KitchenAid 53-3498 User manual

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS GAS
AUTOMATICDRYER
PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSAND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INSTALLING
WARNING : For your safety the information in this _, ATTENTION : Pour votre securite, suivre les indica-
manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or tions donneesdans ce manuelafin de reduire les risques
explosionor to preventpropertydamage,personalinjuryor d'incendieou d'explosionet d'eviter dommagesmateriels,
loss of life. blessureset deces.
• Do notstore or use gasolineor otherflammablevapors Ne pas entreposerni utiliser d'essenceou autres pro-
and liquidsin the vicinityof this or anyotherappfiance, duits et vapeurs inflammables A proximit6 de cette
secheuseou de tout autre appareil 61ectrom6nager.
WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS QUEFAIRES'ILY A UNE ODEURDE GAZ
• Donottry to lightany appliance. • N'allumeraucun appareil.
• Do not touchany electricalswitch;do notuse any • Ne toucheraucun commutateur6}etrique;ne pas utilis-
phone inyourbuilding, er le tel6phonedans votre maisonouvotreimmeuble.
• Clearthe room, buildingor area of all occupants. • Fairesortir tousles occupantsde la piece,du Iogement
ou immeuble,ou de la vicinit&
• Immediately call your gas supplier fromaneighbor's
phone.Followthegas supplier'sinstructions. • Appeler la compagnie de gas imm#diatementen util-
isant le telephoned'unvoisin.SuivreLesinstructionsde
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire la compagniede gaz.
department. • En cas d'impossibilit6de joindrela compagniede gaz,
Installationand service must be performed by a qualified appelerles pompiers.
installer,serviceagency or the gas supplier. Le montage et les reparationsdoivent _trefaits par un
technicienqualifie, un prestatairede servicesou la com-
pagnie de gaz.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE PROPER OPERATIONOF
YOUR NEW DRYER,THE DRYERMUST BE INSTALLEDIN
ACCORDANCEWITH ALL THE INSTALLATIONREQUIRE-
MENTS. -TOOLS REQUIRED - SCREWDRIVER
All literatureshouldbe removedfrom insidedryerand savedfor W' DRIVER PUTTY KNIFE
future reference. PIPEWRENCHOR PIPE SEALCOMPOUND
ADJUSTABLEWRENCH DUCTTAPE
NOTE: DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE DRYER BY THE
BACKGUARD. BACKGUARD
REMOVE BRIPPING MATERIALS /
1, Toremovethe corrugatedcrate base,place yourfoot onthe
base close to a levelingfoot. Pushingdownfirmly with your
foot, tilt thedryer awayfrom you.
2.Repeat process with all leveling feet (4). Remove excess
baseby hand. _i _
3. Remove film covering backguard for shipping purposes.
Wipecleanof fingerprints. I
GASCONNECTIONS II
Thedryermust be installed inaccordancewith the Installation _____ _
Requirements.EQUIPPEDFOR NATURALGAS.FOR LP GAS
INSTALLATIONSEE PAGE2, LEVELING
FOOT
CORRUGATED CRATE PLACE FOOT
P/N 53-3498 BASE FOR LEVERAGE
1

PLEASE READ All Installation Instructions and Requirements Before Installing.
GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGE
It is recommended that a qualified service technician install Flammable Vapors - Vapors from spilled gasoline can be
your dryer, ignited by a clothes dryer, a water heater, or other non-
sealed gas heating appliance. The National Fuel Gas Code
Unless otherwise indicated on the nameplate (located inside ANSI Z223.1 and Canadian Code CAN 1-B149 requires that
the door) this dryer is equippedfor use with natural gas. If LP a gas appliance when installed in a residential garage be
gas is used,the proper conversion kit must be installed elevated so that the burner and the ignition device of the
by the dealer or distributor. Thedryer installationshould burnerarea minimumof18inchesabovethefloor.Tosatis-
be performedbya qualifiedpersonfamiliar withtheprecau- fythis requirementthedryermustbeinstalledwiththebase
tionsrequiredand withlocalcodes, at lease14 in.abovethe floor.In addition,thedryermustbe
locatedor protectedto preventdamagefrom movingvehi-
Toobtain replacement parts contact any factory authorized cres.
dealer. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY, INSTALLATION OF CLOTHES
DRYERS IN GARAGES SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
LOCATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This clothesdryer isdesignedso that itcan beinstalledin
most locations in the home.The dryer may even be installed DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
in an unheated indoor location, such as a utility room or
building. However, with models having automatic dry cycles, The dryer isdesigned for 120 volt, 60 HZ AC current and will
WHEN THE ROOM TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 50 not operate on direct currentor 50 HZ supplies.
