Maytag W10131619A User manual

ELECTRIC DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE/
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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W10131619A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 4
Tools and Parts....................................................................................................................... 4
Location Requirements ..........................................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements.......................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Connection ............................................................................................................. 7
Venting Requirements .......................................................................................................... 13
Plan Vent System.................................................................................................................. 14
Install Vent System ............................................................................................................... 15
Install Leveling Legs .............................................................................................................16
Connect Vent ....................................................................................................................... 16
Level Dryer ..........................................................................................................................16
Reverse Door Swing (Optional)............................................................................................ 16
Complete Installation ...........................................................................................................17
DRYER USE.............................................................................................................................. 18
Starting Your Dryer...............................................................................................................18
Drying Rack Option ............................................................................................................. 19
DRYER CARE .......................................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Dryer Location ................................................................................................ 19
Cleaning the Lint Screen ......................................................................................................19
Cleaning the Dryer Interior...................................................................................................20
Removing Accumulated Lint ................................................................................................20
Vacation and Moving Care...................................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................. 21
Dryer Operation................................................................................................................... 21
Dryer Results........................................................................................................................21
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE....................................................................................................... 23
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................23
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING:
■Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■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 load to catch re.
■Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other ammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
■Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
■Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
■Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
■Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualied service personnel.
■Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
■Do not tamper with controls.
■See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
■Flat-blade screwdriver
■#2 Phillips screwdriver
■Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"
(25.4 mm) or hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
■Wire stripper
■Tin snips (new vent installations)
■Level
■Vent clamps
■Caulking gun and compound (for
installing new exhaust vent)
■Tape measure
Parts supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.
4 Leveling legs
Parts needed
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See “Electrical
Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from
the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should
contain:
■A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 240 volt minimum. The cord should be type
SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must
end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
■A UL listed strain relief.
Location Requirements
You will need
■A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.”
■A separate 30-amp circuit.
■If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within
2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The
combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.
■A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater
than 1" [25 mm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not
tumble properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer
might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in
garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

(705 mm)
29"
(736.6 mm)
(1100mm)
(578 mm)
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Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested
for spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be
considered for the following reasons:
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
■For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom
of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
■Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
ABC
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
29"
(736.6 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
14" max.*
(356
mm)
27¾"
(705 mm)
5"*
(127 mm)
48 in.
(3100 mm )
2
*
2
24 in.
(1550 mm )
2
*
2
3"*
(76 mm
)
3"*
(76 mm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
■Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer.
The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility
■To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and
ordinances.
The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built
after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home
installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection
Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
■To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical
supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on
a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in
the neutral or grounding circuit.
■Do not use an extension cord.
■If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will
be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.
■This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The
neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the
neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector (green
screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal
block. When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal (center
or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral
conductor.
■If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire,
see “Optional 3-wire connection” section in “Electrical Connection” section.

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■A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a
location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding
through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile
homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should
contain:
■A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 240 volt minimum. The cord should be type
SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must
end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
■A UL listed strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground
conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white
cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire),
protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
■10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
■At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

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Electrical Connection
Power Supply Cord
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed30 amp power supply cord.
Use a UL listedstrain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) must be connected
to center silver terminal.
Groundwire (green or bare wire) must be connectedto
green groundconnector.
Remaining 2 supply wires must be connectedto
remaining 2 goldterminals.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, re, or
electrical shock.
Direct Wire
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before makingelectrical connections.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) must be connected
to center silver terminal.
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to
green ground connector.
Remaining2 supply wires must be connected to
remaining2 gold terminals.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, re, or
electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
AB
E
F
CD
A. Terminal block cover
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center, silver-colored terminal
block screw
D. Hold-down screw location
E. Neutral ground wire
F. Hole below terminal block opening
3. Install strain relief.
Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief
■Remove the screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block
opening so that one tab is pointing up and the other is pointing down, and hold in
place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections together.
A
B
C
D
A. Strain relief tab pointing up
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Clamp section
D. Strain relief tab pointing down

