Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard CAN/ CSA 2240 MH and local codes and ordinances If
you are uncertain whether your proposed installation will comply with these standards, please contact service
and installation professional for assistance.
A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all new
construction after January 1, 1996.
A gas dryer must be permanently attached to the floor
The electrical connection for an electric dryer must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed information
concerning the electrical connection is provided in the section Connecting Electric Dryers.
To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the dryer must be vented to the outside.
DO NOT vent the dryer under a manufactured home or mobile home.
Electric dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.
Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryers may not be vented to
the outside using the right-side panel because of the burner housing.
The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely to the manufactured or mobile home structure, and the exhaust
duct must be made of a material that will resist fire and combustion. It is recommended that you use a rigid,
semi-rigid, or flexible metal duct.
DO NOT connect the dryer exhaust duct to any other duct, vent, chimney, or exhaust duct.
Make sure the dryer has adequate access to outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The opening for
outside fresh air must be at least 25 sq. in (163 cm
2
).
It is important that the clearance of the duct from any combustible construction be at least 2 inches (5 cm), and
when venting the dryer to the outdoors, the dryer should be installed with a clearance of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
at the sides and back of the
Please be aware that venting materials are not supplied with the dryer. You must obtain the venting materials
necessary for proper installation.
Final Installation Check
Once you have completed the installation of the dryer and it is in its final location, confirm proper operation with the
following tests and Installation Test (Duct Check).
Testing Dryer Heating
GAS MODELS
Close the dryer door and press the Power button to turn the dryer on. Press the Time Dry and Start/ Pause buttons to
start the test. When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main burner.
NOTE
If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may turn off before the main burner ignites. If this
happens, the igniter will reattempt gas ignition after approximately two minutes.
ELECTRIC MODELS
Close the dryer door and press the Power button to turn the dryer on. Press the Time Dry and Start/ Pause buttons to
start the test. The exhaust air should be warm after the dryer has been operating for 3 minutes.
Checking Airflow
Effective dryer operation requires proper airflow.
The adequacy of the airflow can be measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static pressure in the exhaust duct
can be measured with a manometer, placed on the exhaust duct approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Static
pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6 inches (1.5 cm).
The dryer should be checked while the dryer is running with no load.
Checking Levelness
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 are in firm contact with the floor.
Installation Test (Duct Check)
Once you have completed the installation of the dryer, use this test to make sure the condition of the exhaust system
is adequate for the proper operation of the dryer. This test should be performed to alert you to any serious problems
in the exhaust system of your home.
Your dryer features Flow Sense™, an innovative sensing system that automatically detects blockages and
restrictions in dryer ductwork.
Keeping ductwork clean of lint buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to dry faster and reduces energy use.
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