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Installation spacing for recessed area  

or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing 

allowed.  

 

Additional spacing should be considered for ease of  
installation and servicing.

 

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor 
moldings, dryer venting, and gas line.

 

Additional spacing should be considered on all sides  
of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.

 

For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. 
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are 
acceptable.

 

Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

Mobile home installations require: 

 

Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from  
your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or  
Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.

 

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to 
introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby 
window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust 
opening.

 

For mobile home installation of gas dryers:

 

Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 
is available to order. For further information, see “Assistance 
or Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.

ELECTRIC DRYER  
POWER HOOKUP – CANADA ONLY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility: 

 

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

 

To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in 
conformance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 – latest 
edition and all local codes. A copy of above codes standard 
may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association,  
178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.

 

To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,  
60 Hz, AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, 
fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit 
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch 
circuit. 

 

This dryer is equipped with a CSA  
International Certified Power Cord  
intended to be plugged into a standard  
14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft.  
(1.52 m) long. Be sure wall receptacle is  
within reach of dryer’s final location.

4-wire receptacle 

(14-30R)

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0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.

Installation Clearances

For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease  

of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances  
and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space  
must be large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing  
on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door  
or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings  
in door are required.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 

installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or 
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

NOTE: 

No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the 

same closet as a dryer.

Mobile home – Additional installation requirements: 

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.  

The installation must conform to the Manufactured  
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,  
Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home 
construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard 
CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

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Summary of Contents for W10573707B

Page 1: ...____________________________ Date d achat ______________________________________ Date d installation __________________________________ Installateur _______________________________________ Numéro de modéle _________________________________ Numéro de série ___________________________________ NOTES CONCERNANT L INSTALLATION Para una version de estas instrucciones en español visite www Whirlpool com ...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

Page 3: ...3 IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...

Page 4: ...LP gas Utility knife Y connector Parts package is located in dryer drum Check that all parts are included NOTE Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit Additional parts may be required depending in your installation Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting Read Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing ...

Page 5: ...ntire dryer If slope is greater than 1 25 mm install Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part Number 279810 If not level clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly For garage installation place dryer at least 18 460 mm above floor If using a pedestal you will need 18 460 mm to bottom of dryer The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be expos...

Page 6: ...C22 1 latest edition and all local codes A copy of above codes standard may be obtained from Canadian Standards Association 178 Rexdale Blvd Toronto ON M9W 1R3 CANADA To supply the required 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Connect to an individual branch ...

Page 7: ... is located on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer If this information does not agree with the type of gas available contact your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the Assistance or Service section of your Use and Care Guide LP Gas Conversion IMPORTANT Conversion must be made by a qualified technician No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified...

Page 8: ...Code ANSI Z223 1 The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing In Canada An individual manual shut off valve must be installed in accordance with the B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code It is recommended that an individual manual shut off valve be installed within six 6 ft 1 8 m of the dryer The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing GAS SUPPLY CONNECT...

Page 9: ...llel to gas pipe Then test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles will show a leak Correct any leak found MAKE GAS CONNECTION gas models only INSTALL LEVELING LEGS To avoid damaging floor use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton place under entire back edge of dryer Firmly grasp dryer body not console panel and gently lay dryer down on ...

Page 10: ...length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Charts NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Charts and if necessary modify existing vent syst...

Page 11: ...the Vent System Charts on the next page to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Charts Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life of dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid meta...

Page 12: ...hoses not supplied Do not use old hoses NOTE Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges kinks cuts wear or leaks are found Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with n...

Page 13: ...r cold inlet hose to other side of Y connector Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result Remove protective cap from water inlet valve Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill ...

Page 14: ...to back NOTE The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly CONNECT VENT Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp Move dryer to final location taking care not...

Page 15: ... sure that the flexible gas line is not crushed or kinked All Models Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and start dryer Do not select Air Only Temperature setting If dryer will not start check the following Start button has been pressed firmly Dryer is plugged into an outlet and or electrical supply is connected Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is close...

Page 16: ...sing a Phillips screwdriver remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and set aside Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the figure A above Then lift out the outer window and...

Page 17: ...he 4 screws removed earlier B With the edge with 2 notches at the top align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and lower into place as shown in figure A Rotate the outer window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place figure B Using a Phillips screwdriver secure with 2 screws removed earlier IMPORTANT Do not overtighten ...

Page 18: ...tch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the dryer Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab Secure in place with the 4 TORX T25 scre...

Page 19: ...ing round shaped door double handle Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer Rotate the strike 180 and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and ...

Page 20: ...ng the inner door to the outer door Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the dryer Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab Secure in place with the 4 TORX T25 screws removed earlier Reverse door swing square shaped door Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove ...

Page 21: ... securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and set aside NOTE There is a small release tab on each side of the door If the inner and outer door do not separate easily slide a credit card putty knife or similar flat object between the inner and outer doors at the locations shown to release the tab Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 3 TORX screws securing the latch plate...

Page 22: ...ition the inner door on the outer door assembly Using a Phillips screwdriver secure with the 13 screws removed earlier Using a TORX T25 screwdriver reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer ...

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