DEG. F. OR 10 DEG. C. THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE MAY
NOT SHUT OFF. USE TIMED DRY CYCLE(HEAT NOT It is recommended that a separate circuit be provided from
FLUFF) IF AVAILABLE ONYOUR MODEL. the main entrance panel to the dryer receptacle. The wiring
should be done by a qualified person in conformance with
DO NOT INSTALLTHE DRYERON A CARPETED FLOOR. localcodes.The circuit must be protected with a 15 amp time
delay fuse or circuit breaker.
DO NOT INSTALL OR STORE THEDRYER WHEREIT
MAY BE EXPOSED TO THEWEATHER OR DRIPPINGA wiring diagram is located behind backguard shield.
WATER.If it is ever exposed to water, have a qualified tech-
nician check it before using. Clearances of 0 in. betweenGROUNDING
combustible construction and the front, sides, back and
exhaust duct are permissible. The dryer, when installed,must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE WITH ADEQUATE codes, with the latestrevision of the National Electrical
CLEARANCE TOPERMIT SERVICING. Code. ANSI/NFPA No. 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code
C.22.1 Part 1.
Inordinary installations enough air will be available for prop-
er operation of the gas burner. However, if the dryer is This dryer is equipped with a three-prong plug on the power
installed in a mobile home,a closet or a tightly sealed room, supply cord, which must be plugged into a properly ground-
provisions should be made for at least 18 square inches of ed three-prong wall receptacle for your protection against
ventilation area.Air openings measuring a minimum 3 in.by possible shock hazard. Where the proper receptacle is not
3 in. should be provided at the top and bottom of the closet installed, we strongly recommend that properly grounded
door. Ordinarily, Iouvered doors will satisfy the ventilation three-prong wall receptacle be instalred by a qualified elec-
requirements. Dryers installed in a bedroom, bathroom, or trician in accordance with the National Electrical Code,
closet must be exhausted outdoors. Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes and ordinances.
THREE PRONG _ _
GROUNDING PLUG
POWER SUPPLY CORD-
FIREHAZARD APPROVED GROUNDING
DO NOT ALLOW STORAGE OR ANY OTHER MATERI-TYPEWALLRECEPTACLES.
ALSTOOBSTRUCT VENTILATIONOPENINGS.
NO OTHER FUEL-BURNINGAPPLIANCE SHOULD BE
INSTALLEDIN THE SAME ROOM OR CLOSET AS THE
DRYER.

GAS CONNECTIONS GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING
Pressure testing of the Gas Supply Piping System:
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORMWITH LOCAL t. Test pressure in excess of _ psig (3.45KPA).The dryer must be
CODES or in the absence of local codes,with the latest disconnected from the gas supply piping system at the inlet gas
revision of the National Fuel GasCode,ANSIZ223.1 or pipe connection.
CAN1-B149. 2. Testpressures equal to orless than _ psig (3.45KPA).The dryer
The gas inlet connection at the rear of the dryer is equipped must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
with a 3/8"- 18 N.S. pipe thread. The supply line must be '/£ the manual shut-off valve.
blackrigid pipe (pipe size should be increased for runs
longer than 20 feet). If local codes permit, it is recommended GAS VALVE INLET PRESSURE TESTING
that the dryer be connected to the gas supply with approved Manifold pressure is preset to 3'/, inch W.C. and does not
semi-rigid metal tubing and listed connectors not over 6 feet require adjustment. A 1/8NPT plugged pressure tap isavaiF
long.able in the gas valve body for test. To check the pressure pro-
ceed as follows:
_i_CAUTION: Moderate pressure is all that is required a) Disconnect electric cord.
to make a tight joint. Do not use excessive force as
damage to the valve may occur, b) Raise the top of the dryer as shown in FIG.#2, page 5.
c) Remove the front panel by removing two screws inside the top
A '/8" NPT plugged tapping,accessible for test gauge con- corners of the front panel disconnecting the door switch wires
nection, must be installed upstream of the gas supply con- and hinging the front panel outward then lifting up.
nection to the dryer. This work must be done by a qualified d) Be sure the manual valve is off.
person, e) Remove the plug and install pressure tap.
