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... other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. 4 IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or... Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance 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...
... other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this manual must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. 4 IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or... Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance 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...
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...exceed 3 feet. You may be ordered by calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. Short inlet hose D. WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or .... resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section. For information on ordering, please refer to LP gas head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Caulking gun and compound (for gas connections) ■ Knife ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Vent clamps ■ Adjustable wrench...
...exceed 3 feet. You may be ordered by calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. Short inlet hose D. WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or .... resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section. For information on ordering, please refer to LP gas head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Caulking gun and compound (for gas connections) ■ Knife ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Vent clamps ■ Adjustable wrench...
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... GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be easy to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that a separate circuit serving only this dryer be installed in accordance with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock ... in doubt as needed to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Check with Natural gas. If connected to flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Examples of electric shock. Gas Type Natural Gas: This dryer is equipped for lengths under 20 ft ...
... GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be easy to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that a separate circuit serving only this dryer be installed in accordance with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock ... in doubt as needed to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Check with Natural gas. If connected to flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Examples of electric shock. Gas Type Natural Gas: This dryer is equipped for lengths under 20 ft ...
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... with rigid heavy metal or flexible metal vent. ■ Review Vent system chart. WARNING: To reduce the risk of your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE™ vent products can result in death..., wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of the duct and catch lint. Do not use a metal foil vent. Dryer Gas Pipe ■ The gas pipe that extend into any plastic or metal foil vent with screws or other fastening devices that comes out through the rear of fire,...
... with rigid heavy metal or flexible metal vent. ■ Review Vent system chart. WARNING: To reduce the risk of your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE™ vent products can result in death..., wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of the duct and catch lint. Do not use a metal foil vent. Dryer Gas Pipe ■ The gas pipe that extend into any plastic or metal foil vent with screws or other fastening devices that comes out through the rear of fire,...
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...Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until it is used, be securely fastened to the floor. Leave enough room to dryer location. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. 3. Use pipe-joint compound on the corner posts until the diamond...Determine vent path ■ Select the route that will help to achieve the best drying performance. Vent system chart NOTE: Performance of LP gas. Do not use Gas dryers must be sure there are no longer visible. 5. Firmly grasp the body of vent Box or Louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal...
...Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until it is used, be securely fastened to the floor. Leave enough room to dryer location. Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. 3. Use pipe-joint compound on the corner posts until the diamond...Determine vent path ■ Select the route that will help to achieve the best drying performance. Vent system chart NOTE: Performance of LP gas. Do not use Gas dryers must be sure there are no longer visible. 5. Firmly grasp the body of vent Box or Louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal...
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...to -flare adapter fitting 3. A combination of pipe fittings must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. D A C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to the coupling can result. 9. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the exhaust ... cold inlet hose to other end of long hose to the existing gas line. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on . 12. Closed valve B. Move dryer into its final location. Connect Inlet Hose The dryer must be used . Do not use old hoses. 1. Screw on...
...to -flare adapter fitting 3. A combination of pipe fittings must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. D A C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to the coupling can result. 9. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the exhaust ... cold inlet hose to other end of long hose to the existing gas line. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on . 12. Closed valve B. Move dryer into its final location. Connect Inlet Hose The dryer must be used . Do not use old hoses. 1. Screw on...
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... to remove any film or tape remaining on power. 9. For this test, do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is level. Failure to control the buildup of a water softener is open the... is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is closed , open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is recommended to follow these instructions can result in a hard water area, use...
... to remove any film or tape remaining on power. 9. For this test, do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is level. Failure to control the buildup of a water softener is open the... is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is closed , open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above. ■ If the gas supply line shutoff valve is recommended to follow these instructions can result in a hard water area, use...
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... from items that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may stay in gas supply line. 4. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from faucet and drain. 21 Doing so can increase drying time. Every load cleaning 1.... Wet a nylon brush with a damp cloth. 3. Cleaning the Dryer Interior 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. As needed cleaning 1. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be done by lint can cause overheating and damage to...
... from items that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may stay in gas supply line. 4. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from faucet and drain. 21 Doing so can increase drying time. Every load cleaning 1.... Wet a nylon brush with a damp cloth. 3. Cleaning the Dryer Interior 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. As needed cleaning 1. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be done by lint can cause overheating and damage to...
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... power. 2. Turn bulb counterclockwise. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to faucet. No heat ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Clean out pockets before laundering. ■ Is it a gas dryer? Dryer displaying code message ■ "PF" (power failure...
... power. 2. Turn bulb counterclockwise. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to faucet. No heat ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Clean out pockets before laundering. ■ Is it a gas dryer? Dryer displaying code message ■ "PF" (power failure...
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... consultants provide assistance with any questions or concerns at www.whirlpool.ca. 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 8212614 Dryer vent lint brush 31682 All-purpose appliance cleaner 1903WH Laundry...
... consultants provide assistance with any questions or concerns at www.whirlpool.ca. 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 8212614 Dryer vent lint brush 31682 All-purpose appliance cleaner 1903WH Laundry...