Whirlpool 3393 137 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. Now Start l Take tape off ae front corners A of aryer 2 Open dryer and s remove the literature and pars packages If dryer has a drying rack it should be removed also Remove all parts from the plastic packages Line these up next to your tools so each part is there when you need it Check to see that you have these parts 3 Remove the tape that holds the cabinet PIL ihe drum to Some dryer drums are not toped for shipping Move the drum by nand to make certain all tape has been removed Wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth before using the dryer Remove the tape from the lint screen Take two of the i cardboard corners from the carton and place them on the floor in back of the dryer 5 Firmly grasp the body of the a dryer and gently lay if on its back on the cardboard corners 6 With one of the a legs in hand check the ridges fora diamond marking That s how far the leg is supposed to go into the hole Start to screw the legs into the holes by hand A little liquid detergent to lubricate the screw will Panel C Numbers correspond to steps help Use a I wrench or socket to finish turning the legs until you reach the diamond mark 4 CAUTION Floor Damage Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor Failure to do so may cause damage to floor covering 7 s Now stand the d2. s wire to the external tc grounding connector on the back of the dryer Connect the other end of the i grounding wire to a grounded coid water pipe Plug the electrical cord into the grounded outlet 6 Turn the adryer on to remove air from the gas supply line Using a full heat cycle not the air cycle let the dryer run for at least five minutes If the burner does not ignite and you con feel no heat inside the dryer shut off the dryer for five minutes Check that all supply valve controls are in ON position and that the electrical cord is plugged in Repeat the five minute test Check to see that all of the parts you removed from the installation parts packages in step 2 are now installed in the dryer If you still have an extra part go back through the steps to see what you skipped Check to make sure you a have all the tools you started with in step A Recessed and closet installation instructions A WARNING Fire Health Hazard Exhaust the dryer to the outside to prevent exposure to substances in the gas fuels and combustion which may be harmful to your health If dryer is installed in a closet the dryer MUST be exhausted outside Failure to do so may result in a fire he following installation spacings and door air openings for the compact dryer are possible when nstalled with or without the Stack zack Kit LCK 1100 and exhausted as noted Spacing as indic
3. servicing Do Not operate the dryer with the access panel open L If dryer will not operate check a the following to be sure that Electric supply is connected Fuse is intact and tight Door is closed Controls are set in a running or On position Start button has been pushed firmly or the power control lever moved upward to start 6 Gas shutoff valves are open both a awn Electrical requirements AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is required on this appliance Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a qualified electrician if you ore in doubt as to whether ihe appliance is properly grounded Do Not modify ihe power supply cord plug If it will not fit the outlel have a proper outlet installed by o qualified electrician Do Not use an exiension cord wit this appliance Such use may result in a fire electrical shock or other personal injury Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in elecirical shock Failure to follow these instructions could result in electrical shock or other personal injury A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 Ampere fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Recommended gr
4. 2 prong wall receptacle to mote with the 3 prong power supply cord If this is done you must connect a separate copper grounding wire No 18 minimum to a grounded cold water pipe by means of a clamp and then to the external grouna connector screw Do not ground to a gas supply pipe or hot waler pipe Do not connect to electrical supply until appliance is cold water pipe iy mus have melal continuity Bumps on to elecincal ground and not be grounding interrupted by plastic rubber or other clamp must electrically insulating conneclors including contact pipe water meter or pump without adding a jumper wire at Ihese connections Exhaust requirements AWARNING Fire Health Hazard Do Not use non metal flexible duct Do Not use metat duct smaller than four inches in diameter Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Check that exhaust system is not longer than specified Exhaust systems longer than specified will Accumulate lint Shorten the life of the dryer Reduce performance resulting in tonger drying times and increased energy usage Failure to follow specifications may result in a fire Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney furnace cold air duct atic of crawl space or any other duct used for venting e Clean the exhaust system every other year Do Not install flexible duct in enclosed walls ceilings or floors
5. Accumulated lini could result in a tire or cause moisture damage e Exhaust the dryer outside to prevent exposure to substances in the gas fuels and combustion which may be harmful to your health The moisiure and lint indoors may cause FIRE HAZARD from lint collected in dryer Moisture damage to woodwork furniture paint wallpaper carpel etc House cleaning problems and possible healin problems Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire damage or personal injury Metal flexible duct may be used It should be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT The metal flexible duct must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow Use Duct Tape to seol all joints If the dryer is instalfed in a confined area such as a bedroom bathroom or closet it must be exhausted to the outside and provision made for enough air for combustion and ventilation Check governing codes and ordinances Also refer to the section of this instruction covering Recessed and Closet Instructions Outlet is located at the bottom center of the back dryer The Exhaust SS Detailed space requirements can be found in the Recessed Area Instructions on the back cover and on back panel of dryer The Exhaust Duct can be routed up J R down left righ or KSD a l straight out the ENGS back of the dryer EA So An Exhaust
