Installation
Instructions
Electric Drger
09
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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
Three models available: - SBSD227F
- SBSDIO7H - SBSD137H
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.
•IMPORTANT-savetheseinstructionsforlocal
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observea,governing codesand
ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these instructions with
the customer.
• Note to Customer- Keepthese instructions with your Use
and Care Book for future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer door.
• Service information and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close super-
vision of children is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F for
satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
WA ! G- RISKOFFIRE
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
• Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance
with local codes.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the
outdoors.
• DO NOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials.
If flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL listed
and installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The
Dryer To House Vent" on page S of this manual. Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
• Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be
exposed to water and or weather.
• Save these instructions. (Installers: Besure to leave these instructions with
the customer).
NOTE: Installation and service of this drger
requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
It is your responsibilitg to contact a qualified
installer to make the electrical connections.
TOOLS YOU
WILL NEED
SLIPJOINT PLIERS
FLAT BLADESCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
4" DIA METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
)
4" DIA FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXOSX10077(INCLUDES2 ELBOWS)
4"DIA FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED.)
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
/4"DUCT
CLAMPS(2)
OR
/4"SPRING
CLAMPS(2)
%
4"DIA,METAL
ELBOW
DUCTTAPE
EXHAUST SAFETY
HOOD GLASSES
GLOVES
3/4" STRAIN
RELIEF
ULRECOGNIZED
DRYERPOWERCORD
KIT(NOTPROVIDED
WITH DRYER)
ULRATED
120/240V,30A
WITH 3 OR4 PRONGS.
IDENTIFYTHEPLUG
TYPEASPERTHE
HOUSERECEPTACLE
BEFOREPURCHASING
LINECORD.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New
Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Ensure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications (see section 3).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Connect the Power Supply (see section 2).
Connect the External Exhaust (see section 4).
Level Your Dryer (see section 5).
Step 8
Step 9
Check the Operation of the Power Supply and
Venting.
Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
For Alcove or Closet Installation, see section 6.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation, see section 7.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see, section 8.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 9.
500A436PO09 RevO Pub # 31-16228