Ge Spacemaker dsxh43 User manual

Part No. 175D1807P289 Pub. No. 49-90022

7-99 JR

131882300

GE Appliances

GE Answer Center®800.626.2000

DSXH43

DH43

Owner’s Manual

Dryers

Spacemaker

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to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. 
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dryer. That’s
important, because your new dryer will be part of your family for many years. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue
to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
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Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .3–5
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading and Using the Dryer . . . . .8
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service
 . .20, 21
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install Your Dryer . . .9
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . .10
Exhausting the Dryer . . . . . . .11, 12
Gas Supply Requirements . . . . . .12
Location of Your Dryer . . . . . . . . .13
Mobile Home Installation . . . . . .14
Electrical Installation for 
Electric Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Gas Connection for Gas Dryer . .17
Stacking Instructions . . . . . . .18, 19
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .19
Customer Service
U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Canada Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Service Telephone 
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your dryer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can
save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer.
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Before You 
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section. If you review our chart of 
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first, you may not need to call for service at all.
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call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
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in the U.S.,
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■Properly ground dryer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

■Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the

weather.

■Connect to a properly rated, protected and

sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical

overload.

■Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of

all shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting:

Gas dryers

MUST

be exhausted to the outside.

Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″

diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet

or for exhausting to the outside.

USE OF

PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK

CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR

BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR

DURING INSTALLATION.

For complete details, follow the Installation

Instructions.

PROPER INSTALLATION

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

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by

calling us toll-free in the U.S. at the GE Answer Center

, 800.626.2000.

In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

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

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

to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be

minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or

turn on any gas or electrical 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 instructions carefully.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

■

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■

Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

■Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials, such

as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

■Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

■Keep area around the exhaust opening and

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of

lint, dust and dirt.

■Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not

stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the

front or back of the dryer.

■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children

to play on, with, or inside this or any other

appliance.

■Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,

bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all

warnings on container labels to avoid injury.

■Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

■Never reach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the drum has completely

stopped.

■Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent

lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT

FILTER IN PLACE, UNLESS THE DRYING RACK IS IN

USE.

Always replace the lint screen when finished

using the drying rack.

■Do not wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as

wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or

explode. Do not add these substances to the

wash water. Do not use or place these substances

around your washer or dryer during operation.

■Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants, or barber shops, etc.)

must not be placed in or near the dryer until

solvents or flammable materials have been

removed. There are many highly flammable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured

alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines,

waxes, wax removers and products containing

petroleum distillates.

■The laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s

care instructions.

■Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic,

or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,

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

Some rubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by

spontaneous combustion.

■Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

■Garments labeled

Dry Away from Heat

Not Tumble Dry

(such as life jackets containing

Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.

■Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

during subsequent dryer uses.

■To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

unplug this appliance from the power supply

or disconnect the dryer at the household

distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter).

NOTE:

Turning the Cycle Selector knob

to an

OFF

position does

NOT

disconnect the

appliance from the power supply.

■Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near

dryer at any time.

■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 clothes load to catch fire.

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WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

■Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so

it will not be stepped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage.

■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

this appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual

or in published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

■Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from

service, remove the dryer door to prevent

children from hiding inside.

■Do not tamper with controls.

■Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,

including a damaged cord or plug.

■The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct

connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at

least once a year by a qualified technician. See the

Loading and Using the Dryer

section. Do not use any

type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer

interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock

could occur.

■If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A

MATCH.

Burns may result from having your hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic

ignition turns on.

■You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or

reduce the static electricity in them by using a

dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static

conditioner. We recommend you use either a

fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the

manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or

try a dryer-added product for which the

manufacturer gives written assurance on the

package that their product can be safely used in

your dryer. Service or performance problems

caused by use of these products are the

responsibility of the manufacturers of those

products and are not covered under the warranty

to this appliance.

Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING !

About the dryer control panel.

Control Settings

Start

Turn the

START

knob clockwise to

ON.

Hold for 1–2 seconds and release. Opening the door during

operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door, turn the

START

knob clockwise to

ON,

and hold for 1–2 seconds and release.

Fabric Care

COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons.

REG. HEAT

PERM. PRESS For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled

permanent press.

