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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. W10100920D Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas.
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. W10100920D Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas.
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...meet codes requirements. 2. NOTE: This guide is removed from the laundry area of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer vent systems, nor does Whirlpool review or provide approvals for vent systems designed by third-party engineering firms. Outside Exhaust...Requirements The following guidelines should be met. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must also be reviewed to aid licensed HVAC or Architectural Engineers who design single and multi-dryer unit venting systems for spacing requirements. National Fuel Gas Code. 3. Other ...
...meet codes requirements. 2. NOTE: This guide is removed from the laundry area of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer vent systems, nor does Whirlpool review or provide approvals for vent systems designed by third-party engineering firms. Outside Exhaust...Requirements The following guidelines should be met. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must also be reviewed to aid licensed HVAC or Architectural Engineers who design single and multi-dryer unit venting systems for spacing requirements. National Fuel Gas Code. 3. Other ...
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....2 m) of the exhaust vent. This includes standard vent and long vent dryer models. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that are sold in the United States and Canada are published in ...system is considered a closet, and requires room venting. For single dryer venting systems, see the Installation Instructions for the specific dryer model being used . (The total vent system length includes all Whirlpool gas dryer models are for the minimum spacing allowed. ■ Additional spacing...
....2 m) of the exhaust vent. This includes standard vent and long vent dryer models. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that are sold in the United States and Canada are published in ...system is considered a closet, and requires room venting. For single dryer venting systems, see the Installation Instructions for the specific dryer model being used . (The total vent system length includes all Whirlpool gas dryer models are for the minimum spacing allowed. ■ Additional spacing...
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...9632; Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris. ■ Confirm that your entire home venting run from the dryer to a single vent system is the horizontal system, in some requirements for details). A. 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal back draft damper... duct F. If the airflow in .2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) "AF" Code Certain electronic dryer models have a washer and dryer on exhaust system design) G. Listed here are required. See the following illustration for an example of a generic horizontal system. 24 in the...
...9632; Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris. ■ Confirm that your entire home venting run from the dryer to a single vent system is the horizontal system, in some requirements for details). A. 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal back draft damper... duct F. If the airflow in .2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) "AF" Code Certain electronic dryer models have a washer and dryer on exhaust system design) G. Listed here are required. See the following illustration for an example of a generic horizontal system. 24 in the...
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...not obstructed in the system. ■ Seal any lint accumulation. ■ Be sure that the exhaust air is recommended. Operate the dryer and verify that lint is intact and free from the exhaust hood. See the following illustration for inspection of a combination system. Central ...vertical duct - Combination System The combination system may collect in high-rise apartments, with a bank of dryers installed at the exhaust outlet) outside of these banks then exhausts into a central vertical vent. Reassemble the exhaust duct and hood, ...
...not obstructed in the system. ■ Seal any lint accumulation. ■ Be sure that the exhaust air is recommended. Operate the dryer and verify that lint is intact and free from the exhaust hood. See the following illustration for inspection of a combination system. Central ...vertical duct - Combination System The combination system may collect in high-rise apartments, with a bank of dryers installed at the exhaust outlet) outside of these banks then exhausts into a central vertical vent. Reassemble the exhaust duct and hood, ...
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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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... "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about accessories available for your dryer. 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas installations: Additional... parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models...
... "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about accessories available for your dryer. 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas installations: Additional... parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models...
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... not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent Water inlet... mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) * Approx. You may not operate correctly. ■■For garage installation, place dryer at end of dryer. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 381/8" (968 mm) You will be exposed to water and/or weather. See "Electrical Requirements"....
... not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent Water inlet... mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) * Approx. You may not operate correctly. ■■For garage installation, place dryer at end of dryer. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 381/8" (968 mm) You will be exposed to water and/or weather. See "Electrical Requirements"....
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...local building inspector. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be sure that the electrical connection is allowed. Recommended installation clearances (dryer only): Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from : Canadian Standards Association, 178 ... Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for walls, doors, and floor moldings. A copy of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to...
...local building inspector. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be sure that the electrical connection is allowed. Recommended installation clearances (dryer only): Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from : Canadian Standards Association, 178 ... Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for walls, doors, and floor moldings. A copy of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to...
