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MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH (10.2 cm) DIAMETER
RIGID METAL VENT
No.
of 90°
turns
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE
2-1/2"
(6.4 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
64 FT. (19.5 m)
54 FT. (16.5 m)
44 FT. (13.4 m)
35 FT. (10.7 m)
27 FT. (8.2 m)
64 FT. (19.5 m)
54 FT. (16.5 m)
44 FT. (13.4 m)
35 FT. (10.7 m)
27 FT. (8.2 m)
0
1
2
3
4
58 FT. (17.7 m)
48 FT. (14.6 m)
38 FT. (11.6 m)
29 FT. (8.8 m)
21 FT. (6.4 m)
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4-INCH (10.2 cm) DIAMETER
FLEXIBLE METAL VENT
36 FT. (11.0 m)
31 FT. (9.4 m)
27 FT. (8.2 m)
25 FT. (7.6 m)
23 FT. (7.0 m)
36 FT. (11.0 m)
31 FT. (9.4 m)
27 FT. (8.2 m)
25 FT. (7.6 m)
23 FT. (7.0 m)
0
1
2
3
4
28 FT. (8.5 m)
23 FT. (7.0 m)
19 FT. (5.8 m)
17 FT. (5.2 m)
15 FT. (4.6 m)
Exhaust
requirements
Do not use non-metal flexible vent,
metal vent that is smaller than four
inches in diameter or exhaust hoods
with magnetic latches.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
Do not exhaust dryer into a gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or concealed
space of a building.
Do not install flexible vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
If using an existing exhaust system,
clean lint from entire length of exhaust
system. Make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint.
The exhaust system should be
inspected and cleaned yearly.
Replace any plastic or metal foil
exhaust vent with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in
death or fire.
WARNING
Metal flexible vent must be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final position. DO NOT
KINK OR CRUSH THE VENT. The metal
flexible vent must be completely
open to allow adequate exhaust air
to flow.
Allow as much room as possible
when using elbows or making turns.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid
sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced air flow.
Exhaust outlet is located at the
center of the bottom dryer back.
The exhaust vent can be routed up,
down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer.
Maximum length of exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,
number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood. The maximum length
for both rigid and flexible vent is
shown in the chart.
Four-inch (10.2 cm) metal exhaust vent
is required. Plan installation to use the
fewest number of elbows and turns.
Use 4" (10.2 cm) vent clamps to
secure vent system.
better
exhaust
airflow
exhaust airflow
good
exhaust
airflow
For exhaust systems not covered by
the exhaust length chart, see
Whirlpool Service Manual
, “Exhausting
Whirlpool Dryers,” Part No. 603197,
available from your Whirlpool parts
distributor.
If 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 air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes
and ordinances.) See “Recessed area
and closet installation instructions” on
Page 12.
Page 3
The console houses the electronic
control board. The board is factory
set for a dry time of 45 minutes.
Consult the tech sheet found inside
the dryer toe panel to reset dry time
and for other options.
The coin-slide mechanism, control
panel lock and key, and coin-box
lock and key are not included and
are available from usual industry
sources.
IMPORTANT SETUP INFORMATION
The electronic control is factory
preset to accept commands from a
Palm® handheld equipped with the
appropriate Whirlpool management
software. If a handheld is not to be
used, the handheld functionality
MUST BE DISABLED as part of the
control set up. Failure to disable
handheld functionality may result in
unauthorized machine access.