as Code ANSI Z223.1 .The gas

duet is designed under ANSI Z21.5. l fin"home

use only. This dlyer is not recolnlnended fin.

commerdal applications such as restmnants or

beauty salons, etc.

ToolsandMaterialsRequiredforDryerInstallation

• Phillips head screwdriver

• ( hannel-lock a(!juslable pliers

• Carpenter's level

• Flat or suaight blade screwdriver

• Duct tape

• Rigid or flexible metal 4" (10.2cm) duct

• Vent hood

• Pipe thread sealer (GAS DRFER)

• Plastic knife

• 1/2" open-end _Tench

UnpackingtheDryer

_] Using tile fi)m shipping canon corner posts

(two on ead_ side), cmefhlly lay the duet on its

left side and remove foam shipping pad.

A AUEION:To prevem damage, do not use the

conUol panel as a means to pick up or move

the <hTer.

[_ Return tl_e&Ter to an upright position.

Foamshippingpad ._}

_] Adiust d_e leveling legs to match tim washer

height. Tim duet must be level and rest firmly

on all four le_eling legs.

Electrical requirements.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

ElectricalConnectionInformationforElectricDryers

A WARNING--To reduce the risk of fhe,

electric shock, or personal injury:

, DONOTUSEANEXTENSIONCORDWITHTHIS

APPLIANCE.

° THISAPPLIANCEMUSTBEPROPERLYGROUNDED.

Electrical Requirements

• This duet must be connected to an indixidual

branch circuit, protected by the required time-

del Wfi_ses or circuit breakers. 208V or 24(W

installation 30 mnps.

Thisdryermustbeelectricallygroundedin accordance

withlocalcodesandordinances,orin theabsenceof

localcodes,inaccordancewith theNATIONAL

ELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.

• Use copper conductors only.

° If the electricsupplydoesnotmeet theabove

spedfications, call a licensed elecuician.

NOTE:Awiring diagram is located inside the

conuol panel.

ElectricalConnectionInformationfor GasDryers

WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or personal in jusT:

, DONOTUSEANEXTENSIONCORDORANADAPTER

PLUGWITH THISAPPLIANCE.

• DONOT,UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUTOR

REMOVETHETHIRDGROUNDINGPRONGFROM

THEPOWERCORD.

Thisdryermustbeelectricallygroundedin accordance

withlocalcodesandordinances,orintheabsenceof

localcodes,inaccordancewiththeNATIONAL

ELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPANO.70.

Electrical Requirements

• This &Ter nmst be supplied with 12(W, 60 Hz,

and connected to an indivkh_al properly

grounded brand dr(uit, protected by a 15 or

20 mnp circuit breaker or fime-del W fi_se.

• If the electric supply pr(Mded does not meet the

above specifications, it is recolnlnended that a

licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

ExternalGround(ifroquirod)

An externalgroundwire,(netprovided), whichmeets

localcodes,maybeaddedbyattachingittothegreen

groundscrewontherear ofthedryerintheupperleft

handcorner,andtogroundedmetalcoldwaterpipe or

otherestablishedground.

Attachgroundwire

(obtainlocally)

L-

tr.o

NOTE:Axdring diagram is located inside the

(ontrol panel.

Ensureproperground

existsbeforeuse

Exhaustingthedryer.

ExhaustSystemRequirements

Useonly4" (10.2cm)diameter(minimum)rigidmetal

ductforbestpetformance,orflexiblemetalduct.Use

appr()ved vent 1100(1which has s_dng_(_utdampers

that open when the duer is in operation. When the

&yer stops, the (hmpers m_tomafically close to

prevent &afis and the entrance of insects and

roden/s. To avoid resuicfing the outlet, maintain a

mininmm of 12" (30.5 cm) clemance belween the

vent hood and the ground or any other obsu_uction.

If all rigid metal (h]ct cannot be used, then flexible

all-racial venting can be used, but it will re(h]ce the

maximum re(ommended duct length. See

AdditionalInstallationInstructionsfollo_fing. klk

Correct

Incorrect

ThedryerexhaustsystemMUSTBEEXHAUSTED

TOTHEOUTSIDEofthedwelling.

DONOTalh)wcombustible materials (for

example: clothing, &aperies/curtains, paper) to

come in contact with exhaust system.

ThedryerMUSTNOTbeexhaustedintoa gasvent,

chimney,a wall,a ceiling,a commonductwitha

kitchenexhaustoranyconcealedspaceofa

buildingwhichcanaccumulatelint,resultingina

firehazard.

