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.
If the washer/dryer is installed in a
confined area such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, it must be
exhausted to the outside
and provision
must be made for enough air for
ventilation. Check governing codes and
ordinances. Also refer to the “Recessed
and closet installation instructions” on
Panel G.
Dura Safe
TM
vent products are
recommended and are available from
your dealer. See Panel G.
Four-inch diameter vent is required.
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use plastic or
metal foil vent.
• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent, or
exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace, cold air vent, attic or crawl space,
or any other vent used for venting.
• Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls,
ceilings or floors.
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
maybe 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.
Panel B
G.
If the washer/dryer is installed in a
confined area such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, it must be
exhausted to the outside and provision
made for enough combustion air and
ventilation air. (Check governing codes
and ordinances. Also refer to the
section in this instruction covering
Recessed and closet installations.)
gas
supply
line
H.
This washer/dryer is equipped
with its own permanent, flexible gas
connector, design-certified by CSA
International, for connecting the
appliance to the gas supply line.
I.
If rigid pipe is
used as a gas
supply line, a
combination of
pipe fittings must
be used to
obtain an in-line
connection to
the washer/dryer.
J.
Make sure the back and sides of
the cabinet are free of obstructions to
permit adequate clearance of air
openings for combustion air. (See
“Recessed and closet installation
instructions” for minimum spacing
requirements, Panel G.)
household rigid
gas supply pipe
K.
For ease of installation, operating
and servicing (if ever needed),
adequate space should be provided
around the washer/dryer.
L.
An 1/8-inch NPT plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediately upstream
of the gas supply connector to the
dryer.
The dryer and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
The dryer must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to
or less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
Electrical requirements
A three-wire, single-phase, 120-volt,
60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, fused,
electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. If your home has a
circuit wired and fused for 20 amperes,
this is preferred. If you are installing a
new circuit, one wired and fused for
20 amperes is recommended. It is also
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Recommended
ground method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This washer/dryer is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating,
3-prong, ground-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 — latest edition,** and all local codes
and ordinances. (See Figure 1.) If a
mating outlet is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
3-prong
ground
plug
power
supply
cord
Figure 1
ground
prong
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
Exhaust requirements
A.
This installation must conform with
American National Standard, National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 — latest
edition,* and all local codes and
ordinances.
B.
The design of this dryer has been
certified by CSA International for use at
altitudes up to 10,000 feet above sea
level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on
the model/serial plate. Burner input
adjustments are not required when the
dryer is operated up to this elevation.
When installed above 10,000 feet, a four
C.
Check that this
dryer is equipped with
the correct burner for
the particular type of
gas in the home.
Burner information will
be found on the rating plate in the door
well of the appliance. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas
available, see your dealer.
D.
This dryer is equipped for use with
NATURAL GAS. It is certified by CSA
International for manufactured, mixed
and L.P. (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion. No attempt
shall be made to convert the appliance
from the gas specified on the
model/serial rating plate for use with a
different gas without consulting the
service gas supplier or a Whirlpool-
designated service company.
Conversion must be done by a qualified
service technician. Gas conversion kit
part numbers are listed on the burner
bracket behind the access panel.
(See Panel E.)
E.
Provide a
rigid gas supply
line to
the dryer location. When rigid pipe is
used, it should be 1/2-inch IPS. Pipe-joint
compounds resistant to the action of
L.P. gas must be used.
to
dryer
shutoff valve
“open” position
F.
The supply line shall be equipped
with a shutoff valve. This valve should be
located in the same room as the
washer/dryer and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening
and closing. Do Not block access to the
shutoff valve.
Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
percent (4%) reduction of the burner
B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial
plate is required for each 1,000 foot
increase in elevation. For assistance
when converting to other gas types
and/or installing above 10,000 feet
elevation, contact your local service
company.
WARNING
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
** National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Use pipe-joint
compound.
Adapter
supplied
Do Not use
pipe-joint
compound.
flexible gas
connector
