Whirlpool 3393 137 - Manual (Page 3)

Electrical
requirements
AWARNING
Eleclrica( Shock Hazard
• Electrical ground is required on
this appliance.
• Improper connection ot the
equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock.
• Check with a qualified
electrician if you ore in doubt
as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do Not
modify the power supply
cord plug. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified
electrician.
• Do Not use an extension cord
wit this appliance. Such use
may result in a fire, electrical
shock or other personal injury,
• Do Not have a fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit. A
fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit could result in eleclrtical
shock.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in electrical shock or
other personal injury.
A 120volt, 60-Hz, AC only. 15-or 20-
Ampere fused electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
Recommended
grounding
method
Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG
For your personal safety, this
appliance must be grounded. This
appliance is equipped with
a power
supply cord having a 3-prong
grounding plug.
To minimize possible
shock hazard, the j
cord must be
plugged into a
mating 3-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle,
grounded in
accordance with
the National /
Electrical Code.
ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition, and all local codes
ond ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
For added personal safety, using the
clamp and green-colored copper
wire furnished, connect this separo'^e
grounding wire (#18 minimum) from
the external grounding connector
on the back of the opptionce to
a grounded cold water pipe,'
Temporary
grounding
method
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
THIS. HOWEVER. IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
If changing and properly grounding
the woll receptocle is impossible
and where local codes permit
(consult your electrical inspector), a
temporary adopter may be plugged
into the existing 2-prong wall
receptacle to mate with the 3-prong
power supply cord.
If this is done, you must connect o
separate copper grounding wire
(N0.-18 minimum) to a grounded cold
water pipe* by means of a clamp
and then to the external ground
connector screw.
Do not ground to a gas supply pipe
or hot wafer pipe. Do not connect to
electrical supply until appliance is
permanently grounded.
'Grounded ^
cold water pipe
musi have melol conltnuily
to electrical ground and not be
interrupted by plastic, rubber or other
eieclricaily insulating connectors (including contoct pipe
water meter or pump) without adding a
jumper wire at these connections.
Exhaust
requirements
AWARNING
Fire/Health Hazard
• Do Not use non-mefal,
flexible duct.
• Do Not use metal duct smaller
than four inches in diameter.
• Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnellc latches.
• Check that exhaust system is not
longer than specified. Exhaust
systems longer than specified
will:
-Accumulate lint.
- Shorten the life of the dryer.
- Reduce performonce, resulting
in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
Foilure to follow specifications
may result in a fire.
• Do Not exhaust dryer into a
chimney, furnace cold air duct,
ottic or crawl space, or any
other duct used for venting.
• Clean the exhaust system every
other year.
• Do Not install flexible duct in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Accumulated lint could result in a
tire or cause moisture damage.
• Exhaust the dryer outside to
prevent exposure to substances
in the gas fuels and combustion
which may be harmful to your
heolth.
The moisture and lint indoors
may cause;
- FIRE HAZARD from lint
collected in dryer;
- Moisture damage to
woodwork, furniture, paint,
wallpaper, carpel, etc,
- House cleaning problems and
possible health problems.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire damage or
personal injury.
Metal flexible duct may be used. It
should be fully extended and
supported when the dryer is in its final
posftion, DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE
DUCT, The metal flexible duct must
be completely open to allow
adequate exhaust air to flow.
Use Duct Tape to seal all joints,
If the dryer is installed in a confined
area such os 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.) