Midea MDV160-V082/F01-US1305 User manual

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Laundry
DRYER MACHINE
Service Manual
Models:
MDV160-V082/F01-US1305
MDV160-VG082/F01-US13
MLE47R5BWW
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.

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CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTION ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Safety precaution...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 Warning .............................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Caution ..............................................................................................................................................9
2. HOW TO USE.................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Controls and function......................................................................................................................10
2.2 Cycle guide with option settings ..................................................................................................... 12
3. DIMENSION AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 13
3.1 Unit dimension ................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 Installation....................................................................................................................................... 14
4. TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Test mode by Control...................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Test modes.................................................................................................................................23
4.3 Error codes......................................................................................................................................23
4.4 Wiring diagram and terminals......................................................................................................... 25
4.5 Trouble shooting .............................................................................................................................27
5. HOW TO DISASSEMBLY THE UNIT............................................................................. 31
6. EXPLODED VIEW ............................................................................................................ 43
7. SPARE PART..................................................................................................................... 45
8. SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 49

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WARNING: For your safety the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal
injury or death.
–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
–Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
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

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installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer.
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified
service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and all applicable codes and requirements
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The information in
these instructions must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury, or death. The qualified service agency is
responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and complete until the
operation of the converted appliance is checked as
specified in the manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with the kit.
CAUTION
THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CSA B149.1, INSTALLATION CODE.

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Temperature conversion:
℃
℉
℃
℉
℃
℉
340
644
75
167
18
64.4
330
626
70
158
17
62.6
320
608
65
149
16
60.8
310
590
60
140
15
59
300
572
55
131
14
57.2
290
554
50
122
13
55.4
280
536
45
113
12
53.6
270
518
40
104
11
51.8
260
500
39
102.2
10
50
250
482
38
100.4
9
48.2
240
464
37
98.6
8
46.4
230
446
36
96.8
7
44.6
220
428
35
95
6
42.8
210
410
34
93.2
5
41
200
392
33
91.4
4
39.2
190
374
32
89.6
3
37.4
180
356
31
87.8
2
35.6
170
338
30
86
1
33.8
160
320
29
84.2
zero
32
150
302
28
82.4
-1
30.2
140
284
27
80.6
-2
28.4
130
266
26
78.8
-3
26.6
120
248
25
77
-4
24.8
110
230
24
75.2
-5
23
100
212
23
73.4
-6
21.2
95
203
22
71.6
-7
19.4
90
194
21
69.8
-8
17.6
85
185
20
68
-9
15.8
80
176
19
66.2
-10
14
Centigrade=5/9(F-32) Fahrenheit=9/5C+32

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1. PRECAUTION
1.1 Safety precaution
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
1.2 Warning
Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
Do not dry items that have been previously
cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances. They
emit vapors that could ignite or explode.
Any material that has been in contact with a
cleaning solvent or flammable liquids or
solids should not be placed in the dryer until
all traces of these flammable liquids or
solids and their fumes have been removed.
There are many highly flammable items
used in homes, such as acetone, denatured
alchohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid
household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentine, waxes, and wax removers.
Do not dry items containing foam rubber
(may be labeled latex foam) or similarly
textured rubber-like materials on a heat
setting. Heated foam rubber materials can,
under certain circumstances, produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.
Clothes dryer installation must be
performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible
plastic venting materials. If flexible metal
(foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a
specific type identified by the appliance
manufacturer as suitable for use with
clothes dryer. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and
trap lint. These conditions will obstruct with
the clothes dryer’s airflow and increase the
risk of fire.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death,
follow all installation instructions.
Certain internal parts are intentionally not
grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service
Personnel - Do not contact the following
parts while the applianceis energized:
Control Board and Temperature-Regulating
Thermistor (Located on Blower Housing).
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
Before use, the dryer must be properly
installed as described in this manual.

