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Burner Input Requirements:

Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
■When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate
is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
■The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
½psi.

Dryer Gas Pipe

■The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread.
Venting Requirements

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.

If using an existing vent system

■Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent.
■Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.

If this is a new vent system

Vent ma teri al

■Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clam ps must be
used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For
more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
Rigid metal vent
■For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and
kinking.
Flexible metal vent
■Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
■Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in its final location.
■Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
■Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps
■Use clamps to seal all joints.
■Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct. Do not use duct tape.
A.³⁄₈" NPT dryer pipe
A
2"
(5.1 cm)
³⁄₄"
(1.9 cm)
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.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Good Better
Clamp
4"
10.2 cm