DONOTexceed the length of duct pipe or

number of elbows allowed in the Maximum

Length charts. Ik_t can acommlate in the

exhaust system, plugging the sysmm and

creadng a fire hazard, as well as increasing

(h)4ng dines.

DONOTscreen the exhm_st ends oftim vent

sys[elil, nor use any screws or rivets to assemble

the exhm_st system. IJnt can become caught in

the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the

duct work and creating a fire hazmd aswell as

increasing (h)ing times. Use an approxvd vent

hood to terminate the (h_ctoutdoors, and seal

alljoints xdth duct rope. All male duct pipe

fittings MUSTbe installed (loxxllstream _dth

the fl()w of air.

WARNING: Thefollowing are specific requirements

for proper and safe operation of your dryer Failure

to follow these instructions can create excessive

drying times and fire hazards,

DONOT useplastic flexible duct to exhaust the

dryer.Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust

system and create a fire hazardand restrict air

flow, Restrictedair flow will increase drying

times, ff yourpresent system is made upofplastic

duct ormetal foil duct, replace it with rigid or

flexible metal duct, Ensurethe present duct is free

ofany lint prior to installing dryer duct

EXPLOSIONHAZARD.Do not install the duer

where gasoline or other flammables are kept

or stored. If the duer is installed in a gmage,

it must be a minimum of 18" (45.7 cm) above

the floor. Failure to do so can resuh in death,

explosion, fire or burns.

Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of

_tlle exhaust system, especially at turns, lnspe(rt

and clean at least once per year.

1)o not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.

Additional Installation Instructions

If all rigid melal (h_ct cannot be used, then flexible

all-racial venting can be used, but it will reduce the

maxinmm recommended (h]ct length. In special

installations when it is impossible m make a

connection with the ab()ve recommendations, then

UL-listedclothesdryertransitionductmay be used as

transition venting between the (hyer and wall

connection only. The use of this ducting will altect

(h)4ng lime.

ff flexibletransitionductisnecessary,onlyUL-listed

ductidentified forusewith clothesdryersisapproved.

Thefollowing directionsmustbe followed,

• Use the shortest length possible.

• Suetch the (h_ct to its maxinmm length,

° Do not crush or collapse.

• Never use Uansition duct inside the wall, flooring,

ceiling or inside the &yer.

• Avoid resting the (h_ct on shmp objecls.

° Venting nmst contorm to local building codes.

Installingthe dryer.

Exhaust Ducting Length

The exhaust system should be inspected and clem_ed

at least once a year xfith normal usage. Tile more the

dUeT is used, tile more often you should check the

exhaust s}:stem and xvnt hood tOTproper operation.

Ifroof vents or h nwered plenums are used, they must

be equivalent m a 4" dampered wall cap in regard to

resistance to airflow, prevention of back (hatis and

maintenance required to prevent clogging.

MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4" (10.2cm)Dia. RIGIDMETALDUCT

PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE

4" (10.2 cm) Louvered

Number of _

90°11.... "--l='_ I(10 2';m)l "_-

0 60" 118.28 m}

1 52"115.84m)

2 44' (13.41 m)

3 32" (9.75 m)

4 28" (8.53m)

48" 114.63 m}

40'112.19mt

32" (9,75 m)

24" (7.31 m)

16" (4,87 m)

" DONOTassembletheductwork_dthfastenersthat

extend into the duct. They will serve as collection

points for lint.

" Ductwork which runs through an unheated area or

is nero an _firconditioning duct should be insulated

to reduce condensation and lint build-up.

MAXIMUM LENGTHof4" (10.2cm)Oia.FLEXIBLEMETALDUCT

PREFERREDVENTHOODTYPE

4" (10.2cm) Louvered

Number of

0 aft' 19.14 m}

1 22" (6,71 m}

2 14' (4,27 m)

18"15.49m)

14" 14.27m}

10' (3,05m)

not recommended

INSTALLMALE FITTINGSIN

CORRECTDIRECTION

ExhaustDirection

All dxyers shipped fiom tile tilctoxy me set up tOTrein

exhmlsdng. However, on ELECTRICDRYERS,exhmlsdng

can be on the right or leti side of the cabinet or the

bottom of the dxyer. On GASDRYERS,exhausting can

be on the right side of the cabinet or the bottom of the

&yeT. Directional exhausting can be accomplished by

installing Exhmlst Kit, l'ub. No. 14-A018, available

through y_)ur parts disuibutor. Follow the insu_ucfions

supplied with the kit. Use only metal ducting inside the

&yet cabinet.

