Ventilation Specification
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Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. W10100920D DRYER VENTING SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY...1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...4 Venting Requirements ...5 DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING 7 Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning 7 Inspecting the Exhaust System ...7 DRYER SAFETY ■ If you are installing a gas dryer, it is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer's use in a prominent location. This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier.
Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. W10100920D DRYER VENTING SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY...1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...4 Venting Requirements ...5 DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING 7 Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning 7 Inspecting the Exhaust System ...7 DRYER SAFETY ■ If you are installing a gas dryer, it is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer's use in a prominent location. This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier.
Ventilation Specification
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... on windows and walls in cold weather. Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from the laundry area of each dryer to the central vent with the dryer. ■ Provide for Whirlpool Corporation dryers sold in the United States. Central Exhaust System Requirements The... balancing out the overall duct system. ■ Design the central duct system for spacing requirements. Connect each dryer. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. Codes Requirements The following requirements: ■ The capacity to handle up to...
... on windows and walls in cold weather. Exhausting the dryer outdoors removes excess heat from the laundry area of each dryer to the central vent with the dryer. ■ Provide for Whirlpool Corporation dryers sold in the United States. Central Exhaust System Requirements The... balancing out the overall duct system. ■ Design the central duct system for spacing requirements. Connect each dryer. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. Codes Requirements The following requirements: ■ The capacity to handle up to...
Ventilation Specification
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... room venting can be used or considered to reduce noise transfer. 5 Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that are sold in the United States and Canada are UL listed (reference UL 2158 ...for each model, or on all straight and curved portions of 1" (25 mm) on the Whirlpool.com website. Dryer - Side view - Inclined manometer Maximum Allowable Back Pressure for Dryer Maximum Rated Vent Length without 90° Elbows (determined from the center C. See the following ...
... room venting can be used or considered to reduce noise transfer. 5 Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that are sold in the United States and Canada are UL listed (reference UL 2158 ...for each model, or on all straight and curved portions of 1" (25 mm) on the Whirlpool.com website. Dryer - Side view - Inclined manometer Maximum Allowable Back Pressure for Dryer Maximum Rated Vent Length without 90° Elbows (determined from the center C. See the following ...
Ventilation Specification
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...the wall is used in .2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) "AF" Code Certain electronic dryer models have a washer and dryer on exhaust system design) G. Vertical System The vertical system is crushed. Maximum back pressure measurement location B. Barometric damper (use depends on each...vertical duct. Horizontal System The most common is the horizontal system, in .2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (76 mm) Multiple Dryer Venting Systems Multiple dryer venting systems must be blocked or partially blocked or that the venting system is free of lint and debris. ■ Confirm ...
...the wall is used in .2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) "AF" Code Certain electronic dryer models have a washer and dryer on exhaust system design) G. Vertical System The vertical system is crushed. Maximum back pressure measurement location B. Barometric damper (use depends on each...vertical duct. Horizontal System The most common is the horizontal system, in .2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (76 mm) Multiple Dryer Venting Systems Multiple dryer venting systems must be blocked or partially blocked or that the venting system is free of lint and debris. ■ Confirm ...
Ventilation Specification
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... inspection is recommended. Lint may be inspected periodically and cleaned to ensure that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Weighted damper (each dryer) C. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Each of a combination system. Central vertical duct - In commercial usage or in the vent and that...collect in the system. ■ Seal any lint accumulation. ■ Be sure that the exhaust air is not obstructed in multiple dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is recommended. See the following illustration for inspection of the duct and remove any leaks found. 7 ...
... inspection is recommended. Lint may be inspected periodically and cleaned to ensure that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Weighted damper (each dryer) C. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Each of a combination system. Central vertical duct - In commercial usage or in the vent and that...collect in the system. ■ Seal any lint accumulation. ■ Be sure that the exhaust air is not obstructed in multiple dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is recommended. See the following illustration for inspection of the duct and remove any leaks found. 7 ...
