Electrolux EIMED55I MB User manual

Installation Instructions

Electrolux Front-Load Gas & Electric Dryer

Instructions d’installation

Sécheuse à gaz et à l’électricité à chargement frontal Electrolux

Instrucciones de Instalación

Secadora eléctrica y a gas de carga frontal Electrolux

137382100 A (1106)

2Important 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:

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 suffocation. 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 manufacturer’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 edition of• the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000. An individual manual

shut-off valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest edi-• tions) for HOME USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restau-

rants, beauty salons, etc.

Do not install a clothes dryer with ﬂexible plastic or ﬂexible foil venting material. Flexible venting mate-• rials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer

airﬂow and increase the risk of ﬁre.

Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal. Do not stack washer on top of• dryer. Do not stack washer on top of another washer.

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 ap-

plied when installing, operating and maintaining any 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 instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the ﬁre•

department.

Save these instructions for

future reference.

This symbol alerts you to situa-

tions that may cause bodily injury

or property damage.

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This symbol alerts you to situa-

tions that may cause serious body

harm, death or property damage.

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.

Important Safety Instructions......................................... 2

Installation Requirements............................................3-9

Installed Dimensions ...................................................... 9

Installation Instructions ...........................................10-18

Reversing Door........................................................19-23

Options......................................................................... 24

WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

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

Installation Requirements

Please read and save this guide

Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new

premium brand in home appliances. These

Installation Instructions are part of our commitment

to customer satisfaction and product quality

throughout the life of your new appliance.

Questions?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.: 1-877-

4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) and in Canada:

1-800-265-8352.

For online support and product information visit

www.electroluxappliances.com.

Pre-installation requirements

Adjustable

pliers

4 inch, rigid metal or

semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work

Adjustable

wrench

Metal foil tape

(not duct tape)

External

vent hood

Carpenter’s level

Phillips, straight, &

square bit screwdrivers

Universal wrench

supplied with

matching washer

Pipe wrench

for gas

supply

gas line

shuto valve

(gas dryer)

LP-resistant

thread tape

(for natural gas

or LP supply)

½” NPT union are

adapters (x2) and

exible gas supply line

(gas dryer)

3-wire or 4-wire

240 volt cord kit

(electric dryer)

4 in.

(10.2 cm)

clamp

Tools and materials needed for installation:

Installation Checklist

240v Electric Supply (Electric Dryer)

Approved NEMA 10-30R or 14-30R service

cord with all screws tight on terminal block

Approved strain relief installed

Terminal access cover installed before initial

operation

Door Reversal

Follow detailed instructions in this guide

Test hinge and latch for function

Electrical Power

House power turned on

Dryer plugged in

Final Checks

Installation Instructions and Use and Care

Guide read thoroughly

Door latches and drum tumbles when cycle

starts

Registration card sent in

Exhaust Venting

Free-ﬂowing, clear of lint buildup

4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting

of minimal length and turns

NO foil or plastic venting material

Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors

Leveling



Dryer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back

Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Gas Supply (Gas Dryer)

Manual shutoff valve present in supply

All connections sealed with approved sealer

and wrench tight

Conversion kit for LP system

Gas supply turned on

No leaks present at all connections -

check with soapy water, NEVER check with

ﬂame

4Installation Requirements

IMPORTANT

This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it

was manufactured for sale in Canada.

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the

appliance is installed in a location where grounding

through the neutral conductor is prohibited.

Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for:

(1) new branch circuit installations, (2) mobile homes,

(3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local

codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

NOTE

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have

factory-installed, 4-wire power supply cord

(NEMA 14-30R).

Electrical system requirements

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC

DRYER:

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit

fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit

breakers. Use separately fused circuits for

washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer

and a dryer on the same circuit.

POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt,

single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA

14-30R receptacle to be located so the power

supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the

installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding

requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power

supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at

240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open

end spade lug connectors with upturned ends

or closed loop connectors and marked for use

with clothes dryers. For 3-wire cord connection

instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power

supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as

required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp,

with 4 open end spade lug connectors with

upturned ends or closed loop connectors and

marked for use with clothes dryers. For 4-wire

cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL

CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYER:

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and

grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15

amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120 volt,

single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped

with a 120 volt 3-wire power cord.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding

requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

Grounding type

ll receptacl

ll receptacle

wer cord with

3-prong

ounded plug

Do not,

under

y cir

cumstances,

cut,

remo

ve,

or b

ypass th

ypass the

ounding pr

ong.

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10-30R)

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

NOTE

Because of potentially inconsistent voltage

capabilities, the use of this dryer with power

created by gas powered generators, solar

powered generators, wind powered generators

or any other generator other than the local utility

company is not recommended.

Installation Requirements

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Failure to follow these instructions can create

excessive drying times and ﬁre hazards.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not install a clothes dryer with ﬂexible plastic

or metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting

materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed

and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct

clothes dryer airﬂow and increase the risk of ﬁre.

