Whirlpool 27', Installation Instructions Manual

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Install Vent System
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood
1.
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
2.
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location
using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps
to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure
vent, because they can catch lint.
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered, or
Angled hoods
0 Rigid metal 120 ft. (36.6 m)
1 Rigid metal 110 ft. (33.5 m)
2 Rigid metal
100 ft. (30.5 m)
3 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m)
4 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m)
5 Rigid metal 70 ft. (21.3 m)
Vent System Chart
(Long Vent Models Only)
Turn cold water off, remove and
replace rubber washer
1.
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace
with new rubber washer.
For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using
the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
Connect Inlet Hoses
(Steam Models Only)
Tighten couplings
3.
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds
turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Attach short hose and
“Y” connector
2.
Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach
“Y” connector to end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on “Y” connector.