Amana 40086101 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Installation Requirements
B Install
Consider
Location
Electrical Reaulrements
Exhaust
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Use dimensions shown in manual to determine space needed for installation.
Place dryer on a solid floor in an area with an adequate air supply. A Closet door
must have a supply air vent of 40sq. in. (260 sq. cm) min.
Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water
and/or weather.
Leveling legs can be adjusted from inside the dryer with a 1/4"driver. Allfour legs
must rest firmly on the floor sothe weight of the dryer is evenly distributed. The
dryer must not rock.
Dryer needs a 3 or 4 wire 120/240 Volt, 30 amp, 60 Hertz, 1 Phase electrical
supply. Refer to serial plate for specific requirements. Wiring diagram is located
in control hood.
Use rigid or semi-rigid duct and exhaust the dryer to the outside by the shortest
route possible. Failure to exhaust dryer properly willvoid warranty.
Dryer exhaust duct must be secured to the mobile home structure. Dryer
exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the mobile home.
Exhaust duct must not be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney.
Venting materials are not supplied with the dryer (obtain locally). Do not use
plastic or thin foil flexible ducting.
Static pressure in the dryer's exhaust duct should be no greater than .6 inches
(1.5 cm). Check with dryer running and no load. This can be measured with a
manometer placed on the exhaust duct approximately two feet (61 cm) from
the dryer.
For the best exhaust system
Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as possible.
Verify old ducts are cleaned before installing new dryer.
Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal duct.
Use as few elbows as possible.
Use duct tape on all joints.