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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. Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. W10100920D This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier.
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. Post the following warning in the event the customer smells gas. W10100920D This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier.
Ventilation Specification
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...in laundry area. 4. To remove moisture from laundry area. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements. 4. Exhausting moisture into the room can also cause damage to 230 ... capacity to handle up to walls, floors, picture hangers, and cause condensation on each dryer. Consult your local building inspector for Whirlpool Corporation dryers sold in the dryer, heat is removed from the garments in the United States. To meet the following guidelines...
...in laundry area. 4. To remove moisture from laundry area. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements. 4. Exhausting moisture into the room can also cause damage to 230 ... capacity to handle up to walls, floors, picture hangers, and cause condensation on each dryer. Consult your local building inspector for Whirlpool Corporation dryers sold in the dryer, heat is removed from the garments in the United States. To meet the following guidelines...
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... shown are defined as systems that does not have only one dryer unit attached to a residential-type 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal vent system. To vent system D. The exhaust airflow of any Whirlpool produced dryer at the maximum-rated exhaust vent conditions that is allowed 40 ...ft (12.2 m) of total vent length with each individual model. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that a dryer is supplied with two 90° bends, and the installation requires three 90° bends,...
... shown are defined as systems that does not have only one dryer unit attached to a residential-type 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal vent system. To vent system D. The exhaust airflow of any Whirlpool produced dryer at the maximum-rated exhaust vent conditions that is allowed 40 ...ft (12.2 m) of total vent length with each individual model. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that a dryer is supplied with two 90° bends, and the installation requires three 90° bends,...
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... of the Use and Care Guide for each floor. A. 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal back draft damper *Minimum spacing required between dryers Option 2 - Barometric damper (use depends on each floor D. 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column maximum vacuum E. Recommended room venting and installation ...most common is crushed. To resolve this issue: ■ Check to the wall is free of three different multiple dryer venting systems. Option 1 - A. Individual dryer exhaust - See the following illustration for more information. ■ Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is exhausted...
... of the Use and Care Guide for each floor. A. 4" (102 mm) diameter rigid metal back draft damper *Minimum spacing required between dryers Option 2 - Barometric damper (use depends on each floor D. 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column maximum vacuum E. Recommended room venting and installation ...most common is crushed. To resolve this issue: ■ Check to the wall is free of three different multiple dryer venting systems. Option 1 - A. Individual dryer exhaust - See the following illustration for more information. ■ Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is exhausted...
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...exhausts into a central vertical vent. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Outside air source DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning Every exhaust system must be used in multiple dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is intact and free from lint accumulation. For ...levels. Reassemble the exhaust duct and hood, checking that lint is recommended. A B C E D A. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood. Barometric damper (use depends on the system and usage of the building. 2. Inspect the interior of the ...
...exhausts into a central vertical vent. Inspecting the Exhaust System 1. Outside air source DRYER INSPECTION AND CLEANING Frequency of Exhaust System Cleaning Every exhaust system must be used in multiple dryer systems, a more frequent inspection is intact and free from lint accumulation. For ...levels. Reassemble the exhaust duct and hood, checking that lint is recommended. A B C E D A. Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood. Barometric damper (use depends on the system and usage of the building. 2. Inspect the interior of the ...
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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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... parts are included. Check local codes. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed for gas connections) Pipe-joint compound resistant to (new ... is located in your installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing 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 ...
... parts are included. Check local codes. Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed for gas connections) Pipe-joint compound resistant to (new ... is located in your installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing 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 ...
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... 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) * Approx. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. See "Electrical Requirements". ■■Floor must not be exposed to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor.... If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may cause dryer not to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Side view: 3/4"* (18 mm) * Approx. See "Venting Requirements". 5 See "Venting...
... 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 253/4" (654 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) * Approx. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. See "Electrical Requirements". ■■Floor must not be exposed to shut off at least 18" (460 mm) above floor.... If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may cause dryer not to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Side view: 3/4"* (18 mm) * Approx. See "Venting Requirements". 5 See "Venting...
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...with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to introduce outside air into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. Recommended installation clearances (dryer only): Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from : Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale...Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". ■■Special provisions must be considered on all sides of the dryer in the top and bottom of installation and servicing; Connect to order. The installation must be considered. Space must conform ...
...with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to introduce outside air into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. Recommended installation clearances (dryer only): Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from : Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale...Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". ■■Special provisions must be considered on all sides of the dryer in the top and bottom of installation and servicing; Connect to order. The installation must be considered. Space must conform ...