./Same as EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING

| _ other side DIMENSIONS

(I._," 5-7/8"

L {15cm} 4-3/8"

cm)

3-3/4"(9.5cm}t (9.5cm)

Gas SupplyRequirements

_ Repla( e brass connecting pipe that is not plasdt-

coated. Stainless steel or plasti(-( Dated brass

[]

[_] The gas supply line MUSThave an indivkhlal

slmt_iff_alve."

MUSTbe used.

[_ A 1/8" ((1.32cm) NPT minimum plugged

WARNING:Never *euse old flexible connectors. The _ tapping, accessible ti)r test gauge (oniiection,

use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks

and personal inju U Always use NEWflexible

connectors when installing a gas appliance.

Installation MUSTcontbrmwidl local codes,or in

[l_eabsence of local codes, widl the National Fuel

( ,as (_ode, ANSI Z223. l (latest edition).

The gas supply line should be of l/2" (1.27 cm)

rigid pipe.

If codes allow, flexible metal robing may be used

u) (onne( t your &yet u) dm gas supply line. Tile

robing MUSTbe (onsu-ucled of stainless steel or

plastic-coated brass.

MUSTbe installed immediate b,upstream of d_e

gas supply (onne( don u) tl_e &yer

@The &yet and its individual slmu)ffvalve MUST

be disconne(ted fiom d_egassupply piping

systemdming any pressure testing of tlle gas

supply piping system at test pressures in ex( ess

of l/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

[_The duet MUSTbe isolated fiom tlle gas supply

piping system by closing its individual manual

slmtoffx alve during any pressure testing of the

gas supply piping system at test pressures equa}

to or less than l/2 psig (3.45 kPa). 3

Installingthe dryer.

Locationof YourDryer

Do Not Install the Dryer:

_] Do not install the dryerin an area exposed u)

&ipping water or outside weather conditions.

]Do not install the dryerin an area where it _dll

coiile in con[act %_itll(tn[ains, (hapes, or

anything that will obsu_uct tile flow of

combustion and ventilation air.

[] Do not instafl the dryer on carpet.

Floor MUSTbe solid xdth a maximum sh)pe of 1"

(2.54 (rn).

Installation in Recess or Closet

[]This dryer MUST be exhausted outdoors.

]No other/uel burning applian(e shall be

installed in tile same (It)set as tile GASDRYER.

[]Your (hyer needs the space around it for proper

ventilation, DONOTINSTALLYOURDRYERIN A

CLOSETWITHA SOLIDDOOR.

[]

A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square

(m) of opening, equally dMded at tile top and

bottom of tile (loot, is required. Air openings are

required to be unobstructed when a (loot is

installed. A louvered door with equivalent air

openings fi)r the fifll length of the (loot is

acceptable.

AIIowthe following clearances for ease of installation:

FRONT SIDES REAR TOP

Alcove O(Ocm) O(Ocm) O(Ocm) 15"(38.1cm)

Closet 1"(2.54cm) 0(0cm) 0(0cm) 15"(38.1cm)

Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered

openings each 60 square inches (387.1 square cm)

--3" (7.6 cm) fi'om bottom and top of door.

I 1

Closet door

60 sq. in.

(387.1sq. cm)

_" "I cm)

0"(0cm)

Mobile Home Installation

[]

Dryer MUSTbe exhausted outside (outdoors,

noi beneath tile mobile home) using metal

ducting that will not support combustion, Metal

ducting must be 4" (l 0. l 6 cm) in diameter with

no obstm(tions. Rind metal du(t is preferred.

If (hyer is exhausted tlnough the floor and area

beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the

exhaust systeln MUSTterlninate outside the

enclosure xxdththe termination securely filstened

to the inobile heine structure.

[]

When installing a gas dxyer into a mobile home,

a prox4sion must be made for outside make-up

air. This prt)xdsitm is to be not less than tx_d(e tile

area of the (hyer exhaust outlet.

This d_a_er MUSTbe fastened to tile floor. Mobile

Home installation Kit Pub, No. 14-D:446-33 is

available fiom your dealer.

_See the ExhaustSystemRequirementssection fi)r

other important venting information.

Installation MUSTconfi)rm to current

Nlantffactured Home (_onstmction & Safety

Standard (which is a Federal Regulation Title

24 ( FR--Part 32-80) or, when such standard is

not applicable, with American National

Standard t_)rMobile Homes.

