Connect Vent; Reverse Door Swing - Whirlpool duet GEW9200LQ0 Use And Care Manual

Connect Vent

1. Using a 4 in. (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 in. (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
3. (On gas models) Check to be sure there are no kinks in the
flexible gas line.

Reverse Door Swing

You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a
left-side opening, if desired.
Locate the door reversing kit that was shipped in the drum of
your dryer. You will need these parts to complete the door
reversal.
Loosen door trim
1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space
to protect the surface.
2. Loosen the plastic trim above and below the handle filler.
Carefully pull out on the trim until it unsnaps. Remove the
handle filler and set aside.
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1. Plastic trim
2. Handle filler
3. Loosen the plastic trim above and below the hinge cover.
Carefully pull out on the trim until it unsnaps. Remove the
hinge cover and set aside.
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1. Plastic trim
2. Hinge cover
Keep the original handle filler and hinge cover in case you
decide to return the door to its original position.
A new handle filler and hinge cover are provided in the door
reversing kit that will be installed in a later step.
Remove the door
1. Open the dryer door. Remove the 5 screws that hold the door
2. Lift and pull forward on the door so that the screwhead clears
3. Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside
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4. Remove the 6 screws to release the outer door assembly
5. Lift the inner door assembly off of the outer door assembly.
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hinge on the front panel of the dryer. Loosen, but do not
remove, the screw with the top keyhole opening LAST
(second from the top).
the keyhole. Remove the door.
door assembly facing up. Remove the 2 screws holding the
handle to the door. Pull handle straight out and set aside. A
new handle is provided.
NOTE: Keep this handle in case you decide to return the door
to its original position.
from the inner door assembly (see illustration). It is important
that you remove ONLY the 6 indicated screws.
Set the outer door assembly aside.
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