Install Vent System; Connect Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool WED5100HW1 Installation And Care Instructions

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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.

CONNECT INLET HOSES

For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent."
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the
new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1.
Turn cold water off, remove and
replace rubber washer
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new
rubber washer.
18
12" minimum
(305 mm)
12" minimum
(305 mm)
2.
Attach short hose and "Y"
connector
Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach "Y"
connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.
3.
Tighten couplings
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
4.
Attach long hose to "Y" connector
and tighten couplings
Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the "Y" connector.
Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of "Y" connector.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Using
pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

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