Electrolux EIGD50LIW Installation Instruction
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Installation Requirements
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Installation Instructions are part of our commitment
to customer satisfaction and product quality
throughout the life of your new appliance.
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.
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4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) and in Canada:
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Pre-installation requirements
Adjustable
pliers
4 inch, rigid metal or
semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work
4 inch rigid metal or
Adjustable
wrench
Metal foil tape
(not duct tape)
(not duct tape)
External
vent hood
or
Carpenter’s level
Phillips, straight, &
square bit screwdrivers
Universal wrench
supplied with
matching washer
Pipe wrench
for gas
supply
supply
gas line
shutoff valve
(gas dryer)
or
LP-resistant
thread tape
thread tape
(for natural gas
or LP supply)
½” NPT union flare
adapters (x2) and
flexible 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
Terminal access cover installed before initial
operation
Door Reversal
Follow detailed instructions in this guide
Test hinge and latch for function
Test hinge and latch for function
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Dryer plugged in
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-fl owing, clear of lint buildup
4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting
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
Approved vent hood exhausted to outdoors
Leveling
Dryer is level, side-to-side and front-to-back
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Gas Supply (Gas Dryer)
Manual shutoff valve present in supply
All connections sealed with approved sealer
All connections sealed with approved sealer
and wrench tight
Conversion kit for LP system
Gas supply turned on
No leaks present at all connections -
Gas supply turned on
No leaks present at all connections -
check with soapy water, NEVER check with
fl ame
fl ame