Use & Care Guide
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...clean: 1. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can cause overheating and damage to stop before your dryer only when you are secure in gas supply line. 3. If storing or moving your dryer where it . Disconnect power. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. Be sure to remove. 2. NON-USE, STORAGE, AND ..., then drain the hose. Wet lint is hard to clean the lint screen after each load. See "Venting Requirements." Wet both the dryer and fabrics. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 6. Make sure leveling legs are at home. Steam models only: Shut off the water supply...
...clean: 1. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can cause overheating and damage to stop before your dryer only when you are secure in gas supply line. 3. If storing or moving your dryer where it . Disconnect power. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. Be sure to remove. 2. NON-USE, STORAGE, AND ..., then drain the hose. Wet lint is hard to clean the lint screen after each load. See "Venting Requirements." Wet both the dryer and fabrics. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 6. Make sure leveling legs are at home. Steam models only: Shut off the water supply...
Use & Care Guide
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... leveled. The exhaust vent is normal. Use a time-delay fuse. The drum may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and closes. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. For gas dryers, make sure that both circuit breakers have heat. This is not the correct length. Clean out ...garments being dried. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. Make sure the dryer door is running. Press and hold the START/PAUSE button 2-5 seconds. If the problem ...
... leveled. The exhaust vent is normal. Use a time-delay fuse. The drum may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and closes. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. For gas dryers, make sure that both circuit breakers have heat. This is not the correct length. Clean out ...garments being dried. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call an electrician. Make sure the dryer door is running. Press and hold the START/PAUSE button 2-5 seconds. If the problem ...
Installation Guide
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..." adjustable wrench (for all installations: Tools needed : (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level Tape measure Pliers Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Caulking gun...dryer drum. Check local codes. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Check that (new vent installations) opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench 4 Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas...
..." adjustable wrench (for all installations: Tools needed : (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level Tape measure Pliers Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Caulking gun...dryer drum. Check local codes. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Check existing electrical supply and venting. Check that (new vent installations) opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench 4 Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas...
Installation Guide
Page 5
... accessories available for your dryer. measurement Side view: 483/4" (1238 mm) 29" (737 mm) 35 3/8" (899 mm) 53/4" (146 mm) 31/2" (89 mm) 1"* (25 mm) 6 7/8" (174 mm) * Approx. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit ...for an electric dryer. ■ If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (457 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■ The dryer must support dryer weight of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for proper exhaust installation. If using power supply cord...
... accessories available for your dryer. measurement Side view: 483/4" (1238 mm) 29" (737 mm) 35 3/8" (899 mm) 53/4" (146 mm) 31/2" (89 mm) 1"* (25 mm) 6 7/8" (174 mm) * Approx. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit ...for an electric dryer. ■ If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (457 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■ The dryer must support dryer weight of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for proper exhaust installation. If using power supply cord...
Installation Guide
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...and clearances for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■ Additional spacing should also be considered. Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show ...door to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Space must be considered on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 (155 cm2) 1"...
...and clearances for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■ Additional spacing should also be considered. Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show ...door to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Space must be considered on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 (155 cm2) 1"...
Installation Guide
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... mobile home installations. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be made in "Assistance or Service" section of the line. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is suitable for purchase from : Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON...■ Special provisions must be grounded. A copy of electric shock. The plug must conform to order. WARNING: Improper connection of gas dryers: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a qualified electrician or...
... mobile home installations. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be made in "Assistance or Service" section of the line. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is suitable for purchase from : Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON...■ Special provisions must be grounded. A copy of electric shock. The plug must conform to order. WARNING: Improper connection of gas dryers: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a qualified electrician or...
Installation Guide
Page 8
... GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is properly grounded. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made to whether the dryer is equipped for use with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of your home. Check with Natural gas. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. or 20- This dryer is required. GAS DRYER...
... GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is properly grounded. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made to whether the dryer is equipped for use with the dryer: if it will reduce the risk of your home. Check with Natural gas. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. or 20- This dryer is required. GAS DRYER...
Installation Guide
Page 9
... above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the supply line is recommended that comes out through the rear of LP gas must be used . DRYER GAS PIPE ■ The gas pipe that an individual manual shutoff valve be used . 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 the dryer. Do not use TEFLON®† tape. ■ Must include shut-off valve In the U.S.A.: An individual manual...
... above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the supply line is recommended that comes out through the rear of LP gas must be used . DRYER GAS PIPE ■ The gas pipe that an individual manual shutoff valve be used . 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 the dryer. Do not use TEFLON®† tape. ■ Must include shut-off valve In the U.S.A.: An individual manual...
Installation Guide
Page 10
... must use pipe-joint compound resistant to existing gas line. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas dryer models only) 1. Screw in supply line;... Leave enough room to dryer. If flexible metal tubing is parallel to finish turning legs until it is no kinks. Your connection...
... must use pipe-joint compound resistant to existing gas line. Open shut-off valve in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas dryer models only) 1. Screw in supply line;... Leave enough room to dryer. If flexible metal tubing is parallel to finish turning legs until it is no kinks. Your connection...
Installation Guide
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...; Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Review Vent system chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. 11 Dryer exhaust must not be connected into interior of duct and catch lint. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be ... BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any object that extend into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used must not be connected or...
...; Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Review Vent system chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance. 11 Dryer exhaust must not be connected into interior of duct and catch lint. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be ... BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any object that extend into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used must not be connected or...
Installation Guide
Page 15
...and cardboard from water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is in dryer. Move dryer to final location Move dryer to final location, taking care not to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. After dryer is seated on . 7. Turn on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm..., connect vent to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from under dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Attach other end of long hose to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Check for leaks Check for leaks around "Y" connector,...
...and cardboard from water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is in dryer. Move dryer to final location Move dryer to final location, taking care not to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. After dryer is seated on . 7. Turn on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm..., connect vent to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from under dryer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Attach other end of long hose to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. Check for leaks Check for leaks around "Y" connector,...
Installation Guide
Page 16
...the water faucets are on . ❑ Check for certain part replacement or repair. If dryer will reduce product performance. Gas Models ❑ Plug into a grounded outlet. COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ❑ Check that dryer is not crushed or kinked. Be sure vent is level, make sure all parts are ...snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. Electric Models ❑ Plug into a grounded outlet. ❑ Check that the flexible gas line is level. Repeat from side to side. Once dryer is not crushed or kinked. ❑ Check that all...
...the water faucets are on . ❑ Check for certain part replacement or repair. If dryer will reduce product performance. Gas Models ❑ Plug into a grounded outlet. COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ❑ Check that dryer is not crushed or kinked. Be sure vent is level, make sure all parts are ...snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock. Electric Models ❑ Plug into a grounded outlet. ❑ Check that the flexible gas line is level. Repeat from side to side. Once dryer is not crushed or kinked. ❑ Check that all...