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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS safety instructions _5 DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 5 2009-01-09 .AAu 11:43:27 contents INSTALLING YOUR DRYER 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS 20 CARE AND CLEANING 25 SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 APPENDIX 29 6_ contents 7 Tools needed for installation 7 See Dryer Exteroir 8 Ducting requirements 9 Important to installer 9 Location considerations 9 Alcove or closet installation 10 Mobile home installation 10 Exhausting 11 Gas requirements 12 Electrical requirements 12 Grounding 13 Electrical connections 14 Replacement parts and accessories 14 Installation 17 Final installation checklist 18 Dryer Exhaust Tips 19 Door Reversal 20 Overview of the control panel 22 Child lock 23 Rack Dry 24 Clean the lint filter 24 Load the dryer properly 24 Getting started 25 Control Panel 25 Tumbler 25 Stainless Steel Tumbler 25 Dryer Exterior 25 Dryer Exhaust System 26 Special laundry tips 27 Check these points if your dryer… 28 Information codes 29 Fabric care chart 30 Protecting the environment 30 Declaration of conformity 30 Specifications 31 Cycle chart DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 6 2009-01-09 .AAu 11:43:27 installing your dryer TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Hire a professional to install this dryer properly. If there is a service call performed as a result of poor setup, adjustment, and connection, it is considered the responsibility of the installer. If you install the dryer you are responsible. Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation. 1. A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements. See page 12. 2. A POWER CORD for electric dryers (except Canada). See page 13. 3. GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet national and local codes. 4. EXHAUST SYSTEM – must be rigid metal or flexible stiff-walled metal exhaust ducting. See the exhaust requirements on pages 8-10. SEE DRYER EXTERIOR [ DV218AE*/DV218AG* ] Control panel Door Adjustable legs [ DV209AE*/DV209AG* ] Control panel Door Adjustable legs 01 installing installing your dryer _7 DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 7 2009-01-09 .AAu 11:43:27 installing your dryer DUCTING REQUIREMENTS • Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct. • Do not use a smaller duct. • Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased lint accumulation. Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly. • 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. Serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply. • Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces. • Only a rigid or flexible metal duct should be used for exhausting. • Keep the exhaust duct as straight and short as possible. • Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws. • DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY 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 LINT EXPELLED BY THE DRYER. • A plastic flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect dryer operation. • Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine operation, and may collect lint. • The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts and entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper. • The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down. • Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet. • To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a house or porch. • If exhaust ductwork 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. • Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. • Check frequently to be sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely. • Check once per month, and clean at least one time per year. Note: If clothes are not getting dry, then check ducting for obstructions. ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER Weather Hood Type Recommended 4” (10 .16 cm) No. of 90° elbows Rigid Metallic Flexible* 0 24.4 m (80 ft.) 12.4 m (41 ft.) 1 20.7 m (68 ft.) 11.2 m (37 ft.) 2 17.4 m (57 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.) 3 14.3m (47 ft.) 9.0 m (29 ft.) Use only for short-run installation 2.5” (6.35 cm) Rigid Metallic Flexible* 22.6 m (74 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.) 18.9 m (62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.) 15.5 m (51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.) 12.5 m (41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.) * Do not use non-metallic flexible duct. 8_ installing your dryer DV218AEW-02568A-02_EN.indd 8 2009-01-09 .AAu 11:43:28 If the new Dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must mak...
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