Whirlpool 3397617 manual Exhaust requirements

5. Remove the center terminal Ilock screw. Remove the neutral lreen with yellow stripe grounding Yire from external grounding :onnector screw. Connect neutral Ireen with yellow stripe grounding Yire and the neutral wire (white or :enter) of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal Yock. Place the hook-shaped end )f the wire over the terminal block #crew with open side of the hook acing to the right. Squeeze hook 2nd of wire together to form a loop.

Connect the other two insulated Mires under outer terminal block crews. Attach wires using the some nethod as the neutral wire.

Connect the power supply cable Ibare) grounding wire to the external grounding connector crew (see Figure 21).

‘ighten all terminal block screws irmly.

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Figure 21

6. Tighten strain relief screws.

7. Insert tab of terminal block zover into slot of the dryer rear oanel (see Figure 19). Secure cover ,vith hold-down screw.

Exhaust requirements

Fire Hazard

Do Not use non-metal, flexible duct.

Do Not use metal duct smaller than four inches in diameter.

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

Improper air supply for exhausting may result in a fire.

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.

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 year.

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

Accumulated lint could be fuel for a fire or cause moisture damage.

Exhausting your dryer indoors is Not

recommended. The moisture and lint indoors may cause:

-Lint to gather inside and around the dryer and be a fuel for fire.

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

-Housecleaning problems

and possible health problems.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire or serious injury or health problems.

If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint from entire length of exhaust system. Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.

The exhaust system should be inspected end cleaned yearly.

Replace plastic exhaust duct with rigid metal or flexible metal duct.

Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do Not use screws to secure duct.

Four-inch rigid metal pipe is preferred. Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.

exhaust air flow

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Metal flexible duct must 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 ovoid kinking. Remove excess flexible duct to ovoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow.

Exhaust outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back.

The exhaust duct con be routed up, down, left, right or

straight out the bock of the dryer. General space requirements ore provided on Page

10.Use the straightest path you con, where possible, to ovoid 90” turns,

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