Use & Care Guide
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IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 3
IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 3
Use & Care Guide
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...in front of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to follow the "Installation Instructions" supplied with your steam dryer n Results may cause temporary staining on fabric. 100% cotton garments with Steam Cycles. n The Enhanced Touch Up cycle is selectable in ... wrinkle-free finish may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle. Service calls caused by improper venting are sensed in the dryer. During Eco Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying times and...
...in front of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to follow the "Installation Instructions" supplied with your steam dryer n Results may cause temporary staining on fabric. 100% cotton garments with Steam Cycles. n The Enhanced Touch Up cycle is selectable in ... wrinkle-free finish may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle. Service calls caused by improper venting are sensed in the dryer. During Eco Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying times and...
Use & Care Guide
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...cycle, along with selected options, will result in process to pause it. 7 CYCLE OPTIONS Use these buttons to select available modifiers for your dryer's cycle control knob to the total cycle time. Damp Dry Signal When selected, a signal will come on if a blocked vent or low... that do not need to dry completely. Not available on all models. Wrinkle Shield™/Wrinkle Shield™ with Automatic Cycles only. The dryer will be displayed. 4 DONE/SENSING DISPLAY D one This will allow you will automatically tumble and spray to introduce a small amount of moisture...
...cycle, along with selected options, will result in process to pause it. 7 CYCLE OPTIONS Use these buttons to select available modifiers for your dryer's cycle control knob to the total cycle time. Damp Dry Signal When selected, a signal will come on if a blocked vent or low... that do not need to dry completely. Not available on all models. Wrinkle Shield™/Wrinkle Shield™ with Automatic Cycles only. The dryer will be displayed. 4 DONE/SENSING DISPLAY D one This will allow you will automatically tumble and spray to introduce a small amount of moisture...
Use & Care Guide
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...temperature from jeans and denims. Large loads of heavyweight fabrics such as bedding, towels, and baby wear. do not interrupt. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. Items to dry: Cycle: Temp: Dryness Default Available Level: Time: Options: Cycle Details: Towels, bedding, children's...Stepped drying uses High heat initially, followed by Medium heat for improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High heat, followed by Medium heat to drive moisture from Medium heat to help sanitize items such as cotton towels. ...
...temperature from jeans and denims. Large loads of heavyweight fabrics such as bedding, towels, and baby wear. do not interrupt. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. Items to dry: Cycle: Temp: Dryness Default Available Level: Time: Options: Cycle Details: Towels, bedding, children's...Stepped drying uses High heat initially, followed by Medium heat for improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High heat, followed by Medium heat to drive moisture from Medium heat to help sanitize items such as cotton towels. ...
Use & Care Guide
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... used for items that cycle. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. If you are default settings for each cycle. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than the higher setting. Do not overload. Default cycle times are available on some knits. The maximum... items to tumble freely. 7 Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for that cycle. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to change the time in 1 minute increments. Not all models. Select a drying temperature based on some models) High 12 Wrinkle Shield...
... used for items that cycle. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. If you are default settings for each cycle. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than the higher setting. Do not overload. Default cycle times are available on some knits. The maximum... items to tumble freely. 7 Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for that cycle. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to change the time in 1 minute increments. Not all models. Select a drying temperature based on some models) High 12 Wrinkle Shield...
Use & Care Guide
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...read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. Press POWER Press the POWER button to turn on all cycles are available on the dryer. Load the dryer 4. Clean the lint screen before operating this appliance. 1. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Place laundry in the...Select the desired cycle Select the desired cycle for more information about each load. NOTE: Not all models. Add a dryer sheet to tumble freely. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. Items need to wet load, if desired. Open the door by pulling on the handle. Wet lint is hard ...
...read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. Press POWER Press the POWER button to turn on all cycles are available on the dryer. Load the dryer 4. Clean the lint screen before operating this appliance. 1. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Place laundry in the...Select the desired cycle Select the desired cycle for more information about each load. NOTE: Not all models. Add a dryer sheet to tumble freely. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. Items need to wet load, if desired. Open the door by pulling on the handle. Wet lint is hard ...