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ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Do not use the dryer to dry clothes which
have traces of any flammable substance,
such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine
oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc., or
anything containing wax or chemicals, such
as mops and cleaning clothes. Flammable
substances may cause the fabric to catch
fire by itself.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids near this or
any other appliance.
Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
Before the appliance is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid of the
washing or door of the drying compartment.
Do not reach into the appliance if the drum
is moving.
Do not install or store this appliance where
it will be exposed to the weather or freezing
temperatures.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing unless it
is specifically recommended in the ser-
maintenance instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials
(lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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
fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to
contaminated loads, the final part of a
tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat(cool
down period). Avoid stopping a tumble
dryer before the end of the drying cycle
unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Packaging material can be dangerous for
children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep
all packaging from children.
Always check the inside of the dryer for
foreign objects before loading laundry.
Keep the door closed when not in use.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
Clean the lint screen before or after each
load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and surrounding areas free from lint, dust,
and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
This appliance must be grounded. See
“Electrical requirements” and “Grounding”
in the “Installation Steps” section.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Never plug the power cord into a receptacle
that is not grounded adequately and in
accordance with local and national codes.
Refer to installation instructions for
grounding this appliance.
Ensure pockets are free from small
irregularly shaped hard objects and foreign
material, i.e. coins, knives, pins, etc. These
objects could damage your dryer.
Gas leaks may occur in your system,
resulting in a dangerous situation.
Gas leaks may not be detected by smell
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Gas suppliers recommend you purchase
and install a UL approved gas detector.
1.3 Caution
Do not sit on top of the dryer.
Because of continuing product
improvements, Midea America reserves the
right of change specifications without
notice. For complete details, see the
Installation Instructions packed with your
product before selecting cabinetry, making
cutouts, or beginning installation.
Do not dry clothing with large buckles,
buttons, or other heavy metal or solid
things.
Install and use in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not place items in your dryer that have
been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil
or cooking oil. Even after being washed,
these items may contain significant
amounts of these oils.
Residual oil on clothing can ignite
spontaneously. The potential for
spontaneous combustion increases when
items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil
are exposed to heat. Heat source such as
your dryer can warm these items, allowing
an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur.
Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot
escape, the items can become hot enough
to catch fire. Piling, stacking, or storing
these kinds of items may prevent heat from
escaping and can create a fire hazard.
Take care that children’s fingers are not
caught in door when closing it. This may
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2. HOW TO USE
2.1 Controls and function
1. Power button
Press to turn your dryer on or off. If your dryer is on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons
being pressed, it automatically turns off.
2. START/PAUSE Button
Press to start or pause the program. You can’t change any setting except add a garment.
3. Cycle selector
Select your desired cycle for the type of load.
The cycle you select determines the heat control for the cycle.
The Normal, Heavy Duty, Bulky, Towels, Perm Press, Delicates and Sanitize are Sensor Dry
cycles.
The Quick Dry, Time Dry and Air Fluff are Manual Dry cycles
4. Temp.
Press the button to select the drying temperature.
High - For sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry.
Medium - For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons, or items
labeled Tumble Dry Medium.
Low - For lower heat than Medium to dry synthetic or washable knit
fabrics.
No Heat - Provides just the air cycle without any heat.
5. Dryness
Press the button to select the dryness level. Different dryness level will result in different drying
time. For clothes to be ironed manually, a lower dryness level should be selected.
6. Time
This button is a quick selection for Time Dry setting.
7. Time Adjust+\-
Press these buttons repeatedly to adjust the drying time for Manual cycles. (These buttons do not
work for Sensor cycles.)
8. Wrinkle Care

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Press to turn the Wrinkle Care program on or off. When turned on, the Wrinkle Care indicator
lights up.
Wrinkle Care provides approximately 90 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the
end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling.
The load is already dry and can be removed at any time during the Wrinkle Care cycle.
9. Child lock
Press and hold the Temp. and Dryness buttons at the same time for three seconds to turn on the
Child Lock function. All buttons except Power will not work when the control lock is activated.
Press and hold again for another three seconds to turn off the function.
10. Damp Dry Signal
Press and hold the Dryness and Time buttons at the same time for three seconds to turn on the
Damp Dry Signal function.
Press and hold again for another three seconds to turn off the function.
This function is useful when you want to take some garments out for ironing. The unit will beep 6
times when the moisture in the clothes is good for ironing. At this time, you can take those
garments out and continue drying the other by pressing the START/PAUSE button once.
NOTE: The unit will not stop operating if you don’t take those garments out for ironing.
11. Digital display
This digital will display the time of cycle you are setting or remaining time of cycle operating.
12. Cycle status display
The relative indicator Light will be flash when the dryer is in its drying program, other process
indicators to be executed are lit.

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2.2 Cycle guide with option settings
* Table in grey is an initial setting. “Y” are all optional functions you can select.
* For even better drying effect, please select higher dryness level.