MED HEAT

KNITS/ For delicates, synthetics and items labeled

tumble dry low.

DELICATES

LOW HEAT

AIR FLUFF For

fluffing

items without heat. Use the

TIMED DRY

cycle.

NO HEAT

Drying Cycles

Automatic cycles automatically sense fabric dryness. Select

MORE DRY

for heavier fabrics,

LESS DRY

for lighter fabrics in the

AUTOMATIC COTTONS

cycle. The

TIMED DRY

cycle will run for a selected time.

Select

START

to begin the

AUTOMATIC PERM PRESS & DELICATES

cycles.

AUTOMATIC For cottons and most linens.

For most loads select the Preferred Setting.

COTTONS

TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

AUTOMATIC For synthetic blends and delicates.

PERM PRESS

& DELICATES

FABRIC CARE

AIR FLUFF

NO HEAT

KNITS/DELICATES

LOW HEAT

PERM. PRESS

MED HEAT

COTTONS

REG. HEAT

START

EXTRA

CARE

DRY

LESS

DRY

COOL

DOWN

COOL

DOWN

TIMED DRY

AUTOMATIC

COTTONS

AUTOMATIC

PERM PRESS

& DELICATES

CYCLE SIGNAL

OFF ON

START

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Preferred Setting

Features and appearance may vary.

About your dryer features.

Cycle Signal

When the signal is on it will sound just

before the end of the cycle to remind you

to remove the clothes. On some models

the signal can be set at

OFF

(no sound) or

from

QUIET

LOUD.

If the dried load cannot be removed

promptly during the

AUTOMATIC PERM

PRESS & DELICATES

cycle, the Cycle

Selector will advance to the

EXTRA CARE

setting. Unheated tumbling continues

during

EXTRA CARE

for 40 minutes to

help reduce wrinkling. When the

CYCLE

SIGNAL

is on, it will sound briefly every

five minutes as a reminder to remove

the load.

NOTE:

■

If items are removed before the end of

the cycle, turn the CYCLE SELECTOR knob

to OFF.

■

Remove garments promptly at the sound

of the signal. Place clothes on hangers

so wrinkles won’t set in.

■

Use the Cycle Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles won’t set in.

CYCLE SIGNAL

OFF ON

Replacing the Dryer Light Bulb

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of

electric shock, disconnect this

appliance from the power supply

before attempting any user

maintenance. Turning the controls

to the

OFF

position does not

disconnect this appliance from the

power supply.

The dryer light is located above the dryer

door opening.

Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to

unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect

the dryer at the household distribution

panel by removing the fuse or switching

off the circuit breaker.

To replace the dryer light:

Using a small flat blade screwdriver,

pry the bottom of the

light cover

out

and off the

light housing.

Unscrew the bulb when cool and

replace it with an appliance bulb of

the same or lower wattage.

Snap the

light cover

back on the

light

housing.

Drying Rack

A handy drying rack may be used for drying

articles such as stuffed toys, pillows or

washable sweaters.

Remove the lint screen.

Place the front bar under the lip of the

lint screen opening.

When items are dry, remove the rack

and replace the lint screen.

DO NOT

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT

SCREEN IN PLACE UNLESS THE DRYING

RACK IS IN PLACE.

NOTE:

■The drying rack must be used with the

TIMED DRY

cycle.

■Do not use this drying rack when there

are other clothes in the dryer.

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Pry with

flat blade

screwdriver Light

housing

Light

cover

CYCLE SIGNAL

OFF

QUIET LOUD

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.

Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.

Bounce®Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and

foam-filled items.

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

The Exterior:

Wipe or dust any spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel

and finishes may be damaged by some laundry

pretreatment soil and stain remover products.

Apply these products away from the dryer. The

fabric may then be washed and dried normally.

Damage to your dryer caused by these products is

not covered by your warranty.

The Lint Screen:

Clean the lint screen before each

use. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow,

which causes longer drying times. The screen is

located at the bottom of the door opening. Remove

by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace

the screen.

A waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from

using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. To remove

this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy

water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate

the dryer without the lint screen in place.

The Exhaust Duct:

Inspect and clean the exhaust

ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying

time.

Follow these steps:

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.

Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood:

Check with a mirror that the inside

flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make

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

nesting inside the duct or hood.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

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Using the four shipping carton corner posts

(two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its

left side and remove foam shipping pad.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage, do not use the

control panel as a means to pick up or move

the dryer.

Return the dryer to an upright position.

Preparing to install your dryer.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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WARNING

■This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors

using only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″

diameter ductwork for inside the dryer cabinet

or exhausting.

■Never use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

See

Exhausting

section.

■This appliance must be properly grounded

and installed as described in these

Installation

Instructions.

■Do not install or store appliance in an area where

it will be exposed to water/weather. See

Location

of Your Dryer

section.

■The National Fuel Gas code restricts installations

gas appliances

in garages. They must be 18″

(45.7 cm) off the ground and protected from

vehicles by a barrier. See

Location of Your Dryer

section.

■The

electrical service

to the dryer must conform

with local codes and ordinances and the latest

edition of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70.

■The

gas service

to the dryer must conform with

local codes and ordinances or the latest edition of

the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.The gas

dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 for

home

use only

. This dryer is not recommended for

commercial applications such as restaurants or

beauty salons, etc.

Unpacking the Dryer

Foam shipping pad

Packing

■Phillips head screwdriver

■Channel-lock adjustable pliers

■Carpenter’s level

■Flat or straight blade screwdriver

■Duct tape

■Rigid or flexible metal 4″(10.2cm) duct

■Vent hood

■Pipe thread sealer (

GAS DRYER

)

■Plastic knife

■1/2″open-end wrench

Tools and Materials Required for Dryer Installation

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Electrical requirements.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Electrical Connection Information for Gas Dryers

WARNING—

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or personal injury:

•

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER

PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

•

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

This dryer

must be electrically grounded in accordance

with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of

local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

Electrical Requirements

• This dryer must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,

and connected to a properly grounded branch

circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit

breaker or time-delay fuse.

• If the electric supply provided does not meet the

above specifications, it is recommended that a

licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

External Ground (if required)

An external ground wire, (not provided), which meets

local codes, may be added by attaching it to the green

ground screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left

hand corner, and to grounded metal cold water pipe or

other established ground.

NOTE:

A wiring diagram is located under the

top panel.

Electrical Connection Information for Electric Dryers

WARNING—

To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or personal injury:

•

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

•

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

This dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance

with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of

local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

Electrical Requirements

• This dryer must be connected to an individual

branch circuit, protected by the required time-

delay fuses or circuit breakers. 208V or 240V

installation 30 amps.

• Use copper conductors only.

• If the electric supply does not meet the above

specifications, call a licensed electrician.

NOTE:

A wiring diagram is located under the

top panel.

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

Attach ground wire

(obtain locally)

If all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible

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

maximum recommended duct length. In special

installations when it is impossible to make a

connection with the above recommendations, then

UL-listed clothes dryer transition duct

may be used as

transition venting between the dryer and wall

connection only. The use of this ducting will affect

drying time.

If flexible transition duct is necessary,

only UL-

listed duct identified for use with clothes dryers is

approved.

The following directions must be followed.

•Use the shortest length possible.

•Stretch the duct to its maximum length.

•Do not crush or collapse.

•Never use transition duct inside the wall or inside

the dryer.

•Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

•Venting must conform to local building codes.

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Exhausting the dryer.

Exhaust System Requirements

Use only 4

″

(10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid metal

duct for best performance,

or flexible metal duct, and

approved vent hood which has swing-out dampers

that open when the dryer is in operation. When the

dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to

prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and

rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a

minimum of 12″(30.5 cm) clearance between the

vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction.

If all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible

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

maximum recommended duct length. See

Additional Installation Instructions

following.

WARNING: The following are specific requirements

for proper and safe operation of your dryer. Failure

to follow these instructions can create excessive

drying times and fire hazards.

DO NOT

use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the

dryer. Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust

system and create a fire hazard and restrict air

flow. Restricted air flow will increase drying

times. If your present system is made up of

plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it with

rigid or flexible metal duct.

Ensure the present

duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine

lint will be expelled into the laundry area.

accumulation of lint in any area of the home

can create a health and fire hazard.

