Gas Requirements for Gas Dryers

If the dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bedroom, bathroom, or closet, it must be exhausted to the outside and provisions must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation. Check governing codes and ordinances. Also refer to the Recessed Installation Instructions.

An Exhaust hood should cap the exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air from returning to the dryer. The outlet of the hood must be a least 12 inches from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust.

Four-inch outlet hood is preferred, however, a 2 1/2 inch outlet exhaust hood may be used with systems ten feet or less. (This outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types.)

Exhaust kits are available that direct filtered exhaust air inside to conserve energy during the winter months. Before installing, check that using this type of kit does not violate local codes and ordinances. Using one of these kits may result in excessive moisture in the home. This may cause problems and could increase the drying time. The filter must be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive lint buildup which can affect the dryer’s performance.

Mobile home installation. This appliance is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation of the dryer must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Constructions and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280, 1975) or the latest edition.

Mobile home exhaust requirements: The dryer must have an outside exhaust. If the dryer is exhausted through the floor and the area under the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system must terminate outside the enclosed area. Extension beyond the enclosure will prevent lint and moisture buildup under the mobile home.

Secure dryer: For mobile home use, gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor. Whirlpool Kit No. 346764 is available at your local parts distributor or Whirlpool Service Center.

For best efficiency the exhaust system should be designed

to conform to the specifications in the Whirlpool Exhaust Guide, Part No. LIT603197-B. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

!WARNING

Fire Hazard

Connect dryer to a regulated gas supply. L.P. gas supply must not exceed a pressure of 13” water column. This must be checked by a qualified person before installing the dryer. Use new, flexible tubing. Old tubing may leak. All connections must be wrench-tightened. Do Not check for gas leaks using an open flame. Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire or explosion.