Kenmore 417.6173 Series User manual

Installation Instructions
Instrucciones de Instalación
English / Español
Models/Modelos: 417.6173*, 417.7173*
P/N: A13415001 (1801)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
®
Kenmore
Laundry Center
Centro de lavado
* = Color number, número de color

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions............... 2-3
Installation Requirements ................. 3-14
Unpacking Laundry Center.................... 15
Installation Instructions .................. 16-21
Accessories and Replacement Parts........ 22
WARNING
For your safety the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of re or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or loss
of life. Save these instructions.
WARNING-RISK OF FIRE
Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appli-
ance:
• Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the laundry center is unpacked.
Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bed-
spreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suf-
focation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials
inaccessible to children.
• Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualied
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
• Install the appliance according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
local codes.
• The electrical service to the appliance must conform with local codes
and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.
• The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and or-
dinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. An individual manual
shut-o valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the dryer in ac-
cordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
• The laundry center is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 -
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE only. This dryer
is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants,
beauty salons, etc.
• Do not install a clothes dryer with exible plastic or exible foil vent-
ing material. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily
crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airow
and increase the risk of re.
• The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this
appliance are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when
installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert the user of potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION
based on the risk type as described
below:
Denitions
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using
this appliance.
Important Safety
Instructions
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer
purchase. See “Accessories” section for
various inlet hose kits to t your specic
installation.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have
more than one person move or lift the
appliance.
Pre-Installation Requirements
Tools and materials needed for
installation:
• Adjustable pliers
• Phillips, straight, & square bit
screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer)
• LP-resistant thread tape (for natural gas
or LP supply, gas dryer)
• Carpenter’s level
• External vent hood
• 4-inch (102 mm), rigid metal or semi-
rigid metal exhaust duct work
• 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt cord kit
(electric dryer)
• 4 in. (102 mm) clamp
• Gas line shuto valve (gas dryer)
• ½ NPT union are adapters (x2) and
exible gas supply line (gas dryer)
• Metal foil tape (not duct tape)
• Inlet hoses (x2)
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent volt-
age capabilities, the use of this dryer
with power created by gas powered
generators, solar powered generators,
wind powered generators or any other
generator other than the local utility
company is not recommended.
Installation Requirements

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Installation Requirements
Shipping Hardware
Foam shipping restraint (inside wash
tub) removed and stored
Foam shipping support (underneath
appliance) removed and stored
Leveling
 Laundry center is level, side-to-side
and front-to-back
Cabinet is setting solid on all
corners
Water Supply
 Use only new hoses and verify
rubber sealing washers are installed
 HOT supply is connected to HOT
inlet and COLD supply is connected
to COLD inlet
 HOT and COLD water supply
turned on
 No leaks present at water supply
connections or appliance inlet
connections -recheck in 24 hours
Drain
 Stand pipe or wall drain height min.
33”
 Drain hose secured in place with
cable tie (shipped in drum)
Exhaust Venting
 Free-owing, clear of lint buildup
4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid
ducting of minimal length and turns
 NO foil or plastic venting material
Approved vent hood exhausted to
outdoors
Gas Supply (Gas Dryer)
 Manual shuto valve present in
supply
All connections sealed with
approved sealer and wrench tight
 Conversion kit for LP system
Gas supply turned on
 No leaks present at all connections
check with soapy water, NEVER
check with ame
240v Electric Supply
(Electric Dryer)
Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R
service cord with all screws tight on
terminal block
Approved strain relief installed
Terminal access cover installed
before initial operation
Electrical Power
House power turned on
 Laundry Center plugged in
Final Checks
 Installation Instructions and Use and
Care Guide read thoroughly
Water enters drum when cycle
starts with lid lowered. Dryer door
latches and drum tumbles when
cycle starts
Registration card sent in