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3. DIMENSION AND INSTALLATION
3.1 Unit dimension
The dryer should be located where there is enough space at the front for loading the dryer, and
enough space behind for the exhaust system.
- This dryer is factory-ready for the rear exhaust option. To exhaust out the bottom or left, use
the accessory exhaust kit. Instructions are included with the kit.
- Make sure the room in which the dryer is located has enough fresh air. The dryer must be
located where there are no air-flow obstructions.
For gas dryers, adequate clearance must be maintained as noted on the data plate to ensure
adequate air for combustion and the proper dryer operation.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather. The dryer area must be kept clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids. A dryer produces combustible lint. The area around the dryer
should be kept lint-free.
29 in.
73 6 cm.
44.2 in.
112.0cm
48.6 in.
123.5 cm
1.8 in.
4 6 cm.
27 0 in. .
68 6 cm.
44.2 in.
112.0cm
38.5 in.
97.5 cm
Closet or Door
48 in ².
()310 cm²
24 in ².
()155 cm² 3 in.
( . )7 6 cm
3 in.
( . )7 6 cm
1 in .
2 . 5c m
27 in.
6 8. 6 c m
1 in .
2 . 5c m
24in.
61cm
5 in .
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Alcove or closet installations
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in an alcove
or closet.
No other fuel-burning appliance should be installed in the same closet as the dryer.
Refer to the “Exhausting” section below for installation of exhausting work.
The front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum
total area of 72 sq.in. (465 sq.cm) with a minimum clearance of 3 in. (76mm) at the top and
bottom. A slatted door with equivalent space clearance is acceptable.
Minimum clearances between the dryer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are as:
Either side 1 in / 2.5cm
Rear 5 in / 12.7cm
Top 11 in / 27.9cm
Front 2 in / 5.1cm
3.2 Installation
TOOLS needed in installation
Ducting Requirements
1. Use a 4-inch (10.2cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
2. Do not use a smaller duct.
3. Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2cm) in diameter can result in increased accumulation of lint.
4. Lint should be removed regularly.
5. If a flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a
flexible duct with a thin foil wall. A serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent
too sharply.
6. Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
7. Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
8. Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
9. Plastic flexible ducts can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and
affect the dryer operation.
10. Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine
operations, and collect lint.
11. The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back
Pliers flat screwdriver level Cutting knife
Wrench Duct tape Phillips screwdriver
Pipe wrench
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drafts and entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
12. The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5cm) of clearance between the bottom of the
hood and the ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
13. Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
14. To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust
under a house or porch.
15. If the exhaust duct must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and
slope slightly down towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
16. Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power
cord before cleaning.
17. Check frequently to make sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
18. Check once per month, and clean at least once per year. Note: If your clothes are not getting
dry, then check the ducting for obstructions.
19. Do not exhaust the dryer into a wall, ceiling, crawl space, or concealed space of a building,
gas vent, or any other common duct or chimney. This could create a fire hazard from the lint
expelled by the dryer.
20. Do not use non-metallic flexible duct.
If this new dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must make sure:
- The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes.
- That a flexible plastic duct is not used.
- To inspect and clean all lint buildup from inside the existing duct.
- The duct is not dented or crushed.
- The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
The static pressure in any exhaust system must not exceed 0.83 inches of water column, or be less
than 0. This can be measured with the dryer running with a manometer at the point where the
exhaust duct connects to the dryer. A no-heat setting should be used. The dryer tumbler should be
empty and the lint filter should be clean.
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the dryer. These instructions should
be kept for future reference.
oRigid Metallic Rigid Metallic
90 ft. (27.4m)
60 ft. (18.3m)
45 ft. (13.7m)
35 ft. (10.7m)
60 ft. (18.3m)
45 ft. (13.7m)
35 ft. (10.7m)
25 ft. ( 7.6m)

