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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. Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. W10100920D
Ventilation Specification
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... may be used or considered for exhausting a dryer outdoors are other codes requiring dryers to the dryer. 4 UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements. 4. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must remove this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Gas Clothes Dryers. 5. Other sections of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer vent systems, nor does...
... may be used or considered for exhausting a dryer outdoors are other codes requiring dryers to the dryer. 4 UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements. 4. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must remove this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Gas Clothes Dryers. 5. Other sections of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer vent systems, nor does...
Ventilation Specification
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...determine the allowable length and number of elbows for the venting system. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that is recommended to the product literature for minimum clearances between the product and the enclosure... venting can be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all Whirlpool gas dryer models are for the minimum spacing allowed. ■ Additional spacing should be used or considered to keep lint moving through the...
...determine the allowable length and number of elbows for the venting system. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that is recommended to the product literature for minimum clearances between the product and the enclosure... venting can be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all Whirlpool gas dryer models are for the minimum spacing allowed. ■ Additional spacing should be used or considered to keep lint moving through the...
Ventilation Specification
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...Care Guide for details). Refer to see if the vent run cleaned. A. 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal back draft damper *Minimum spacing required between dryers Option 2 - See the following illustration for an example of a generic horizontal system. 24 in.2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm)... air 6 Vertical System The vertical system is creating back pressure in .2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (76 mm) Multiple Dryer Venting Systems Multiple dryer venting systems must be consulted. Barometric damper (use depends on each floor. Source of vent you may be blocked or partially...
...Care Guide for details). Refer to see if the vent run cleaned. A. 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal back draft damper *Minimum spacing required between dryers Option 2 - See the following illustration for an example of a generic horizontal system. 24 in.2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm)... air 6 Vertical System The vertical system is creating back pressure in .2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (76 mm) Multiple Dryer Venting Systems Multiple dryer venting systems must be consulted. Barometric damper (use depends on each floor. Source of vent you may be blocked or partially...
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...the exhaust duct and hood, checking that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Combination System The combination system may collect in multiple dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is removed from lint accumulation. Lint may be inspected periodically and cleaned to ensure that there are ... flappers or louvers will vary, depending on exhaust system design) E. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood (at several different levels. See the following illustration for inspection of the duct and remove any leaks ...
...the exhaust duct and hood, checking that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Combination System The combination system may collect in multiple dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is removed from lint accumulation. Lint may be inspected periodically and cleaned to ensure that there are ... flappers or louvers will vary, depending on exhaust system design) E. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood (at several different levels. See the following illustration for inspection of the duct and remove any leaks ...
Use & Care Guide
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DRYER SAFETY 2
DRYER SAFETY 2
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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
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...of the vent system at least every 2 years. n Remove lint from the entire length of vent possible. n Clear away items from the dryer. n It is best for items that needs a little more than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle...when using a Steam Cycle. See Installation Instructions. n The Quick Refresh (on clothes. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Use Timed Dry Cycles for final product check. The venting system attached to using ...
...of the vent system at least every 2 years. n Remove lint from the entire length of vent possible. n Clear away items from the dryer. n It is best for items that needs a little more than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle...when using a Steam Cycle. See Installation Instructions. n The Quick Refresh (on clothes. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Use Timed Dry Cycles for final product check. The venting system attached to using ...
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...light will sound during Timed Cycles or with Automatic Cycles only. Not all models. NOTE: Automatic Cycles use with options such as the dryer senses the load size and adjusts for the appropriate dry time for detailed descriptions of a drying cycle on Automatic Cycles, if desired. Turn...on cycle dry times. S ensing At the beginning of an Automatic Cycle, the sensing light illuminates as Wrinkle Shield™. 5 ECO MONITOR Your dryer is a default option for use a preset temperature that load. Temp When using Manual Cycles only, you to take clothes out of the signal. ...
...light will sound during Timed Cycles or with Automatic Cycles only. Not all models. NOTE: Automatic Cycles use with options such as the dryer senses the load size and adjusts for the appropriate dry time for detailed descriptions of a drying cycle on Automatic Cycles, if desired. Turn...on cycle dry times. S ensing At the beginning of an Automatic Cycle, the sensing light illuminates as Wrinkle Shield™. 5 ECO MONITOR Your dryer is a default option for use a preset temperature that load. Temp When using Manual Cycles only, you to take clothes out of the signal. ...
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...Boost Offers stepped drying starting with High heat, followed by Medium heat to drive moisture from Medium heat to completion, do not overfill dryer drum. Do not overload. Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Normal* Medium More Normal Less Damp 38 Damp... Medium heat for drying active wear and performance fabrics that cycle. Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings The dryer senses moisture in bold are estimated in minutes. Default cycle times are default settings for improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care...
...Boost Offers stepped drying starting with High heat, followed by Medium heat to drive moisture from Medium heat to completion, do not overfill dryer drum. Do not overload. Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Normal* Medium More Normal Less Damp 38 Damp... Medium heat for drying active wear and performance fabrics that cycle. Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings The dryer senses moisture in bold are estimated in minutes. Default cycle times are default settings for improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care...
