Installation Requirements, Vent System Chart

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas. When rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2" IPS. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing should be used. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker and a separate circuit are recommended.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust.

Exhaust hoods:

Recommended Styles:


Louvered Hood		Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

Angled Hood

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 or	of vent	hoods	hoods
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)

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" wide models have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.

Vent System Chart

(29" Wide 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)

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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