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Installation Requirements
Electrical requirements for
Laundry Center with electric dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch
circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay
fuses or circuit breakers.
POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240
volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating
Current.
The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor
power supply cord NEMA 10-30 type
SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum,
30 amp, with 3 open end spade lug
connectors with upturned ends or closed
loop connectors and marked for use
with clothes dryers. For 3-wire cord
connection instructions see ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT
(not supplied)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or
NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so
the power supply cord is accessible when
the dryer is in the installed position.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See
“Grounding requirements” in Electrical
Installation section.
IMPORTANT
This laundry center is internally ground-
ed to neutral unless it was manufactured
for sale in Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used
when the appliance is installed in a
location where grounding through the
neutral conductor is prohibited. Ground-
ing through the neutral link is prohibited
for: (1) new branch circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational ve-
hicles, and (4) areas where local codes
DO NOT permit grounding through the
neutral.
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry
center may cause serious injury or
death. Check with a licensed electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor
power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type
SRDT or DRT (as required) rated at 240
volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open
end spade lug connectors with upturned
ends or closed loop connectors and
marked for use with clothes dryers. For
4-wire cord connection instructions see
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A
4-WIRE SYSTEM.
4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT
(not supplied)
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)

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Installation Requirements
NOTE
Laundry centers manufactured for sale
in Canada have factory-installed, 4-wire
power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).
Electrical requirements for
Laundry Center with gas dryer
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry
center.may cause serious injury or
death. Check with a licensed electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized
and grounded 15 amp. branch circuit
fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or
circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground,
120 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating
Current.
POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is
equipped with a 120 volt 3-wire power
cord.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See
“Grounding requirements” in Electrical
Installation section.
Gas supply requirements
1. Installation MUST conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).
2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch
(1.27 cm) pipe.
3. If codes allow, exible 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 shuto valve installed in
accordance with the B149.1, Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code.
5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) 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 (3.45 kPa).
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).
8. Connections for the gas supply
must comply with the Standard for
Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI
Z21.24 - CSA 6.10.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Uncoated copper tubing will corrode
when subjected to natural gas, caus-
ing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron,
stainless steel, or plastic-coated brass
piping for gas supply.

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Installation Requirements
Drain system requirements
1. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals
(64.3 L) per minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in.
(3.18 cm) minimum.
3. Standpipe height above the oor
should be:
Minimum height: 33 in. (84 cm)
Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)
Water supply requirements
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be
installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of your
washer’s water inlet. The faucets MUST
be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) with threading for
laundry hose connection. Water pressure
MUST be between 10 psi (0.69 bars) and
120 psi (8.27 bars). Pressure dierence
between hot and cold cannot be more
than 10 psi. Your water department can
advise you of your water pressure.
NOTE
For installations requiring a longer
drain hose, have a qualied technician
install a longer drain hose (according to
your model number) available from an
authorized parts distributor. For drain
systems in the oor, install a syphon
break kit available from your local
hardware store.
NOTE
Washers connected to water supplies
with lower inlet pressure will experi-
ence longer lling times and may not
complete cycles as quickly.
96"
(244cm)
max.
33"
(84cm)
min.
Exhaust system requirements
The following are specic requirements
for proper and safe operation of your
dryer.
Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter rigid
or exible metal duct and approved vent
hood which has a swing-out damper(s)
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 inches (30.5 cm) clearance
between the vent hood and the ground or
any other obstruction.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow these instructions can
create excessive drying times and re
hazards.

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If your present system is made up of
plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it
with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct. Also,
ensure the present duct is free of any lint
prior to installing dryer duct.
Installation Requirements
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
DO NOT install a clothes dryer with
exible plastic or metal foil venting
materials. Flexible venting materi-
als are known to collapse, be easily
crushed and trap lint. These conditions
will obstruct clothes dryer airow and
increase the risk of re.
The dryer must be connected to an
exhaust outdoors. Prior to installing your
new dryer, inspect the outdoor exhaust
opening and remove any accumulation of
lint around the outdoor exhaust opening
and in the surrounding area.
Correct
Incorrect
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
A clothes dryer must be exhausted
outdoors. DO NOT exhaust dryer into
a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic,
a crawl space or any concealed space
of a building. A clothes dryer produces
combustible lint. If the dryer is not
exhausted outdoors, some ne lint will
be expelled into the laundry area. An
accumulation of lint in any area of
the home can create a health and re
hazard.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings
exactly could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
DO NOT install a booster fan in the
exhaust duct.
Install all clothes dryers in accordance
with the installation instructions in this
manual.

