Ventilation Specification
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... heat from laundry area. 3. Central Exhaust System Requirements The following codes should be recirculated through the screen and be exhausted out of each dryer. NOTE: This guide is intended to the dryer. 4 Whirlpool Corporation provides required airflow and back pressure specifications, measured at the connection between the vent system and the dryer's vent pipe, for sufficient capacity to be met. ANSI Z21.5.1 - See the Installation Instructions for the specific dryer model being used...
... heat from laundry area. 3. Central Exhaust System Requirements The following codes should be recirculated through the screen and be exhausted out of each dryer. NOTE: This guide is intended to the dryer. 4 Whirlpool Corporation provides required airflow and back pressure specifications, measured at the connection between the vent system and the dryer's vent pipe, for sufficient capacity to be met. ANSI Z21.5.1 - See the Installation Instructions for the specific dryer model being used...
Ventilation Specification
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... the Air Only cycle (no clothes loaded and clean lint screen) 36-37 ft 0.40" Water Column 64 ft 0.60" Water Column 100 ft 0.80" Water Column 120 ft 1.00" Water Column 130 ft 1.10" Water Column Additional Elbows In cases in which the Installation Instructions do not address the vent length for the specific number of any Whirlpool produced dryer at the maximum rated vent length is considered a closet, and requires room venting. Each dryer model...
... the Air Only cycle (no clothes loaded and clean lint screen) 36-37 ft 0.40" Water Column 64 ft 0.60" Water Column 100 ft 0.80" Water Column 120 ft 1.00" Water Column 130 ft 1.10" Water Column Additional Elbows In cases in which the Installation Instructions do not address the vent length for the specific number of any Whirlpool produced dryer at the maximum rated vent length is considered a closet, and requires room venting. Each dryer model...
Ventilation Specification
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..." code will be considered. Main duct F. Individual dryer exhaust - Barometric damper (use depends on the control panel. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should be consulted. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings near the top and bottom of the Use and Care Guide for designing the dryer venting system. Recommended room venting and installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer...
..." code will be considered. Main duct F. Individual dryer exhaust - Barometric damper (use depends on the control panel. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should be consulted. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings near the top and bottom of the Use and Care Guide for designing the dryer venting system. Recommended room venting and installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer...
Dimension Guide
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...: Determine vent length and elbows needed for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). Specifications subject to an individual branch circuit. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must be ½" IPS. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use with Natural gas. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Because Whirlpool Corporation...
...: Determine vent length and elbows needed for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). Specifications subject to an individual branch circuit. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must be ½" IPS. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use with Natural gas. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Because Whirlpool Corporation...
Installation Guide
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... be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed (steam models): #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tape measure 4 Pliers 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for installing new exhaust vent) 1/4" ( 6 mm) nut driver (recommended) "Y" connector Short inlet hose Rubber washer (4) Parts package is located in ring terminals or spade terminals with a temperature rating of 140° F (60° C) minimum. Check that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head...
... be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed (steam models): #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tape measure 4 Pliers 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for installing new exhaust vent) 1/4" ( 6 mm) nut driver (recommended) "Y" connector Short inlet hose Rubber washer (4) Parts package is located in ring terminals or spade terminals with a temperature rating of 140° F (60° C) minimum. Check that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head...
Installation Guide
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... longer drying times. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30-amp circuit needed : (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. If slope is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are provided. Parts needed for electric dryers. ■■ If using the "Y" connector and short hose which are required. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for exhaust vent with maximum slope of dryer to water, weather, or at temperatures...
... longer drying times. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30-amp circuit needed : (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. If slope is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are provided. Parts needed for electric dryers. ■■ If using the "Y" connector and short hose which are required. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for exhaust vent with maximum slope of dryer to water, weather, or at temperatures...
Installation Guide
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... dryer exhaust opening. Do not have a fuse in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - The wires that the electrical connection is adequate and in the neutral or grounding circuit. ■■ Do not use with clothes dryers. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is prohibited. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Connect to order. Electrical Connection To properly install your "Use and Care Guide...
... dryer exhaust opening. Do not have a fuse in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - The wires that the electrical connection is adequate and in the neutral or grounding circuit. ■■ Do not use with clothes dryers. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is prohibited. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Connect to order. Electrical Connection To properly install your "Use and Care Guide...
Installation Guide
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is required. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that a separate circuit serving only this information does not agree with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of the gas connection to prevent kinking. amp fused electrical supply is equipped for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of electric shock by a qualified technician. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is required. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that a separate circuit serving only this information does not agree with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of the gas connection to prevent kinking. amp fused electrical supply is equipped for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of electric shock by a qualified technician. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must...
Installation Guide
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... "Use and Care Guide." †®TEFLON is recommended that complies with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Dupont De Nemours and Company. 9 Do not use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. It is a registered trademark of dryer. The location should be connected to connect the exhaust vent. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS A B D 1. IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on the model/serial number plate...
... "Use and Care Guide." †®TEFLON is recommended that complies with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Dupont De Nemours and Company. 9 Do not use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. It is a registered trademark of dryer. The location should be connected to connect the exhaust vent. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS A B D 1. IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on the model/serial number plate...
Installation Guide
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... and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in supply line; NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is not plugged with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Open shut-off valve Closed valvAe BOpen valve Open shut-off valve...
... and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in supply line; NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is not plugged with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Open shut-off valve Closed valvAe BOpen valve Open shut-off valve...
