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contact
a quaIlfled
electrIcIan
to
OSSUE that
the electrical
lnstollat~on
15 adequate
and
IS in conformance
v/lth
National
ElectrIcal
Code
ANSl/NFPA
70.latest
edItron.
and
local
codes
and
ordinances
Allow
slack
I" the
line between
the
wall
and
the appliance
so that
it
con
be moved
if servicing
is ever
necessarv
A 3/4".
U L -lIsted
stratn
relref
must
be provided
at each
end
of the power
supply
cable
(at the
appliance
and
at the IunctIon
box)
Frgure
3
5. If you
must
change
to a
Three-wire.
single
phase,
120/240-
volt,
60-i+.
AC only,
electrical
supply
system,
and
local
codes
permit,
a U.L.-listed.
120/240-
voll
minimum,
JO-ampere,
dryer
power
supply
cord
kil wilh
a
receplocle
of NEMA
Type
IO-30R
may
be used.
(See Figure
3.) This
cord
must
contain
three.
No.-10
copper
conductors
with
ring
terminals
or spade
terminals
with
upturned
ends
on the washer/dryer
end.
Where
local
codes
permit.
it
must
be plugged
Into a mating
30.
amp
receptacle
(NEMA
type
lo-30R).
Cord
should
be Type
SRD or
SRDT and
be at leost four
feet
long
The three-wire
power
supply
cord
IS
not provided
with
the washer/dryer.
A kit, Part No. 687104.
IS available
from
your
WhIrlpool
dealer.
NOTE:
If local
codes
requrre
permanently
connected
wiring,
see
"Alternate
electrlcol
connection".
Panels
F and
G.
To convert
to three-wire
electrlcal
system,
the four-wve
power
supply
cord
must
be removed
and
the
appliance
cabinet
must
be
grounded
according
to local
codes
either
by "sing
the neutral
terminal
or a separate
grounding
wire.
(See
Panel
F, "Alternate
electrical
connectton",
for detolled
irstructions
1
Exhaust
requirements
Fire Hazard
. Do Nol use non-metal,
flexible
duel.
. Do Not use metal
duct
smaller
than
four inches
I" diameter.
- Do Not use exhaust
hoods
with
mognetrc
latches.
Improper
crir supply
for exhausting
moy
result
In a fire.
- Check
Ihat
exhaust
system
is
not longer
lhon
spectfied.
Exhaust
systems
longer
than
specrlied
will:
Accumulate
lint.
Shorten
the life of the product.
Reduce
performance.
Result
in
longer
drying
times
and
increase
energy
usage.
Failure
to follow
specificolrons
may
result
In 0 fire.
. Do Not exhaust
dryer
into
0
chimney,
furnace
cold
oil duct.
attic
or crawl
space,
or ony
other
duct
used
for venting.
. Clean
the exhaust
system
every
other
yeor.
- Do Not Install
flexible
duel
under
wall,
celling
or floor
materlols
Accumulaled
lent could
result
in o
fire or cause
moisture
domage.
Use duel
lape
to
seal all joints.
Four-inch,
rigid,
metal
pipe
is
preferred
Plan
lnstallatron
to use lhe
fewest
number
of elbows
and
turns.
Exhaust aMlow
Exhaurl Oi",OW
Metal.
flexible
duct
must
be fully
extended
and
supported
when
the
dryer
is in its frnal
position.
DO NOT
KINK OR CRUSH
THE DUCT.
The
metal
flexible
duct
must
be
completely
open
to allow
adequate
exhaust
air to flow
Allow
as much
room
as possible
when
usmg
elbows
or making
turns.
Bend
duct
gradually
to avoid
kinking.
Remove
excess,
flexible
duct
to avoid
sagging
and
klnklno
thai
m-l
may
resultln
reduced
alrflow.
The exhaust
duct
Space
requirements
are provided
on
the
back
cover
of Installation
Instructions
and
on the
rear
panel
of
the washer/dryer.
Maximum
length
of the
exhaust
system
depends
upon
the type
of
duct
used.
number
of elbows
and
the type
of exhaust
hood.
The
maximum
length
for both
rigrd and
flexible
duct
is shown
I" chart
For exhausl
ryslems
not covered
by
the exhaust
length
char-t.
see
&hlrlo00l
Service
'Exhausting
Whirlpool
Dry&s.'
Part
No. 603197,
available
from
your
Whirlpool
parts
distributor.
Service
check:
The back
pressure
in
any
exhaust
system
used
must
not
exceed
0 6 inches
of water
column
measured
with
an rncllne
manometer
at the
point
that
the
exhaust
duct
connects
to the dryer.
Exhausting
the dryer
outside
is
recommended.
A closet
instollotlon
m!&l
be exhausted
outside.
Recessed
installatron
that
is not
exhausted
outside
must
use Exhaust
Deflector
Part No. 694609
available
from
your
Whrrlpool
dealer.
(See
"Recessed
and
closet
installation
InstructIons"
on the
back
co"or
for
adequate
unobstructed
afr opening
req"lrements.1
II the washer/dryer
is installed
in a
confined
area
such
as a bedroom,
bathroom,
or closel.
it must
be
exhausted
to the
outsrde
and
provrsron
must
be made
for enough
air for combustion
and
ventilation.
Check
governrng
codes
and
ordinances.
Also refer
to the
Recessed
and
closet
rnstollation
Instructions
on
the
back
cover.
An exhaust
hood
should
cap
the
exhaust
duct
to
prevent
exhausted
air from
returning
into
the
dryer.
The
outlet
of the hood
must
be ut least
12' from
the ground
or any
object
that
may
be in the
path
of the
exhaust.
a-inch
outlet
hood
is preferred.
However,
a 2-l/2
inch
outlet
exhaust
hood
may
be used
A 2-l /2 Inch
outlet
creates
greater
back
pressure
than
other
hood
types.
Exhausting
the
dryer
through
the side of the
washer/dryer
requires
the
use of Side
Exhaust.
Part
No. 3391335.
Follow
kit
installation
Instructions
for
proper
exhaust
installation.
Fire Hozard
Exhausting
your
dryer
indoors
iS
nol recommended.
The moisture
and
lint indoors
moy
cause:
. FIRE HAZARD
from
lint collected
in dryer;
. Morsture
damage
to woodwork,
lurniture,
point,
wallpaper,
carpet.
etc.;
. House-cleaning
problems
and
possible
health
problems.
Follure
lo follow
the above
precaution
could
result
in fire.
personal
rnjury
or property
domoge.
Mobile
Home Installation
This appliance
is suitable
for mobile
home
installations.
The installation
of the washer/dryer
must
conform
to
the
Manufactured
Home
Construction
and
Safety
Standard.
Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 (formerly
the
\
81
Federal
Standard
for Mobrle
Homes
Construction
and
1 i
I
Safety.
Title 24,
I
HUD Part 280.
Ii
1975) or latest
d
edition.
Mobile
home
exhaust
requirements:
The washer/dryer
must
have
an
outside
exhaust.
If the
dryer
is
exhausted
through
the floor
and
the
area
under
the mobile
home
is
enclosed,
the exhaust
system
must
terminate
outside
the
enclosed
area
Extension
beyond
the
enclosure
will prevent
lint and
moisture
buildup
under
the
mobile
home.
Panel
B
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