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Installation Requirements
Number of 90° turns
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4” (102 mm) Rigid Metal Duct
VENT HOOD TYPE
(Preferred)
4”
(10.2 cm) louvered
2.5”
(6.35 cm)
056 ft. (17 m) 42 ft. (13 m)
148 ft. (14.5 m) 34 ft. (10.5 m)
240 ft. (12 m) 26 ft. (8 m)
332 ft. (9.5 m) 18 ft. (5.5 m)
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
• DO NOT allow combustible materi-
als (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, or any
concealed space of a building which
can accumulate lint, resulting in a
re hazard.
• DO NOT screen the exhaust ends of
the vent system, or use any screws,
rivets or other fasteners that extend
into the duct to assemble the exhaust
system. Lint can become caught in
the screen, on the screws or rivets,
clogging the duct work and creating
a re hazard as well as increasing
drying times. Use an approved vent
hood to terminate the duct outdoors,
and seal all joints with metal foil
duct tape. All male duct pipe ttings
MUST be installed downstream with
the ow of air.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Exceeding the length of duct pipe
or number of elbows allowed in the
“MAXIMUM LENGTH” charts can
cause an accumulation of lint in the
exhaust system. Plugging the system
could create a re hazard, as well as
increase drying times.
Correct Incorrect
Install male fittings in correct direction:
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
• DO NOT install exible plastic or
exible foil venting material.
• If installing semi-rigid venting,
DO NOT exceed 8 ft. (2.4 m) duct
length.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
• Failure to follow safety warnings
exactly could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
• DO NOT install a booster fan in
dryer exhaust duct.
• Install all clothes dryers in accor-
dance with the installation instruc-
tions in this manual.

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Installation Requirements
In installations where the exhaust system is
not described in the charts, the following
method must be used to determine if the
exhaust system is acceptable:
1. Connect an inclined or digital
manometer between the dryer and
the point the exhaust connects to the
dryer.
2. Set the dryer timer and temperature
to air u (cool down) and start the
dryer.
3. Read the measurement on the
manometer.
4. The system backpressure MUST NOT
be higher than 0.6 inches of water
column. If the system back pressure
is less than 0.6 inches of water
column, the system is acceptable.
If the manometer reading is higher
than 0.6 inches of water column,
the system is too restrictive and the
installation is unacceptable.
Exhaust direction
The laundry center may be exhausted four
(4) ways with rear ush installation:
1. Straight back
2. Down (8 inch [20.3 cm] length of 4
inch diameter [102 mm] rigid duct and
1 elbow down)
3. Left (8 inch [20.3 cm] length of 4 inch
diameter [102 mm] rigid duct, 1 elbow
down and 1 elbow left)
4. Right (8 inch [20.3 cm] length of 4
inch diameter [102 mm] rigid duct, 1
elbow down and 1 elbow right)
Although vertical orientation of the
exhaust system is acceptable, certain
extenuating circumstances could aect
the performance of the dryer:
• Only rigid metal duct work should be
used.
• Venting vertically through a roof may
expose the exhaust system to down
drafts causing an increase in vent
restriction.
• Running the exhaust system through an
uninsulated area may cause condensa-
tion and faster accumulation of lint.
• Compression or crimping of the exhaust
system will cause an increase in vent
restriction.
• The exhaust system should be inspected
and cleaned a minimum of every 18
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.
An exhaust hood positioned to line up with
the dryer exhaust can be installed directly
through the outside wall. To exhaust to
the side or down, add an 8 inch (20.3
cm) length of standard 4 inch (102 mm)
diameter duct and a 90° elbow.
To exhaust up, add an 11 inch (28 cm)
length of standard 4 inch (102 mm)
diameter duct and a 90° elbow. The unit
will be positioned about 4.5 inches (11.5
cm) away from the wall (ush to wall
exhausting may be done by going below
the dryer then sideways).
See also Clearance Requirements in this
instruction.

