Whirlpool ELECTRONIC GAS DRYER manual If this is a new vent system Vent material

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If this is a new vent system

Vent material

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.

4"

10.2 cm

4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual.

Rigid metal vent

For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.

Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent

Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.

Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location.

Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.

Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.

Elbows

45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.

GoodBetter

Clamps

Use clamps to seal all joints.

Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape.

Clamp

Exhaust

Recommended hood styles are shown here.

B

A

4"

(10.2 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)

A. Louvered hood style

B. Box hood style

The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.

4"

(10.2 cm)

2½" (6.4 cm)

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).

Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may result in:

Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc.

Housecleaning problems and health problems.

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Contents Electronic GAS Dryer W10110851ATable of Contents Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantImportant Safety Instructions ToolsandParts Installation InstructionsOptions LocationRequirements Installation Gas SupplyRequirements Mobile home Additional installation requirementsElectrical Requirements Gas TypeVentingRequirements Gas supply pressure testingIf using an existing vent system Dryer gas pipeIf this is a new vent system Vent material Alternate installations for close clearances Optional exhaust installationsSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Plan VentSystemInstall LevelingLegs Install VentSystemLevelDryer ConnectVent CompleteInstallationMakeGasConnection If the dryer will not start, check the followingStartingYourDryer Dryer USETo use an Automatic Cycle ControlLocked PausingorRestartingStoppingYourDryer DryingandCycleTipsStatusLights CyclesAdditional Features DryingRackOption ChangingCycles,Options andModifiersEvery load cleaning CleaningtheDryer LocationCleaningtheLintScreen As needed cleaningVacationandMovingCare CleaningtheDryerInteriorRemovingAccumulatedLint ChangingtheDrumLightTroubleshooting DryerOperationStains on load or drum Cycle time too shortLint on load Loads are wrinkledTheU.S.A Assistance or ServiceInCanada Whirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty CallSécurité DE LA Sécheuse Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importantePièces fournies Instructions D’INSTALLATIONOutillageetpièces Pièces nécessairesTrousse dinversion de porte PiédestalNécessaire de superposition Trousse dinversion de la porte et ensemble de superpositionIl vous faudra Exigencesd’emplacementDimensions de la sécheuse Dégagements de séparation à respecterLes dimensions indiquées sont pour lespacement recommandé Espacement recommandé pour linstallation dans un placardInstallation dans un placard Sécheuse seulement Espacement requisAlimentation en gaz Linstallation dans une maison mobile exigeSpécificationsélectriques Type de gazCaractéristiques d’alimentation du brûleur Canalisation d’arrivée de gaz de la sécheuseConduit métallique flexible Exigences concernantlévacuationEn cas dutilisation du système dévacuation existant CoudesPlanificationdu systèmed’évacuation Installations d’évacuation facultativesLes styles de clapets recommandés sont illustrés ci-dessous ÉvacuationTableau des systèmes dévacuation Autres installations où le dégagement est réduitDéterminer litinéraire dacheminement du conduit Une réduction de la longévité de la sécheuseMiseàniveau dela sécheuse Installation dusystèmed’évacuationInstallationdespiedsdenivellement RaccordementaugazLa sécheuse Acheverl’installationRaccordementdu conduitd’évacuation Si la sécheuse ne démarre pas, vérifier ce qui suitMiseenmarchedelasécheuse Utilisation DE LA SécheuseUtilisation dun programme automatique Pour arrêter la sécheuse à nimporte quel moment ArrêtdelasécheusePauseou remiseenmarche Pour mettre la sécheuse en pause à nimporte quel momentConseils pourleséchageetles programmes TémoinslumineuxProgrammes Caractéristiquessupplémentaires Button Sound son des boutons Changementdesprogrammes,optionset ModificateursOption degrilledeséchage Changement des programmes après avoir appuyé sur StartNettoyagedu filtreàcharpie Nettoyagedelemplacementde LasécheuseNettoyage à chaque charge Précautionsàprendrepourlesvacancesetavantun Déménagement Nettoyagedel’intérieurdelasécheuseRetraitdelacharpieaccumulée Changementdel’ampouled’éclairage Du tambourFonctionnementdelasécheuse DépannageRésultatsdelasécheuse Taches sur la charge ou sur le tambour Temps de programme trop courtCharpie sur la charge Charges froisséesAuxÉtats-Unis Assistance OU ServiceAu Canada Composer le 1-800-253-1301. Au Canada, composer le Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Whirlpool CorporationW10110851A

ELECTRONIC GAS DRYER specifications

The Whirlpool Electronic Gas Dryer is an innovative household appliance designed to streamline your laundry experience while ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Packed with advanced features and cutting-edge technologies, this gas dryer caters to the needs of modern consumers who prioritize convenience, energy efficiency, and superior fabric care.

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