Electrolux 27" GAS FRONT LOAD DRYERS EWMGD70J RR/TS/SS/IW - Manual (Page 2)

Gas Front Load Dryers
EWMGD70J RR / TS / SS / IW
Electrolux Major Appliances, N.A.
USA • 10200 David Taylor Drive • Charlotte, NC 28262 • 1-877-4electrolux (1-877-435-3287) • electroluxappliances.com
CANADA • 5855 Terry Fox Way • Mississauga, ON L5V 3E4 • 1-800-265-8352 • electroluxappliances.ca
EWMGD70J 12/11 © 2011 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A.
High standards of quality at Electrolux Home Products, Inc. mean
we are constantly working to improve our products. We reserve the right
to change specifications or discontinue models without notice.
Gas Dryer Specifications
• Product Weight – 130 Lbs.
• An electrical supply with grounded three-prong receptacle is required. The
power supply circuit must be installed in accordance with current edition
of National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and local codes & ordinances.
(Do not use same circuit as washer.)
• Voltage Rating – 120V / 60 Hz / 15 Amps
• Amps @ 120 Volts = 9 Amps
• Connected Load (kW Rating) @ 120 Volts = 1.1 kW
• Equipped with 120V 3-wire power supply cord, approx. 60" long.
• Always consult local and national electric, gas & plumbing codes.
• Can be installed alone, with or without optional 15" drawer pedestal, or
stacked above matching Electrolux Washer, which requires installation of
optional dryer stacking kit. (For installation details, refer to instructions
included with optional pedestal or stacking kit or on web.)
• Can be built in with matching Electrolux Washer in under-counter,
recessed or closet installation. Installations requiring countertop and / or
cabinetry will require custom building. (Refer to Built-In Installations on
this page for cutout dimensions. For additional installation details, refer to
Product Installation Guide on web.)
• Closet installation requires vented door with 2 unobstructed louvered
openings, minimum 60 sq. in. each, located 3" from top and bottom of
door. Full-length 120 sq. in. opening also acceptable. Allow 1" clearance
between door and fronts of units.
• Do NOT install in area exposed to dripping water or outdoor weather
conditions, or where gasoline or other flammables, including automobiles,
are kept or stored.
• Floor MUST be solid with 1" maximum slope. To ensure vibration or
movement does not occur, reinforcement of floor may be necessary.
Do NOT install on carpeted surface.
• Dryer MUST exhaust to outside of building, NOT into any concealed
space.
• Dryer equipped for 4-way venting and approved for up to 125-foot-
equivalent of duct length, determined by length of run and number of
elbows needed.
• Exhaust installation requires minimum 4"-diameter rigid or semi-rigid
metal duct with approved, unobstructed vent hood having swing-out
damper(s). If installing rigid metal duct (preferred), do not exceed
MAXIMUM venting run length of 125 ft., allow deductions for elbows and
vents. If installing semi-rigid metal duct, do not exceed MAXIMUM venting
run length of 8 ft., always allow deductions for elbows and vents (Refer to
Product Installation Guide on web for additional information). Do NOT use
flexible plastic or metal foil duct and use shortest run possible.
• Gas supply line should be 1/2" pipe and MUST have individual shutoff valve.
• Leveling legs supplied to level dryer properly and reduce excessive
noise and vibration.
• Water inlet hose for steam setting connects to cold water supply with
“Y” connector and requires 3/4" clearance between back of unit and wall.
Note: For planning purposes only. Refer to Product Installation Guide
on the web at electroluxappliances.com for detailed instructions.
Optional Accessories
• Drawer Pedestals – Red Hot Red (PN # EPWD15RR),
Turquoise Sky (PN # EPWD15TS), Silver Sands (PN # EPWD15SS),
Island White (PN # EPWD15IW).
• Dryer Stacking Kit – (PN # STACKIT4X).
• Mobile Home Installation Kit – (PN # 137067200).
• LP Gas Conversion Kit – (PN # PCK4300).