Installation Guide
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...-steam models, skip to secure vent, because they can catch lint. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Secure vent to exhaust hood with new rubber washer. Use clamps to seal all joints. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. The dryer...
...-steam models, skip to secure vent, because they can catch lint. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Secure vent to exhaust hood with new rubber washer. Use clamps to seal all joints. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. The dryer...
Installation Guide
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... screen reads "Check Vent", your "Use and Care Guide." q Check that dryer is not crushed or kinked. Electric Models: q For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is on . If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in your dryer vent may be a problem with a damp cloth to the need for certain part replacement or repair. See "Troubleshooting." q Check dryer's final location...
... screen reads "Check Vent", your "Use and Care Guide." q Check that dryer is not crushed or kinked. Electric Models: q For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is on . If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in your dryer vent may be a problem with a damp cloth to the need for certain part replacement or repair. See "Troubleshooting." q Check dryer's final location...
Use & Care Guide
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... with heat, dryers require good air flow to increase your energy savings by : n Cleaning your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. See Installation Instructions. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist. EcoBoost™ option Touch to activate the EcoBoost™ option, which sometimes results in the load. Using these questions, you to efficiently dry laundry. If Timed Dry is not recommended with your dryer. Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow...
... with heat, dryers require good air flow to increase your energy savings by : n Cleaning your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. See Installation Instructions. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist. EcoBoost™ option Touch to activate the EcoBoost™ option, which sometimes results in the load. Using these questions, you to efficiently dry laundry. If Timed Dry is not recommended with your dryer. Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow...
Use & Care Guide
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... Power to turn off the tones that you open the dryer door prior to dry. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to select the Damp Beep signal. This will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 150 minutes of the load that do you want to Dry" selection. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that to guide your load. Timed Dry Set...
... Power to turn off the tones that you open the dryer door prior to dry. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to select the Damp Beep signal. This will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Shield™ to add up to 150 minutes of the load that do you want to Dry" selection. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that to guide your load. Timed Dry Set...
Use & Care Guide
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... Steam Refresh to More automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will be changed in the shortest time. Automatic Cycles give you will shut off. Promptly remove garments after cycle is lit. See "Cycle Guide" for cycle details. Not all cycles. 7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle. 8. Remove garments promptly after cycle has completed to dry 6. Selecting Less to reduce odors and light wrinkles...
... Steam Refresh to More automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will be changed in the shortest time. Automatic Cycles give you will shut off. Promptly remove garments after cycle is lit. See "Cycle Guide" for cycle details. Not all cycles. 7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle. 8. Remove garments promptly after cycle has completed to dry 6. Selecting Less to reduce odors and light wrinkles...
Use & Care Guide
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.... As needed . The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen with a clean towel. Roll lint off while the screen is located, as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR U se a microfiber cloth and hot water in the door opening of dye. Using a vacuum, gently remove any lint that would block the air flow for your load is located in...
.... As needed . The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen with a clean towel. Roll lint off while the screen is located, as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR U se a microfiber cloth and hot water in the door opening of dye. Using a vacuum, gently remove any lint that would block the air flow for your load is located in...
Use & Care Guide
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... dryer drum. Clicking noise Gas valve operating. On gas dryers, you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to the end of the Wrinkle Shield™ option, the dryer will not heat Household fuse is used in the Installation Instructions. Dryer Results Drying times are intact and tight, or that the exhaust vent is balled up , the load will increase drying times. Run the dryer for the types of the lint screen. correct size. START...
... dryer drum. Clicking noise Gas valve operating. On gas dryers, you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to the end of the Wrinkle Shield™ option, the dryer will not heat Household fuse is used in the Installation Instructions. Dryer Results Drying times are intact and tight, or that the exhaust vent is balled up , the load will increase drying times. Run the dryer for the types of the lint screen. correct size. START...
Use & Care Guide
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... hot Load removed before removing the load. "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition) There may be a problem with a high temperature setting. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. Call for details. • S elect a Timed Dry heated cycle and restart the dryer. Contact a venting specialist. 17 Check that requires service. Using Timed Dry cycle with your vent system falls within the recommended run when this diagnostic code is best for reducing wrinkles...
... hot Load removed before removing the load. "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition) There may be a problem with a high temperature setting. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. Call for details. • S elect a Timed Dry heated cycle and restart the dryer. Contact a venting specialist. 17 Check that requires service. Using Timed Dry cycle with your vent system falls within the recommended run when this diagnostic code is best for reducing wrinkles...
Use & Care Guide
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... installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may have other damage to Whirlpool within 30 days. 10. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of purchase, when this Warranty. In the event of product replacement, your product from the date of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code...
... installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may have other damage to Whirlpool within 30 days. 10. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of purchase, when this Warranty. In the event of product replacement, your product from the date of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code...
Warranty Information
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... fixtures (i.e. Service must be borne by Whirlpool. 8. Conversion of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on how to province. Removal or reinstallation of appliance doors. 7. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; and Canada, direct all requests for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to determine if another warranty applies. In Canada call 1-800-253-1301. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver...
... fixtures (i.e. Service must be borne by Whirlpool. 8. Conversion of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on how to province. Removal or reinstallation of appliance doors. 7. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; and Canada, direct all requests for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to determine if another warranty applies. In Canada call 1-800-253-1301. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver...