Have questions about your dryer?
Installation Instructions
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call your
dealer. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
IMPORTANT:
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number.
Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in the door well
behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Read and
save these
instructions.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Installer: Leave
Installation Instructions
with homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep
Installation Instructions
for future reference.
For best performance,
install dryer according
to Installation
Instructions. Failure to
complete installation as
instructed could void
warranty.
Moving dryer to a new location?
Check with your gas supplier or dealer to confirm that your dryer is equipped with the
correct burner for the particular type of gas in your new home. Burner information is
specified on the model/serial rating plate.
Shut off electrical supply
Gas Dryer
Part No. 3978909
Save Installation
Instructions for local
to dryer. Unplug power
Tape top
supply cord and tape it
to cabinet.
Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.
securely to dryer.
electrical inspector’s use.
Tape door
Shut off gas supply valve in
to front
the gas supply line.
panel.
Disconnect gas fittings from
dryer and cap gas supply
line. Tape end of dryer gas
pipe.
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
DANGER
We have provided many important
You can be killed or seriously injured
safety message in this manual and
if you don’t immediately follow
on your appliance. Always read
instructions.
Slide dryer onto cardboard
or hardboard before moving
it across the floor to prevent
damaging floor covering.
Turn leveling
legs all the
way in.
and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert
WARNING
symbol.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
This symbol alerts you
to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert
symbol and the word “DANGER”
or “WARNING”. These words
mean:
All safety messages will tell you what
the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
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Dryer location
Product dimensions
and dimensions
A grounded electrical outlet is
required within 4-1/2 feet for
the power supply cord.
Dimensions shown with
feet extended 1” from
bottom of dryer.
11"
The dryer door extends
14" from the front of the
dryer when fully opened.
14"
43-1/8"
WARNING
38-1/4"
1-1/2"
Explosion Hazard
gas line
opening
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches above
the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
6-1/4 "
27-1/2"
27"
Exhaust dimensions
left or right side
exhaust
bottom exhaust
back exhaust
4"
7-1/4"
4-1/4"
14-1/8"
10-1/4"
14-1/8"
For proper drying performance:
The location must provide:
✔Room temperature above 45°F: If room
✔Level floor: Maximum slope under entire dryer
should not be more than 1 inch. (If slope is
greater than 1 inch, install Extended Dryer Feet
Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble
properly and automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.
✔Protection from weather and water: Do not
store or use dryer where it will be exposed to
water and weather.
temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles may
not shut off.
✔Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of
120 pounds.
It is your responsibility to:
This installation must conform with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 installation codes.
✔Make sure you have everything necessary for proper
✔Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
installation.
✔Check code requirements: Some codes limit or
do not permit installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
✔Properly install dryer.
✔Contact a qualified installer to insure that the
electrical and gas installations meet all national and
local codes and ordinances.
✔Exhaust dryer to outdoors: Dryer must be
exhausted outdoors to prevent exposure to harmful
substances in the gas fuel.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
✔Comply with the installation specifications and
dimensions.
✔Consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
Recessed area/closet installation
Installation clearances
Use recommended clearance for easier
installation.
Closet/confined area installation
If a closet door is installed: The minimum
unobstructed air openings are required. Louvered
doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
Recessed area installation
Recommended/Minimum
Back Sides
5"/0" 1"/0" 18"/18"
Top
Front
—
Recessed
Closet
front view
side view
5"/4" 1"/0" 18"/18" 1"/1"
19"
3"
48
sq. in.***
14"
max.
No other fuel burning appliance may be installed
in the same closet or recessed area.
• If codes permit, dryer may be installed in a
recessed area or closet using dimensions shown.
• Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum
allowable. Detailed space requirements can also
be found on the label on the back panel of the
dryer. These requirements ensure minimum
clearances to combustible construction, and
prevent blockage of air into the combustion
chamber.
