Install Vent System; Install Leveling Legs - Whirlpool W10240584C User Manual

Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
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path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
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When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
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as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use the following "Vent System Charts" to determine type of
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vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in "Vent System Charts." Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
Shorten life of dryer.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
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and increased energy usage.
The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of Type
90° elbows of vent
0 Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal
2
Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
4
Rigid metal
Long Vent System Chart*
Type
Number of
90° elbows of vent
Rigid metal
0
1
Rigid metal
2
Rigid metal
3
Rigid metal
4
Rigid metal
*For Model WGD9051Y only.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one
90° turn to the chart.
12
Box/louvered Angled
hoods hoods
58 ft. (17.7 m)
64 ft. (20 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
Box/louvered
Angled
hoods hoods
129 ft. (39.3 m)
130 ft. (39.6 m)
125 ft. (38.1 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
115 ft. (35.1 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
106 ft. (32.3 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m)
98 ft. (29.9 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)

INSTALL VENT SYSTEM

1.
Install exhaust hood
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location
using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps
to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure
vent, because they can catch lint.

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

1.
Prepare dryer for leveling legs
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard
from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.
Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay
dryer down on cardboard.
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)