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Eleclrrcol Shock Hazard
. Electrical ground is required on
this opptlance.
. Improper connection of the
equipment-groundrng
conductor co” result in a risk of
electrrcat shock.
. Check wrth o qualrlred
electrrcra” II you are r” doubt
OS to whether the opplrance IS
properly grounded. Do Nol
modify the power supply
cord ~Iua. If it will not fit the
outlei, h&e o proper outlet
installed by o qualrfied
electrician.
- Do Not use on extensron cord
wit thrs appliance. Such use
may result rn a fire, electrrcol
shock or other personal injury.
. Do Not have a fuse in the
neutral or groundrng circuit. A
fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit could result in electriical
shock.
Failure to follow these rnstructions
could result in electrical shock or
other personal injury.
A 12CFvolt. 60.Hz. AC only. 15or 20.
Amoere fused electrical SUDDIV IS
required. Time-delay fuse or circurt
breoker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate
circuit sewing only this appliance
be provided
Recommended
grounding
method
Electncol ground is required on thus
appliance.
DO NOT. UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
For your personal safety. thrs
appliance must be grounded. This
appliance is equipped wrth a power
supply cord having a 3-prong
groundrng plug.
To minimize possible
shock hazard. the
cord must be
plugged into a
matrng 3-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle,
grounded rn
accordance wrth
the Notronal
Electrical Code.
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition, and all local codes
and ordrnances. If a matrng wall
receptacle is not avarlable. tt is the
personal responsibrlity and OblrQation
of the customer to hove a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
rnstalled by a quolrfied electrrcran
For added personal sotety. usrng the
Clamp and Qreen~colored copper
wrre furnished. connect this separo’e
groundrng wrre (# 10 mrnrmum) from
the external groundrng connector
on the back of the applrance to
o grounded cold water pope ’
DO NOT. UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES. REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG
THIS. HOWEVER, IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
It changrng and properly grounding
the wall receptacle IS rmpossible
Panel B
and where local codes permit
(consult Your electrrcol Inspector). a
temporary adapter may be plugged
rnio the exrstrng 2-prong wall
receptacle to mote wrih the J-prong
power supply cord
It this IS done. you must connect a
seporote copper grounding wire
(No.-18 mrnlmum) to a grounded cold
water pipe’ by meons of a clomp
and then to the external QrOUnd
connector screw
Do not ground lo a gas supply pipe
or hot water pipe. Do not connect to
electrrcal supply untrl appliance is
PermOnentlY QrOUnde
Frre/Heolth Hazard
Do Not use non-metal.
llexible duct.
Do Not use metal duct smatter
than four inches in diameter.
Do Not use exhaust hoods with
mognelrc 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, resulling
in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
oilure to follow specifications
nay resuli in o fire.
Do Not exhaust dryer into o
chimney. furnace cold air duct.
attic or crawl space, or any
other duct used for venting.
Clean the exhaust system every
other yeor.
Do Not instoll flexible duct in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
6ccumulated lint could result in a
re or cause moisture damage.
- Exhaust the dryer outsrde to
prevent exposure to subslances
in the gas tuels and combustion
which may be harmful to your
health.
me moisture and lint indoors
may cause:
FIRE HAZARD tram lrnt
collected in dryer;
Moisture damage to
woodwork, furniture, paint.
wallpaper. carpel. etc.
- House cleaning problems and
Possible health problems
Failure to follow these instruchons
:ould result rn fire damage or
eersonol injury.
Met01 flexible duct may be used. It
should be fully extended and
supported when the dryer IS in Ifs trnal
postion 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 seal all ~ornis
If the dryer is inslolled in a confined
v
area such OS a bedroom. bathroom or
closet. it must be exhausted to the
outstde and provrsion made for
enough air for combustron and
ventrlatron (Check governrng codes
and ordrnonces 1 Also refer to the
sectron of thus Instructron coverrng
Recessed and Closet lnstructrons
The Exhaust
Oullei is located
at the bottom ce
of the back dryer
Detorled space requrrements can be
found in the Recessed Area lnstructrons
on the back cover and on back panel
of dryer.
The Exhausl Duct
can be routed up.
down. left. rrght or
strarght out the
back of the dryer.
An Exhaust Hood should cap the
exhaust duel to prevent exhausted art
from returning into dryer The outlet of
the hood must be at least 12 Inches
from the ground or onylhing else that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
A 2-l/2 inch outlet Exhaust Haad
should be used with short systems
only. Crhis outlet creates greater back
pressure than other hood types.)
Exhausl Haads 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 riaid and flexible duct is shown
in chart -
For Exhausl Systems not covered by
the exhaust length chart. check
wrth your Whirlpool dealer or sewice
center for a dryer manual Port No
603197 The back pressure rn 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 rnstalla
must have an outside ex
exhaust the dn/er
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 wail
prevent lrnt and morsture
build-up under the
mobrle home.