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The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or...it will be exposed to the weather. ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and...
The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or...it will be exposed to the weather. ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and...
Use and Care Guide
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... outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of an automatic cycle. The combined weight of the dryer in death, explosion, or fire. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and ...parts were included. 4 leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes and consult gas supplier. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. You may be extended. Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a dryer...
... outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of an automatic cycle. The combined weight of the dryer in death, explosion, or fire. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and ...parts were included. 4 leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes and consult gas supplier. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. You may be extended. Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as a dryer...
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See "Tools and Parts" section for information on ordering. ■ Special provisions must be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening (such as to follow these instructions can result in a risk of electric shock. Recommended spacing ...qualified electrician. Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following reasons: ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation ...
See "Tools and Parts" section for information on ordering. ■ Special provisions must be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening (such as to follow these instructions can result in a risk of electric shock. Recommended spacing ...qualified electrician. Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following reasons: ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation ...
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... plugged tapping D. ½" NPT gas supply line E. IPS pipe is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit. ■ If you are using Natural gas, do so can be made by CSA International for Part Number 49572. Explosion Hazard Use a...8260;₈" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and ³⁄₈" approved tubing. ■ Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should be used . WARNING Gas Supply Requirements flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking....
... plugged tapping D. ½" NPT gas supply line E. IPS pipe is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit. ■ If you are using Natural gas, do so can be made by CSA International for Part Number 49572. Explosion Hazard Use a...8260;₈" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and ³⁄₈" approved tubing. ■ Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should be used . WARNING Gas Supply Requirements flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking....
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...use a metal foil vent. Do not use duct tape. Flexible metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation. Do not use a plastic vent. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended...of the duct. Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than ½ psi. Dryer Gas Pipe ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. Failure to achieve the best drying performance. Good Better Clamps ■ ...
...use a metal foil vent. Do not use duct tape. Flexible metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation. Do not use a plastic vent. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended...of the duct. Elbows 45° elbows provide better airflow than ½ psi. Dryer Gas Pipe ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. Failure to achieve the best drying performance. Good Better Clamps ■ ...
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...here) is acceptable. 4" (10.2 cm) Standard exhaust installation with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127... shown here. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Plan Vent System Choose your installation. Dryer B. Elbow C. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Rear exhaust installation to left or right side: Part Number 8212504 Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened...
...here) is acceptable. 4" (10.2 cm) Standard exhaust installation with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127... shown here. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Plan Vent System Choose your installation. Dryer B. Elbow C. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Rear exhaust installation to left or right side: Part Number 8212504 Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened...
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...ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m) Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m) Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m) Install Leveling Legs WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to connect the exhaust vent or gas line. Leave enough room to move and install dryer... path" in the Vent system chart. Use clamps to dryer location. See illustration. 3. See "Tools and Parts" section for best drying performance ■ Use the following Vent system...
...ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m) Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m) Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m) Install Leveling Legs WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to connect the exhaust vent or gas line. Leave enough room to move and install dryer... path" in the Vent system chart. Use clamps to dryer location. See illustration. 3. See "Tools and Parts" section for best drying performance ■ Use the following Vent system...
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... outlet. ■ Electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is an extra part, go back through the steps to engage door strike. If there is closed , open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined ...above. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is level. If the dryer will not start, check the following: ■ Dryer is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check the dryer...
... outlet. ■ Electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is an extra part, go back through the steps to engage door strike. If there is closed , open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined ...above. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is level. If the dryer will not start, check the following: ■ Dryer is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check the dryer...
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... smooth out wrinkles from such items as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options." See "Dryer Rack." Touch Up Use this cycle to get high heat for drying no-iron fabrics, such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled... long. A sensor detects the moisture in the cycle by pressing the Time Adjust up or down part of the cycle. You can be used with the dryer rack. WRINKLE SHIELD™ Setting The WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting light illuminates when this cycle to get low heat for heavyweight mixed ...
... smooth out wrinkles from such items as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options." See "Dryer Rack." Touch Up Use this cycle to get high heat for drying no-iron fabrics, such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled... long. A sensor detects the moisture in the cycle by pressing the Time Adjust up or down part of the cycle. You can be used with the dryer rack. WRINKLE SHIELD™ Setting The WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting light illuminates when this cycle to get low heat for heavyweight mixed ...
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... further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with the same precision used to your request. If you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. Part Number Accessory 20-48KITRC 4 ft (1.2 m) gas line dryer connector installation kit PT220L 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp PT400L 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp PT600L 6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 4210463...
... further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with the same precision used to your request. If you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. Part Number Accessory 20-48KITRC 4 ft (1.2 m) gas line dryer connector installation kit PT220L 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp PT400L 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp PT600L 6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 4210463...
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...the model and serial number label located on the product. In Canada, call 1-800-253-1301. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1. Those consumable parts are excluded from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 9. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ...flood, acts of purchase or installation date for future reference. Any food loss due to be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is not installed in materials or workmanship. Dealer name Address Phone number...
...the model and serial number label located on the product. In Canada, call 1-800-253-1301. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1. Those consumable parts are excluded from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 9. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ...flood, acts of purchase or installation date for future reference. Any food loss due to be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is not installed in materials or workmanship. Dealer name Address Phone number...