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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
• IMPORTANT- Savethese
instructions for local electrical
inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT- Observeall
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer -Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
-&WARNING
• Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect power
before installing. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
•Potential Personal Injury. More than two
people are recommended to lift the dryer
into position because of its weight and
size. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or death.
• Avoid Tipping and Rupture of Utility
Services. Dryer must be securely attached
to the washer. DO NOT place the washer on
top of the dryer. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury/death or property
damage.
• Mobile Home or Manufactured Home
Installation - Stacking of a gas dryer is not
permitted in a mobile home or
manufactured home.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER
THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces
and for air opening are: 0" both sides and 1"
rear. Consideration must be given to provide
adequate clearance for installation and
service.
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• If your dryer is approved for installation in
an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a
label on the dryer back.
• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Refer to dryer Installation Instructions for
details.
Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet
and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:
0" either side
3" front and rear
Minimum vertical space from floor to
overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 43"
without pedestal, 55" with pedestal and
84" stacked.
Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise
ventilated and must contain a minimum of
60 square inches of open area equally
distributed. If the closet contains both a
washer and a dryer, doors must contain a
minimum of 120 square inches of open
area equally distributed.
175D1807P508
49-90240
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KIT CONTENTS
Right Hand Bracket
Left Hand Bracket
4 Rubber Pads
4#12 x 1" Screws
4 #8 x 1/2" Screws
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips Screwdriver
Open Ended Wrench
Pliers
Gloves
Level
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Remove the packaging.
Flatten the product carton to use as a pad
to lay the dryer down on its side. Continue
using the carton to protect the finished floor in
front of the installation location.
[TI REMOVE THE DRYER
LEVEUNG LEGS
[] Carefully tay the dryer on its side. Use
the packing material so you don't scratch
the finish on the dryer.
[] Use an open=end wrench or piiers to
remove the dryer leveling legs.
_-I INSTALL RUBBER PADS TO
DRYER BASE
Locate the 4 rubber pads in the parts package.
Remove the adhesive backing and firmly place
over on the bracket where you removed the
levelling legs.
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Installation Instructions
r_ INSTALL BRACKET TO DRYER
[] Align the holes in the left bracket with
the holes in the bottom left corner of the
dryer. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install
the 2 #12 x 1" tapping screws.
[] Repeat the above step with the right
bracket on the bottom right corner of the
dryer.
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[] Set the dryer upright.
NOTE: Make sure to set the dryer on a piece
of packing material so the brackets that are
attached to the bottom of the dryer do not
damage the floor.
[] PREPARE THE WASHER
AND DRYER
[] Place the washer in the approximate
location.
[] Make sure the washer is level. Refer to
washer Installation Instructions for
details.
[] Remove the back portion of the control
panel by removing the 3 screws.
[] Reverse dryer door swing if desired. See
dryer installation instructions for details.
NOTE: The washer door swing is not
reversible.
[] iNSTALL DRYER AND BRACKET
ON WASHER
[] Lift the dryer on top of the washer.
Be careful not to scratch the top of the
washer with the brackets. Protect the
washer control panel with cardboard or
other protection. Be sure to lift the dryer
high enough to clear the washer control
panel
WARNING
Potential Personal mniury. More than two
peopte are recommended to lift the dryer
into position because of its weight and size.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or death.
[] Atign the holes in the bracket with the
holes in the back of the washer. Using a
Phillips screwdriver attach the 2 #8 x 1/2"
tapping screws. Repeat on both sides of
the washer.
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FiNALiZE THE iNSTALLATiON
Refer to the washer installation instructions
to complete the washer installation.
Refer to the dryer Instathfion
Instructions to complete the dryer
installation.
Carefully slide or walk the stacked
washer and dryer into ptace. Use fett
pads or other sliding device to assist
moving and to protect flooring.
Place hands here /
Place hands here
-&WARNING
Potential Personal injury. Do not push on
the dryer once installed to top of the washer.
Pushing on the dryer may resuk in pinched
fingers.
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