Correct

Incorrect

ThedryerisdesignedunderANSI Z21.5.1forHOME

USEonl}_

flough-lnDimensions

267/8" --

-- (68.3cm)

E_ Electricalconnection

2 9/16'_,_

(6.5cm}

131/2" ,,_

(34.4cm)i

1 ©

3/8"(0.96cm)Dia.

3 3/4" gaspipe

(9.5cm)

REARVIEW

- I

435/8"

(110.7cm}

36"

(91.5cm)

47 1/2"

Dooropen

90°

43/8"

(11.1cm)'---'_!

Optional-'---,_ '

ventknockout ".

t,.,,,,.J I.,,,,,.d

27" --_-

1"(2.54cm} (68.6cm)

SIDEVIEW

33/4"

(9.5cm)

Servicing- Considerationmustbe given toprovide adequate clearances for installation and servicing,

A CAUT_N:Labe_a_@`espri_rt_dis_nne_ti_nwhense_x4dng_ntr_s._iringerr_rs_an_ause

improper and dangerous operation (verig_ proper ope_nion after se_xdcing/installation).

Installingthe dryer.

ElectricalInstallationfor ElectricDryers

.4,

WARNING:The fbllo_dng me spedfic

requirements fin proper and saf( electrical

installation ofy_)m (hyer. Failure to fi)llow

these instructions can create elecuical shock

and/or a fire hazard.

WARNING:This appliance MUSTbe properly

grounded. Elecnical shock can resuh if the

(hyer is not properly grounded. Follow the

inswuctions in this manual fin proper

grounding.

WARNING: DO NOTuse an extension cord widl

this duet. Some extension cords are not

designed to withslzmd the mnounts of

elecuical cunent this &yet utilizes and can

meh, creating electrical shock and/or fire

hazard. I_ocate the d_yer within reach of the

wall outlet, taking into account the length

of power cord to be Dnchased and allowing

some slack in the cord. Refer to Electrical

Requirements in this manual fin the proper

power _ord to be purchased.

_WARNING:A UL-approved suain relief must be

installed onto power cord. If the smfin relief is

not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the

(hyer and can be cut by any m_)vement of the

cord, resulting in elecuical shock,

_ WARNING: Usecopper receptacles only.

NOTE:Duets operating on 208-voh power supply xdll

have longer (hying times than those operating

on 240-voh power supply.

A wiring diagram is located inside the

(ontrol panel.

GroundingRequirements

_ DANGER:Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding (ondu(tor can resuh in a risk

of elecuic shock. Check xfith a licensed elecuician if

you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

(;rounding must be in accordance xdth local codes

and or(finan(es, or in the absem e of lo(al (odes, in

a(cordam e with die National Eledrk al (ode

ANSI/NFPA No. 70.

Fora grounded, cord-connected electric dryer:

[7] The dxyer MUSTbe grounded. In the event of

)- ),

a malfimction or breakdown11,grouncfing will

reduce the risk of ele_ trical shock by (rearing

a path of least resistam e for ele_tri_al cunent.

[_ Ifyore &yet is equipped xdth a power supply

(ord haxfng an equipment-grounding (ondu(tor

and a gr()unding plug, the plug MUSTbe

plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired

receptacle that is properly instzdled and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances, ff in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

Fora permanently-connected electric dryer:

• The duet MUSTbe connected to a grounded

metal, permanent _dfing system; or an equipment-

grounding conductor must be run with the drcuit

conductors and connected to the equipment-

grounding temfinal or lead on the appliance.

Fora cord-connectedgasdryer:

• This &yet is equipped with a three-prong

(gr()unding) plug fi)r your protection against

shock hazard and should be plugged directly into

a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do

not cut or rem_)ve the grounding prong fiom this

plug.

3-Wire System for Electric Dryers-DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations

F_ Remove tile screws securing tile terminal bh)ck

a((ess (over and the strain relief mounting

bra(ket lo(ated on the ba(k of din dxyer upper

CoI'neI'.

[_] Attach tile power cord neutral (center wire)

conductor to the silver-colored center terminal

on the terminal bh)ck. Tighten the screw

sectlrely.

[_ Install a UL-approved suain reliefinto the power

(ord enuy hole of din mounting bra(ket. Use

a smfin relief which attaches to the mounting

bracket with a nut. Finger-tighten the nut only

at this time.

F_ Thread a UI 7approved 30A, 240V, 3 # 10AW(;

minimum copper condu(tor power cord through

the strain relieL

Green (

Silverterminal

F_ Attach tile remaining two power cord outer

conductors to tlle outer b{ass-colored terminals

on tile terminal bh)ck. Tighten both screws

securely.