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■Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the
power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain
relief screws at this point.
Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
■Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL
listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain
relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the
terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief
threads.
A
B
C
A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
■Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw
against the direct wire cable.
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
If your home has: And you will be
connecting to:
Go to Section
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed,
240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
4-wire connection:
Power supply cord
4-wire direct
(
127 mm
)
5"
A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box*
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed,
240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
supply cord*
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire direct
(89 mm)
A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
Electrical Connection Options
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral
wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

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4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do
not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
A
B
C
DE
F
G
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. ¾ " ( 1 9 mm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral
ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under
center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.
D
E
ABC
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL
ground wire before being moved to center silver-colored terminal block screw.
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
E. Neutral ground wire
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
D
ABC
EF
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
E. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
F. Neutral ground wire
4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
7. Y
ou have completed your electrical connections. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

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4-wire connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do
not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at
5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of
the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as
shown.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral
ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or
center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block. Squeeze
hooked ends together. Tighten screw.
E
D
AB
C
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL
ground wire before being moved to center silver-colored terminal block screw.
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
E. Neutral ground wire
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
E
D
AB
C
F
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
D. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
E. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable
F. Neutral ground wire

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4. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
7. Y
ou have completed your electrical connections. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:
A
BD
C
E
F
G
A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
B. 3-wire plug
C. Neutral prong
D. Spade terminals with up turned ends
E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
F. R i n g t e r m i n a l s
G. Neutral (white or center wire)
1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-
colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.
A
BC
D
E
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
6. Y
ou have completed your electrical connections. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If
using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Bend ends of
wires into a hook shape.
1"
(25 mm)
3½"
(89 mm)

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When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of
the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as
shown.
1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable
under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end
together. Tighten screw.
BC
D
E
A
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
3. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screw.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
6. You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
Optional 3-wire connection
Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral
ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under
center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.
ABC
D
E
F
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
F. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

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4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an
adequate ground.
Venting Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic,
crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
■Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint.
■Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.
■Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best
drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
4"
102 mm
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For more
information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
Rigid metal vent
■For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.
■Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent
■Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.
■Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final
location.
■Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced airflow and poor performance.
■Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed 73/4ft (2.4 m).
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good Better
Clamps
■Use clamps to seal all joints.
■Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
that extend into the interior of the duct. Items sticking through the vent can catch lint. Do
not use duct tape.
Clamp

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Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
B
A
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(63.5 mm)
■An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
■Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in
the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Plan Vent System
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
A
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent

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Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-
clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
AB
A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase.
To order, please see the “Assistance or Service” section.
■Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
■Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (457.2 mm) mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18" (457.2 mm) to 29" (736.6 mm) mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (736.6 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) mismatch
Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile
home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust
vent outside.
Determine vent path
■Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
■Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
■When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
■Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance
■Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood
combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent system chart. Exhaust
systems longer than those specified will:
■Shorten the life of the dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help to achieve the best drying
performance.
Vent system chart
Number of 90º
turns or elbows
Type of vent Box or louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
0Rigid metal
Flexible metal
64 ft (20 m)
36 ft (11 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
28 ft (8.5 m)
1Rigid metal
Flexible metal
54 ft (16.5 m)
31 ft (9.4 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
23 ft (7 m)
2Rigid metal
Flexible metal
44 ft (13.4 m)
27 ft (8.2 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)
3Rigid metal
Flexible metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
4Rigid metal
Flexible metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
23 ft (7 m)
21 ft (6.4 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
Install Vent System
1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around
exhaust hood.
2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp.
3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. See “Determine vent path” in
“Plan Vent System.” Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape,
screws, or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.
Items sticking through the vent can catch lint.

