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W If you must
change to a three-
wire, single-phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz,
AC-only, electrical
supply system, and
local codes permit,
a U.L.-listed,
120/240-v0lt
minimum, 30-
ampere, dryer
power supply cord
Figure 3
kit with a receptacle of NEMA Type lo-
30R may be used. (See Figure 3.) This
cord must contain three, No.-1 0 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-ampere receptacle (NEMA Type 1 O-
30R). Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT
and be at least 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 require
permanently connected wiring, see
“Alternate electrical connection,”
Panels E and F.
To convert to three-wire electrical
system, the four-wire power supply cord
must be removed and the appliance
cabinet must be grounded according
to local codes either by using the
neutral terminal or a separate
grounding wire. (See “Alternate
electrical connection,” Panels E and F
for detailed instructions).
Exhaust reaufrements *
Fire/Health Hazard
l Do Not use non-metal, flexible duct.
l Do Not use metal duct smaller than
four inches in diameter.
l Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnetic latches.
. Check that exhaust system is not
longer than specified. Exhaust
systems longer than specified will:
- Accumulate lint.
- Shorten the life of the dryer.
- Reduce performance, resulting in
longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
Failure to follow specifications may
result in a fire.
l Do Not exhaust dryer into a
chimney, furnace cold air duct,
attic or crawl space, or any other
duct used for venting.
. Clean the exhaust system every
other year.
l Do Not install flexible duct in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Accumulated lint could result in a fire
or cause moisture damage.
. Exhausting your dryer indoors is not
recommended. The moisture and
lint indoors may cause:
- FIRE HAZARD from lint collected in
dryer.
- Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet,
etc.
- Housecleaning problems and
possible health problems.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire damage or
personal injury.
Four-inch rigid
metal pipe is
preferred. Plan
installation to
use the fewest
number of
exhaust air flow exhaust air flow
Metal flexible duct should be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final 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
using elbows or making turns. Bend duct
gradually to avoid kinking. Remove
excess flexible duct to avoid sagging
and kinking that may
result in reduced air flow.
The exhaust duct can be
routed up, down, left,
right or straight out the
back of the
washer/dryer. Space
requirements are
provided on Panel G of
the 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 rigid and flexible duct is shown in
the chart
I i-l/i,,
Rear, Side or Bottom Exhaust
Number
of 90”
Turns
0 42 FT. MAXIMUM
1 34 FT. LENGTH OF
2 26 FT. 4” DIA. RIGID
METAL DUCT
0 26 FT. MAXIMUM
: 21 FT. LENGTH OF
16 FT. 4” DIA. FLEXIBLE
METAL DUCT
For exhaust systems not covered by the
exhaust length chart, see Whirlpool
Service Manual, Exhaustina Whirlpool
Drvers, 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 incline manometer at the point
that the exhaust duct connects to the
dryer.
Exhausting the dryer outside is
recommended. A closet installation
must be exhausted outside. Recessed
installation that is not exhausted outside
must use Exhaust Deflector Pat-t No.
694609 available from your Whirlpool
dealer. See “Recessed and closet
installation instructions,” Panel G, for
adequate, unobstructed air opening
requirements.
If the washer/dryer is installed in a
confined area such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, it must be
exhausted to the outside and provision
must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. Check
governing codes and ordinances. Also
refer to “Recessed and closet installation
instructions,” Panel G.
An exhaust hood
should cap the
exhaust duct to
prevent exhausted air
from returning into
dryer. The outlet of the
hood must be at least --lb
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-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
Kit, Part No. 3391335.
Follow kit installation \
instructions for proper
exhaust installation.
Mobile home installation
This appliance is suitable for mobile
home installation. The installation of the
washer/dryer must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD
Part 280, latest 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 build-up under the mobile
home.