Haier GDG900AW User manual

User Manual and Installation Instructions
Gas Dryer
Guide d’utilisation et instructions
d’installation écheuse à gaz
Manual para el usuario e instrucciones de
instalación. Secadora a gas
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GDG900AW
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................2-4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..............................................5-14
Tools and Materials Required............................................................ 5
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................... 5
Unpacking Your Dryer ..................................................................... 6
Exhaust System Requirements ........................................................... 6
Gas Supply Requirements ................................................................ 8
Location of Your Dryer ...................................................................
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Manufactured (Mobile) Home Instruction .........................................10
Electrical Installation ......................................................................11
Gas Connections ..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts .........................................................................13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 14-21
Understanding the Control Panel......................................................14
Preparations before Drying .............................................................16
Load clothes into Dryer...................................................................17
Auto Dry Cycle..............................................................................17
Timed Dry Cycle ............................................................................20
Rack Dry Cycle..............................................................................20
Other Features ..............................................................................22
Normal Operating Sounds.............................................................. 23
Tips..............................................................................................21
CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE.......................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................22
WARRANTY................................................................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify
the installation and ensure the dryer is installed correctly and safely.
NOTE: 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 or in Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadien Electrical Code Part 1.
NOTE: The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and
ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 or in Canada, CAN/CGA B149.1.
NOTE: The dryer is designed under ANSI Z21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/
CSA C22.2 No. 112-97 (latest editions) for HOME USE ONLY. This
dryer is not recommended for commercial application such as restaurants,
beauty salons, etc.
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CAUTION
For your safety the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
Combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids must not be stored near the dryer.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Do not try to light any appliance
2. Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not use any phone in
your building.
3. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
Installations must be performed by a qualified or licensed
contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state,
province, or region where this appliance is being installed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when using your appliance, follow the
basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
2. Don’t dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry clean solvents or other
flammable explosive sub stains as they give off vapors which could
ignite or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove
the door to the drying compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
water and/or to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-repair
instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturers of the fabric softener or product.
10. Do not use heat to dry articles or products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturers of the fabric softener or product.
11. Clean lint screen before or after each load.
12. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding
areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
13. Keep the dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct
the flow of combustion and ventilation air through the louvered panel
located on the rear of the dryer.
14. The interior of the appliance and the exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service personnel.
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Thank you for using our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual
will guide you in getting the best
use of your dryer.
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label
in back of the dryer.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.
15. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items
contaminated with cooking oil may contribute to a chemical reaction
than could cause a load to catch fire.
16. If material has been used with any flammable liquids or solids, it
should not used in the dryer until all terraces of flammable liquids
and its fumes have been removed.
17. This dryer must be properly installed in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in
the installations sections.
18. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of electric shock
and force. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded.
19. Use the dryer only for its intended purpose: drying clothes.
20. Always disconnect dryer from electrical supply before attempting any
service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
21. Replace worn power cord and/or loose plugs.
22. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords
or adapters to connect dryer electrical power source.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old dryer,
take off the door so that children may not get trapped inside.

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CAUTION
1. Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
2. Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and local codes.
3. To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and materials required
• Phillips-Head and flathead screwdrivers
• Channel-lock adjustable pilers
• 1/2-inch open-end wrench
• Carpenter’s level
• Measuring tape (12ft. min.)
• Duct tape
• Pipe thread sealer (Gas)
• Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch (102cm) duct
• Vent hood
Safety Warning:
1. Before starting installation, make sure that the gas shut off valve is in the
off position.
2. All old gas connectors and gas piping should be discarded.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ATTENTION
WAR
Risk of Fire:
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4. Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials.
If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific
type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use
with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse,
be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Circuit
Individual 15 Amp branch circuit fused with 15-Amp maximum time delay fuse
or circuit breakers.
Power Supply
3 wire, 120 Volt, 1 Phase, 60Hz, AC
Power Supply Cord
The dryer is equipped with a 120 Volt 3-wire power supply cord.
Note: This dryer is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not under any circumstance cut or
remove grounding prong from plug.