The dryer

exhaust system MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO THE

OUTSIDE of the dwelling.

DO NOT

allow combustible materials (for

example: clothing, draperies/curtains, paper)

to come in contact with exhaust system.

The dryer

MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a

ceiling, a common duct with a kitchen exhaust or

any concealed space of a building which can

accumulate lint, resulting in a fire hazard.

DO NOT

exceed the length of duct pipe or

number of elbows allowed in the

Maximum

Length

charts. Lint can accumulate in the

exhaust system, plugging the system and

creating a fire hazard, as well as increasing

drying times.

DO NOT

screen the exhaust ends of the vent

system, nor use any screws or rivets to assemble

the exhaust system. Lint can become caught in

the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the

duct work and creating a fire hazard as well as

increasing drying times. Use an approved vent

hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal

all joints with duct tape. All male duct pipe

fittings

MUST

be installed downstream with

the flow of air.

EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Do not install the dryer

where gasoline or other flammables are kept

or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage,

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

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

explosion, fire or burns.

Correct

Incorrect

Don’t Don’t Don’t

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Installing the dryer.

Exhaust Direction

All dryers shipped from the factory are set up for

rear exhausting. However, on

ELECTRIC DRYERS

exhausting can be on the right or left side of the

cabinet or the bottom of the dryer. On

GAS DRYERS

exhausting can be on the right side of the cabinet or

the bottom of the dryer. Directional exhausting can

be accomplished by installing Exhaust Kit, Pub. No.

14-A018, available through your parts distributor.

Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.

Gas Supply Requirements

Replace brass connecting pipe that is not plastic-

coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass

MUST

be used.

WARNING:

Never reuse old flexible connectors.

The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas

leaks and personal injury. Always use

NEW

flexible

connectors when installing a gas appliance.

Installation

MUST

conform with local codes, or in

the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).

The gas supply line should be of 1/2″ (1.27 cm)

pipe.

If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be used

to connect your dryer to the gas supply line. The

tubing

MUST

be constructed of stainless steel or

plastic-coated brass.

The gas supply line

MUST

have an individual

shutoff valve.

A 1/8″ (0.32 cm) NPT plugged tapping,

accessible for test gauge connection,

MUST

installed immediately upstream of the gas supply

connection to the dryer.

The dryer

MUST

be disconnected from the gas

supply piping system during any pressure testing

of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in

excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

The dryer

MUST

be isolated from the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of the

gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to

or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. FLEXIBLE METAL TUBING

PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE

0 30’ (9.14 m) 18’ (5.49 m)

1 22’ (6.71 m) 14’ (4.27 m)

2 14’ (4.27 m) 10’ (3.05 m)

Exhaust Ducting Length

The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned

a minimum of every year with normal usage. The

more the dryer is used, the more often you should

check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper

operation.

•

DO NOT

assemble the duct work with fasteners that

extend into the duct. They will serve as collection

points for lint.

•Insulation—Ductwork which runs through an

unheated area or is near an air conditioning duct

should be insulated to reduce condensation and

lint build-up.

4” (10.2 cm) Louvered

4”

(10.2 cm)

Number

of 90°

turns 2.5”

(6.35

cm)

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. RIGID METAL DUCT

PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE

0 48’ (14.63 m) 40’ (12.19 m)

1 40’ (12.19 m) 32’ (9.75 m)

2 32’ (9.75 m) 24’ (7.32 m)

4” (10.2 cm) Louvered

4”

(10.2 cm)

Number

of 90°

turns 2.5”

(6.35

cm)

CORRECT INCORRECT

INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN

CORRECT DIRECTION

Same as

other side

EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING

DIMENSIONS

3-3/4″(9.5 cm) 3-3/4″(9.5 cm)

13-1/2″

(34 cm)

4-3/8″

(11 cm)

5-7/8″

(15 cm)

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Location of Your Dryer

Do Not Install the Dryer:

Do not install the dryer

in an area exposed to

dripping water or outside weather conditions.

Do not install the dryer

in an area where it will

come in contact with curtains, drapes, or

anything that will obstruct the flow of

combustion and ventilation air.

Do not install the dryer

on carpet.

Floor

MUST

be solid with a maximum slope of 1″

(2.54 cm).

