Whirlpool W10096987A, W10097001A-SP Install Vent System, Vent System Chart, Install exhaust hood

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Special provisions for mobile home installations:

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

Determine vent path:

Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors.

Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.

When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.

Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Use as few 90° turns as possible.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:

Use following Vent system chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:

Shorten life of dryer.

Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.

The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.

Vent System Chart

 

Number of

Type

Box/louvered

Angled

 

 

90° turns

of vent

hoods

hoods

 

 

or elbows

 

 

 

 

 

0

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

58 ft. (17.7 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Rigid metal

54 ft. (16.5 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Rigid metal

44 ft. (13.4 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Rigid metal

35 ft. (10.7 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Rigid metal

27 ft. (8.2 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vent System Chart

(Long Vent Models Only)

 

Number of

Type

Box/louvered, or

 

 

 

90° turns

of vent

Angled hoods

 

 

 

or elbows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

Rigid metal

120 ft. (36.6 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Rigid metal

110 ft. (33.5 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Rigid metal

100 ft. (30.5 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Rigid metal

90 ft. (27.4 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Rigid metal

80 ft. (24.4 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Rigid metal

70 ft. (21.3 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install Vent System

1. Install exhaust hood

12" min.

(305 mm)

12" min. (305 mm)

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.

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Contents Table of Contents Tools and Parts Tools neededParts supplied all models Installation clearancesLocation Requirements Parts neededMinimum Required Spacing Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installationElectrical Requirements It is your responsibilityScrew in leveling legs Install Leveling LegsPrepare dryer for leveling legs If your outlet looks like thisChoose electrical connection type Wire direct connection Go to stepsElectrical Connection Remove terminal block coverPower Supply Cord Connection Wire Power Supply Cord ConnectionConnect neutral wire Connect ground wireConnect remaining wires Remove center screwDirect Wire Connection Wire Direct Wire ConnectionPrepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Venting RequirementsOptional 3-wire Connection Connect external ground wireExhaust hoods Venting RequirementsRigid metal vent ElbowsPlan Vent System Alternate installations for close clearancesRecommended exhaust installations Venting KitsVent System Chart Long Vent Models Only Install Vent SystemVent System Chart Install exhaust hoodLevel Dryer Complete Installation ChecklistConnect Vent Remove bottom screws Reverse Door Swing OptionalPlace towel on dryer Lift door off top screwsSuper Wide Side-Swing Door Check door strike alignmentRemove screws from hinges Remove door strike Remove screws from door Attach door hingesRotate outer door Flip door overTroubleshooting Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinetW10096987A W10097001A-SP