Dimension Guide
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... installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. Louvered doors with elbow. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. Additional spacing should be considered. W10775221A 12/2015 Installation spacing for ease of installation and servicing. 18" min. (457 mm) 3"... (76 mm) 48 in.2 min. (310 cm2) 24 in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are required. See "Venting Requirements."
... installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. Louvered doors with elbow. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. Additional spacing should be considered. W10775221A 12/2015 Installation spacing for ease of installation and servicing. 18" min. (457 mm) 3"... (76 mm) 48 in.2 min. (310 cm2) 24 in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are required. See "Venting Requirements."
Dimension Guide
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...ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn to the chart. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Exhaust hood must be in Vent System Chart. Louvered Hood Acceptable Style:...Angled Hood Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice....
...ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn to the chart. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1. Exhaust hood must be in Vent System Chart. Louvered Hood Acceptable Style:...Angled Hood Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice....
Installation Guide
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...compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Parts needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for all installations: Tools needed : (... REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work 4 Tools needed for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver ...
...compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Parts needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for all installations: Tools needed : (... REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work 4 Tools needed for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver ...
Installation Guide
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...weight of companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your dryer. 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Side view: You will be exposed to bottom of 20-120 psi (...138-827 kPa). Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your washer using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which ...
...weight of companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your dryer. 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Side view: You will be exposed to bottom of 20-120 psi (...138-827 kPa). Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your washer using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which ...
Installation Guide
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...spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be sure that the electrical connection is suitable for straight back venting only. ...only. If a closet door or louvered door is allowed for walls, doors, and floor moldings. For mobile home installation of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to ...
...spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be sure that the electrical connection is suitable for straight back venting only. ...only. If a closet door or louvered door is allowed for walls, doors, and floor moldings. For mobile home installation of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to ...
Installation Guide
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.... Do not modify the plug provided with a different gas without consulting your home. Burner information is properly grounded. This dryer is equipped with a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel if you use with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor...grounded. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be made to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of electric shock. Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor...
.... Do not modify the plug provided with a different gas without consulting your home. Burner information is properly grounded. This dryer is equipped with a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel if you use with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor...grounded. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be made to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of electric shock. Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor...
Installation Guide
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... CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■Use an elbow and a 3⁄8" flare x 3⁄8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to reach for opening and closing . In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be an additional 18" (460... the action of the burner Btu rating shown on the pedestal model. It is required for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of your dryer to avoid kinking. ■■Use only pipe-joint compound. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing: ■■...
... CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■Use an elbow and a 3⁄8" flare x 3⁄8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to reach for opening and closing . In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be an additional 18" (460... the action of the burner Btu rating shown on the pedestal model. It is required for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of your dryer to avoid kinking. ■■Use only pipe-joint compound. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing: ■■...
Installation Guide
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...corner posts until diamond marking is close to existing gas line. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be different, according to action of dryer. use pipe-joint compound resistant to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be used , be sure there are no... cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to gas pipe. Do not use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under entire back edge of LP gas. Plan pipe fitting connection (option 1) D C Ddiiaammoonndd mmaarrkkiinngg Examine leveling legs and locate the diamond marking...
...corner posts until diamond marking is close to existing gas line. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be different, according to action of dryer. use pipe-joint compound resistant to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be used , be sure there are no... cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to gas pipe. Do not use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under entire back edge of LP gas. Plan pipe fitting connection (option 1) D C Ddiiaammoonndd mmaarrkkiinngg Examine leveling legs and locate the diamond marking...
Installation Guide
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...use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Review "Vent System Charts" and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. Dryer exhaust must not be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a ...concealed space of a building. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the "Vent System Charts." Clamps:...
...use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Review "Vent System Charts" and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. Dryer exhaust must not be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a ...concealed space of a building. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the "Vent System Charts." Clamps:...
Installation Guide
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...needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Exhaust hood E. Clamps B H F. or right-side exhaust installation C. Dryer B Elbow C. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. A B C A. If you prefer, you may contact ...runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Bottom exhaust installation 11 Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns. ■■When using elbows or making turns,...
...needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Exhaust hood E. Clamps B H F. or right-side exhaust installation C. Dryer B Elbow C. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. A B C A. If you prefer, you may contact ...runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Bottom exhaust installation 11 Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns. ■■When using elbows or making turns,...
Installation Guide
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... system, refer to the type code located on the hoses for future reference. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because... ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of length. XXXXXXX-XXX. Avoid 90° turns. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Use clamps to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible.
... system, refer to the type code located on the hoses for future reference. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because... ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of length. XXXXXXX-XXX. Avoid 90° turns. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Use clamps to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible.
Installation Guide
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... washer cold inlet hose to "Y" connector and tighten couplings Check that the water faucets are turned on faucet. A ttach long hose to other end of dryer back panel. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 13 NOTE: Do not overtighten. Check for leaks Attach one of "Y" connector. Using pliers...faucet Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . NOTE: Do not overtighten. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet.
... washer cold inlet hose to "Y" connector and tighten couplings Check that the water faucets are turned on faucet. A ttach long hose to other end of dryer back panel. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 13 NOTE: Do not overtighten. Check for leaks Attach one of "Y" connector. Using pliers...faucet Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . NOTE: Do not overtighten. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet.
Installation Guide
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... vent to back. If connecting to operate correctly. Not Level LEVEL 2. Move dryer to final location, taking care not to side. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from under dryer. Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to exhaust ...outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to adjust legs up or down, and check again for the moisture sensing ...
... vent to back. If connecting to operate correctly. Not Level LEVEL 2. Move dryer to final location, taking care not to side. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from under dryer. Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to exhaust ...outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to adjust legs up or down, and check again for the moisture sensing ...
Installation Guide
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... live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to remove any tape remaining on console and any dust. See "Level Dryer." q Read "Dryer Use" in the holes. †† ® TORX and T25 are on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. single handle 1....repair. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following : • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ...
... live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to remove any tape remaining on console and any dust. See "Level Dryer." q Read "Dryer Use" in the holes. †† ® TORX and T25 are on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. single handle 1....repair. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following : • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ...
Installation Guide
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... (B). B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from trim ring Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Position the door with arrows in the figure A above. Remove inner door from outer door Fig. Rotate the strike 180°...
... (B). B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from trim ring Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Position the door with arrows in the figure A above. Remove inner door from outer door Fig. Rotate the strike 180°...
Installation Guide
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... the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to the outer door. 10. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on the dryer. Insert the tabs on opposite sides Position the door with the 4 T25® screws removed earlier. 18...
... the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to the outer door. 10. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch backing plate, and hinge assembly on the dryer. Insert the tabs on opposite sides Position the door with the 4 T25® screws removed earlier. 18...
Installation Guide
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... before proceeding. Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up . Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Lift off the inner door...; screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. Move the door strike Position the door with the inside of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of the door ...2. Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from...
... before proceeding. Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up . Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Lift off the inner door...; screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. Move the door strike Position the door with the inside of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of the door ...2. Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from...
Installation Guide
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...inner door assembly Bottom of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to engage the top tab. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX® screws removed earlier and the hinge... assembly with the 5 screws on the dryer. Position the door with the 4 screws removed earlier. Secure in place with the inside of door Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws...
...inner door assembly Bottom of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to engage the top tab. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX® screws removed earlier and the hinge... assembly with the 5 screws on the dryer. Position the door with the 4 screws removed earlier. Secure in place with the inside of door Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws...
Installation Guide
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.... 4. Reverse door swing round-shaped door curved glass - Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up . Move the door strike Position the door with the inside of the door facing up and out to the door frame of...screws holding the hinge assembly in the holes. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of the dryer. Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to remove the door. double handle 1. Remove...
.... 4. Reverse door swing round-shaped door curved glass - Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up . Move the door strike Position the door with the inside of the door facing up and out to the door frame of...screws holding the hinge assembly in the holes. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of the dryer. Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to remove the door. double handle 1. Remove...