contact a quaIlfled electrIcIan to
OSSUE that the electrical
lnstollat~on
15 adequate and IS in conformance
v/lth National ElectrIcal Code
ANSl/NFPA 70.latest edItron. and
local codes and ordinances
Allow slack I” the line between the
wall and the appliance so that it
con be moved if servicing is ever
necessarv A 3/4”. U L -lIsted stratn
relref must be provided at each end
of the power supply cable (at the
appliance and at the IunctIon box)
Frgure 3
5. If you must change to a
Three-wire. single phase, 120/240-
volt, 60-i+. AC only, electrical
supply system, and local codes
permit, a U.L.-listed. 120/240-
voll minimum, JO-ampere, dryer
power supply cord kil wilh a
receplocle of NEMA Type IO-30R
may be used. (See Figure 3.) This
cord must contain three. No.-10
copper conductors with ring
terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends on the washer/dryer
end. Where local codes permit. it
must be plugged Into a mating 30.
amp receptacle (NEMA type
lo-30R). Cord should be Type SRD or
SRDT and be at leost four feet long
The three-wire power supply cord IS
not provided with the washer/dryer.
A kit, Part No. 687104. IS available
from your WhIrlpool dealer.
NOTE: If local codes requrre
permanently connected wiring, see
“Alternate electrlcol connection”.
Panels F and G.
To convert to three-wire electrlcal
system, the four-wve power supply
cord must be removed and the
appliance cabinet must be
grounded according to local codes
either by “sing the neutral terminal
or a separate grounding wire. (See
Panel F, “Alternate electrical
connectton”, for detolled
irstructions 1
Exhaust requirements Fire Hazard
. Do Nol use non-metal, flexible
duel.
. Do Not use metal duct smaller
than four inches I” diameter.
- Do Not use exhaust hoods with
mognetrc latches.
Improper crir supply for exhausting
moy result In a fire.
- Check Ihat exhaust system is
not longer lhon spectfied.
Exhaust systems longer than
specrlied will:
Accumulate lint.
Shorten the life of the product.
Reduce performance. Result in
longer drying times and
increase energy usage.
Failure to follow specificolrons
may result In 0 fire.
. Do Not exhaust dryer into 0
chimney, furnace cold oil duct.
attic or crawl space, or ony
other duct used for venting.
. Clean the exhaust system every
other yeor.
- Do Not Install flexible duel
under
wall,
celling or floor materlols
Accumulaled lent could result in o
fire or cause moisture domage.
Use duel lape to
seal all joints.
Four-inch, rigid,
metal pipe is
preferred Plan
lnstallatron to use lhe fewest number
of elbows and turns.
Exhaust aMlow Exhaurl Oi”,OW
Metal. flexible duct must be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its frnal position. DO NOT
KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT. The
metal flexible duct must be
completely open to allow adequate
exhaust air to flow
Allow as much room as possible
when
usmg
elbows or making turns.
Bend duct gradually to avoid
kinking. Remove
excess, flexible duct
to avoid sagging
and klnklno thai m-l
may resultln
reduced alrflow.
The exhaust duct
Space requirements are provided on
the back cover of Installation
Instructions and on the rear panel of
the washer/dryer.
Maximum length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of
duct used. number of elbows and
the type of exhaust hood. The
maximum length for both rigrd and
flexible duct is shown I” chart
For exhausl ryslems not covered by
the exhaust length char-t. see
&hlrlo00l Service
‘Exhausting Whirlpool Dry&s.’ Part
No. 603197, available from your
Whirlpool parts distributor.
Service check: The back pressure in
any exhaust system used must not
exceed 0 6 inches of water column
measured with an rncllne
manometer at the point that the
exhaust duct connects to the dryer.
Exhausting the dryer outside is
recommended. A closet instollotlon
m!&l be exhausted outside.
Recessed installatron that is not
exhausted outside must use Exhaust
Deflector Part No. 694609 available
from your Whrrlpool dealer. (See
“Recessed and closet installation
InstructIons” on the back co”or for
adequate unobstructed afr opening
req”lrements.1
II the washer/dryer is installed in a
confined area such as a bedroom,
bathroom, or closel. it must be
exhausted to the outsrde and
provrsron must be made for enough
air for combustion and ventilation.
Check governrng codes and
ordinances. Also refer to the
Recessed and
closet rnstollation
Instructions on
the back cover.
An exhaust hood
should cap the
exhaust duct to
prevent exhausted
air from returning into the dryer. The
outlet of the hood must be ut least
12’ from the ground or any object
that may be in the path of the
exhaust.
a-inch outlet hood is preferred.
However, a 2-l/2 inch outlet exhaust
hood may be used A 2-l /2 Inch
outlet creates greater back pressure
than other hood types.
Exhausting the
dryer through
the side of the
washer/dryer
requires the
use of Side
Exhaust. Part
No. 3391335.
Follow kit
installation
Instructions for
proper exhaust
installation.
Fire Hozard
Exhausting your dryer indoors iS
nol recommended. The moisture
and lint indoors moy cause:
. FIRE HAZARD from lint collected
in dryer;
. Morsture damage to woodwork,
lurniture, point, wallpaper,
carpet. etc.;
. House-cleaning problems and
possible health problems.
Follure lo follow the above
precaution could result in fire.
personal rnjury or property
domoge.
Mobile Home Installation
This appliance is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation
of the washer/dryer
must conform to
the Manufactured
Home Construction
and Safety Standard.
Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 (formerly the \ 81
Federal Standard
for Mobrle Homes
Construction and 1 i I
Safety. Title 24, I
HUD Part 280.
Ii
1975) or latest d
edition.
Mobile home exhaust requirements:
The washer/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.
Panel B