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Unpacking Your Dryer
1. Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive
tape holding the dryer accessories inside and outside.
2. Inspect and remove any remains of packaging, tape or printed materials
before using the dryer.
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.
1. 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 time. If your present system is made up of plastic
duct or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure
present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.
3. Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the
“Maximum Length” chart can cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaust
system. Plugging the system could create a fire hazard, as well as increase
drying times.
4. Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system. Lint can become caught in
the screen, increasing drying time. Use an approved vent hood to terminate the
duct outdoors, and seal all joints with duct tape.
5. All male duct pipe fittings must be installed downstream with the flow of air.
6. Exhaust duct must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening
devices which extend into the interior of the duct.
7. Do not allow combustible material (clothing, draperies/curtains, paper, etc.) to
come in contact with exhaust system.
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
inches (45.7cm) above the floor. Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, fire or burns.
WARNING
EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2. The dryer must not be exhausted into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling
The dryer exhaust system MUST be
exhausted to the outdoors.
If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some
the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can
create a health and fire hazard.
attic, crawl or any concealed space of a building.
fine lint will be expelled into

Exhaust Requirements:
Use only 4 inch (10.2cm) diameter (minimum) rigid of flexible metal duct and
approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper hat 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 inches (30.5cm) clearance between the vent hood
and the ground or any other obstruction. The vent flap should be able to move
freely, although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable. Certain
extenuating circumstances could affect the performance of the dryer:
1. Only rigid metal duct work should be used.
2. Venting vertically through a roof may expose the exhaust system to down
drafts causing an increase in vent restriction.
3. Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area may cause
condensation and faster accumulation of lint.
4. Compression of crimping of the exhaust system will cause an increase in
vent restriction.
The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every 12
months with normal usage. The more the dryer is used the more often you
should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation.
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In Canada,only foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for
use with the appliance by the manufacturer shall be used.In the United
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States,only foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use
with the appliance by the manufacturer and that comply with the UL
Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject 2158A (2006), shall
be used.
The exhaust duct shall be 4 inch (102 mm) in diameter.
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RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended Use only for short
run installations
No. of 90º
elbows
Rigid Metal
Flexible Metal
Rigid Metal
Flexible
Metal
0 90 ft.
Flexible metal
60 ft.
1 60 ft. 45 ft.
2 45 ft. 35 ft.
3 35 ft. 25 ft.
metal shoud only
length to be 7.5ft.
wall.Maximum
the dryer and the
be used between
Flexible metal
metal shoud only
length to be 7.5ft.
wall.Maximum
the dryer and the
be used between

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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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Replace copper connecting pipe that is not plastic-
coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST
be used.
1.
Installation MUST conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes,
installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest
edition) or in Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149.1
2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27cm) pipe.
3. 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.
4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual manual shutoff valve installed
within 6 feet (183cm) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
In Canada, an individual manual shut-off valve MUST be installed in
accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
5. A 1/8 inch (0.32cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
6. 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 (3.45kPa).
7. 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).

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Do Not Install Your Dryer:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, thick carpet, or anything
that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
3. On carpet, floor must be solid with a maximum slope of 1inch (2.54 cm). Any
floor unevenness should be corrected with leveling legs located on the bottom
of the dryer.
Installation in Alcove or Closet:
1. DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.
2. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, alcove or closet MUST be
exhausted outdoors.
3. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the
gas dryer.
4. Refer to the images on this page to ensure the installation provides the
minimum amount of clearance required for ventilation.
5. When installing the dryer in a closet with a door, a minimum of 120 square
inches (774.2 square cm) of ventilation in the door is required. Openings must
be equally divided at the top and bottom of the door and airflow must be
unobstructed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the length of
the door is acceptable.
LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER
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