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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. This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier. W10100920D
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. This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier. W10100920D
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... requirements: ■ The capacity to handle up to aid licensed HVAC or Architectural Engineers who design single and multi-dryer unit venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must remove this moist air will not exceed 200°F (93.3°C) when the dryer is operated according to vaporize the water. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for...
... requirements: ■ The capacity to handle up to aid licensed HVAC or Architectural Engineers who design single and multi-dryer unit venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must remove this moist air will not exceed 200°F (93.3°C) when the dryer is operated according to vaporize the water. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for...
Ventilation Specification
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...m] to 30 ft [9.1 m]). This includes standard vent and long vent dryer models. Closet door with dryer. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that have an inlet and outlet for an operating forced air HVAC...Recommended room venting and spacing for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all Whirlpool gas dryer models are defined as systems that are sold in the product literature for the venting system. ■ Provide maximum back pressure,...
...m] to 30 ft [9.1 m]). This includes standard vent and long vent dryer models. Closet door with dryer. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that have an inlet and outlet for an operating forced air HVAC...Recommended room venting and spacing for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all Whirlpool gas dryer models are defined as systems that are sold in the product literature for the venting system. ■ Provide maximum back pressure,...
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...be consulted for examples of lint and debris. ■ Confirm that your overall vent system length is free of three different multiple dryer venting systems. Option 1 - To resolve this code means that the venting system is exhausted into the same central vertical duct.... in coin-laundry stores and in .2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) "AF" Code Certain electronic dryer models have your vent system falls within the recommended run cleaned. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance...
...be consulted for examples of lint and debris. ■ Confirm that your overall vent system length is free of three different multiple dryer venting systems. Option 1 - To resolve this code means that the venting system is exhausted into the same central vertical duct.... in coin-laundry stores and in .2 * (155 cm2) *Recommended spacing. 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) "AF" Code Certain electronic dryer models have your vent system falls within the recommended run cleaned. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance...
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...the flappers or louvers will vary, depending on exhaust system design) E. Operate the dryer and verify that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Option 3 - Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood. Inspect the interior of the building. 2. Reassemble the... there are secure. 4. Each of the exhaust system. Central vertical duct - Weighted damper (each dryer) C. Maximum back pressure measurement location D. Complaints of long drying times or a hot dryer top indicate the need for an example of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum B. Lint may ...
...the flappers or louvers will vary, depending on exhaust system design) E. Operate the dryer and verify that the flapper or louvers move freely. 3. Option 3 - Disconnect the exhaust duct from the dryer and from the exhaust hood. Inspect the interior of the building. 2. Reassemble the... there are secure. 4. Each of the exhaust system. Central vertical duct - Weighted damper (each dryer) C. Maximum back pressure measurement location D. Complaints of long drying times or a hot dryer top indicate the need for an example of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum B. Lint may ...
Installation Guide
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... INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING...Vent System 14 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number...
... INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING...Vent System 14 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number...
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DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
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...4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be required, depending in ring terminals or spade terminals with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed : Parts supplied (all parts are included. The cord should contain... that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench "Y" connector Parts package is located in dryer drum. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to the dryer must end in your dryer. 3 Check local codes. Parts needed: (Not supplied with upturned ends. ■■A UL listed strain...
...4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be required, depending in ring terminals or spade terminals with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed : Parts supplied (all parts are included. The cord should contain... that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench "Y" connector Parts package is located in dryer drum. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to the dryer must end in your dryer. 3 Check local codes. Parts needed: (Not supplied with upturned ends. ■■A UL listed strain...
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...will need : ■■A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. Add spacing on all sides 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)... - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. measurement. spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of dryer. Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of...
...will need : ■■A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. Add spacing on all sides 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)... - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. measurement. spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of dryer. Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of...
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... SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The cord should also be considered. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is adequate and in remodeling after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the ... install your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To be used , it here. ■■This dryer is installed with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Openings (such as a nearby window) should contain: ■■A UL listed 30-amp ...
... SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The cord should also be considered. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is adequate and in remodeling after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the ... install your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To be used , it here. ■■This dryer is installed with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Openings (such as a nearby window) should contain: ■■A UL listed 30-amp ...
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... supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. Place a carton corner post from dryer carton; Stand the dryer up. The neutral conductor must be identified by hand, use a wrench to connect the exhaust vent. 6 Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must... to its final location. All current-carrying wires must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of the 2 dryer back corners. Screw in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be :...
... supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. Place a carton corner post from dryer carton; Stand the dryer up. The neutral conductor must be identified by hand, use a wrench to connect the exhaust vent. 6 Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must... to its final location. All current-carrying wires must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of the 2 dryer back corners. Screw in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be :...
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... Connection" on strain relief). Tighten strain relief screws just enough to strain relief 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Attach power supply cord to hold in a horizontal position. Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief: 1. Prepare to...
... Connection" on strain relief). Tighten strain relief screws just enough to strain relief 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Attach power supply cord to hold in a horizontal position. Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief: 1. Prepare to...
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Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord under green external ground conductor ...supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screws. Tighten screw. 3. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 4. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect neutral wire B C Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Now, ...
Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord under green external ground conductor ...supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screws. Tighten screw. 3. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 4. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect neutral wire B C Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Now, ...
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... connection is required for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Prepare to "3-Wire Direct Wire Connection" on page 11. 10 Remove center terminal block screw (B). Strip 5" (127 mm)... of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Shape ends of terminal block (B). Put the threaded section of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm...
... connection is required for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Prepare to "3-Wire Direct Wire Connection" on page 11. 10 Remove center terminal block screw (B). Strip 5" (127 mm)... of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Shape ends of terminal block (B). Put the threaded section of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm...
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... Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of cable. Connect neutral wire B C Place hooked ends of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of remaining direct wire cable wires under... green external ground conductor screw (A). Shape wire ends into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of...
... Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of cable. Connect neutral wire B C Place hooked ends of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of remaining direct wire cable wires under... green external ground conductor screw (A). Shape wire ends into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of...
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...Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 12 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■... (B). Connect remaining wires WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 4. Place ends of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a...
...Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 12 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■... (B). Connect remaining wires WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 4. Place ends of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a...
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...Exhaust outlet 13 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 result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ ...lint from ground or any object that extend into interior of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with a magnetic latch. Dryer E. Clamps B. Exhaust hood H. Review "Vent System Chart" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to connect elbows D. Recommended Styles: ...
...Exhaust outlet 13 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 result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ ...lint from ground or any object that extend into interior of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with a magnetic latch. Dryer E. Clamps B. Exhaust hood H. Review "Vent System Chart" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to connect elbows D. Recommended Styles: ...
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...for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Install Vent System 1. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must be converted to exhaust out the right side, ... 35 ft. (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. The "Vent System Chart" provides venting requirements that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■Plan installation to the chart. If...
...for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Install Vent System 1. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must be converted to exhaust out the right side, ... 35 ft. (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. The "Vent System Chart" provides venting requirements that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■Plan installation to the chart. If...
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... Attach washer cold inlet hose to reduce the risk of "Y" connector. Use clamps to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use old hoses. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges,...on the hoses for future reference. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with additional two-thirds turn . 2. Connect vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Run vent to exhaust hood 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Vent must be ...
... Attach washer cold inlet hose to reduce the risk of "Y" connector. Use clamps to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use old hoses. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges,...on the hoses for future reference. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with additional two-thirds turn . 2. Connect vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Run vent to exhaust hood 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector Vent must be ...
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...not to crush or kink vent. Attach other end of long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Turn on . 7. NOTE: Do not overtighten. If connecting to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from water ...exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 16 Move dryer to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from under dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Connect vent to final location Check that vent is seated on ...
...not to crush or kink vent. Attach other end of long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Turn on . 7. NOTE: Do not overtighten. If connecting to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from water ...exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 16 Move dryer to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from under dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Connect vent to final location Check that vent is seated on ...