Use an approved pipe seal compound that is resistant to L.P.f) Route pressure hose downward past the front of the base
gas on all pipe thread connections, between front panel hinges.
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1or CAN1-B149, g)Re-install front panel over pressure tap hose.
requiresthat anacceptable, approved manual gas shuth) Connect the gauge, turn manual valve on the supply pipe, check
off valve be installed within 6 feet of the dryer, with dryer in operation.
To gain access to main gas valve, remove front panel (see Step SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
#1 thru 3) under Bottom Exhausting, Page 5.) To shutdown the dryer either turn timer to off position or open
the door then turn timer to off position. Turn Manual Gas ShutOff
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS WITH SOAP AND Valve to OFE Unplug Dryer,
WATER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR DRYER READ ALL SAFETY
DO NOT PURGE GAS LINE PRECAUTIONSLISTED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS.
AUTOMATIC IGNITION
This dryer is equipped with anautomatic ignition system which
does not require a manual lighting procedure. Start the dryer
and the system should purge itself and ignite. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING
When starting the dryer you may hear the gas ignite. This sound The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
is normal and should be no cause for alarm. Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of
TURN OFF GAS AND UNPLUG BEFORE CONTINUING Californiato publish a list of substances known to the
INSTALLATION. State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,
and requires business to warn customers of potential
BURNER ADJUSTMENT exposures to such substances.
No gas adjustment is necessary at normal altitudes since the
gas flow is controlled by a fixed-sized orifice for the main burn- Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burn-
er. For altitudes above 2,000 feet, the input must be reduced by ing of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of the
4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level, in some locations the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and
gas utility has reduced the B.T.U. content of the gas to provide soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natur-
this compensation. In other locations, the burner orifice must be al gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels.Exhaust ducts should
changed. Consult your dealer or local gas utility for further infor- be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted dry-
marion, ers will minimize exposure.

1. LEVELING 2. STABILITY 3. SERVICE CONNECTION
COVERPLATE--
ROCKDRYER >_
WITHHANDS
TO CHECKIF
FOOT LEVELAND
STABLE
w _' DRYERVENTPIPE /
Set all leveling feet at same height. A Place dryer in the location where it will GASINLET_
minimum of '/_"clearance between the be used. Check, by rocking dryer with
machine and the floor is recommend- hands on opposite corners, that all There are three (3) service connec-
ed. Adjust to match the height of your four (4) feet are in firm contact with the tions to your dryer, all located on the
washer, floor. If it rocks,adjust as needed, back.
4.GAS CONNECTION 5.EXHAUST VENTING 6.OUTSIDE WALL
(DONOTPURGEGASLINE)
1/8-INCHNPT l _ -I
PLUGGEDTAPPING
/I \ GAS
\ SRUT-OF
_H / VALVE
GAS INLET
PIPECONNECTION GAS SUPPLY OUTSIDEWALL
LINE /OUTSIDEEXHAUST/
VENT
_lb Check all connections for leaks. Attach dryer vent pipe to outside
exhaust vent. Outside exhaust vent
Coat the threads with pipe seal com-
pound, then connect the gas supply ALL GAS DRYERS MUST BE should fit over dryer vent pipe to avoid
line to the gas inlet on the dryer. VENTED TO THE OUTDOORS. catching lint. Tape all joints with heat
duct tape.
6A.BASEMENT WALL 6B.FLOOR EXHAUSTING
BASEMENTWINDOW_.90°ELBOW4"DIA. llll H I/
!BASEMENT
WALL
S E -_
t -
_ _ ..o 90°ELBOW /
Ifspacepermits,a 4"dia.elbow point-
ed downward through the floor may be
In basements, the exhaust can be ele-
vated by installing elbows to raisethe used. If not possible, the dryer may be
exhausted through the bottom as illus-
vent hood above the ground level, trated later in this manual.