0"**
0"**
4"****
24 sq.
in.***
** Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
3"
1"
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease
of installation and servicing. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
*** Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door.
**** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
Panel A
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Recommended ground method
Electrical
WARNING
The dryer, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70*.
requirements
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must
be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current.
The power supply cord plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused
electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided.
3-prong ground-type
outlet
3-prong
ground
plug
A wiring diagram is located inside the console or on
the inside of the lower front panel.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it
is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the ground path is adequate.
power
supply cord
ground
prong
Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Supply line requirements:
power cord
Gas supply
shutoff valve
“open” position
requirements
to dryer
gas pipe
connection
rigid gas supply line
Provide a 1/2-inch IPS rigid gas supply line to the
dryer location.
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to
obtain an in-line connection to the dryer.
When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes,
3/8-inch approved tubing may be used for lengths
under 20 feet. For lengths over 20 feet, larger tubing
should be used.
WARNING
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed
within 6 feet of the dryer in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 – latest
edition*.
Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the action of L.P.
gas must be used.
Burner input requirements:
Elevations up to 10,000 feet:
The design of this dryer has been certified by CSA
International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet
above sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the
model/serial rating plate. Burner input adjustments are
not required when the dryer is operated up to this
elevation.
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas
supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
Elevations above 10,000 feet:
If connected to LP, have a qualified
person make sure gas pressure does not
exceed 13" water column. Examples of a
qualified person include licensed heating
personnel, authorized gas company
personnel, and authorized service
personnel.
When installed above 10,000 feet, a four percent (4%)
reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the
model/serial rating plate is required for each 1,000
foot increase in elevation. For assistance installing
dryer above 10,000 feet elevation, contact your
serving gas supplier.
red cap
If local codes permit, it is recommended that new
flexible metal tubing, design-certified by AGA or
CSA, be used for connecting the appliance to the
rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe which extends
through the lower rear of the appliance has 3/8-
inch male pipe thread.)
An elbow and connector between tubing and dryer
pipe may be needed to prevent kinking.
A 1/8-inch NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test
gauge connection, must be installed immediately
upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.
The gas supply must have a shutoff valve. The valve
should be within six feet of the dryer and in the
same room. The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing the valve.
The dryer and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
Gas requirements:
Check that dryer is
equipped with the correct
burner for the particular
type of gas in the home.
Burner information will be
found on the model/serial
rating plate in door well of
the dryer. If this information
does not agree with the type of
gas available, see your dealer.
Natural Gas:
The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the
gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2psi.
This dryer is equipped for use with NATURAL
GAS. It is design-certified by CSA International for
L.P. (propane or butane) gases with appropriate
conversion.
L.P. Gas:
No attempt shall be made to convert the
appliance from the gas specified on the
model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
Conversion must be done by a qualified service
technician. Gas conversion kit part numbers
are listed on the gas valve burner base.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
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Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Exhaust your dryer to the outside. Moisture and lint
indoors may cause:
• lint to gather around the dryer where it can be fuel
for a fire.
• moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpet, etc.
Mobile home installation
requirements
Exhaust
requirements
If codes permit, this appliance is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation of the dryer must
conform to Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or latest edition.
• housecleaning problems and health problems.
The dryer must be fastened to the floor at time
of installation.
Order Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part No.
346765, from your dealer. Kit includes the necessary
fastening hardware and detailed installation
instructions. Metal exhaust system is also available
through your dealer.
Special provisions must be made for the introduction
of outside air into the dryer when installed in a
mobile home. The area of any opening for the
introduction of outside air (such as a nearby
window) should be at least twice as large as the
dryer exhaust opening.
TM
Dura Safe venting products are recommended
and are available from your dealer.
Four-inch diameter vent must be used.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do Not use plastic or metal
foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and
supported when the dryer is in its final position.
Remove excess flexible vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced air flow.
