Dimension Guide
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...than specified in vent length chart. Large opening hamper door *M ost intallations require a minimum 5 1/2" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for planning purposes only. Louvered hood B. Use the fewest 90° turns possible. Closet door with vents *Additional spacing recommended For... vent with elbow. Plan the installation to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is recommended. Recessed area C. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Wide...
...than specified in vent length chart. Large opening hamper door *M ost intallations require a minimum 5 1/2" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for planning purposes only. Louvered hood B. Use the fewest 90° turns possible. Closet door with vents *Additional spacing recommended For... vent with elbow. Plan the installation to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is recommended. Recessed area C. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Wide...
Installation Instructions
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... are very important. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you and others are not followed. 2 All safety messages...
... are very important. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you and others are not followed. 2 All safety messages...
Installation Instructions
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The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Check that opens to the dryer must end in dryer drum. Parts needed : Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" nut...a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Parts supplied: Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Location Requirements Adjustable wrench that all...
The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Check that opens to the dryer must end in dryer drum. Parts needed : Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" nut...a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Parts supplied: Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Location Requirements Adjustable wrench that all...
Installation Instructions
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...weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. ■■ Level floor with vents *Additional spacing recommended 3"* (76 mm) Mobile home - Check code requirements. Dryer Dimensions 43 " (1092 mm) 23 ¾" (603 mm) 43 " (1092 mm) 13 ¾" (349 mm) *29 1/2" (749 mm) 27" (...9632;■ To be extended. Do not operate your dealer. ■■ Special provisions must conform to introduce outside air into the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ A sturdy floor to an individual branch circuit. Some codes limit, or do not permit, ...
...weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. ■■ Level floor with vents *Additional spacing recommended 3"* (76 mm) Mobile home - Check code requirements. Dryer Dimensions 43 " (1092 mm) 23 ¾" (603 mm) 43 " (1092 mm) 13 ¾" (349 mm) *29 1/2" (749 mm) 27" (...9632;■ To be extended. Do not operate your dealer. ■■ Special provisions must conform to introduce outside air into the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ A sturdy floor to an individual branch circuit. Some codes limit, or do not permit, ...
Installation Instructions
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...copper cable (with ground wire), covered with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord...mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is installed in ring terminals or spade terminals with clothes dryers. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire...
...copper cable (with ground wire), covered with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord...mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is installed in ring terminals or spade terminals with clothes dryers. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire...
Installation Instructions
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... electrical connection and to move and install dryer. place under entire back edge of cardboard from dryer carton; Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a large flat piece of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on its final location. Screw in... back or other injury. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 6 Slide the dryer until diamond marking is close to its feet. Failure...
... electrical connection and to move and install dryer. place under entire back edge of cardboard from dryer carton; Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a large flat piece of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on its final location. Screw in... back or other injury. Now stand the dryer on cardboard. 6 Slide the dryer until diamond marking is close to its feet. Failure...
Installation Instructions
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... to hold in a horizontal position. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Be sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold the two clamp sections...
... to hold in a horizontal position. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Be sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold the two clamp sections...
Installation Instructions
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... A F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of...
... A F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of...
Installation Instructions
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... 4-wire connection is required for direct connection B (251"mm) C Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from end of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. A 3. Connect wires to step 3 on strain relief). Prepare your 4-wire cable for mobile homes and where local ... For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11. Prepare to strain relief (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm)....
... 4-wire connection is required for direct connection B (251"mm) C Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from end of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. A 3. Connect wires to step 3 on strain relief). Prepare your 4-wire cable for mobile homes and where local ... For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11. Prepare to strain relief (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm)....
Installation Instructions
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... have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape wire ends into slot of terminal block cover into hooks. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 11 Now, go to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 5. Connect neutral ground... wire (green or bare) (F) of terminal block (B). Secure cover with outer covering. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Tighten screw. 8.
... have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape wire ends into slot of terminal block cover into hooks. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 11 Now, go to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 5. Connect neutral ground... wire (green or bare) (F) of terminal block (B). Secure cover with outer covering. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Tighten screw. 8.
Installation Instructions
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Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Now, go to Venting Requirements. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks ... screw (A). 12 A G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B E C Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or cente) (C) of power supply cord or...
Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Now, go to Venting Requirements. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks ... screw (A). 12 A G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B E C Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or cente) (C) of power supply cord or...
Installation Instructions
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...using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Improper venting can result in final... dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be used . ■■ Do not use a metal foil vent. Only rigid or flexible metal vent...
...using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Improper venting can result in final... dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be used . ■■ Do not use a metal foil vent. Only rigid or flexible metal vent...
