Whirlpool 8316557 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 6

5.

Move dryer close to final

position. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under dryer.

7.

Connect gas supply to dryer.

Use pipe-joint compound resistant to
the action of L.P. gas for gas
connections. If flexible metal tubing is
used, be certain there are no kinks. 

If necessary for service, open the toe
panel, use a putty knife to press on
the toe panel lock located at the
center top of the toe panel. Pull
downward on the toe panel to open.
Toe panel is hinged at the bottom.

Note: Dryer door must be closed for
dryer to operate. When door is open,
dryer stops, but timer continues to run.
To restart dryer, close door and push
START/RESTART button.

6.

Remove red cap from gas pipe.

Carefully move dryer into final
position. Place level on top of the
dryer, first side to side; then front to
back. If the dryer is not level, adjust
the legs of the dryer up or down until
the dryer is level.

4.

Start to screw the leveling legs

into the holes by hand. (Use a small
amount of liquid detergent to
lubricate the screw threads so it is
easier to turn the legs.) Use a 1-inch
wrench or socket wrench to finish
turning the legs until you reach the
diamond mark.

Now stand the dryer up.

Slide dryer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor
to avoid damaging floor covering.

10.

To exhaust dryer, see Exhaust

requirements, Pages 3-4. Connect
exhaust vent system to dryer exhaust
outlet and exhaust hood using 4"
(10.2 cm) clamps. Use caulking to
seal exterior wall opening around
exhaust hood.

11.

Carefully move dryer into

final position. Place level on top of
the dryer, first side to side; then front
to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust
the legs of the dryer up or down until
the dryer is level.

12.

Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

13.

Check dryer operation (some

accumulated time may be on the
timer due to factory testing). 

Pull timer-set button left. (Operating
time will accumulate per number of
depressions and type of timing cam
used.) Push START/RESTART button.
Using a full heat cycle (not the air
cycle), let the dryer run for at least
five minutes.

9.

Use a non-corrosive leak

detection fluid to check for leaks.
Bubbles around connections will
indicate a leak. 

NEVER TEST FOR GAS

LEAKS WITH A FLAME.

If a leak

appears, shut off gas valve controls
and adjust connections. Then check
connections again. Close toe panel.

All connections must be wrench-
tightened.

Now Start...

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14.

If the burner does not ignite

and you can feel no heat inside the
dryer, 

shut off dryer for five minutes.

Check that all supply valve controls
are in "ON" position and that the
electrical cord is plugged in. Repeat
five-minute test.

15.

If drying time is too long,

make sure lint screen is clean.

3-prong, 
ground-type
outlet 

gas supply line

gas shutoff valve

exhaust duct

With dryer in laundry area.

1.

Take tape off front corners of

dryer. Open dryer and remove the
literature and parts packages. Wipe
the interior of the drum thoroughly
with a damp cloth. 

2.

Take two of the cardboard

corners from the carton and place
them on the floor in back of the dryer.
Firmly grasp the body of the dryer
and gently lay it on its back on the
cardboard corners.

3.

With one of the legs in hand,

check the ridges for a diamond
marking. That's how far the leg is
supposed to go into the hole.

8.

Open the shutoff valve in the

gas supply line. 

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 8316557

Page 1: ...tallation Instructions with the owner Owner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC DRYER GAS Part No 8316557 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY PRODUCTS www whirlpool com 120 volt 60 Hz ELECTRIC 120 240 volt 60 Hz ...

Page 2: ...nstalled in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather It is your responsibility to If installing a GAS dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic preca...

Page 3: ...tal foil vent Failure to do so can result in death or fire WARNING Metal flexible vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE VENT The metal flexible vent must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making turns Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Remove excess flex...

Page 4: ... is required A main exhaust vent can be used for exhausting a group of dryers Main exhaust vent should be sized to remove 200 CFM of air per dryer Large capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in the main exhaust vent if checked and cleaned frequently The room where the dryers are located should have make up air equal to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room Back draft D...

Page 5: ...d For L P gas usage 3 8 inch approved copper tubing may be used Pipe joint compounds suitable for use with L P gas should be used F The supply line shall be equipped with a shutoff valve installed within 6 ft 1 8 m of dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease...

Page 6: ...evel adjust the legs of the dryer up or down until the dryer is level 12 Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet 13 Check dryer operation some accumulated time may be on the timer due to factory testing Pull timer set button left Operating time will accumulate per number of depressions and type of timing cam used Push START RESTART button Using a full heat cycle not the air cycle let the dryer...

Page 7: ...lectrical requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances A four wire or three wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or four wire or three wire 120 208 volt if specified on the model serial rating plate is required o...

Page 8: ...Four wire recommended method Three wire if four wire is not available 1 Disconnect the power supply 2 Remove hold down screw and terminal block cover Power supply cord Direct wire This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet ground conductor connected to the NEUTRAL center of the wiring harness at the terminal block If local codes do NOT permit this type of connection use Four wire connection instr...

Page 9: ... the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 6 Connect the ground wire bare of the power supply cable to the external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 9 Tighten strain relief screws 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 9 Tighten strain relief screws 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer re...

Page 10: ...utral wire 4 Loosen or remove center terminal block screw 7 Tighten strain relief screws 8 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws hook facing right Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screws 5 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white...

Page 11: ... separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate 7 To exhaust dryer see Exhaust requirements Pages 3 4 Connect exhaust vent to dryer exhaust outlet and exhaust hood using 4 10 2 cm clamps Use caulking to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 8 Carefully move dryer into final position Place level on top of the dryer fir...

Page 12: ...6 cm 48 sq 24 sq The dryer must be exhausted outdoors No other fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet 14 35 6 cm max 1 2 5 cm 4 10 2 cm dia This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet For recessed area and closet installations minimum clearances can be found on the serial tag on the dryer The installation spacing is in inches and is minimum allowable Additional spa...

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