6. Hood should cap the exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air from returning into dryer The outiet of the hood must be at least 12 inches from the ground or anything else that may be in the path of the exhaust A 2 1 2 inch outlet Exhaust Hood should be used with short systems only This outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types Exhaust Hoods with magnetic tatches should not be used The Maximum Length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct used number of elbows and type of exhaust hood The maximum length for both rigid and flexible duct is shown in chart LENGTH OF 4 DIA RIGID METAL DUCI MAXIMUM LENGTH OF a DIA FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT The Maximum tength using a Z x 6 rectangutar duct witn 2 elbows and o 217 Exhount hood is 6 For Exhausi Systems not covered by the exhaust length chart check with your Whirpool dealer or service center for a dryer manual Part No 603197 The back pressure in any exhaust system used must not exceed 0 3 inches of water column measured with an inclined manometer at the point that the exhaust duct connects to the dryer For Mobile Home installation the dryer must Nave an outside exhaust If you exhaust the dryer through the floor and the area under your mobile home is enclosed the exhaust system must terminate outside the enclosed area Extension beyond the enclosure wiil prevent lint and moisture build up under the mobile home
7. Installation Instructions Part No 3393137 Rev B Gas Dryer IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Before you start A WARNING Fire Hazard Never install dryer up against draperies or cudains or on carpet Keep any and all items from falling or collecting behind the dryer Replace all access panels before operating dryer Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire or exploston e If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open fiame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The tumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Mark an X across the letter or number as you complete each step You need these tools to install a your Whirlpool gas dryer Get them together in one place to keep track of them a knife j tlat blade E i sctewdriver l socket duct tape pliers Check the spot where e you re going to install the dryer proper installation is your responsibility Make sure you have a everything necessary for proper installation You ll need e To meet code requirements some codes keep from or limit installation
8. ated is n inches and is minimum allowable or ease of installation and service additional spacing should be gt onsidered Recessed front view eee es o 0 P t No 3393137 Rev B 396 Wrroool Copou on Closet Closet Front view Side view TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY THIS MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS Additional clearances for wall door and floor moldings may be required Opening is minimum for closet door Louvered door with equivalent air openings is acceptable Additional space is needed when extemal exhaust elbow is used Companion appliance spacings should be considered Detailed space requirements can be found on the label located on the back panel of dryer NOTE No other fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet eroocrocd py Warpeo Corporation Beven babor Mien If dryer does not operate properly If dryer will not operate check the following to be sure that A Electrical supply is connected B Fuse is intact and tight C Door is closed D Controls are set in a running or ON position E Start button has been pushed firmly or the power control lever moved upward to star F Gas shutoff valves are open both on dryer and on supply lines When moving the dryer e Disconnect the electrical cord and grounding wire and tape securely to Cryer a Shut off
9. ation of pipe fittings must be used to obtain an in line Connection to the dryer Make sure that lower edges of a the cabinet plus the back and bottom sides of the dryer are free of obstructions to permit adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air See Recessed Area Instructions back page for minimum spacing requirements For ease of installation operation a and servicing if ever needed adequate space should be provided around the dryer A 1 8 inch NPT plugged tapping a accessible for test gauge connection must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection 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 that 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa Important Observe all goveming codes and ordinances The dryer shutoff valve and the a wiring diagram are located behind the lower front access panel Open the access panel by pushing down on the locking clips with a small flat blade screwdriver and pulling panei forward The clips are located on top of the panel 3 inches In from each side The panel is hinged at the bottom Close the access panel after
10. lation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances Input ratings shown on the rating plate serial tag are for elevations up to 2 000 feet For elevations above 2 000 feet ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 feet above sea level Gas supply requirements AWARNING Fire Hazard e This dryer must be connected to a regulated gas supply Failure to do so could cause high pressure gas release resulting in a fire or explosion Have the L P gas checked by a qualified person before installing the dryer The L P gas supply must not exceed a pressure of 13 water column New flexible tubing should be used Reusing old tlexible tubing might result in possible leaks or fire hazard Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or explosion OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES First make certain that this dryer a 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 door well of the appliance If this information does not agree wit the type of gas available see your dealer This dryer is z equipped for use with NATURAL GAS a It is certified by A G A z for manufactured mixed and L P gases with appropriate conversion No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the
