Before You Start - Whirlpool 3405338 Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start:

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Check that you have everything necessary for
correct installation. Proper installation is your
responsibility.
Tools needed:
• 8" or 10" pipe wrench (shown) or socket
wrench
• 8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas • knife
connections)
• safety glasses
• flat-blade screwdriver
• duct tape
• adjustable wrench
• pipe-joint compound
that opens to 1"
resistant to L.P. gas
(shown) or 1" hex-
• caulking gun and
head socket wrench
compound (for
(for adjusting dryer
installing new exhaust
feet)
vent)
• level
• gloves
• 1/4" nut driver
• pliers
Tools needed to change door swing:
• Phillips screwdriver • soft cloth or towel
Part No. 3405338 Rev. D
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You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from
dryer drum. Check that all
parts were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes and with gas supplier, and
read electrical, gas and venting requirements
before purchasing parts.
Gas
Gas supply line must have:
• 1/8" NPT plugged tapping.
• Shutoff valve within 183 cm (6 ft) of appliance
is recommended.
Rigid gas supply line must be:
• 1/2" IPS pipe used with a combination of pipe
fittings.
• Optional connection to dryer:
— New, flexible metal tubing design-
certified by the American Gas
Association.
— 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT female.
Tubing gas supply line must be:
• Lengths under 20 feet can use 3/8"
approved tubing (if codes and gas supplier
permit).
• Lengths over 20 feet should use larger
tubing.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
L.P. gas conversion:
In U.S. - Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician. See gas valve burner base for gas
conversion kit part number.
Venting
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are
recommended.
Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from
your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts &
Accessories 1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to
9pm (CST), Sat: 9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our
internet site at
http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories
See Panel G for more information.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
Preferred Acceptable
4"
4"
Mobile home installations require:
• Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*
• Metal exhaust system hardware*
Floors sloped greater than 1 inch:
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*
*
Available for purchase from your dealer.
Printed in U.S.A.
2-1/2"