GAS DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
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WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
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instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
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Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
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Do not tamper with controls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Location Requirements
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
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8" or 10" pipe wrench
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Level
8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
connections)
Knife
Vent clamps
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
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Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
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Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
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Pliers
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¼" nut driver or socket
wrench (recommended)
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Tape measure
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included.
You will need
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A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to
the outdoors. See “Venting Requirements.”
A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See
“Electrical Requirements.”
4 leveling legs
A sturdy floor to support the dryer with a total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs (90.7 kg).
The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.
Parts needed:
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and
venting, and read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting
Requirements” before purchasing parts.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater
than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not
tumble properly and dryers with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that may be ordered by
calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer
to the “Assistance or Service” section.
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 extended.
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Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
Metal exhaust system hardware.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
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Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in
garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
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