Whirlpool W10136970C manual ConnectVent, ConnectInletHose, LevelDryer

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3.Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

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B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

4.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

ConnectVent

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. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.

2.Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.

3.(On gas models) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.

4.Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard.

ConnectInletHose

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.

1.Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.

2.Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet.

NOTE: If “Y” connector can be attached directly to cold water faucet, go to Step 6. If “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, the short hose must be used. Continue with Step 3.

3.Attach short hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet.

4.Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

5.Attach “Y” connector to brass male end of small hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

6.Attach straight end of long hose to “Y” connector.

7.Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

8.Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- thirds turn.

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A. Inlet to cold water

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

9.Attach angled end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector.

10.Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two- thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

11.Check that the water faucets are on.

12.Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet and hoses.

LevelDryer

Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back.

If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for levelness.

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Contents Electronic GAS Dryer W10136970CDryer Safety Table of ContentsWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Installation Instructions ToolsandPartsOptions LocationRequirements Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation Mobile home Additional installation requirementsCloset installation Dryer only Recessed or closet installation Dryer on pedestalElectrical Requirements Gas SupplyRequirementsGas Type Gas supply lineGas supply pressure testing If using an existing vent systemVentingRequirements Burner input requirementsPlanVentSystem If this is a new vent system Vent materialOptional exhaust installations Special provisions for mobile home installationsAlternate installations for close clearances Determine vent pathInstall VentSystem Install LevelingLegsVent system chart MakeGasConnectionConnectVent ConnectInletHoseLevelDryer CompleteInstallation If the dryer will not start, check the followingDryer USE StartingYourDryerTo use an Automatic Cycle PausingorRestarting StoppingYourDryerTo stop your dryer at any time To pause the dryer at any timeControlLocked DryingandCycleTipsStatusLights Cycles Additional Features DryingRackOption ChangingCycles,Options andModifiersCleaningtheDryerLocation CleaningtheLintScreenEvery load cleaning As needed cleaningCleaningtheDryerInterior RemovingAccumulatedLintWaterInletHoses Vacation,StorageandMovingCareTroubleshooting DryerOperationCycle time too short Lint on loadStains on load or drum Loads are wrinkledAccessories IntheU.S.AInCanada Whirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty CallSécurité DE LA Sécheuse Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importanteInstructions D’INSTALLATION OutillageetpiècesPièces fournies Pièces nécessaires PiédestalNécessaire de superposition Trousse dinversion de porteExigencesd’emplacement Dimensions de la sécheuseIl vous faudra Espacement recommandé pour linstallation dans un placard Installation dans un placard Sécheuse seulementLinstallation dans une maison mobile exige Spécifications électriquesAlimentationengaz Type de gazExigences concernant le raccordement au gaz Canalisation d’arrivée de gazExigencesconcernantlévacuation Canalisation d’arrivée de gaz de la sécheuseEn cas dutilisation du système dévacuation existant Installations d’évacuation facultatives Planificationdusystèmed’évacuationBrides de serrage ÉvacuationAutres installations où le dégagement est réduit Déterminer litinéraire dacheminement du conduitInstallationdusystèmed’évacuation InstallationdespiedsdenivellementRaccordementaugaz Tableau des systèmes dévacuationRaccordementdes tuyauxdalimentation Raccordementduconduitd’évacuationAcheverl’installation Miseàniveaudela sécheuseSi la sécheuse ne démarre pas, vérifier ce qui suit Utilisation DE LA Sécheuse MiseenmarchedelasécheuseUtilisation dun programme automatique Comment fonctionnent les programmes automatiques Utilisation dun programme manuelUtilisation dun programme Steam vapeur Arrêtdelasécheuse PauseouremiseenmarcheConseils pourleséchageetles programmes Témoins lumineux ProgrammesDamp Dry séchage humide Préréglages des programmes automatiquesProgrammes manuels Timed Dry séchage minutéCaractéristiquessupplémentaires Changementdesprogrammes,optionset Modificateurs OptiondegrilledeséchageButton Sound son des boutons Changement des programmes après avoir appuyé sur StartSéchage sur grille Réglage Temp Durée Chandails en laine Jouets rembourrés ouOreillers Chaussures de tennis ou enNettoyagedelemplacementde Lasécheuse Entretien DE LA SécheuseNettoyagedufiltreàcharpie Nettoyagedel’intérieurdelasécheuseRéinstallation de la sécheuse TuyauxdalimentationdeauChangementdel’ampouled’éclairage Dutambour Préparation de la sécheuse pour lhiverDépannage FonctionnementdelasécheuseRésultatsdelasécheuse Temps de programme trop court Charpie sur la chargeTaches sur la charge ou sur le tambour Charges froisséesAccessoires AuxÉtats-UnisAuCanada Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Whirlpool Corporation W10136970C