INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Installation Requirements
Tools and materials needed for installation:
• Adjustable pliers
• Phillips, straight, & square bit
screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer)
• LP-resistant thread tape (for natural gas
or LP supply, gas dryer)
• Carpenter's level
• External vent hood
• 4-inch (102 mm), rigid metal or semi-
rigid metal exhaust duct work
• 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit
(electric dryer)
• 4 in. (102 mm) clamp
• Gas line shutoff valve (gas dryer)
• ½ NPT union flare adapters (x2) and
flexible gas supply line (gas dryer)
• Metal foil tape (not duct tape)
• Inlet hoses (x2)
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer purchase.
See "Accessories" section for various inlet hose
kits to fit your specific installation.
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities, the use of this dryer with
power created by gas powered generators,
solar powered generators, wind powered
generators or any other generator other
than the local utility company is not
recommended.
Electrical requirements for
Laundry Center with electric
dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit
fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit
breakers.
POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt,
single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
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IMPORTANT
This laundry center is internally grounded to
neutral unless it was manufactured for sale
in Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when
the appliance is installed in a location where
grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link
is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit instal-
lations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational
vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes DO
NOT permit grounding through the neutral.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA
14-30R receptacle to be located so the power
supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in
the installed position.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding
requirements" in Electrical Installation section.
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry center
may cause serious injury or death. Check
with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT
(not supplied)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power
supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at
240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open
end spade lug connectors with upturned ends
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.