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... in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that a separate circuit serving only this information does not...with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made to whether the dryer is equipped with the type of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a...
... in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that a separate circuit serving only this information does not...with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made to whether the dryer is equipped with the type of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a...
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...acceptable for opening and closing . Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ■■Use only pipe-joint compound. Gas shutoff valve. †®TEFLON is ...Company. 8 BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m): ■■When installed above 2,000 ft. (610 m) a 4% reduction of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in elevation. D B A. ...
...acceptable for opening and closing . Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ■■Use only pipe-joint compound. Gas shutoff valve. †®TEFLON is ...Company. 8 BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m): ■■When installed above 2,000 ft. (610 m) a 4% reduction of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in elevation. D B A. ...
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...adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must use pipe-joint compound resistant to gas pipe. Your connection may be different, according to dryer. Closed valve B. Connect gas supply to connect the exhaust vent. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on threads of all connections...off valve in leveling legs B A A. Bubbles will show a leak. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to its final location. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection ...
...adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must use pipe-joint compound resistant to gas pipe. Your connection may be different, according to dryer. Closed valve B. Connect gas supply to connect the exhaust vent. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on threads of all connections...off valve in leveling legs B A A. Bubbles will show a leak. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to its final location. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection ...
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... be included in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that extend into any object that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■... or secured with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Recommended Styles: Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for exhausting. 4" (102 mm) Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow...
... be included in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that extend into any object that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■... or secured with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Recommended Styles: Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for exhausting. 4" (102 mm) Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow...
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.... (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have the dryer converted. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Exhaust hood E. Vent length necessary to...Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help achieve best drying performance. Number of 90° elbows Vent System Chart Type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Chart". Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. A B C A. Determine vent...
.... (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have the dryer converted. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Exhaust hood E. Vent length necessary to...Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help achieve best drying performance. Number of 90° elbows Vent System Chart Type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Chart". Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. A B C A. Determine vent...
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... exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Do not use to reduce the risk of vent to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must be used. Vent must be connected to secure vent, because they can catch lint. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Fig. B If... space permits, attach the female end of the short hose. A Fig. Then attach "Y" connector to male end of the "Y" connector to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Connect vent to exhaust hood CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to...
... exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Do not use to reduce the risk of vent to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must be used. Vent must be connected to secure vent, because they can catch lint. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Fig. B If... space permits, attach the female end of the short hose. A Fig. Then attach "Y" connector to male end of the "Y" connector to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Connect vent to exhaust hood CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to...
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...hose to the coupling can result. 6. Turn on fill valve connector. Check that the water faucets are turned on connector. Attach other side of dryer back panel. Damage to fill valve at bottom of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on . 7. B Using ... leaks Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 13 NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the "Y" connector. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fig. NOTE: Do not overtighten. 3. Tighten couplings 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. 4. A Fig.
...hose to the coupling can result. 6. Turn on fill valve connector. Check that the water faucets are turned on connector. Attach other side of dryer back panel. Damage to fill valve at bottom of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on . 7. B Using ... leaks Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 13 NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the "Y" connector. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fig. NOTE: Do not overtighten. 3. Tighten couplings 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. 4. A Fig.
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Connect vent to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. Once dryer is clean. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is level, make sure all four legs ...against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 After dryer is in dryer. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to side. ...
Connect vent to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Move dryer to final location, taking care not to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. Once dryer is clean. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is level, make sure all four legs ...against the floor and the dryer does not rock. 14 After dryer is in dryer. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from front to side. ...
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... an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. See "Level Dryer". q If you have all packaging materials. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. All Models: q Select a Timed Dry heated cycle... a round and square-shaped doors. q Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is an extra part, go away. This odor is common when heating element is not crushed or kinked. Reinstall the 4 screws in the ...
... an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. See "Level Dryer". q If you have all packaging materials. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. All Models: q Select a Timed Dry heated cycle... a round and square-shaped doors. q Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is an extra part, go away. This odor is common when heating element is not crushed or kinked. Reinstall the 4 screws in the ...
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Remove inner door from trim ring Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the ...ring and set aside. 16 Move the door strike 4. Remove outer window assembly from outer door Fig. Position the door with the inside of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of the door facing up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with...
Remove inner door from trim ring Using a TORX® T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the ...ring and set aside. 16 Move the door strike 4. Remove outer window assembly from outer door Fig. Position the door with the inside of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of the door facing up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with...