11. of clothes dryers in garages closets mobile homes and sleeping quarters Check with your local building inspector Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances e To check utilities proper gas and electric supply connections should be availabie To check exhaust requirements a four inch metal exhaust duct is required LOCATION _ Max 42 mH eo 29 Size Must be large enough to fully open dryer door For recessed or Closet installation spacing see back cover Support The floor must be able to support the appliance weight of 175 pounds Level floor Maximum floor slope under dryer inch Protection from the weather Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 450 F or the dryer moy not shut off when automatic cycles are used Panel A This appliance is suitable for mobile home installations The installation of the dryer must contorm to the Manufactured Home Construction and Satety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard tor Mobile Home Construction and Sefety Title 24 HUD Part 280 For mobile home use this appliance MUST be fastened to the floor and MUST be exhausted to the outside Order Mobile Home Installation Kit No 346765 from your Whirlpool dealer Kit includes the necessary fastening hardware and detailed installation instructions Exhaust system hardware is also available through your Whirlpool dealer This instal
12. ounding method Electrical ground is required on this appliance DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible m shock hazard the grounding ype cord must be all receplacts plugged into a mating 3 prong of grounding type f v H y J prong grounding Plug wall receptacle grounded in accordance with J the National 4 ip Electrical Code Na Pome ANSI NFPA 70 latest cana edition and all local codes and ordinances If a mating wail receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician For added personal safety using the clamp and green colored copper wire furnished connect this separa e grounding wire G18 minimum from the external grounding connector on the back of the appliance to a grounded cold water pipe Temporary grounding method DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG THIS HOWEVER IS NOT RECOMMENDED lf changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is impossible Panel B and where local codes permit consult your electrical inspecton a temporary adapter may be plugged into the existing
13. rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician Gas conversion kit part numbers are listed on the gas vaive burner base Provide a gas supply line to the dryer location When rigid pipe is used it should be 1 2 inch IPS When acceptable to the gas supplier 3 8 inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 feet For lengths over 20 feet larger tubing should be used Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of LP gas must be used The supply line should be s equipped with o shutoff valve This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing Do not block access to shutoff valve f the dryer is installed in a a confined area such as a bed room bathroom or closet it must be exhausted to the outside and provision made for enough air for combustion and ventilation Check governing codes and ordinances Also refer to the section of this instruction covering Recessed or Closet Installations F If local codes permit it is recommended that flexible metal tubing design certified by the American Gas Association be used for connecting the appliance to the gas supply line The gas pipe which extends through the lower rear of the appliance has 3 8 inch male pipe thread G If rigid pipe is used as a gas 1 supply line a combin
14. ryer up ee Move the dryer close to its final ai location To make sure the dryer is level take a carpenter s level and place it on the top of the dryer first side to side then front to back If the dryer is not level screw the legs of the dryer up or down to adjust K Remove the red cap from the the gas pipe Move the dryer into its final position 1 Connect gas supply to dryer Use pipe joint compound resistant to the action of LP gas for gas connections If flexible metal tubing is used be certain there are no kinks i E a All connections must The gas valve inside the dryer is memmun shipped in the ON position Check that the gas valve shutoff control is still in the ON position 12 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line AWARNING Fire Hazard Do Not use an open flame to tesi tor leaks from gas connections Checking for leaks with a flame may result in a fire or explosion 1 3 Use o brush and liquid a detergent to test all gas connections for leaks Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak Ifa leak appears shut off gas valve controls and adjust connections Then check connections again 1 To exhaust Wa s the dryer oa see Exhaust requirements j Connect exhaust duct to exhaust hood Use duct tape to seol all joints in exhaust duct Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood Connect the grounding f
15. the gas supply valve controls in the gas supply line e Disconnect gas pipe fittings from dryer and cap the gas supply line e Tape the drum to the front panel Tape the dryer door int screen lid and end of gas pipe e Screw leveling legs all the way in Before installing your dryer in your new home check with your gas supplier or dealer to see that your dryer is equipped with the correct burner for the particular type of gas in your new home Burner information may be found on the rating piate in the door well of the dryer omoed irl SA
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