Use & Care Guide
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.... This change the time in standby mode (the Power button is adjustable in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05. 3. The dryer must be changed without stopping the cycle. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the START/PAUSE button to adjust the default settings. 1. NOTE: Not ... 5 minute increments. The sensor drying settings on all models. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will automatically adjust when the load size is best for the load you will appear in the display. If you want to save the new...
.... This change the time in standby mode (the Power button is adjustable in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05. 3. The dryer must be changed without stopping the cycle. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the START/PAUSE button to adjust the default settings. 1. NOTE: Not ... 5 minute increments. The sensor drying settings on all models. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will automatically adjust when the load size is best for the load you will appear in the display. If you want to save the new...
Use & Care Guide
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...PAUSE. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any Automatic Cycles. ADDITIONAL FEATURES USING THE DRYING RACK To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, follow the instructions included in death or electrical shock. Remove and discard any packing material before use the drying rack: IMPORTANT: Do not ... power before operating. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Failure to turn, but the drum will rotate; Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Open the dryer door. Place wet items on inside of the cover. Allow space around items for air to leave adequate clearance between...
...PAUSE. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any Automatic Cycles. ADDITIONAL FEATURES USING THE DRYING RACK To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, follow the instructions included in death or electrical shock. Remove and discard any packing material before use the drying rack: IMPORTANT: Do not ... power before operating. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Failure to turn, but the drum will rotate; Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Open the dryer door. Place wet items on inside of the cover. Allow space around items for air to leave adequate clearance between...
Use & Care Guide
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...very warm water, and rub with a clean towel. Tumble a load of lint screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. To wash: 1. Do not rinse or wash screen to a residue buildup. Wet lint... that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer interior. CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR To clean dryer drum 1. REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From inside out to your load is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen into place...
...very warm water, and rub with a clean towel. Tumble a load of lint screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. To wash: 1. Do not rinse or wash screen to a residue buildup. Wet lint... that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer interior. CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR To clean dryer drum 1. REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From inside out to your load is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen into place...
Use & Care Guide
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...or electrical shock. Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. When replacing your dryer only when you are found. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Failure to do so ...can result in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. Transport hose separately. 5. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. WARNING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Water Inlet Hose Replace inlet...
...or electrical shock. Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. When replacing your dryer only when you are found. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Failure to do so ...can result in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. Transport hose separately. 5. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. WARNING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Water Inlet Hose Replace inlet...
Use & Care Guide
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... screen is open . correct size. dried. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. or held long enough. Check that the valve... on the gas supply line is clogged with a qualified electrician. Electric dryers use . Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with lint. For gas dryers, ...
... screen is open . correct size. dried. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. or held long enough. Check that the valve... on the gas supply line is clogged with a qualified electrician. Electric dryers use . Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with lint. For gas dryers, ...
Use & Care Guide
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...be refreshed. Clothes are coming out of the Steam Under certain environmental or installation conditions you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results Clothes are not drying Fabric softener sheets are blocking satisfactorily or drying the grille. Increasing or decreasing the dryness ...free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. 14 Cycle time is located. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to tumble the load with Steam Cycles. Stains on some models) to...
...be refreshed. Clothes are coming out of the Steam Under certain environmental or installation conditions you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results Clothes are not drying Fabric softener sheets are blocking satisfactorily or drying the grille. Increasing or decreasing the dryness ...free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. 14 Cycle time is located. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to tumble the load with Steam Cycles. Stains on some models) to...
Use & Care Guide
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... E1, F3 E1, etc.) variable service codes. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service. 15 The dryer will continue to "Installation Instructions" for details. Press any key to the estimated time remaining. Refer to run when this...
... E1, F3 E1, etc.) variable service codes. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service. 15 The dryer will continue to "Installation Instructions" for details. Press any key to the estimated time remaining. Refer to run when this...
Dimension Guide
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...recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of installation ... riser Side view Bottom view: Back view Side view Back view NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on sides and rear. ■■ Additional spacing ...
...recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of installation ... riser Side view Bottom view: Back view Side view Back view NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on sides and rear. ■■ Additional spacing ...