Installation Instructions
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...us at www.applianceaccessories.com. C D E A F G Over-The-Top installation (also available with clamps 4396004 Dryer offset elbow 4396005 Wall offset elbow 4396006RW DuraSafe™ close -clearance installations are possible. For ordering information, see "...the-top installation) 4396009RP 5' Universal connect vent, flexible dryer venting 4396010RP 6' SecureConnect™ vent, flexible dryer venting 4396013RB Dryer vent installer's kit 4396033RP 5' flexible dryer venting with clamps 4396727RP 8' flexible dryer venting with one offset elbow) B A. Periscope installation ...
...us at www.applianceaccessories.com. C D E A F G Over-The-Top installation (also available with clamps 4396004 Dryer offset elbow 4396005 Wall offset elbow 4396006RW DuraSafe™ close -clearance installations are possible. For ordering information, see "...the-top installation) 4396009RP 5' Universal connect vent, flexible dryer venting 4396010RP 6' SecureConnect™ vent, flexible dryer venting 4396013RB Dryer vent installer's kit 4396033RP 5' flexible dryer venting with clamps 4396727RP 8' flexible dryer venting with one offset elbow) B A. Periscope installation ...
Installation Instructions
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...following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to exhaust hood Vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside the dryer. Connect vent to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using straightest path possible. Determine...To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Dryer vent must be securely fastened to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. ■■ Bend vent ...
...following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to exhaust hood Vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside the dryer. Connect vent to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using straightest path possible. Determine...To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Dryer vent must be securely fastened to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. ■■ Bend vent ...
Installation Instructions
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...Installation Checklist q Check that both circuit breakers have all four legs are now installed. q Dispose of your Use and Care Guide. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to final location 2. If you do not feel for levelness. Check that both fuses are intact and tight..., or that all packaging materials. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to adjust legs up using a wood block, use wrench to side. Once legs are...
...Installation Checklist q Check that both circuit breakers have all four legs are now installed. q Dispose of your Use and Care Guide. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to final location 2. If you do not feel for levelness. Check that both fuses are intact and tight..., or that all packaging materials. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to adjust legs up using a wood block, use wrench to side. Once legs are...
Installation Instructions
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... hinges. Be certain to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed. Keep door screws separate from door Open dryer door. NOTE: Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver. Set door (handle side up) on inner door. Insert 5 door screws....17 Reattach outer door panel to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. Place towel on door seal or plastic door catches. 6. Remove screws from dryer cabinet. Remove bottom screws Remove screws attaching hinges to separate it back down on top of door (5 screws). Remove screws from hinge screws as ...
... hinges. Be certain to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed. Keep door screws separate from door Open dryer door. NOTE: Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver. Set door (handle side up) on inner door. Insert 5 door screws....17 Reattach outer door panel to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. Place towel on door seal or plastic door catches. 6. Remove screws from dryer cabinet. Remove bottom screws Remove screws attaching hinges to separate it back down on top of door (5 screws). Remove screws from hinge screws as ...
Installation Instructions
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... 4 screws. 10. Transfer plugs to possibly avoid the 18 cost of a service call. Tighten screws. Check door strike alignment Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that door strike aligns with door catch. Remove and transfer plugs Flip door over 9. Insert screws in bottom of...holes on the left side of slots. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges. 11. Attach door hinges Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on dryer cabinet NOTE: 2 people maybe needed , slide door catch left or right within slot to reinstall door. Position door so large end of the hinge. 7....
... 4 screws. 10. Transfer plugs to possibly avoid the 18 cost of a service call. Tighten screws. Check door strike alignment Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that door strike aligns with door catch. Remove and transfer plugs Flip door over 9. Insert screws in bottom of...holes on the left side of slots. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges. 11. Attach door hinges Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on dryer cabinet NOTE: 2 people maybe needed , slide door catch left or right within slot to reinstall door. Position door so large end of the hinge. 7....
Owners Manual
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... hazards that can kill or hurt you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. WARNING You can happen if...
... hazards that can kill or hurt you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. WARNING You can happen if...
Owners Manual
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... information, contact your gas supplier from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. ■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may contribute to a chemical reaction that could ignite or explode. ■... Gas suppliers recommend that you use any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual is moving. ■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be detected by qualified service personnel. ■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...
... information, contact your gas supplier from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. ■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may contribute to a chemical reaction that could ignite or explode. ■... Gas suppliers recommend that you use any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual is moving. ■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be detected by qualified service personnel. ■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...
Owners Manual
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...the shortest length of the vent system at least every 2 years. Good Better n Remove lint and debris from the dryer. n Remove lint from the front the dryer. During Automatic Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying times...efficiently dry laundry. n Clear away items from the entire length of vent possible. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the exhaust hood. CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD...
...the shortest length of the vent system at least every 2 years. Good Better n Remove lint and debris from the dryer. n Remove lint from the front the dryer. During Automatic Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying times...efficiently dry laundry. n Clear away items from the entire length of vent possible. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the exhaust hood. CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD...