User manual WHIRLPOOL WGD8540FW 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:___________________________________ W10868945A W10868946A-SP DRYER SAFETY 2 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for gas installations: Tools needed for all installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas ¼" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level Parts supplied (all models): Tape measure Pliers Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) “Y” connector 2' (0. 6 m) inlet hose Caulking gun and compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer 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. [. . . ] good Better Clamps: ■■ Use clamps to seal all joints. –■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Bottom exhaust installation C 11 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. 6 m) 0 1 2 3 4 To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to the type code located on the serial number plate in the inner door well. –■ 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. (305 mm) Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■ Use the “Vent System Charts” on the next page to determine Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 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. 2 m) 0 1 2 3 4 Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. 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. 12 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models , skip to “Connect Vent. € The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. [. . . ] Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Remove hinge and latch Latch Using a 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 T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. [. . . ]