Whirlpool WGD5700V Manual Do Utilizador

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best 

for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. 

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

noTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate 

installations are available for purchase. Please see the 

“Assistance or Service” section of the “Dryer User Instructions.”

Over-the-Top Installation:

 

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Part Number 4396028

Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent 

 

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mismatch):

Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch

Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm) 

mismatch

Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) 

mismatch

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible 

portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate 

beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

 

Select the route that will provide straightest and most direct  

 

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path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and 

 

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turns.
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room  

 

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as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

 

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Avoid 90° turns when possible.

 

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Use following Vent system chart to determine type of vent 

 

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material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
noTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified  

in Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those 

specified will:

Shorten life of dryer.

 

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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times    

 

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and increased energy usage.

The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will 

help achieve best drying performance.

64 ft. (20 m)

58 ft. (17.7 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

noTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" wide 

models have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum 

exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.

120 ft. (36.6 m)

110 ft. (33.5 m)

100 ft. (30.5 m)

90 ft. (27.4 m)

80 ft. (24.4 m)

70 ft. (21.3 m)