Electrolux 134709300, EWMED65H Important Safety Instructions, Pre-installation requirements

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Important Safety Instructions

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:

This symbol alerts you to situa- tions that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.

This symbol alerts you to situa- tions that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suf- focation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.

Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Install the clothes dryer according to the manu- facturer’s instructions and local codes.

The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.

The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edi- tion of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1,

or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000.

The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

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 loss of life. 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 neigh- bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc- tions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Save these instructions for future

reference.

Pre-installation requirements

Tools and materials needed for installation:

or or

Adjustable

 

Phillips, straight, &

Adjustable

Universal wrench

Pipe wrench

LP-resistant

Carpenter’s level

External

pliers

square bit screwdrivers

wrench

supplied with

for gas

 

thread tape

 

vent hood

 

 

 

 

 

matching washer

supply

 

(for natural gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or LP supply)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-wire or 4-wire

4 in.

 

gas line

½” NPT union flare

 

 

 

 

4 inch, rigid metal or

 

 

adapters (x2) and

Metal foil tape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

240 volt cord kit

(10.2 cm)

shutoff valve

flexible gas supply line

 

semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work

(electric dryer)

clamp

(gas dryer)

 

(gas dryer)

(not duct tape)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Installation Instructions Keep a record for quick reference Table of contentsFinding Information Please read and save this guideSafety Important Safety InstructionsPre-installation requirements Electrical system requirements Installation RequirementsWire receptacle Nema type 10-30R Wire receptacle Nema type 14-30RExhaust system requirements Gas supply requirementsInstall male fittings in correct direction Exhaust direction Manufactured or mobile home installationClearance requirements Do not Install Your DryerInstalled dryer dimensions Installation Instructions Electrical installationGrounding requirements Electric dryer USA Grounding requirements Gas dryer USA and Canada Grounding requirements Electric dryer CanadaElectrical connection non-Canada 3 wire cord Electrical connection non-Canada 4 wire cord Todryer Gas connectionWater connection Steam Model only Water connection, con’t Steam Model only General installation Performing Installation Cycle Removing Trim Ring Reversing DoorPreparing to reverse door swing Removing door and hardwareReversing Hardware on Front Panel Removing Door Hardware Reversing doorRemoving Latch Indicator Removing Hole Plug Reinserting Hole Plug Reinserting Latch IndicatorReattaching Latch Plate Reattaching HingeReattaching Door to Front Panel Plug in dryer and continue operation Reinstalling Trim RingReinstalling Trim Plug Reversing Trim RingReplacement parts 1-877-4ELECTROLUX OptionsAccesories