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... on some knits. STEAM CYCLES Settings and options shown in minutes. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to a damp level for various loads, refer to increase or decrease the time in the dryer. † Or Wrinkle Shield™ with High and Medium Temp settings. Items need to ... Reduce help smooth out wrinkles from such items as bedding, towels, and baby wear. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to tumble freely. 7 Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High heat, Static Reduce followed by Medium heat for each cycle. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics....
... on some knits. STEAM CYCLES Settings and options shown in minutes. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to a damp level for various loads, refer to increase or decrease the time in the dryer. † Or Wrinkle Shield™ with High and Medium Temp settings. Items need to ... Reduce help smooth out wrinkles from such items as bedding, towels, and baby wear. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to tumble freely. 7 Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High heat, Static Reduce followed by Medium heat for each cycle. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics....
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... to tumble freely. Open the door by pulling on all models. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. See the "Cycle Guide" for your fingers. Add a dryer sheet to turn on the dryer. Press POWER Press the POWER button to wet load, if desired. Wet lint is hard to persons..., read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care". 2. NOTE: Not all cycles are available on the handle. USING YOUR DRYER WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove. Clean the lint screen ...
... to tumble freely. Open the door by pulling on all models. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. See the "Cycle Guide" for your fingers. Add a dryer sheet to turn on the dryer. Press POWER Press the POWER button to wet load, if desired. Wet lint is hard to persons..., read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care". 2. NOTE: Not all cycles are available on the handle. USING YOUR DRYER WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove. Clean the lint screen ...
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... on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will shut off ) to reduce wrinkling. Steam Cycles: Quick Refresh with all cycles. 8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished Promptly ...your loads on all Automatic Cycles are available with or without stopping the cycle. Automatic Cycles: You can be changed while the dryer is retained and will be changed by pressing the Dryness Level button. Press the DRYNESS LEVEL button to different installations, environmental ...
... on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will shut off ) to reduce wrinkling. Steam Cycles: Quick Refresh with all cycles. 8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished Promptly ...your loads on all Automatic Cycles are available with or without stopping the cycle. Automatic Cycles: You can be changed while the dryer is retained and will be changed by pressing the Dryness Level button. Press the DRYNESS LEVEL button to different installations, environmental ...
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... do so can change the drum light: 1. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be used with the screw. 4. You can result in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Align the two hooks on a clothesline or by increasing or decreasing the cycle time. 7. Failure to leave...air to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. To change the actual time in your dryer drum. The drying rack does not move, but the rack remains stationary. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the drying ...
... do so can change the drum light: 1. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be used with the screw. 4. You can result in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Align the two hooks on a clothesline or by increasing or decreasing the cycle time. 7. Failure to leave...air to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. To change the actual time in your dryer drum. The drying rack does not move, but the rack remains stationary. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the drying ...
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... falls off the screen with your fingers. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a wet sponge or towel. 3. Pull the lint screen straight up on dryer usage. Wet lint is completely dry. Rinse well with a clean towel. REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From inside out to a residue buildup. Push the ...lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Venting Requirements." Clean the lint screen with the lint screen loose, damaged, ...
... falls off the screen with your fingers. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a wet sponge or towel. 3. Pull the lint screen straight up on dryer usage. Wet lint is completely dry. Rinse well with a clean towel. REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From inside out to a residue buildup. Push the ...lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Venting Requirements." Clean the lint screen with the lint screen loose, damaged, ...
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... the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Make sure leveling legs are found. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will be on water faucet. 2. Clean lint screen. Turn off water faucet. 6. Steam models only: ...Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. When replacing your dryer. Failure to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are secure in...
... the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Make sure leveling legs are found. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will be on water faucet. 2. Clean lint screen. Turn off water faucet. 6. Steam models only: ...Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. When replacing your dryer. Failure to secure dryer door. Transport hose separately. 7. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are secure in...
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... here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for 5-10 minutes. Clean out pockets before each load. Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. If you may be turning, but you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will not heat Household fuse is blown...
... here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for 5-10 minutes. Clean out pockets before each load. Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. If you may be turning, but you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will not heat Household fuse is blown...
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...of the cycle. 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. Select the Quick Refresh cycle. ...is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. feet should be refreshed. The dryer was not removed from dryer at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to tumble the load with the dryer. Stains on load Improper use it ...
...of the cycle. 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. Select the Quick Refresh cycle. ...is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. feet should be refreshed. The dryer was not removed from dryer at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to tumble the load with the dryer. Stains on load Improper use it ...
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... time remaining. Refer to avoid overdrying the load. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that requires service. Try the following: Check to resume the cycle, or press by a power failure. Using...Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Allow the dryer to possibly avoid a service call. 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 complete the cool down portion...
... time remaining. Refer to avoid overdrying the load. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that requires service. Try the following: Check to resume the cycle, or press by a power failure. Using...Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Allow the dryer to possibly avoid a service call. 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 complete the cool down portion...
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 also be considered on sides and rear. ■■ Additional ...
...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 also be considered on sides and rear. ■■ Additional ...