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Installation Requirements
Manufactured or mobile home
installation
1. Installation MUST conform to current
Manufactured Home Construction &
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR Part
3280 (formerly the Federal Standard
for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or
Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
2. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside
(outdoors, not beneath the mobile
home) using metal ducting that
will not support combustion. Metal
ducting must be 4 inches (10.16 cm)
in diameter with no obstructions.
Rigid metal duct is preferred. Exhaust
ducts must be securely fastened to a
noncombustible portion of the mobile
home structure.
3. If dryer is exhausted through the oor
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.
4. Refer to previous sections in this guide
for other important exhaust venting
system requirements.
5. 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.
6. Installer MUST anchor this laundry
center to the oor with approved
Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N
137067200.
1. A dryer installed in a bedroom,
bathroom, recess or closet, MUST be
exhausted outdoors.
2. No other fuel burning appliance shall
be installed in the same closet as the
gas dryer.
3. Your dryer needs the space around it
for proper ventilation.
4. DO NOT install your dryer in a closet
with a solid door.
5. Closet door ventilation required: A
minimum of 120 square inches (774.2
cm²) of opening, equally divided at
the top and bottom of the door, is
required. Openings should be located
3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top
of door. 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.
Installation in a Recess or Closet
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)

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Installation Requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
- Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0”
(0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) n/a
Closet 0”
(0 cm) 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)
Clearance requirements
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT install the laundry center
where gasoline or other ammables
are kept or stored. If the laundry
center is installed in a garage, the
dryer portion must be a minimum of
18 inches (45.7 cm) above the oor.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, re or burns.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR LAUNDRY
CENTER:
• In an area exposed to dripping water
or outside weather conditions. The
ambient temperature should never be
below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize de-
tergent eectiveness.
• In an area where it will come in contact
with curtains, drapes, or anything that
will obstruct the ow of combustion
and ventilation air.
• On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with
a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
To minimize vibration or movement,
reinforcement of the oor may be nec-
essary.
(0 cm)
27”
(68.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
1” 0”
(0 cm)
0”
(2.5 cm)
(1”)
31.5" (80 cm)
47.5" (120.5 cm)
31.5" (80 cm)
38"
(96.5 cm)
55.75"
(141.5 cm)
41.5"
(105.5 cm)
center line height
for 4 in. (102 mm)
exhaust outlet
Side view
27" (68.5 cm)
4 in. (102 mm)
exhaust vent
on rear of unit
drain
hose-
retention
clips on
rear of
washer2
water supply
connection on
rear of washer
power cord
attachment
location on
rear of unit1
43.5"
(110.5
cm)
9.4"
(24 cm)
5.5"
(14 cm)
Front view
gas supply
pipe on rear
of gas unit
13"
(33 mm)
77"
(196.5 cm)
17.6"
(45 cm)
23"
(58.5 cm)
1 Power supply cord length on gas unit
approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).
2 Loose drain hose length beyond clamp
approximately 51.5 inches (131 cm).

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Installation Requirements
The following are specic requirements
for proper and safe electrical installation
of your dryer. Failure to follow these
instructions can create electrical shock
and/or a re hazard
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• A U.L.-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.
• DO NOT use an aluminum wired
receptacle with a copper wired
power cord and plug (or vice versa).
A chemical reaction occurs between
copper and aluminum and can cause
electrical shorts. The proper wiring
and receptacle is a copper wired
power cord with a copper wired
receptacle.
NOTE
Dryers operating on 208 volt power
supply will have longer drying times
than dryers operating on 240 volt
power supply.
Electrical installation
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK 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 re hazard.
Locate the dryer within reach of
the receptacle for the length power
cord to be purchased, allowing
some slack in the cord. Refer to the
pre-installation requirements in this
manual for the proper power cord to
be purchased.
Grounding requirements -
Electric dryer (USA)
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1. The dryer MUST be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by a path of least
resistance for electrical current.
2. After you purchase and install a 3 wire
or 4 wire power supply cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug that matches
you wiring system, the plug MUST be
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.
3. DO NOT modify the plug you’ve
installed on this appliance. If it will
not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
For a permanently connected 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.
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry
center may cause serious injury or
death. Check with a licensed electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.