EXHAUSTVENTING RECUIREVENTS
ALL GAS DRYERS MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS VENTHOODTYPE
FIRE HAZARD Numberof k k
NEVER CONNECT EXHAUST INTOANY GAS VENT, 90°Turns IX, I%
Separatedby --_ --
DUCT, CHIMNEY,WALL, CEILING,A'R'IC,CON- atleast4ff.
FINED OR CONCEALED SPACE, BEDROOM, BATH- ofStraightRun -.-P[4" I_ ""_12_"1"_-
ROOM, CLOSET,OR UNDER A BUILDING. OPENING OPENING
0 45feet 30feet
NEVERUSEPLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK. 1 35feet 20feet
2 25feet 10feet
MULTIPLEINSTALLATIONS REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL
EXHAUST SYSTEMS. BOTTOM EXHAUSTING
DRYERS INSTALLEDIN AMANUFACTUREDIf spacepermits behindthedryer,a4"elbow pointed down-
(MOBILE) HOME MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS. wardmay beused topass the exhaustsystem through the
floor.If this is not possible, thedryer may be exhausted
PERIODICALLYCLEANLINT FROM VENT SYSTEM. through thebottomas illustratedinFIG.#4.Whenexhaust-
CLEAN FREQUENTLYIF USINGMAXIMUM LENGTH ing inthismanner,theinstallationshould bemadeaccord-
OF VENT. ingtothefollowingsteps:
1. Disconnectelectriccord.
Exhaustingcanbeaccomplisheddirectlyfromtherearofthe2. Raisethetopofthedryerby pressingin witha puttyknife
cabinet, through rightsideofthecabinet, or downward onthetop panel retainingclips.See FIG.#2.
throughthecabinetbase. Ifyourexistingductworkisplastic,
nonmetal, or combustible, replace it with METAL. Standard \ I f_ _-A/'/_/q'__
four inch diameter galvanized or aluminum pipe should be PPROX.4"
used. DO NOT use any pipe which may be susceptible toFIG. #24J_/'_
rustor COMBUSTION.Toavoidcatching lint the crippled end ..L3J,'_
of each pipe section should face away from the dryer. Donot\
use screws or other fasteners that extend into the exhaust
pipe or duct.
Flexible 4"diameter metal tubing may be used for exhausting
the dryer.However, the convolutions create a greater restric-
tion than pipe and serious blockage can result ifthe tubing is 3. Removefront panel by removing two 1/4"screws inside top
bent too sharply. If clearance to the wall is less than 8 inch- corners of front panel. Disconnect door switch wires.
es, use a 4" sheet metal elbow at the rear of the dryer to NOTE position of front seal before removing front panel.
avoid a sharp bend in the tubing. Do not use over 8 feet of
flexible metallictubing between the elbow and the vent hood. 4. Remove the cylinder as follows:
__ _ GROOVEDSIDE
VENTHOOD __FIG. #3 OFBELTDOWN
The use of a venthood \/'_ _--Js--
on the outside is required. _=_ \_./_.,_S IDLERPULLEY
When thedryer stops thedamper automaticallycloses to DRYERFRONTOF"''"J_\_ J//'_b_"_ __llI J _ MOTOR
PULLEY
prevent draftsandthe entrance of insectsand rodents.To _"q_
avoidrestrictingtheoutlet,maintaina minimum8 inchclear- GROOVEDSIDE /_'
ancebetweenthehood and thegroundor other obstruction. OFBELTUP
FIG.#1a. Forceidler pulleyto therightandremovecylinder belt
.... j PIPECONNECTION ,._I from idler and motor pulleys. See FIG.#3.
_ b. Lift up and turn cylinder to clear the roller supports.
' ' _ I c.Lift out of cabinet.
5. Removetape and screw securing dryer vent pipe.
EXHAUSTFLOW EXHAUSTFLOW=FIG.#4.
I6. Remove the 4" dryer vent pipe and shorten to a suitable
CORRECT INCORRECT Ilength.Length depends on type of elbowpurchased.
LENGTHOFVENT 7.Remove knockout from dryer base.
MaximumLengthof4"RigidDuct 8.Place dryer in position and mark duct location on floor.
Checkfloorjoist locationbeforesawingholein floor.

