Whirlpool 3979171 Level & exhaust Dryer, Where local codes Do Not permit, Panel E

DIRECT WIRE

OR POWER SUPPLY CORD

Three-wire power supply cord must be four feet long and have three, No.-10 copper wires and match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Direct wire power supply cable must be prepared as shown in “Preparing the wire” of the three-wire connection direct-wire steps above.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Where local codes Do Not permit

connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:

4.Remove center terminal block screw.

6.Connect the other

wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

7.Tighten strain relief screws.

8.Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

9.Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground connector screw to an adequate ground.

5.Remove the appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from the external ground connector screw. Connect appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of the power supply cord/cable under the center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

D. Level & exhaust

the dryer

Dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure proper performance.

Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to prevent floor damage.

1. Move dryer close to its permanent location. Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer.

4" clamp

4" clamp

3.

2. Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer, first side to side, then front to back. If dryer is not level, adjust dryer legs up or down.

If legs are not long enough to level dryer, order Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810 (sold two legs per kit), from your dealer.

Using a 4" clamp, connect exhaust vent to

exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing exhaust vent, make sure the vent is clean.

The dryer exhaust vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood.

Make sure exhaust vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" clamp.

4. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink exhaust vent. Make sure dryer is level.

E. Check operation

1. Check that you:

✔did not skip any steps.

✔installed all parts.

✔properly installed dryer legs.

✔leveled dryer.

✔have secured all exhaust vent joints with 4" clamps.

✔have all the tools you started with.

2.Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power supply. Turn power supply on.

3. Read the Use and Care Guide to fully understand your new dryer. Select a full heat cycle (not the air cycle) and start dryer. After five minutes, open dryer door. You should feel heat inside dryer.

If dryer does not operate properly, check the following:

✔electrical supply is connected.

✔house fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker has not tripped.

✔dryer door is closed.

✔controls are set in a running or “On” position.

✔start button has been pushed firmly.

If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that the dryer is level.

CRUSH	Dura Safe
RESISTANT	TM

SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit

Kits Make Installation Easy

◆ Provides 4 1/2” clearance between dryer and wall

◆ Snap-Lock fittings

◆ Total kit length 8 feet

◆ Additional vent can be snapped between

Part #4396028sections for

longer runs

Kit Contains:

2- 4' vent sections with attached close elbows

1- Wall plate for close clearance installations

2- 4" clamps

.

Dura Safe and Sure Connect are Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.

Panel E

Periscopes For Offset

Outlets, Tight Installations

◆ Provides 2 1/2” clearance between dryer and wall

◆ Great for closet		2 / "
		1 2
installations
◆ 0"-18", 18”-29” or
29”-50” periscopes
include one male		21
		/2"
snap-lock fitting,
one extra long
draw-band collar	0"-18" :	Part #4396037
and one clamp	18"-29" :	Part #4396011
	29"-50" :	Part #4396014

0"-18" Periscope

◆Use when vent outlets overlap or are offset

◆Excess length can

be trimmed to fit Part #4396037

18"-29" and 29"-50" Periscope

Sections separate,

fittings can face

Swivel collarsame or opposite wall connection

Telescoping		Swivel collar
sections
		Extra long
Beveled edges		band-clamp
		for dryer
allow corner
		connection
installations
18"-29" : Part #4396011	29"-50" : Part #4396014

For more information, or to easily place your order, call

1-800-442-9991

To have your venting

professionally installed,

call

1-800-253-1301

for the nearest

authorized service

provider.