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Washer Controls and Settings
Installation Requirements
Grounding requirements -
Electric dryer (Canada)
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry
center may cause serious injury or
death. Check with a licensed electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Grounding requirements -
Gas dryer (USA and Canada)
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry
center may cause serious injury or
death. Check with a licensed electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1. The laundry center MUST be
grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electrical shock
by a path of least resistance for
electrical current.
2. Since your laundry center is equipped
with a power supply cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug, the plug must
be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call
a licensed electrician.
3. DO NOT modify the plug provided
with this appliance. If it will not t the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualied electrician.
1. The laundry center 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.
2. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances. If
in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
3. DO NOT modify the plug provided
with this appliance. If it will not t the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualied electrician.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

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Unpacking Laundry Center
Unpacking Instructions
1. If foam tub block has been removed,
reinsert it now and tape the lid securely.
2. Carefully cut the front and back
corners of the left side of the
remaining cardboard.
2
1
Front
IMPORTANT
To prevent vibration, possible machine
damage and maximize performance,
the following steps must be completed.
NOTE
If the laundry center is to be trans-
ported at a later date, the tub blocking
pad, foam base and tub support should
be retained.
3. With help from a second person,
carefully tip the laundry center slightly
to the left as shown in the picture be-
low. Remove the foam shipping sup-
port from the base of the unit. Save
packaging foam for future use.
4. Carefully lower laundry center to an
upright position and remove the tape
holding the lid shut. Remove the foam
tub block and other tub contents.
5. From the back of the washer, remove
the wire shipping clips securing the
drain hose.
6. DO NOT remove the PLASTIC CLIPS
which secure the drain hose to the right
side of the washer back sheet. It helps
form a standpipe to prevent water
siphoning.
Plastic
Clips
Wire
Clip
7. Carefully move the laundry center
to within four (4) feet of the
nal location for the start of the
installation.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have
more than one person move or lift the
appliance.

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Installation Instructions
Gas connection
All connections must be wrench-tightened
Flare
Union
Flare
Union
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Open
Flexible
Connector
GAS FLOW
Inlet Pipe on
Back of Dryer
Nipple
1. Remove the shipping cap from gas
pipe at the rear of the dryer.
2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D.
semi-rigid or approved pipe from
gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96
cm) pipe located on the back of the
dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch
(1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the
connection. Apply an approved thread
sealer that is resistant to the corrosive
action of liqueed gases on all pipe
connections.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas
service without converting the gas valve.
An L.P. conversion kit must be installed
by a qualied gas technician.
IMPORTANT
The supply line must be equipped with
an approved manual shuto valve. This
valve should be located in the same
room as the dryer and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening
and closing. DO NOT block access to
the gas shuto valve.
3. Open the shuto valve in the gas
supply line to allow gas to ow
through the pipe. Wait a few minutes
for gas to move through the gas line.
4. Check for gas system leaks with a
manometer. If a manometer is not
available, test all connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution.
Shutoff Valve - Open position
to dryer
from gas supply
WARNING
EXOLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open
ame.

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Installation Instructions
1. Turn o power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the
terminal block access cover on the
back of the dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief
according to the power cord/strain
relief manufacturer’s instructions in
the power cord entry hole below the
access panel. At this time, the strain
relief should be loosely in place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-
approved, 30 amp. power cord,
NEMA 10-30 type SRDT, through the
strain relief.
Electrical connection
(non-Canada) - 3 wire cord
Neutral
(center wire)
30 AMP
NEMA 10-30
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
5. Attach the power cord neutral (center
wire) conductor to the SILVER colored
center terminal on the terminal block.
Tighten the screw securely.
6. Attach the remaining two power cord
outer conductors to the outer, BRASS
colored terminals on the terminal
block. Tighten both screws securely.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to disconnect power source be-
fore servicing could result in personal
injury or even death.
DO NOT remove
internal ground in
a 3-wire system!! Neutral
terminal
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT make a sharp bend or crimp
wiring/conductor at connections.
7. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for
rmly securing the strain relief and
power cord.
8. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
IMPORTANT
If moving dryer from a 4-wire system
and installing it in a 3-wire system,
move the internal ground from the cen-
ter terminal back to the GREEN screw
next to the terminal block.

