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120-Volt Electric Compact Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

LDR3822P

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Electrical: 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or

20-amp. electrical supply. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Use a separate electrical circuit.

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. Four-inch diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust.

*Most installations require a minimum 5-1/2 in. (14.0 cm) clearancebehind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows.

*20 3 4" (52.7 cm)

31" (78.7 cm)

23 7 8"

(60.6 cm)

†Height with caster is 32¹⁄₂" (82.6 cm)

RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION

Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only

Recessed or closet installation - Stacked

AB

A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Recessed area

Closet confined area

For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.

 

 

in.

 

 

in.

A

B

C

A. Recessed area

B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents

EXHAUST VENTING

 

4"

 

(10.2 cm)

 

Box hood style

4"

 

(10.2 cm)

2.5"

 

(6.4 cm)

4"

 

(10.2 cm)

Angled style

Louvered style

1.Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid 90° turns when possible.

2.Determine vent length.

The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:

• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).

Number of

Type of

Box or

Angled

90° turns

vent

louvered

hoods

or elbows

 

hoods

 

 

 

 

 

0

Rigid metal

36 ft (11 m)

26 ft (7.9 m)

 

Flexible metal

28 ft (8.5 m)

22 ft (6.7 m)

 

 

 

 

1

Rigid metal

26 ft (7.9 m)

16 ft (4.9 m)

 

Flexible metal

18 ft (5.5 m)

12 ft (3.7 m)

 

 

 

 

2

Rigid metal

16 ft (4.9 m)

6 ft (1.8 m)

 

Flexible metal

8 ft (2.8 m)

2 ft (0.6 m)

The number of elbows used.

Type of hood.

See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent lengths you can use.

3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.

IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart.

In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal), find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation

Ref. 8562113

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

09-08-04

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