Whirlpool 240-volt Benutzerhandbuch
Installation Instructions
Read the “Dryer Safety” section of your dryer’s Use and Care guide, and completely read
these installation instructions before beginning installation.
these installation instructions before beginning installation.
Before starting installation
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Check location where dryer will be
in-stalled. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The dryer must not be
installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation.
in-stalled. Proper installation is your
responsibility. The dryer must not be
installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation.
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Grounded electrical supply is required.
See “Electrical requirements.”
See “Electrical requirements.”
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Four-inch metal exhaust vent is
required. See “Exhaust requirements.”
required. See “Exhaust requirements.”
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Check code requirements: Some codes
do not permit or limit installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
do not permit or limit installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
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Protection from the weather: Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F, or the dryer
may not shut off when automatic cycles
are used.
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F, or the dryer
may not shut off when automatic cycles
are used.
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage
installation.
above the floor for a garage
installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
explosion, or fire.
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Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to
support a total weight of 115 pounds
(includes dryer and load weight).
support a total weight of 115 pounds
(includes dryer and load weight).
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Location: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. See “Recessed area and
closet installation” for minimum spacing
requirements.
open dryer door. See “Recessed area and
closet installation” for minimum spacing
requirements.
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Level floor: 1-in maximum slope under
entire dryer.
entire dryer.
NOTE: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
ordinances.
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