User manual WHIRLPOOL WGD70HEBW INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] Com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase:__________________________________ Date of installation:________________________________ Installer:_________________________________________ Model number:____________________________________ Serial number:____________________________________ NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION Date d’achat:_______________________________________ Date d’installation:___________________________________ Installateur:________________________________________ Numéro de modéle:__________________________________ Numéro de série:____________________________________ W10573707B W10573708B-SP DRYER SAFETY 2 IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Parts supplied (all models): Tools needed for all installations: Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level “Y” connector Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit. [. . . ] Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.  /8" pipe-to-flare adapter 3 fitting A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer to existing gas line. Your connection may be different, according to supply line type, size, and location. 10 Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: B A F G C D E Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. –■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. –■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. –■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■ Use the “Vent System Charts” on the next page to determine Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except WGD71HEW), or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in “Vent System Charts. € Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of dryer. –■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Bottom exhaust installation C 11 The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Connect vent to exhaust hood 0 1 2 3 4 * or Model WGD71HEW only; for all other models, refer to the F Standard Vent System Chart above. To find your model number, refer to the model and serial number plate in the inner door well. nOTE: For long vent systems , use of box/louvered hoods will improve venting regardless of length. secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. [. . . ] Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a TORX® T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. Hinge Using a TORX® T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. [. . . ]