WARNING
An exhaust hood should cap the
exhaust vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
The dryer must be exhausted outside.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Exhaust outlet hood must be at
least 12 inches from the ground or
outside
wall
any object that may be in the path
of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint from
entire length of system and make sure exhaust
hood is not plugged with lint. Replace any plastic or
metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do Not use duct tape,
screws or other fastening devices that extend into the
interior of the vent to secure vent.
12" min.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
skirting
• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent, or exhaust
hoods with magnetic latches.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into any gas vent, chimney,
furnace, cold air vent, wall, ceiling, concealed
space of a building, attic or crawl space, or any
other vent used for venting.
floor
enclosed area
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a
non-combustible portion of the mobile home
structure. The exhaust system must not terminate
beneath the mobile home.
Service check: Back pressure in any exhaust system
used must not exceed 0.6 inches in water column
measured with an incline manometer at the point that
exhaust vent connects to dryer.
• Do Not install flexible vent in enclosed walls,
ceilings or floors.
Plan the exhaust vent installation
exhaust air flow
Route the vent
Preferred —
The exhaust outlet is located at the center of the
rear of the dryer.
better
acceptable
The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left,
right or straight out the back of the dryer. See
“Recessed area/closet installation” section, Panel A,
for general space requirements.
4"
4"
Typical
When you have a 4" hood …
Select the route that will provide the straightest
and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation
to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
installations
Maximum length of
4" diameter metal vent
exhaust from the
rear of the dryer.
Number of
Flexible
(fully extended)
36 ft.
Rigid
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much
room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking.
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
64 ft.
54 ft.
44 ft.
35 ft.
27 ft.
straight back
31 ft.
27 ft.
Determine vent length
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends
upon:
25 ft.
23 ft.
• the type of vent (rigid or flexible metal).
• the number of elbows used.
• side or bottom exhaust. Side or bottom exhaust
adds a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine
maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the
chart.
offset
Acceptable —
2-1/2"
This dryer may be converted to exhaust
1. See the exhaust vent length chart that matches
your type hood for the maximum vent lengths you
can use.
out the right or left side or through the bottom.
When you have a 4" hood …
To convert the dryer, the following kits are available
from your dealer.
Maximum length of
4" diameter metal vent
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in
exhaust vent length charts.
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Number of
Flexible
(fully extended)
28 ft.
Rigid
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
— accumulate lint creating a potential fire
hazard.
— shorten the life of the dryer.
— reduce performance, resulting in longer
drying times and increased energy usage.
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting.
58 ft.
48 ft.
38 ft.
29 ft.
21 ft.
23 ft.
19 ft.
17 ft.
2. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
15 ft.
3. In the column listing the type of metal vent you are
using (rigid or flexible), find the maximum length
of metal vent on the same line as the number of
elbows.
The maximum length using a 2" x 6" rectangular
vent with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" exhaust hood is
8 ft.
4. Determine the number of 4" clamps you will need.
For exhaust systems not covered by exhaust vent
length charts (such as multiple unit hookups,
plenums, and power-assist fans), see Service
Manual, Part No. 603197. (To purchase the Service
Manual, see your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free
telephone number.)
Typical installations
for bottom
exhausting.
Panel C
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Now start installation
(If installing washer and dryer, install dryer first.)
✔
A. Install vent
system
1.
2.
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Install exhaust hood. Use
3.
Connect vent to exhaust hood with 4"
clamp. (Exhaust vent MUST fit inside hood.)
(new installation)
4.
Run exhaust vent to dryer location.
Use the straightest path possible. (See Panel C.)
Avoid 90° turns. Use 4" clamps to secure vent pieces.
Tin snips may be needed to cut vent to required
length.
caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
B. Prepare dryer
WARNING
diamond
marking
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dryer.
Failure to do so could result in back or other
injury.
1. Open dryer door. Remove drying rack, if
included. Wipe drum with damp cloth to remove
dust.
3.
Start to screw legs into holes by hand. Use
an adjustable wrench or 1" hex-head socket wrench
to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with
the diamond marking.