Exhaust system requirements

If your present system is made up of plastic duct

or metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-

rigid metal duct. Also, ensure the present duct is

free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter (minimum) rigid

or ﬂexible metal duct and approved vent hood

which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when

the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops,

the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts

and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid

restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12

inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood

and the ground or any other obstruction.

Correct Incorrect

The following are speciﬁc requirements

for proper and safe operation of your

dryer.

Gas supply requirements

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when

subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks.

Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic-

coated brass piping for gas supply.

1. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or

in the absence of local codes, with the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).

2. The gas supply line should be 1/2 inch (1.27

cm) pipe.

3. If codes allow, ﬂexible metal tubing may be

used to connect your dryer to the gas supply

line. The tubing MUST be constructed of

stainless steel or plastic-coated brass.

4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual

shutoff valve installed in accordance with the

B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation

Code.

5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping,

accessible for test gauge connection, MUST

be installed immediately upstream of the gas

supply connection to the dryer.

6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the

gas supply piping system during any pressure

testing of the gas supply piping system at test

pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of the

gas supply piping system at test pressures equal

to or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).

8. Connections for the gas supply must comply

with the Standard for Connectors for Gas

Appliances, ANSI Z21.24.

6Installation Requirements

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number

of elbows allowed in the “MAXIMUM LENGTH”

charts can cause an accumulation of lint in the

exhaust system. Plugging the system could

create a ﬁre hazard, as well as increase drying

times.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors.

Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a

ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or any concealed

space of a building. A clothes dryer produces

combustible lint. If the dryer is not exhausted

outdoors, some ﬁne lint will be expelled into the

laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area

of the home can create a health and ﬁre hazard.

The dryer must be connected to an exhaust

outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust

opening and remove any accumulation of lint

around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the

surrounding area.

EXHAUST DIRECTION

Directional exhausting can be accomplished by

installing a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly

to exhaust outlet of dryer. Dryer vent elbows are

available through your local parts distributor or

hardware store.

Exhaust system requirements, continued

Number of 90° turns

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4” (102mm) Rigid Metal Duct

VENT HOOD TYPE

(Preferred)

4”

(10.2cm) louvered

2.5”

(6.35cm)

0 125 ft. (38.10m) 110 ft. (33.53m)

1 115 ft. (35.05m) 100 ft. (30.48m)

2 105 ft. (32.00m) 90 ft. (27.43m)

3 95 ft. (28.96m) 80 ft. (24.38m)

4 85 ft. (25.91m) 70 ft. (21.34m)

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not allow combustible materials (for•

example: clothing, draperies/curtains, paper)

to come in contact with exhaust system. The

dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney,

a wall, a ceiling, or any concealed space of a

building which can accumulate lint, resulting in

a ﬁre hazard.

Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent•

system, or use any screws, rivets or other

fasteners that extend into the duct to assemble

the exhaust system. Lint can become caught

in the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging

the duct work and creating a ﬁre hazard as well

as increasing drying times. Use an approved

vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and

seal all joints with metal foil tape. All male duct

pipe ﬁttings MUST be installed downstream

with the ﬂow of air.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

Do not install ﬂexible plastic or ﬂexible foil•

venting material.

If installing semi-rigid venting, do not exceed 8•

ft. (2.4 m) duct length.

See also CLEARANCE

REQUIREMENTS on the

next page.

NOTE

Use of 90° quick-

turn elbow required

to meet minimum

installation depth.

Installation Requirements

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other

ﬂammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is

installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18

inches (45.7 cm) above the ﬂoor. Failure to do so

can result in death, explosion, ﬁre or burns.

In installations where the exhaust system is not

described in the charts, the following method must

be used to determine if the exhaust system is

acceptable:

Exhaust system requirements, continued

CORRECT INCORRECT

1. Connect an inclined or digital manometer

between the dryer and the point the exhaust

connects to the dryer.

2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air ﬂuff

(cool down) and start the dryer.

3. Read the measurement on the manometer.

4. The system back pressure MUST NOT be

higher than 1.0 inch of water column. If the

system back pressure is less than 1.0 inch of

water column, the system is acceptable. If the

manometer reading is higher than 1.0 inch of

water column, the system is too restrictive and

the installation is unacceptable.

Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system

is acceptable, certain extenuating circumstances

could affect the performance of the dryer:

Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.•

Venting vertically through a roof may expose•

the exhaust system to down drafts causing an

increase in vent restriction.

Running the exhaust system through an•

uninsulated area may cause condensation and

faster accumulation of lint.

Compression or crimping of the exhaust system•

will cause an increase in vent restriction.

The exhaust system should be inspected and•

cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with

normal usage. The more the dryer is used,

the more often you should check the exhaust

system and vent hood for proper operation.

Manufactured or mobile home installation

Installation MUST conform to current1.

Manufactured Home Construction & Safety

Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the

Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard

CAN/CSAZ240 MH.

Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not2.

beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting

that will not support combustion. Metal ducting

must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no

obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.

If dryer is exhausted through the ﬂoor and3.

area beneath the mobile home is enclosed,

the exhaust system MUST terminate outside

the enclosure with the termination securely

fastened to the mobile home structure.

Refer to previous sections in this guide for other4.

important exhaust venting system requirements.

When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home,5.

a provision must be made for outside make up

air. This provision is to be not less than twice

the area of the dryer exhaust outlet.

Installer MUST anchor this (1) dryer or (2) dryer6.

mounted on pedestal to the ﬂoor with approved

Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N 137067200.

Install male ﬁttings in correct direction:

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)

SIDES REAR TOP FRONT

Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a

Under-

Counter 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a

Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.5 cm)

Installation Requirements

Clearance requirements

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

3”

(7.6cm)

60 sq. in.

(387.1cm²)

3”

(7.6cm)

0”

(0cm)

0”

(0cm)

1”

(2.54cm)

0”

(0cm)

IMPORTANT

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside

weather conditions.

2. In an area where it will come in contact with

curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct

the ﬂow of combustion and ventilation air.

3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum

slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

INSTALLATION IN A RECESS OR CLOSET

1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom,

recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors.

2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be

installed in the same closet as the gas dryer.

3. Your dryer needs the space around it for proper

ventilation.

DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid

door.

4. Closet door ventilation required: A minimum

of 120 square inches (774.2 cm²) of opening,

equally divided at the top and bottom of the

door, is required. Openings should be located

3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.

Openings are required to be unobstructed

when a door is installed. A louvered door with

equivalent air openings for the full length of the

door is acceptable.

closet door

NOTE

To achieve an installation with 0” (0 cm) clearance

for the back of the dryer (for other than straight

back venting), a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow

must be installed as described previously in this

manual.

or other than straight back venting, a quick-turn 90°

dryer vent elbow must be installed to achieve 0” (0 cm)

installation.

Installation Requirements

Dryer dimensions

*Connection of water inlet hose on steam dryer adds 3/4 in. (2 cm) to installation depth.

1Power supply cord length on gas dryer approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).

2 Hot and cold inlet hose length on washer approximately 48.5 inches (123 cm).

3Drain hose length on washer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).

4Power supply cord length on washer approximately 60 inches (152.5 cm).

electrical

supply on

rear of unit4

electrical

supply on

rear of unit1

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

gas supply

pipe on rear

of gas unit

centerline

height for

rear vent

centerline

height for

rear vent

53.5” (136 cm)*

to clear open door

53.5” (136 cm)*

to clear open door

31.5” (79.5 cm)*

to front of closed door

31.5” (79.5 cm)*

to front of closed door

75.75”

(192.5 cm)

41.0”

(105 cm)

39.0”

(99 cm)

27.0”

(68.5 cm)

water supply

connection on

rear of unit2

drain hose on

rear of unit3

power cord on

rear of unit4

ﬂoor line

13.5”

(34.5 cm)

to center of rear vent

3.75”

(9.5 cm)

freestand dryer

on ﬂoor

dryer mounted on

optional pedestal

38.0”

(96.5 cm)

53.25”

(135.5 cm)

19.0”

(48 cm)

17.0”

(43 cm)

1.5”

(4 cm)

3.7”

(9.5 cm)

10 Installation Instructions

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

This appliance MUST be properly grounded.•

Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not

properly grounded. Follow the instructions in

this manual for proper grounding.

Do not use an extension cord with this dryer.•

Some extension cords are not designed to

withstand the amounts of electrical current this

dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical

shock and/or ﬁre hazard. Locate the dryer

within reach of the receptacle for the length

power cord to be purchased, allowing some

slack in the cord. Refer to the pre-installation

requirements in this manual for the proper

power cord to be purchased.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Improper connection of the equipment grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.

Check with a licensed electrician if you are in

doubt as to whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

The following are speciﬁc requirements for proper

and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure

to follow these instructions can create electrical

shock and/or a ﬁre hazard.

Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (USA)

Electrical installation

NOTE

Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will

have longer drying times than dryers operating

on 240 volt power supply.

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

1. The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of

a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will

reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of

least resistance for electrical current.

2. After you purchase and install a 3 wire or 4

wire power supply cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding plug

that matches your wiring system, the plug

MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper

wired receptacle that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

3. DO NOT modify the plug you’ve installed on

this appliance. If it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a

proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician.

For a permanently connected dryer:

1. The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent 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 appliance.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed•

onto power cord. If the strain relief is not

attached, the cord can be pulled out of the

dryer and can be cut by any movement of the

cord, resulting in electrical shock.

Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with•

a copper wired power cord and plug (or vice

versa). A chemical reaction occurs between

copper and aluminum and can cause electrical

shorts. The proper wiring and receptacle is a

copper wired power cord with a copper wired

receptacle.

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