A WARNIN&Do not make asharp bend or crimp

_firing/conductor at connections.

F_ Reauach tile strain relief mounting bracket to

tlle back of din &yer with two screws. Tighten

s(rews se(tliely.

F_ Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint

firmly against the power (ord.

Greenneutral

groundwire Nut

[_ Tighten tile strain relief nm securely so that tile

strain relief does not turn. •

[_ Reinstall tile terminal bh)ck access cover.

Usecopper Strarelief

conductorsonly. mounting bracket

Po'_wercord

4-Wire System for Electric Dryers--MUST be used for Mobile Home Installations

F_ Remove tile screws securing tile terminal bh)ck

access cover and the stiain relief mounting

bracket located on tile back of din &yer upper

CoI'neI',

[_ Install a UITapproved strain relief in the enuy

hole of the mounting bra(ket. Use a strain relief

whkh attaches to the mounting bra(ket with a

nut. Finger-tighten the nut only at this time.

F_ Remove tile green neutral ground wire fiom tile

Y Y

green ground s(rew lo(ated above the terminal

blo(k.

Typical4 t/'l w _ Black240V

conductor| I I ]

receptacle_. '=11 J Typical ._(t.

4 conductorcord J,_=" Whiteneutral

"_Red 240V

--Green ground

F_ Thread a UL-approved 30A, 240V, 4 # 10AW(;

mmml m _ on o_ ox_

• " u coppec duct p _ecordthrough

tlle strain relief.

[_ Attach the green power cord ground wire to the

cabinet _dth the green ground screw.

[_ Auach tile white (neutral) power cord

condu(tor fioln tile power cord and tile green

ground wire fiom tile (hyer harness to the silver-

(oh)red (enter terminal on the terminal blo( k.

Tighten the screw securely.

F_] Auach tile red and black power cord conductors

to tile outer brass-coh)red terlninals on the

terminal bh)ck.

Greenpowercordgroundwire

Greenground _ /

screw "_/a_//_ Silverterminal

(____J_ _. _-,,_=====Te rmina, block

Green neutral _ _/"_,

grou,,dw,re B,ack

I_"'_ °//_Wbite Nut

/1 _// ,, Tighten nut to

Red __k k_/"A tb'ese tbrea ds

/4. W/

_a- /_q relief " 2"-_5::s_

Powercord_ _ mounting?_NN

bracket

A WARNING:Donot make a sharp bend or crimp

wiring/conductor at the connections.

[_ Tighten the screws securing tile cord restraint

fi{mly against tile power c(ird.

[_ Tighten the suain relief nut securely so the

strifin relief does not turn. •

[_ Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

Installingthe dryer.

GasConnectionfor GasDryers

_] Remove tile shipping cap fiom gas pipe at tlle

rear of the duer.

NOTE:DONOTconnect the &yer to 1,1'gas service

xdthout converting the gas valve. An I,P conversion

kit (Pub. No. 14-A038) MUSTbe installed by a

qualified gas technician.

[] Connect a 1/2" (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid

or approved pipe fiom gas supply line to

the 3/8" (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back

of the duer. Use a 1/2" to 3/8" (1.27 cm to

0.96 cm) re&_cer fitr a connection. Apply an

appr{tved thread sealer that is resistant to the

corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe

connections.

[_] Open tile shutoffvalve in tlle gas supply line.

[_ Test all conne(tions by brushing on a soapy

water solution.

CAUTION:NEVERTESTFORGASLEAKSWITH

AN OPENFLAME.

NOTE."On gas &yers, befi)re the burner will light,

it is necessa U fi)r the gas line to be bled of air. If

the burner does not light within 45 seconds the first

time the duer is turned on, the s_dely sMtch _dll

shut the burner off. If this happens, turn the timer

to OFFand wait 5 minutes befi)re making another

attempt to light.

BeforeOperatingtheDryer

[Z]Connect the exhaust duct to outside exhaust

system. Use duct tape to seal all joints.

[] _.,\:itlltlie &yer in itsfinal position, at{just one or

more of the legs until tlle &yer is resting solidly

on all four legs. Place a lintelon top oftim duer.

THEDRYERMUSTBELEVELANDRESTING

SOLIDLYONALLFOURLEGS.Turn tile locknuts

on eadl of tile four legs up toward tile base of

tile &yer and snug xdth a 1/2" open-end

xxTench.