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Install Leveling Legs
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. To protect the floor, use a large, flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton. Place
cardboard under the entire back side of the dryer.
2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the top or console panel). Gently lay the dryer on
the cardboard. See illustration.
3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking.
4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until the
diamond marking is no longer visible.
5. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners.
Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location.
Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.
Connect Vent
1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to
existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust
outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a
4" (102 mm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
3. (On gas models) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.
4. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard.
Level Dryer
Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back.
If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Use a wrench to adjust the legs
up or down and check again for levelness.
Reverse Door Swing (Optional)
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired.
A
C
B
D
F
E
1. Place towel (A) on top of dryer to protect surface.
2. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of hinges (D). Loosen (do not
remove) top screws from cabinet side of hinges.
3. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off
screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer. Remove top screws from cabinet.
4. Remove screws attaching hinges to door.
5. Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (4 screws). Holding door over towel on
dryer, grasp sides of outer door and gently lift to separate it from inner door. Do not pry
apart with putty knife. Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches.
6. Be certain to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. Reattach outer door panel
to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed.

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7. Attach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge.
8. Remove door strike (E) from cabinet. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove
4 hinge hole plugs (F) on left side of cabinet. Insert plugs into hinge holes on right side of
cabinet.
9. Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of cabinet. Tighten screws halfway. Position
door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom
of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges.
10. Remove door strike plug (B). Insert the door strike you removed in Step 8 into hole and
secure with screw. Insert door strike plug into original door strike hole and secure with
screw.
11. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch (C). If it is needed, slide door
catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment.
Complete Installation
1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to
see which step was skipped.
2. Check that you have all of your tools.
3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked.
5. Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on
power.
7. Remove any protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer.
8. Read “Dryer Use.”
9. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
■Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
■Start button has been pushed firmly.
■Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on.
■Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
■Dryer door is closed.
11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If
you feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the following:
■There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses
are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no
heat, contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. This odor is common when the
heating element is first used. The odor will go away.

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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anythingthat has ever had anything
ammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or re.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anythingthat has ever had any type of oil on
it (includingcookingoils).
Items containingfoam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by usingan Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or re.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
This book covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and
features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing
and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space
for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried.
Use the Energy Preferred setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.
4. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the recommended setting for the type of
fabric being dried. See “Dryer Cycle Descriptions” (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the cycle selections.
5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have a WRINKLE PREVENT feature selector. When you are
unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help smooth out
wrinkles.
6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when
drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.
■On some models, the volume of the End of Cycle signal can be adjusted. Turn the
selector to the desired volume.
■On other models, the End of Cycle signal is part of the Start button and is selectable.
Turn the START button to ON or OFF. The signal will sound only if the selector is set
to On.
7. Select the desired Option. See “Dryer Cycle Descriptions” (separate sheet).
8. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow instructions on the package.
9. Push the START button.
How Automatic Drying Works
When you are using the Auto Moisture Sensing Cycle, the dryness of the load is determined
by two metal strips (sensors) located on the inside of the dryer. The metal strips help “feel” the
amount of moisture left in the clothes as they tumble. When moisture is left in the clothes, the
Cycle Control knob will not advance. As clothes begin to dry, the amount of water left in the
clothes decreases, and the timer advances through the remainder of the cycle. When the
selected dryness level is reached, the dryer goes into a cool down period of up to 10 minutes.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

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To restart your dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. Push the START button.
Drying Rack Option
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum
turns, but the drying rack does not move.
I
f your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to purchase one for your model. To
find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for information on ordering, please
refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
NOTE: The drying rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use the automatic cycle
with the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
1. Place drying rack in dryer.
Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of
the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
Style 2: Y
our drying rack does not have front legs. Do not remove the lint screen. Slide
drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Push down to secure drying rack on
frame.
2. Put wet items on top of drying rack, leaving space between items. Do not allow items to
hang over the edge of the drying rack. Close the door.
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Items containing foam,
rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the
following table.
4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block to shape, lay flat on
drying rack)
Timed
Drying
Low 60 min.
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or polyester filled) Timed
Drying
Low 60 min.
Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled) Air
(no heat)
N/A 90 min.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
IMPORTANT:
■Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so
can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
■If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and
remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off
the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard
to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
As Needed Cleaning
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

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3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub
with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and
will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside-out to avoid transfer of
dye.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning
should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your
dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.