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The dryer is not suitable for installation in a mobile home.
Remove the door from all discarded appliances to avoid the danger of a child being trapped
and suffocating.
Exhausting
The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a
concealed space of a building.
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in alcove or
closet.
Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being
blown into the room.
NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT
If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it with metal.
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure containment of the exhaust air
heat, and lint.
Refer to the “Ducting requirements” section on page 13 for the maximum duct length and number
of bends.
All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that extend into the duct and
catch lint.
The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (102mm) in diameter.
The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 7.8 feet (2.4 meters).
For usage in United States:
Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by
the manufacturer and that comply with the outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Ducts, Subject
2158A, shall be used.
For usage in Canada:
Use only those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specifically identified for use with the appliance by
the manufacturer.
For usage outside the U.S. and Canada:
Refer to the local codes.
Gas requirements
Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF
LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, LATEST
REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR THE NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE
INSTALLATION CODE, CSA B149.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR CANADA).
Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas. If you plan to use your dryer
with LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper performance by a qualified
service technician.
A ½" (1.27cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to connect to the 3/8" (1cm)
gas line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an accessible, approved
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Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18" (46cm) above the floor.
Additionally, a 1/8" (0.3cm) N.P.T. (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test
gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of your dryer’s gas supply connection.
Your dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of
the system.
This dryer must be connected to the gas supply piping with a listed flexible gas connector that
complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines. Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the
American Gas Association (CGA in Canada).
Any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum
gas.
As a courtesy, most local gas utilities will inspect a gas appliance installation.
GAS IGNITION - Your dryer uses an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner. There is no
constant burning pilot.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your dryer must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. A “T” handle manual gas valve
must be installed in the gas supply line to your dryer.
If a flexible gas connector is used to install your dryer, the connector may not be longer than 3'
(36", 91.5cm).
Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation.
Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
Gas suppliers recommend that you purchase and install a UL-approved gas detector.
Install and use it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Electric requirements
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD.
Gas models - U.S. and Canada
A 120Volt, 60Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is
required.
Electric models - U.S. only
Most dryers require a 120/240 volt, 60Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require 120/208
volt, 60Hz approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found on the data
label located behind the door. A 30-amperefuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is
required.
If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
When local codes allow, the electrical supply of the dryer may be connected by means of a new
power supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is UL listed and rated at a minimum of
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terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply wiring
must be retained at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL-listed strain relief.
Grounding through the neutral conductor 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 conductor. (Use a 4-prong plug for 4 wire receptacles,
NEMA type 14-30R.)
3-Wire system connections
1. Remove the center terminal block screw.
2. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord to the center. Cross the screw
through the ring of the power cord terminal and tighten the screw.
3. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Be sure to cross the screw through the
terminal ring and tighten the screw.
4. Remove the screws for the power cord fixing base. Cross the power cord to the base, then install
back and tighten the screws. Be sure to fix the power cord tightly.
5. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear panel slot.
6. Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.
3-wire system instructions:
A. Center terminal block screw
B. external ground connector
C. Neutral grounding wire (White)
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. 3/4" (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief
4-Wire system connections
1. Remove the center terminal block screw.
2. Connect the ground wire (green or unwrapped) of the power cord to the external ground conductor
screw.
3. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord and the appliance ground wire
(white) under the center screw of the terminal block. Cross the screw through the ring of wires’
terminal and tighten the screw.
4. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Be sure to cross the screw through the
terminal ring and tighten the screw.
5. Remove the screws for the power cord fixing base. Cross the power cord to the base, then install
back and tighten the screws. Be sure to fix the power cord tightly.
6. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear panel slot.
7. Secure the cover with a hold-down screw.
4-wire system instructions:
A. Center terminal block screw
B. External ground connector
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C. Green or bare copper wire of the power cord
D. Neutral grounding wire (White)
E. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
F. 3/4" (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief
Gas models
Your dryer has a cord with 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.
Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Never connect the ground wire to the plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Electric models
For products sold in the U.S., your dryer has an optional cord with an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug, which is sold separately.
For products sold in Canada, your dryer has a cord with 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.
Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must
be connected to a permanently grounded metal 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 dryer.
Electric models - Canada only
A 120/240 volt, 60Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or
circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.
All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be
plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
In Canada, you may not convert a dryer to 208 volts.
The wiring diagram is located on the back board of the unit.
The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether your dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if
it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring and
grounding must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 - Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the
Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 - Latest Revisions and local codes and ordinances. It is
your responsibility to provide adequate electrical services for your dryer.
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All gas installations must be done in accordance with the National Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 -
Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or CAN/CGA - B149 Installation Codes - Latest Revision (for
Canada) and local codes and ordinances.
Installation Steps
For the proper installation, we recommend that you hire a qualified installer.
1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for the
installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer
side-by-side, to allow access to the gas, electrical, and
exhaust connections. Place two of the carton
cushion-tops on the floor. Tip your dryer on its side so
it lies across both cushion-tops.
2. Set your dryer back in an upright position.
3. To ensure that the dryer provides the optimal drying
performance, it must be leveled. To minimize vibration,
noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a
perfectly level, solid surface.
- Adjust the leveling feet only as much as necessary to level the dryer. Extending the leveling
feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to vibrate.
4. Review the “Exhausting” section on page 10 before installing the exhaust system. Install the
ductwork from your dryer to the exhaust hood. The crimped end of the duct sections must
point away from your dryer.
DO NOT use sheet metal screws when assembling the ducting. These joints should be taped.
Never use plastic flexible exhaust material.
Tip for tight installations: install a section of the exhaust system onto your dryer before putting
it in place.
Use duct tape to secure this section to your dryer, but do not cover the ventilation slots at the
back of the unit in dryer cabinet.