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.... Burner information is equipped for electric current. grounding conductor can result in the door well of your home. GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is located on the model/serial rating plate for the type of your gas company. 7 amp fused electrical supply is recommended. It is... call the phone numbers referenced in the "Assistance or Service" section of gas in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If this dryer be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is also recommended that a separate circuit serving only this information does not agree with a different gas...
.... Burner information is equipped for electric current. grounding conductor can result in the door well of your home. GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is located on the model/serial rating plate for the type of your gas company. 7 amp fused electrical supply is recommended. It is... call the phone numbers referenced in the "Assistance or Service" section of gas in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If this dryer be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is also recommended that a separate circuit serving only this information does not agree with a different gas...
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...Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: ■■If local codes permit, use TEFLON® tape. ■■This dryer must be installed in accordance with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10. D B A. 3/8" flexible...GAS SUPPLY 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 flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Use an elbow and ...
...Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: ■■If local codes permit, use TEFLON® tape. ■■This dryer must be installed in accordance with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10. D B A. 3/8" flexible...GAS SUPPLY 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 flare adapter fitting C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line E. Use an elbow and ...
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...existing gas line. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on threads of all connections by hand, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; Leave enough room to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be different, according to connect the exhaust vent.... Closed valve B. valve is open when handle is used, be used to connect dryer to its final location. Flared male fitting B. Place a carton corner post from gas pipe. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be ...
...existing gas line. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on threads of all connections by hand, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; Leave enough room to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be different, according to connect the exhaust vent.... Closed valve B. valve is open when handle is used, be used to connect dryer to its final location. Flared male fitting B. Place a carton corner post from gas pipe. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must be ...
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... use plastic or metal foil vent. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to avoid sagging and kinking that may result... be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into interior of fire, this...
... use plastic or metal foil vent. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to avoid sagging and kinking that may result... be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into interior of fire, this...
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... metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have the dryer converted. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. If you prefer, you may contact your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: B A F G ...Special provisions for best drying performance: ■■Use the following "Vent System Chart" to determine type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Chart". Left or right side exhaust installation C. Terminate exhaust vent outside. NOTE: ...
... metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have the dryer converted. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. If you prefer, you may contact your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: B A F G ...Special provisions for best drying performance: ■■Use the following "Vent System Chart" to determine type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Chart". Left or right side exhaust installation C. Terminate exhaust vent outside. NOTE: ...
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... vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Fig. Avoid 90° turns. A Fig. See figure B. Secure vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Screw on connector. 12 Connect vent to exhaust hood CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non...
... vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Fig. Avoid 90° turns. A Fig. See figure B. Secure vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Screw on connector. 12 Connect vent to exhaust hood CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non...
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... coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Check that the water faucets are turned on cold water faucet One end of dryer back panel. 3. A Fig. Damage to fill valve at bottom of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach washer cold inlet hose... couplings 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fig. NOTE: Do not overtighten.
... coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Check that the water faucets are turned on cold water faucet One end of dryer back panel. 3. A Fig. Damage to fill valve at bottom of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach washer cold inlet hose... couplings 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fig. NOTE: Do not overtighten.
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... be level for levelness. If connecting to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. Once dryer is clean. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to back.... moisture sensing system to existing vent, make sure vent is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 Repeat from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move...
... be level for levelness. If connecting to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. Once dryer is clean. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to back.... moisture sensing system to existing vent, make sure vent is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 Repeat from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move...
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...COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that you live in the holes. †† ® TORX is first heated. q Check dryer's final location. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. q Be sure the water ...: Min. 8" long TORX® †† T25 screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round-shaped door - See "Level Dryer". If dryer will reduce product performance. q Check that all parts are on console and any dust. q Dispose of its first cycle. Be sure...
...COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that you live in the holes. †† ® TORX is first heated. q Check dryer's final location. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a round and square-shaped doors. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. q Be sure the water ...: Min. 8" long TORX® †† T25 screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round-shaped door - See "Level Dryer". If dryer will reduce product performance. q Check that all parts are on console and any dust. q Dispose of its first cycle. Be sure...
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... 4. Remove outer window assembly from trim ring Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the dryer. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from outer door Fig. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of... dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Then lift out the outer window ...
... 4. Remove outer window assembly from trim ring Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the dryer. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from outer door Fig. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of... dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Then lift out the outer window ...