Whirlpool W10224594A User Manual
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3. Connect the other wires to outer
terminal block screws. Tighten
screws.
screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground
conductor screw to an adequate ground.
VENTING
Venting Requirements
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.
or fire.
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, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
exhausting.
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.
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy
metal vent.
metal vent.
■
Review vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used.
used.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
4"
102 mm
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling
Whirlpool Service. For more information, see the “Assistance or
Service” section.
Whirlpool Service. For more information, see the “Assistance or
Service” section.
Rigid metal vent
■
For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
recommended.
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Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent
■
Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
cleaning.
■
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final location.
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.
that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or
floors.
floors.
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The total length of flexible metal vent should not exceed
7¾ ft. (2.4 m).
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good
Better
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
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp