Level Dryer - Whirlpool YGEQ9800PW2 Installation Instructions Manual

1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in
dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet
and inside the exhaust hood. Make sure the vent is secured to
exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
3. (On gas models) Make sure that there are no kinks in the
flexible gas line.
4. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner
posts and cardboard.
Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first
side to side, then front to back.
If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Use
a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for
levelness.
1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
2. Check that you have all of your tools.
3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
4. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not
crushed or kinked.
5. Check that the dryer is level. See "Level Dryer."
6. In the U.S.A.
• For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded
outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on power.
In Canada
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
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• Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Turn on power.
Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape
remaining on the dryer.
Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions.
Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for
20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
• Controls are set in a running or "On" position.
• Start button has been pushed firmly.
• Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply
is on.
• Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
• Dryer door is closed.
11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and
close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the
following:
• There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that
both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no
heat, contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when the dryer is first
heated. This odor is common when the heating element is first
used. The odor will go away.
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