Undercounter Installation

If an undercounter* installation is desired, the dryer

MUST

have a top sheet kit installed, Pub. No. 14–A008.

Kit is available from an authorized parts distributor.

*Custom-sized countertop is required.

Installation in Recess or Closet

A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom,

recess or closet

MUST

be exhausted outdoors.

No other fuel burning appliance shall be

installed in the same closet as the

GAS DRYER.

Your dryer needs the space around it for proper

ventilation.

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A

CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR.

A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square

cm) of opening, equally divided at the top and

bottom of the door, is required. Air openings

are required to be unobstructed when a door is

installed. A louvered door with equivalent air

openings for the full length of the door is

acceptable.

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation:

FRONT SIDES REAR TOP

Alcove or

0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm)

under counter

Closet

1″(2.54 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm)

Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered

openings each 60 square inches (387.1 square cm)

—3″ (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.

THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

The following illustrations show minimum

clearance dimensions for proper operation in

a recess or closet installation.

NOTE:

Undercounter and stack models—0″(0 cm) for sides, rear and top

60 sq. in.

(387.1 sq. cm) 0″

(0 cm)

0″

(0 cm)

0″

(0 cm)

1″

(2.54 cm)

60 sq. in.

(387.1 sq. cm)

Closet door

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Installing the dryer.

Rough-In Dimensions

Dryer

MUST

be exhausted outside (outdoors,

not beneath the mobile home) using metal

ducting that will not support combustion. Metal

ducting must be 4″(10.16 cm) in diameter with

no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.

If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area

beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the

exhaust system

MUST

terminate outside the

enclosure with the termination securely fastened

to the mobile home structure.

When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home,

a provision must be made for outside make-up

air. This provision is to be not less than twice the

area of the dryer exhaust outlet.

This dryer

MUST

be fastened to the floor. Mobile

Home Installation Kit Pub. No. 14–D346–33 is

available from your dealer.

See the

Exhaust System Requirements

section for

other important venting information.

Installation

MUST

conform to current

Manufactured Home Construction & Safety

Standard (which is a Federal Regulation Title

24 CFR—Part 32–80) or, when such standard is

not applicable, with American National

Standard for Mobile Homes.

The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 for HOME

USE only.

Mobile Home Installation

26 7/8″

(68.3 cm)

47 1/2″

(120.7 cm)

Under

counter

34 5/8″

(87.9 cm)

2 9/16″

(6.5 cm)

13 1/2″

(34.4 cm)

36″

(91.5 cm)

3/4″

(1.9 cm)

Door open

90˚

4 3/8″

(11.1 cm)

Optional

vent knockout

27″

(68.6 cm)

Electrical connection

3/8″(0.96 cm) Dia.

gas pipe 1″(2.54 cm) 3 3/4″

(9.5 cm)

3 3/4″

(9.5 cm)

REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW

Correct

Incorrect

Don’t Don’t Don’t

SERVICING—

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearances for installation and servicing.

CAUTION—

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause

improper and dangerous operation (verify proper operation after servicing/installation).

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Electrical Installation for Electric Dryers

WARNING:

The following are specific

requirements for proper and safe electrical

installation of your dryer. Failure to follow

these instructions can create electrical shock

and/or a fire hazard.

This appliance

MUST

be properly grounded.

Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not

properly grounded. Follow the instructions in

this manual for proper grounding.

DO NOT

use an extension cord with this dryer.

Some extension cords are not designed to

withstand the amounts of electrical current

this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating

electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate

the dryer within reach of the wall outlet, taking

into account the length of power cord to be

purchased and allowing some slack in the

cord. Refer to

Electrical Requirements

in this

manual for the proper power cord to be

purchased.

A UL-approved strain relief must be installed

onto power cord. If the strain relief is not

attached, the cord can be pulled out of the

dryer and can be cut by any movement of the

cord, resulting in electrical shock.

NOTE:

Dryers operating on 208-volt power supply will

have longer drying times than those operating

on 240-volt power supply.

A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.

Grounding Requirements

DANGER:

Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor can result in

a risk of electric shock. Check with a licensed

electrician if you are in doubt as to whether

the appliance is properly grounded.

