Before You Start - Whirlpool 3RLER5437 Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert
symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you
what the potential hazard is, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
death.
Do Not store or use gasoline, or
other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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Tools and materials
needed for
installation...
• level
• gloves
• 20 to 30 cm (8" or l0") adjustable
wrench that opens to 2.5 cm (1")
• flat-blade screwdriver
• safety glasses
• 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench
• caulking gun and compound
• knife
• duct tape
• 1" hex-head socket wrench
• tin snips
Parts supplied for
installation...
Remove parts
package from dryer
drum. Check that all
parts were included.
Parts needed for
installation...
Check local codes, and read electrical
and venting requirements before
purchasing parts.
Vent system
100 mm (4") metal exhaust vent must
be used.
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnetic latches.
4 leveling legs
10,2 cm
(4")
Floors sloped greater than 2.5 cm
(1 inch):
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No. 279810 available for purchase
from your dealer.
Venting
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Preferred Acceptable
10,2 cm
6,4 cm
(4")
(2-1/2")