[_] Plug tlle power cord into a grounded outlet.

NOTE"Check to ensure tlle power is offat circuit

breaker/fi_se box before plugging tlle power

cord into the outlet.

CAUTION:Befi)re operating the duer, make

sure the duer area is clear and flee fiom

combustible materials, gasoline, and other

flammable vapors. Also see that nothing (such

as boxes, clothing, eu.) obstructs the flow of

combustion and ventilation air.

@Run the &ver through a cycle check fi)r proper

operation. _ •

[_] lfvour &ver does not operate, please iexdew the

7_mbk_h[>oli_zg Ti/),s se(tion in this inanual betbre

(ailing fi)r servk e.

[_] Plate these instm(tions in a lo(ation near the

&yer for fimne reteren_ e.

[_] TuI'n on the power at the circuit breaker/fi_se

box.

ReplacementParts

Ifreplacement proIs are needed for your duer,

contact the source where you purchased your dt)Ter.

_CAUTlON:I:abelallxdres prior to disconnection

when servidng controls. WMng errors (an

tause ilnproper and dangerous operation.

Veriffi proper operation after servidng,

_WARNIN& Destroy the carton and plastic bags

after the &yer isunpa(ked. ChiMren might

use theln ti)i plW. Cmtons c()vered with rags,

bedspreads or plastic sheets can become

airtight chambers causing s_flfimation. Place all

materials in a garbage container or make

materials inaccessible to chiMren.

WARNING:Theinsu_uctions in the manual and

all other literature included with this duer are

not ineant to c()ver evely possible condition

and situation that may occur. Good sate

practice and caution MUSYbe applied when

installing, operating and maintaining any

appliance.

ReversingtheDryerDoorSwing

[_ Open the (h),er door. Remove the 4 hinge hole

plugs or s(rews flom tlle left side of door

opening. Place nearby tor flmne installation.

NOTE"Youmayneeda plastic knifeto helppullout

theplugs.Be careful notto scratch thepaint.

[_ Relnove tile fOUl" screws that secure the door

hinges to the (hTer fiont panel. NOTE"Remove 1

screw from eachofthe 2hingesfirst Holdthe door

firmlybeforeremovingthelast 2screws.

_] Rotate tlle door 180° and reinstall tlle door

hinges to the (hTer fiont panel with the 4 screws.

[_] Install the 4 hinge hole plugs or screws that were

removed in step 1 into the open screw holes on

the right side of the door opening.

Remove4screws elsefromeachhingefirst

Beforeyou call forservice...

Troubleshooting -tips

Save time and money/.Review the charts onthe following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged o Make sure tile &yer plug is pushed completely into

the outlet.

Fuse is bloval/circuit breaker is * Check the house filse/( ir(:uit breaker box and

tripped repla(e fllse or reset breaker. NOTE:Most ele( tri(

d_yers use two filses/breakers.

Thermal limiter tripped o Call authorized self'it e person fin repla(ement.

Dryer doesn'theat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is * Check tile house filse/circuit breaker box and

tripped,the dryer maytumble replace fllse or reset breaker.

but not heat

Gas service is off o Make sure gas shutoffat &yer and main shutoffare

flflly open.

There are 2 house fuses in the - Replace fiase.

dryer circuit. If 1of the 2fuses

is blown, the drum may turn but

the heater will not operate

Gas supplyvalve is not open * Check to make sure supply valve is open. See

(gas models) InstallationInstructionstbr pro(e&lre.

Dryer does not have enough air * See Installation Instructions

supply to support the bunmr

flame (gas models)

LP gas supply tank isempty * Refill or replace tank. Duet should heat when utility

or there has been a utility servi( e is restored.

interruption of natural gas

(gas models)

Dryer shakes or makes Some shaking/noise is normal. * M_we duer to an even floor space, or a({iust

noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as net essaU until even.

Greasy spots on clothes hnproper use of fabric softener * Follow directions on ihbri( softener package.

Drying dlrtyitems with clean ones * Use your d_yer to d_yonly (lean items. Dirty items can

stain (lean items and tile &yer.

Clothes were not completely clean * Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when (lie

(lothes are wet appoaratier &)_ng. Use proper

washing pro( e&lres beii_re &}dng.

Lint onclothes Lint filter is full * Clean lint screen betore each load.

Improper sorting * Sort lint pro&lcers (like chenille) from lint collectors

(like corduroy).

Static electricity can attract lh_t * See suggestions in this section under STATIC.

Overloading * Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets * Empty all pockets betore laundering clothes.

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