Whirlpool 3979171 Before you start, Electrical, Venting, Tools needed Parts supplied

✔Before you start:

Your safety and the safety of others

is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety

messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Tools needed:

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all 4 legs were included.

4 leveling legs

Parts needed:

Check local codes and see electrical and venting requirements, Panels A and B, before purchasing parts. Determine if you will need to purchase a power supply cord kit or power supply cable.

Electrical

If using a power supply cord:

Dryer power supply cord must be:

• U.L.-listed	• 30-ampere
• 120/240-volt	• Type SRD or SRDT
minimum	• At least 4 feet long

The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.

The receptacle must be located within 3 feet of the top, back center of the control console.

If your outlet	Choose this
looks like this:	power supply cord:
4-wire receptacle	4-wire power supply cord with
(14-30R)	ring or spade terminals and
	U.L.-listed strain relief

Venting

WARNING

Fire Hazard

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

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are recommended.

Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories

1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat: 9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our internet site at http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories

See Panel C for more information.

Exhaust hood

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

PreferredAcceptable

•#2 Phillips screwdriver

•flat-blade screwdriver

•adjustable wrench that opens to 1" or 1" hex- head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)

•level

•wire stripper (direct wire installations)

•safety glasses

•caulking gun and compound (new vent installation)

•gloves

•tin snips (new vent installations)

	3-wire power supply cord with
3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)	ring or spade terminals and
	U.L.-listed strain relief

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:

•flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire). All current-carrying wires must be insulated. See Panels D and E.

•10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. (Do not use aluminum.)

•at least 4 feet long.

4" 4" 2-1/2"

Mobile home installations require:

•Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*

•Metal exhaust system hardware*

Floors sloped greater than 1 inch:

Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*

*Available for purchase from your dealer.

Part No. 3979171

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