Grounding must be in accordance with local codes

and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in

accordance with the National Electrical Code

ANSI/NFPA No. 70.

For a grounded, cord-connected electric dryer:

The dryer

MUST

be grounded. In the event of

a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will

reduce the risk of electrical shock by creating

a path of least resistance for electrical current.

If your dryer is equipped with a power supply

cord having an equipment-grounding conductor

and a grounding plug, the plug

MUST

plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired

receptacle that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

For a permanently-connected electric dryer:

■The dryer

MUST

be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-

grounding conductor must be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the equipment-

grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

For a grounded, cord-connected gas dryer:

■This dryer is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug for your protection against

shock hazard and should be plugged directly

into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.

Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from

this plug.

Remove the screws securing the terminal block

access cover and the strain relief mounting

bracket located on the back of the dryer upper

corner.

Install a UL-approved strain relief into the power

cord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Finger-

tighten the nut only at this time.

Thread a UL-approved 30 amp power cord,

NEMA 10–30 Type SRDT, through the strain

relief.

Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)

conductor to the silver-colored center terminal

on the terminal block. Tighten the screw

securely.

Attach the remaining two power cord outer

conductors to the outer brass-colored terminals

on the terminal block. Tighten both screws

securely.

WARNING:

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp

wiring/conductor at connections.

Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to

the back of the dryer with two screws. Tighten

screws securely.

Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint

firmly against the power cord.

Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the

strain relief does not turn.

Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

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Installing the dryer.

4-Wire System for Electric Dryers

Remove the screws securing the terminal block

access cover and the strain relief mounting

bracket located on the back of the dryer upper

corner.

Install a UL-approved strain relief in the entry

hole of the mounting bracket. Finger-tighten the

nut only at this time.

Remove the green neutral ground wire from the

green ground screw located above the terminal

block.

Thread a UL-approved 30 amp power cord,

NEMA 14–30 type ST or SRDT, through the

strain relief.

Attach the green power cord ground wire to the

cabinet with the green ground screw.

Attach the white (neutral) power cord

conductor from the power cord and the green

ground wire from the dryer harness to the silver-

colored center terminal on the terminal block.

Tighten the screw securely.

Attach the red and black power cord conductors

to the outer brass-colored terminals on the

terminal block.

WARNING:

Do not make a sharp bend or crimp

wiring/conductor at the connections.

Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint

firmly against the power cord.

Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the

strain relief does not turn.

Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

3-Wire System for Electric Dryers

Green ground screw Silver terminal

Nut Tighten nut to

these threads

Power cord

Strain relief

mounting bracket

Green neutral

ground wire

Green ground

screw

Green neutral

ground wire

Red

White

Black

Terminal block

Silver terminal

Green power cord ground wire

Nut Tighten nut to

these threads

Power cord

Strain

relief

mounting

bracket

Typical 4

conductor

receptacle

Black 240V

White neutral

Red 240V

Green ground

Typical

4 conductor cord

Use copper

conductors only.

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Gas Connection for Gas Dryers

Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the

rear of the dryer.

NOTE: DO NOT

connect the dryer to LP gas service

without converting the gas valve. An LP conversion

kit (Pub. No. 14–A038)

MUST

be installed by a

qualified gas technician.

a. Connect a 1/2″(1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid

or approved pipe from gas supply line to

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

of the dryer. Use a 1/2″to 3/8″(1.27 cm to

0.96 cm) reducer for a connection. Apply an

approved thread sealer that is resistant to the

corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe

connections.

b. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line.

c. Test all connections by brushing on a soapy

water solution.

CAUTION: NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH

AN OPEN FLAME.

Connect the exhaust duct to outside exhaust

system. Use duct tape to seal all joints.

With the dryer in its final position, adjust one or

more of the legs until the dryer is resting solidly

on all four legs. Place a level on top of the dryer.

THE DRYER MUST BE LEVEL AND RESTING

SOLIDLY ON ALL FOUR LEGS.

Turn the lock nuts

on each of the four legs up toward the base of

the dryer and snug with a 1/2″open-end

wrench.

Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

NOTE:

Check to ensure the power is off at circuit

breaker/fuse box before plugging the power

cord into the outlet.

Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse

box.

