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- Page 2 TABLEOF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY ................iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Location Requirements .............. Tools and Parts ................Ebctricat Requirements ............Gas Supply Requirements ............Venting Requirements .............. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS = GAS DRYER ....10 Move Dryer into Position ............Make Gas Connection .............. Connect Vent ................
- Page 3 WARN(NG: For your safety, the information in this manua( must be followed to m(n(mize 1 the risk of fire or e×p(os(on, or to prevent property damage, persona( injury, or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammab(e vapors and Hqu(ds in the vicinity of this...
- Page 4 iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed m 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench Flat-blade screwdriver Explosion Hazard Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"...
- Page 5 Minimum [nstaB[ation Clearances Product Dimensions 14" 29" (73.7 cm) (35.6 cm) msx. 15" Closet < (3&1 cm)* door 16 _ (40.6 cm) ELECTRIC !_---------_ (0 am) o" (ocm) O" (O cm) 141%2 ' 4" "--'[ "_ 1" (2.5 cm) (10.2 cm) dia.
- Page 6 !!!!iL;i_i:i:Mi,i:t;i!di _:i_i:i!!_i:FstiM:!_fi:i_ii!tiiii_ii:tii_ ,,,(_i!iiiil ! i}ii_7_ii_! iMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
- Page 7 ,il i ii ; ;!! _!i!ii i!ii!i _!i:_ii !?!?! ; i!!/_¸ _:i_ i%i!:_i i ?i:!_i:ili_ _i:!_i_f i:;i!!i; Gas Suppty Line Recommended method Provide a gas supply line of 1/2"rigid (IPS) pipe to the dryer location. Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used.
- Page 8 For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart, see kinking. Whirlpool Service Manual, "Exhausting Whirlpool Dryers," Part No. LIT603197, available from your Whirlpool parts distributor. Flexible metal vent must be fuIly extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible meta! vent...
- Page 9 if an exhaust hood cannot be used: M_ltipteDryerVenting The outside end of the main vent should have a sweep elbow directed downward. If the main vent travels vertically through the [] Amain vent c anbeused forventing a group ofdryers. Main roof, rather than through the wall, install a 180 °...
- Page 10 iNSTALLATION iNSTRUCTiONS- GASDRYER ii!_,%,,_j_i? _?i_Tf!i!,_! ,_i!i_iiii_ii::_i_ ii:_,ili:!!i(iii:ii_!_ 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.
- Page 11 iNSTALLATION iNSTRUCTIONS- ELECTRICDRYER Power Supply Cord Method This dryer is manufactured with the neutral ground wire connected to the neutral (center) of the wiring harness at the terminal b!ock. If local codes do not permit this type of connection, use "Four-wire connection" instructions.
- Page 12 Assemble ¾" UL-listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relier) into the hole below the terminal block opening, Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections together. Install power supply cord through the A. Strain relief clamp sections B, Dryer cabinet C.
- Page 13 PowerSupplyCord, Use this method where local codes permit connecting Three=wire e lectricalconnection; neutraB ground wire to neutrat wire: 5, Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 6, Connect the neutral wire (white or centeO of the power supply cord to the center, siIver-co!ored terminal screw of the terminal block, Tighten screw, 7°...
- Page 14 A. External ground conductor screw B. Tab Fire Hazard C. Terminal block cover D. Hold-down screw Use 10 gauge somid copper wire. Use a UL misted strain retief. install %" conduit connector into the hole beiow the terminal Disconnect power before making emectrical connections. block opening, Connect flexible metallic conduit and tighten Connect neutral wire (white or center wire} to center...
- Page 15 Direct Wire, Use this method where Bocat codes permit Three=wire electrical connection: connecting neutraB ground wire to neutraB wire: 5. Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw. 6. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center) of the direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block (hook facing right).
- Page 16 Maintenance instructions: If you need assistance: m Clean lint screen after each cycle. The Commercial Laundry Support Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your dryer not covered m Removing accumulated lint: in the Insta!lation instructions. The Commemial Laundry Support m From inside the dryer cabinet: Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.