Whirlpool 3397616 installation instructions Exhaust requirements, Panel C

12" min.

B.

Three-wire connection...

Where local codes permit	Where local codes permit
connecting cabinet-ground	connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to the neutral wire:	conductor to the neutral wire of the
	power supply cable:
WARNING	WARNING

Exhaust requirements

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is recommended that you exhaust your dryer to the outside for best performance. Moisture and lint indoors may cause:

•Lint to gather around the dryer where it can be fuel for a fire.

•Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet, etc.

•Housecleaning problems and health problems.

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

POWER SUPPLY CORD

ground wire (green	center silver-colored
with yellow stripes)	terminal block screw and
	neutral white wire

external ground connector

Figure 8

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove terminal block cover.

3.Install copper three-wire power supply cord through strain relief.

4.Remove the ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from under center, silver- colored terminal block screw and connect to external ground connector (see Figure 8).

5.Connect the neutral wire (white or center) of the power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Connect the other wires to the outer terminals. Tighten screws firmly.

6.Tighten strain relief screws.

7.Replace the terminal block cover.

Where local codes DO NOT permit connecting the cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral (white) wire:

POWER SUPPLY CORD

OR DIRECT WIRE

center silver-colored	ground wire (green
terminal block screw and	with yellow stripes)
neutral white wire

external
ground	separate copper
connector
	ground wire

Connect separate copper ground wire from external ground connector

to approved ground.

Figure 12

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove terminal block cover.

3.Install solid copper, power supply cord or cable through strain relief.

4.Remove the ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from the external ground connector.

5.Connect the ground wire (green with yellow stripes) and the neutral (white) wire of the power supply cord or direct wire cable to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Connect the other wires to the outer terminals. Tighten screws (see Figure 12).

DIRECT WIRE

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove terminal block cover.

3.Strip 3-1/2 inches of outer covering from end of cable. If using three-wire cable with I wire, cut the bare wire even with outer covering. Strip 1 inch of insulation from the end of each insulated wire (see Figure 9).

Bare wire cut short. Wire is not used. Dryer is grounded through

3/4" U.L.-listed direct wire cable. strain relief

	1"
to disconnect	red
box	NEUTRAL
	wires stripped
	of insulation
10-gauge, 3-wire or,	white
	black
10-gauge, 3-wire with
ground wire (Romex)	3-1/2"

Direct wire preparation

	Figure 9
u-shaped	Shape the end of each
hook	wire into a “U” shaped
	hook (see Figure 10).

Figure 10

ground wire (green with	center silver-colored
yellow stripes)	terminal block screw and
	neutral white wire

external ground connector

Figure 11

4.Install copper, three-wire power supply cable through strain relief.

5.Remove the ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from under center, silver- colored terminal block screw and connect to external ground connector (see Figure 11).

6.Slide the hook end of the neutral (white or center) wire from the three-wire power supply cable under the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Squeeze the hook end of the wire together. Tighten screw.

7.Connect the other wires to the

outer terminals using the same method. Tighten screws firmly (see Figure 11).

8.Tighten strain relief screws.

9.Replace the terminal block cover.

6.Connect a separate copper ground wire (No.-10 minimum) from the external ground screw to an adequate ground.

7.Tighten strain relief screws.

8.Replace the terminal block cover.

ventilation. Check governing codes and ordinances. Also refer to the “Recessed and closet installation instructions” on Panel G.

Dura SafeTM vent products are recommended and are available from your dealer. See Panel G.

Four-inch diameter vent is required.

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

•Do Not use non-metal flexible vent, or exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

•Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney, furnace, cold air vent, attic or crawl space, or any other vent used for venting.

•Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.

Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.

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

Remove excess flexible vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow.

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

Exhaust outlet hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground or any object that may be in

the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).

If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint from entire

length of system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.

Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

Service check: Back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed 0.6 inches in water column measured with an incline manometer at the point that exhaust vent connects to dryer.

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