CAUTION:

Before operating the dryer, make

sure the dryer area is clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other

flammable vapors. Also see that nothing

(such as boxes, clothing, etc.) obstructs the

flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Run the dryer through a cycle check for proper

operation.

NOTE:

On gas dryers, before the burner will light, it

is necessary for the gas line to be bled of air. If the

burner does not light within 45 seconds the first

time the dryer is turned on, the safety switch will

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

OFF

and wait 5 minutes before making another

attempt to light.

If your dryer does not operate, please review the

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section in this manual

before calling for service.

Place these instructions in a location near the

dryer for future reference.

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Stacking instructions.

WARNING

■To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect

this appliance from the power supply before

attempting any user maintenance. Turning the

controls to the

OFF

position does not disconnect

this appliance from the power supply.

■Refer to the washer and dryer installation

instructions prior to stacking appliances.

Reading all of the information contained in

these instructions will simplify the installation

and ensure a correct and safe operation. A fire

hazard and/or personal injury could result from

improper installation.

■Phillips head screwdriver

■Channel-lock adjustable pliers

Tools and Materials Required for Stacking the Dryer

Mounting the Dryer to the Washer

The numbers in the illustration correspond to steps.

Remove the washer top panel by first removing

the 4 screws in the 2 brackets located on the top

rear of the washer.

Slide the top forward, lift the front of the top up,

and remove the top panel.

Remove the 2 brackets from the rear of the top

panel.

Using the 4 screws that were removed in step 1,

install the brackets in the rear support as shown.

Remove the 4 screws and the 2 long front

brackets located on the top front of the washer.

Install the 2 new front mounting brackets

provided and the 4 screws that were removed in

step 3. Note that the tab of the front mounting

bracket is facing forward as shown in the

illustration.

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Reversing the Dryer Door Swing

Open the dryer door. Remove the 4 hinge hole plugs or screws

from the left side of door opening. Place nearby for future

installation.

NOTE: You may need a plastic knife to help pull out the

plugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint.

Remove the four screws that secure the door hinges to the dryer

front panel.

NOTE: Remove 1 screw from each of the 2 hinges first.

Hold the door firmly before removing the last 2 screws.

Rotate the door 180° and reinstall the door hinges to the dryer

front 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.

The numbers in the illustration correspond to steps.

Using the blade end of a putty knife covered with

masking tape, carefully remove the hole plugs

located in the bottom of the dryer front panel.

Remove the 4 legs from the dryer base.

Place the dryer on top of the washer. Slide the

dryer back into the rear brackets (7A) then drop

the front down over the front brackets (7B).

Insert the 2 long screws provided in the kit

through the holes in the dryer front panel and

install into the front mounting brackets.

Install the hole plugs removed in step 5.

Refer to the washer and dryer installation

instructions for proper installation and function.

Save the top panel and brackets in the case of

future side-by-side use.

Remove 4 screws—one from each hinge first

Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Dryer doesn’t start

Dryer is unplugged •Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into

the outlet.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is •Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and

tripped replace fuse or reset breaker. Note: Most electric

dryers use two fuses/breakers.

Thermal limiter tripped •Call authorized service person for replacement.

Dryer doesn’t heat

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is •Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and

tripped, the dryer may tumble replace fuse or reset breaker.

but not heat

Gas service is off •Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

fully open.

There are 2 house fuses in the •Replace fuse.

dryer circuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses

is blown, the drum may turn but

the heater will not operate

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

(gas models)

Installation Instructions

for procedure.

Dryer does not have enough air •See

Installation Instructions.

supply to support the burner

flame (gas models)

LP gas supply tank is empty •Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility

or there has been a utility service is restored.

interruption of natural gas

(gas models)

Dryer shakes or makes

Some shaking/noise is normal. •Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust

noise

Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes

Improper use of fabric softener •Follow directions on fabric softener package.

Drying dirty items with clean ones •Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can

stain clean items and the dryer.

Clothes were not completely clean •Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the

clothes are wet

appear

after drying. Use proper

washing procedures before drying.

Lint on clothes

Lint filter is full •Clean lint screen before each load.

Improper sorting •Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors

(like corduroy).

Static electricity can attract lint •See suggestions in this section under

STATIC.

Overloading •Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets •Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

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

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