9. Saw a 4_A" hole in floor and position dryer.A 4" 90 degree elbow and length of 4" metal exhaust pipe
must be purchased.Shorten the rear exhaust pipe inside the
10. Secure the shortened pipe to theblower housing with adryer as required. (Length will depend on type of elbow pur-
screw at the top and seal all joints with tape or silicone chased.) Secure the shortened pipe to the Blower Housing
bathtub caulk, with ascrewat the top, attachelbow and metal exhaust pipe,
11. Installa 4"90 degree elbow as shown in FIG.#4. and seal all joints with tape or silicone bathtub caulk.
When exhausting from the side, the installation should be
FIG.#4REPLACESCREW madeaccording tothe steps described in BOTTOM
ANDTAP_,7 90DEGREEELBOWEXHAUSTING and as noted above.
_____n_ ]_11_ 4"DIA7SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED
--_/ /J (MOBILE)HOME INSTALLATIONS
_H
li//[_',_ II Follow steps outlined for installation with these exceptions:
I1_ VENT PIPE lEVINr'_ When installed in a manufactured (mobile) home:
1. THE DRYER INSTALLATION must conform to the
Manufactured HomeConstruction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CER,Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard
12. Seal rear opening of cabinet with the cover plate provid- for Mobile HomeConstruction and safety,Title 24, HUD
ed with your dryer.Located with literature. Attach cover (Part 280, 1975).
plate to rear of the cabinet with #8 sheet metal screws
orduct tape.(not supplied) 2. A GAS SHUT OFFVALVE with a non-displaceable rotor
must be installed in the gas supply piping, This valve
13. Place cylinder belt around cylinder with grooved side must be located within the living space of the manufac-
toward cylinder. FIG.#3. tured (mobile) home and within 3 feet of the dryer.
14. Reinstall cylinder by pushing and turning until rollersare 3. THE DRYER must have an exhaust duct which extends
snapped in cylinder grooves and cylinder turns freely, to the outside atmosphere with the termination securely
15. Position cylinder belt with grooved side around motor fastened to the mobile home structure and which is fab-
pulley.Pull idler pulley right untilsmooth side of belt can ricated of a material that will not support combustion.
be routed around left side of idler pulley. FIG.#3. Standard four inch diameter galvanizedor aluminum
pipe should be used. The dryer must be attached to the
16. Rotate cylinder counter-clockwise to position belt., manufactured (mobile) home structure as follows:
17.Replace dryer front and reconnect door switch wires, a. Dismantle thedryeras described in bottom exhaust-
Make sure the front seal is in the original position, ing.
18. Complete exhaust system to outdoors, b. Buy two #10 x 1'/5"round head wood screws.Drive
them through theattachment screw holes of thebase
into the floor.See FIG.#5 for location.
RIGHT SIDE EXHAUSTING c. Reassemble the dryer.
Figure#5 illustratesa typical right side exhaust venting pipe
connections inside the dryer cabinet. When exhausting the 4. THE EXHAUSTDUCT must be exhausted to the outside
dryer from the side, the cabinet knockout must be removed, using metal ducting.It should not terminate beneath the
manufactured (mobile) home.
FIG.#5 5. THE VENT HOOD must be securely fastened to the
REAREXHAUSTING manufactured (mobile) home structure.
THISDRYER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN RECRE-
Ir_ATION VEHICLES SUCH ASTRAVEL TRAILERS,
,_Eg_]L ....... HIGHT SIDE
EXHAUSTING CAMPERS, OR MOTOR HOMES.
FINAL CHECK OUT
ATTACHMENT SCREW HOLE"
i g 1,After your gas dryer has been installed,turn on all
,manual shut-oft valves.Double checkfor gas leaks.
_"/BLOWER|HOUSING 2. Plugdryerin. NEVERUSE AN EXTENSIONCORD.
_J L.,,,/FROES.S3,Followingyour operating instructions,operate the
N_CC / dryer briefly on all control settings. A slight odor
r
/ may be noticedwith a new machine.
4,Allow empty dryer to operate on highest heat
settingfor a few minutes.
5. Stop dryer and wipe inside ofcylinderwith a clean
cloth,
6.Wipefingerprintsand dirtfrom outsideofdryerwith
soft cloth,
6