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Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m):
■ When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of
the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate
is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in elevation.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi.
Dryer Gas Pipe
■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a
1
/8" male pipe thread.
A
2"
(51 mm)
3
/
4
"
(19 mm)
A.
3
/8" NPT dryer pipe
Venting Requirements
WARNING
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 re.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Obse
rve all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
ch
imney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a
building.
If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid heavy metal or
flexible metal vent.
■ Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if
necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■ Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■ 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer
or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more
information, see the “Assistance or Service” section.
Rigid metal vent
■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■ Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal
vent
■ Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for
cleaning.
■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final location.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking
that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or
floors.
■ The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 7
3
/4 ft
(2.4 m).
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good Better
Clamps
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
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