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Panel C

Exhaust

requirements

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enclosed area

outside
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Mobile home installation
requirements

If codes permit, this appliance is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation of the dryer must
conform to Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or latest edition.

The dryer must be fastened to the floor at time
of installation.

Order Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part No.
346765, from your dealer. Kit includes the necessary
fastening hardware and detailed installation
instructions. Metal exhaust system is also available
through your dealer.
Special provisions must be made for the introduction
of outside air into the dryer when installed in a
mobile home. The area of any opening for the
introduction of outside air (such as a nearby
window) should be at least twice as large as the
dryer exhaust opening.

The dryer must be exhausted outside.

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

WARNING

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a
non-combustible portion of the mobile home
structure. The exhaust system must not terminate
beneath the mobile home.

Typical
installations
exhaust from the
rear of the dryer.

better 

exhaust air flow

acceptable

The maximum length 

of the exhaust system depends

upon:

•  the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal).
•  the number of elbows used.
•  side or bottom exhaust. Side or bottom exhaust

adds a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine
maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the
chart.

1. See the exhaust vent length chart that matches

your type hood for the maximum vent lengths you
can use.  

Do not use vent runs longer than specified in
exhaust vent length charts.

Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
— accumulate lint creating a potential fire 

hazard.

— shorten the life of the dryer.
— reduce performance, resulting in longer 

drying times and increased energy usage.

2. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
3. In the column listing the type of metal vent you are

using (rigid or flexible), find the maximum length
of metal vent on the same line as the number of
elbows.

4. Determine the number of 4" clamps you will need.

The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular
vent with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" exhaust hood is
8 ft.

Plan the exhaust vent installation

Select the route that will provide the straightest
and most direct path outdoors.  

Plan the installation

to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. 

When using elbows or making turns, 

allow as much

room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking. 

For exhaust systems not covered by exhaust vent
length charts 

(such as multiple unit hookups,

plenums, and power-assist fans), see Service
Manual, Part No. 603197. (To purchase the Service
Manual, see your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free
telephone number.)

Route the vent

Determine vent length

2-1/2"

Acceptable —

Maximum length of

4" diameter metal vent

When you have a 4" hood …

4"

4"

Preferred —

This dryer may be converted to exhaust 
out the right or left side or through the bottom. 

To convert the dryer, the following kits are available
from your dealer.

Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (biscuit)
Exhaust Kit No. 279969 (silver)

Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting.

Typical installations
for bottom
exhausting.

straight back

offset

Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.

Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 

Moisture and lint

indoors may cause:
• lint to gather around the dryer where it can be fuel

for a fire.

• moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,

wallpaper, carpet, etc.

• housecleaning problems and health problems.

Dura Safe

TM

venting products are recommended

and are available from your dealer.
Four-inch diameter vent must be used. 
Use a heavy metal vent. 

Do Not use plastic or metal

foil vent.

Rigid metal vent is recommended 

to prevent

crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent

must be fully extended and

supported when the dryer is in its final position.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced air flow.

An exhaust hood 

should cap the

exhaust vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.

Exhaust outlet hood 

must be at

least 12 inches from the ground or
any object that may be in the path
of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).

If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint from
entire length of system and make sure exhaust
hood is not plugged with lint.

Replace any plastic or

metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.

Use clamps 

to seal all joints. Do Not use duct tape,

screws or other fastening devices that extend into the
interior of the vent to secure vent.

Service check: 

Back pressure in any exhaust system

used must not exceed 0.6 inches in water column
measured with an incline manometer at the point that
exhaust vent connects to dryer.

12" min.

Number of 

90° elbows

0

1

2

3

4

Rigid

64 ft.

54 ft.

44 ft.

35 ft.

27 ft.

Flexible

(fully extended)

36 ft.

31 ft.

27 ft.

25 ft.

23 ft.

Maximum length of

4" diameter metal vent

When you have a 4" hood …

Number of 

90° elbows

0

1

2

3

4

Rigid

58 ft.

48 ft.

38 ft.

29 ft.

21 ft.

Flexible

(fully extended)

28 ft.

23 ft.

19 ft.

17 ft.

15 ft.

The exhaust outlet

is located at the center of the

rear of the dryer.

The exhaust vent

can be routed up, down, left,

right or straight out the back of the dryer. See
“Recessed area/closet installation” section, Panel A,
for general space requirements.

• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent, or exhaust

hoods with magnetic latches.

•  Do Not exhaust dryer into any gas vent, chimney,

furnace, cold air vent, duct, wall, ceiling,
concealed space of a building, attic or crawl
space, or any other vent used for venting.

•  Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls,

ceilings or floors.

Summary of Contents for 3979173

Page 1: ...et should use larger tubing L P Gas Conversion Conversion must be made by a qualified technician A qualified service technician is someone experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment and familiar with necessary precautions See gas valve burner base for gas conversion kit part number 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Gas Dryer Set to operate on NATURAL GAS Part No 3979173 GAS DRYER Shut...

Page 2: ... burning appliance may be installed in the same closet or recessed area If codes permit dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet using dimensions shown Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum allowable Detailed space requirements can also be found on the label on the back panel of the dryer These requirements ensure minimum clearances to combustible construction and prevent blockag...

Page 3: ... larger tubing should be used A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the gas line Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used An elbow and connector between tubing and dryer pipe may be needed to prevent kinking A 1 8 inch NPT plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connectio...

Page 4: ...Part No 603197 To purchase the Service Manual see your Use and Care Guide for a toll free telephone number Route the vent Determine vent length 2 1 2 Acceptable Maximum length of 4 diameter metal vent When you have a 4 hood 4 4 Preferred This dryer may be converted to exhaust out the right or left side or through the bottom To convert the dryer the following kits are available from your dealer Exh...

Page 5: ...ance Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to prevent floor damage 1 Move dryer close to its permanent location Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer 2 Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer first side to side then front to back If dryer is not level adjust dryer legs up or down If legs are not lon...

Page 6: ...joints with 4 clamps have all the tools you started with 2 Plug power supply cord into grounded 3 prong outlet SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit CRUSH RESISTANT Dura SafeTM Kits Make Installation Easy Provides 4 1 2 clearance between dryer and wall Snap Lock fittings Total kit length 8 feet Additional vent can be snapped between sections for longer runs Kit Contains 2 4 vent sections with attached close elb...

Page 7: ...r and read electrical gas and venting requirements before purchasing parts Preferred Acceptable Exhaust hood Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Vent 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Printed in U S A Part No 3979173 2001 Whirlpool Corporation Tools needed Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation Proper installation is your responsibility 8 or 10 pipe wrenc...

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