Whirlpool 3979171 Installation Instructions Manual
Whirlpool 3979171 Installation Instructions Manual

Whirlpool 3979171 Installation Instructions Manual

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Have questions about your dryer?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call your
dealer. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under "Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair."
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number.
Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in the door well
behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Moving dryer to a new location?
Check with a licensed electrician to confirm that supply voltage at new home matches
voltage specified on the model/serial rating plate.
Shut off electrical
supply to dryer.
Unplug power supply
cord and tape it
securely to dryer.
(Or disconnect power
supply cable from
dryer.)
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard
before moving it across the floor to
prevent damaging floor covering.
Tape top
to cabinet.
Tape door to
front panel.
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
Turn leveling
legs all the
way in.
Installer:
Homeowner:
For best performance,
Installation Instructions. Failure to complete installation
as instructed could void warranty.
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Installation Instructions

Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
install dryer according to
Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.

Electric Dryer

Part No. 3979171

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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool 3979171

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    (Or disconnect power supply cable from dryer.) Tape door to Electric Dryer front panel. Part No. 3979171 IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. Turn leveling legs all the way in. Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
  • Page 2: Electrical Requirements

    Exhaust dimensions Dryer location Dimensions shown with feet extended 1” from bottom of dryer. back exhaust 11" and dimensions terminal block cover power supply cord/cable strain relief 14" The dryer door extends 14" from the front of the WARNING dryer 4"...
  • Page 3: Exhaust Requirements

    Exhaust requirements ™ Dura Safe venting products are recommended Mobile home installation requirements and are available from your dealer. If codes permit, this appliance is suitable for mobile Four-inch diameter vent must be used. home installations. The installation of the dryer must Use a heavy metal vent.
  • Page 4: Prepare Dryer

    Now start installation (If installing washer and dryer, install dryer first.) Install vent Put on safety glasses and gloves. Connect vent to exhaust hood with 4" system (new clamp. (Exhaust vent MUST fit inside hood.) installation) Install exhaust hood. Run exhaust vent to dryer location. Use caulking compound to seal Use the straightest path possible.
  • Page 5 Four-wire connection... 14-30R Four-wire receptacle (required for mobile homes) DIRECT WIRE Remove center terminal block screw. Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from external ground Preparing the wire: connector screw. Fasten under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Connect the ground wire (bare) of the power supply 3-1/2"...
  • Page 6: Level & Exhaust The Dryer

    Telescoping Swivel collar sections Extra long band-clamp Beveled edges for dryer allow corner connection installations Dura Safe and Sure Connect are Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A. 18"-29" : Part #4396011 29"-50" : Part #4396014 Panel E...
  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories follow instructions. terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

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