Numbers

 

II

 

 

 

 

 

correspond

 

 

n Connect

exhaust

duct to

to steps.

exhaust

hood

and

dryer.

 

 

(See

Exhaust

 

 

 

 

requirements,

 

 

 

 

Pages

7-8.)

 

 

 

I.

l

Use the

 

 

 

 

 

straightest

path

 

I

 

possible

to

avoi

 

 

 

 

 

 

turns.

 

 

 

I

 

l Use duct tape to seal all

 

 

 

joints in the exhaust system. %

 

l

Use caulking

compound to

seal

exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

6. 7.

6 n With one of the legs in hand, check the ridges for a diamond marking. That’s how far the leg is supposed to go into the hole. Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand.

7 n Use a 1” socket wrench or other type wrench to finish turning the legs until you reach the diamond marking.

SLIDE DRYER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS FLOOR TO AVOID DAMAGE TO FLOOR COVERING.

2.

3.

6. 7.

8 n Now stand the dryer up. Slide

dryer onto

cardboard

or hardboard.

 

9 n Make electrical

connection

(see

“Electrical

requirements”

and

 

“Electrical

connection,”

(Pages 3-7).

10 H Move the dryer close to its permanent location, but leave enough room to connect exhaust duct.

Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer. Check levelness of dryer by placing level on top of the dryer, first side to side, then front to back. If dryer is not level, adjust the legs of the dryer up or down. Dryer must be level to prevent noise and poor drying performance.

12 n Check that all parts you removed from the parts packages are now installed in the dryer. If you still have an extra part, go back through the steps to see what you skipped.

13 n Check to make sure you have all the tools you started with.

14 n Plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet or connect power supplv cable to power supply. Turn power supply on.

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15 n Carefullv slide drver into its final location. Check to be sure legs were properly installed and dryer is level.

16 n Read the Use and Care Guide to fully understand your new dryer. Start the dryer and allow it to complete a full heat cycle (not the air cycle). After five minutes, open dryer door. You should feel heat inside the dryer. If you do not feel heat, follow instructions given on back cover, “If dryer does not operate properly. *

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3397617 specifications

The Whirlpool 3397617 is a highly regarded dryer heating element known for its efficiency and reliability in enhancing laundry performance. This essential appliance component is specifically designed for various models of Whirlpool dryers, ensuring optimal drying capabilities for a wide range of fabrics and loads.

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Incorporating advanced coil technology, the Whirlpool 3397617 provides uniform heat distribution throughout the dryer. This feature significantly enhances drying efficiency, ensuring that every piece of clothing is treated evenly, thereby preventing the risk of over-drying or under-drying.

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Overall, the Whirlpool 3397617 is emblematic of Whirlpool’s commitment to producing high-quality home appliances. This heating element not only meets but often exceeds consumer expectations, making it an essential component for efficient laundry care.
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