Ventilation Specification
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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.
Ventilation Specification
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... States. To avoid lint accumulation in the laundry area. National Fuel Gas Code. 3. Gas Clothes Dryers. 5. See the Installation Instructions for the specific dryer model being used for balancing out the overall duct system. ■ Design the central duct system for Whirlpool Corporation dryers sold in cold weather. Exhausting moisture into the room can also cause...
... States. To avoid lint accumulation in the laundry area. National Fuel Gas Code. 3. Gas Clothes Dryers. 5. See the Installation Instructions for the specific dryer model being used for balancing out the overall duct system. ■ Design the central duct system for Whirlpool Corporation dryers sold in cold weather. Exhausting moisture into the room can also cause...
Ventilation Specification
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... state that are sold in the United States and Canada are UL listed (reference UL 2158 standard), and all sides of any Whirlpool produced dryer at least 105 CFM. These standards require testing at the maximum-rated exhaust vent conditions that is considered a closet, and requires room venting...do not address the vent length for the UL or CSA listing can be found on or adjacent to the serial label on all Whirlpool gas dryer models are published in the product literature for minimum clearances between the product and the enclosure surfaces. The maximum airflow is at the maximum...
... state that are sold in the United States and Canada are UL listed (reference UL 2158 standard), and all sides of any Whirlpool produced dryer at least 105 CFM. These standards require testing at the maximum-rated exhaust vent conditions that is considered a closet, and requires room venting...do not address the vent length for the UL or CSA listing can be found on or adjacent to the serial label on all Whirlpool gas dryer models are published in the product literature for minimum clearances between the product and the enclosure surfaces. The maximum airflow is at the maximum...
Installation Guide
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... 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level Tape measure Pliers "Y" connector Parts package is located in your dryer. 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Pipe-joint compound resistant to (new vent installations) 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools... needed for gas installations: Additional parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. Check local codes. Check that opens to LP gas 4 Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about...
... 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level Tape measure Pliers "Y" connector Parts package is located in your dryer. 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Pipe-joint compound resistant to (new vent installations) 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools... needed for gas installations: Additional parts may be required, depending in dryer drum. Check local codes. Check that opens to LP gas 4 Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about...
Installation Guide
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...companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of ... "Venting Requirements". 5 If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. If not level, clothes may not...
...companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of ... "Venting Requirements". 5 If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. If not level, clothes may not...
Installation Guide
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... and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation, with Canadian Electrical Code... 18" min. (457 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 min. (310 cm2) 5" * (127 mm) 24 in the top and bottom of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is recommended. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is available to be made in...
... and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation, with Canadian Electrical Code... 18" min. (457 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 min. (310 cm2) 5" * (127 mm) 24 in the top and bottom of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is recommended. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is available to be made in...
Installation Guide
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... and a grounding plug. Burner information is located on the model/serial rating plate for use with all local codes and ordinances. This dryer is required. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- The plug must be grounded. Check with Natural...
... and a grounding plug. Burner information is located on the model/serial rating plate for use with all local codes and ordinances. This dryer is required. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■■120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- The plug must be grounded. Check with Natural...
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...recommended. ■■3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is required for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m): ■■When installed ... and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to reach for opening and closing . DRYER GAS PIPE ■■The gas pipe that complies with a listed flexible gas connector that comes out through the rear of E.I. E C A ...
...recommended. ■■3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is required for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m): ■■When installed ... and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to reach for opening and closing . DRYER GAS PIPE ■■The gas pipe that complies with a listed flexible gas connector that comes out through the rear of E.I. E C A ...
Installation Guide
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...legs until it is no kinks. Bubbles will show a leak. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. If flexible metal tubing is used to connect dryer to -flare adapter fitting A combination of all connections by hand, use pipe-joint compound ...location. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under entire back edge of the 2 dryer back corners. A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Correct any leak found. 9 place under each of dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the ...
...legs until it is no kinks. Bubbles will show a leak. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. If flexible metal tubing is used to connect dryer to -flare adapter fitting A combination of all connections by hand, use pipe-joint compound ...location. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under entire back edge of the 2 dryer back corners. A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Correct any leak found. 9 place under each of dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on the ...
Installation Guide
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...rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use duct tape. 10 NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Do not use an... hood should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of flexible metal vent used must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that extend into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the "Vent...
...rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use duct tape. 10 NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. Do not use an... hood should not exceed 73/4 ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of flexible metal vent used must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that extend into any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in the "Vent...
Installation Guide
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...the moisture sensing system to side. Once dryer is level, make sure vent is secured to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to back. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. ...Check that vent is clean. If connecting to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent...
...the moisture sensing system to side. Once dryer is level, make sure vent is secured to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to back. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. ...Check that vent is clean. If connecting to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent...
Installation Guide
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... the door. Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to be sure that you live in your tools. Electric Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. This odor is common when heating element is not crushed...
... the door. Using a TORX T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to be sure that you live in your tools. Electric Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. This odor is common when heating element is not crushed...
Use & Care Guide
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... models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. To Use the Dryer Again 1. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. For direct-wired dryers: 1. When replacing your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will be on water faucet. 2. Steam models only...
... models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; Clean lint screen. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. To Use the Dryer Again 1. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. For direct-wired dryers: 1. When replacing your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will be on water faucet. 2. Steam models only...
Use & Care Guide
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...gas valve clicking as it opens and closes. If you may be in dryer. Check that the valve on dryer is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. See "Cycle Guide." 15 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool... the floor. Clicking noise Gas valve operating. The Air Only temperature setting has been selected. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. On gas dryers, you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Hold your...
...gas valve clicking as it opens and closes. If you may be in dryer. Check that the valve on dryer is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. See "Cycle Guide." 15 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool... the floor. Clicking noise Gas valve operating. The Air Only temperature setting has been selected. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. On gas dryers, you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Hold your...