4.
Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard.
2.
Take two cardboard corners from dryer carton
and place them on floor in back of dryer. Firmly grasp
body of dryer and gently lay it on its back on the
cardboard corners.
Dryer must be level to reduce noise and assure
proper performance.
C. Level dryer
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before
moving across floor to prevent floor damage.
1.
Move dryer close to its permanent location.
Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent. Remove
cardboard or hardboard from under dryer.
2.
Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on
top of dryer, first side to side, then front to back. If
dryer is not level, adjust dryer legs up or down.
If legs are not long enough to level dryer, order
Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810 (sold two
legs per kit), from your dealer.
manual
shutoff valve
“open” position
D.Make gas
connection
to dryer
rigid gas supply line
red cap
3.
Turn the shutoff valve in the gas supply line
to the “open” position.
1.
Remove and dispose of the red cap from the
gas pipe. (You may need to use pliers.)
4.
Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all
external gas connections for leaks. Bubbles around
connections will indicate a leak. If a leak appears,
shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections.
Then check connections again.
2.
Connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint
compound resistant to the action of L.P. gas for gas
connections. If flexible stainless steel tubing is used, be
certain there are no kinks.
Panel D
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E. Exhaust dryer
2.
Move dryer into final position. Do not crush
or kink exhaust vent. Make sure dryer is level.
1.
Connect vent to dryer outlet using a 4" clamp.
If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. The vent must fit over the dryer outlet and
inside the exhaust hood.
Make sure exhaust vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" clamp.
F. Check operation
3.
Read the Use and Care Guide to fully
1.
Check that you:
understand your new dryer. Select a full heat cycle
(not the air cycle) and start dryer. After five minutes,
open dryer door. You should feel heat inside dryer.
✔ did not skip any steps.
✔ installed all parts.
✔ properly installed dryer legs.
If the burner did not ignite and you do not feel heat
inside the dryer, shut the dryer off for 5 minutes.
Then check that:
✔ leveled dryer.
✔ have secured all exhaust vent joints with 4" clamps.
✔ have all the tools you started with.
✔ controls are set in a running or “On” position.
✔ start button has been pushed firmly.
✔ gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
Repeat 5-minute test. If dryer still does not operate
properly, check the following:
✔ electrical supply is connected.
✔ house fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
✔ dryer door is closed.
If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that dryer is
level.
2.
Plug power supply cord into
grounded 3-prong outlet.
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Periscopes For Offset
Dura Safe
Outlets, Tight Installations
SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit
✔ Provides 2 1/2" clearance
between dryer and wall
Kits Make Installation Easy
1
2
✔ Great for closet
2 / "
✔Provides 4 1/2"
clearance between
dryer and wall
1-800-442-9991
installations
✔ 0"-18", 18"-29" or
29"-50" periscopes
include one male
snap-lock fitting,
one extra long
2 1
/
2
"
✔Snap-Lock fittings
To have your venting
professionally installed,
call
✔Total kit length
8 feet
0"-18" : Part #4396037
18"-29" : Part #4396011
29"-50" : Part #4396014
draw-band collar
and one clamp
✔Additional vent can
be snapped between
0"-18" Periscope
1-800-253-1301
✔ Use when vent outlets
Part #4396028
sections for
longer runs
overlap or are offset
for the nearest
authorized service
provider.
✔ Excess length can
be trimmed to fit
Part #4396037
Kit Contains:
2- 4' vent sections with attached close elbows
1- Wall plate for close clearance installations
2- 4" clamps
18"-29" and 29"-50" Periscope
Sections separate,
fittings can face
same or opposite
Swivel collar
wall connection
Telescoping
sections
Swivel collar
Extra long
band-clamp
for dryer
Beveled edges
allow corner
installations
.
connection
Dura Safe and Sure Connect are Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
18"-29" : Part #4396011
29"-50" : Part #4396014
Panel E
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