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Installation Instructions
1. Turn o power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the
terminal block access cover on the
back of the dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief
according to the power cord/strain
relief manufacturer’s instructions in
the power cord entry hole below the
access panel. At this time, the strain
relief should be loosely in place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-
approved, 30 amp. power cord,
NEMA 14-30 type DRT or SRDT,
through the strain relief.
Neutral
(WHITE
wire)
30 AMP
NEMA 14-30
Ground
(GREEN
wire)
Electrical connection
(non-Canada) - 4 wire cord
5. Disconnect the internal (WHITE) dryer
harness ground wire from the (GREEN)
ground screw next to the terminal
block.
6. Attach the ground (GREEN) power
cord wire to the cabinet with the
ground (GREEN) screw. Tighten the
screw securely.
7. Move the internal dryer harness
ground (WHITE) wire to the terminal
block and attach it along with the
neutral (WHITE) power cord wire
conductor to the center, SILVER
colored terminal on the terminal
block. Tighten the screw securely.
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to disconnect power source be-
fore servicing could result in personal
injury or even death.
Move internal ground (WHITE)
wire to neutral (SILVER)
terminal for 4-wire system. Neutral
terminal
GREEN
ground screw
BLACK or
RED power wire
BLACK
or RED
power wire
GREEN
ground wire
WHITE
neutral wire
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT make a sharp bend or crimp
wiring/conductor at connections.
8. Attach the RED and BLACK power
cord conductors to the outer, BRASS
colored terminals on the terminal
block. Tighten both screws securely.
9. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for
rmly securing the strain relief and
power cord.
10. Reinstall the terminal block.

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Installation Instructions
Leveling your laundry center
Excessive noise and vibration can be
prevented by properly leveling the laundry
center.
1. With the
laundry center
within 4 feet (1
m) of its nal
location, place
a level on top
of the washer lid.
2. Use adjustable
pliers to adjust
the leveling
legs so the
laundry center
is level front-
to-rear and
side-to-side,
and stable corner-to-corner.
3. Press down
on alternate
corners and
sides and feel
for the slight-
est movement.
Adjust the
leg(s) so the laundry center sits solidly
on the oor on ALL four legs. Keep the
leveling leg extension at a minimum
for best performance of the washer.
1. Run some water
from the hot and
cold faucets to ush
the water lines and
remove particles that
might clog the water
valve screens and
to determine which
faucet is hot and
which is cold supply
2. Check to ensure that
the inlet hoses have
the rubber washer
rmly in place.
Connecting inlet water
Rubber Washers
Must Be Present USE ONLY
NEW HOSES
raise lower
3. Connect the
HOT inlet
hose to the
HOT inlet
connection on
the washer
and the COLD
inlet hose
to the COLD inlet connection on the
washer. Tighten by hand until snug.
Then tighten each supply connection
another 2/3 turn with pliers. DO NOT
cross thread or over-tighten these
connections.
4. Connect the
HOT inlet hose
to the HOT
water supply
and the COLD
inlet hose to
the COLD
water supply.
Tighten by hand until snug.
5. Tighten
each supply
connection
another 2/3
turn with
pliers. DO
NOT bend,
kink, or pinch
water inlet hoses.
6. Turn on the water and check for leaks.
NOTE
Hoses are not included with laundry
center purchase. See “Accessories” sec-
tion for various inlet hose kits to t your
specic installation.

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Installation Instructions
Connecting vent
1. Remove the two screws securing the
dryer front access panel to the dryer
cabinet. Lift the panel until the tabs
can be disengaged from the cabinet,
remove the panel and set aside.
Screws
Connecting drain and electrical
Insert Less
Than 8.5"
(21.5 cm)
Cable Tie
1. Form a “U” shape on the end of the
drain hose with the hose pointed
toward the drain. Place the formed
end in a laundry tub or a standpipe
and secure the drain hose with the
cable tie (provided in the enclosure
package) to the standpipe, inlet hose,
laundry tub, etc. so the hose does not
pull out from the force of the water.
2. Connect the exhaust duct to the
outside exhaust system. Use of a 4”
(10.2 cm) clamp is recommended to
connect the dryer to the exhaust vent
system. Use metal foil tape to seal all
other joints.
3. Reinstall the dryer front access panel.
4. Carefully slide the laundry center to
its nal position. Recheck for level and
rock corners for stability.
Clamp
NOTE
The standpipe inside diameter must be
1-1/4” (3.2 cm) minimum. There must be
an air gap around the drain hose in the
standpipe. A snug hose t can cause a
siphoning action.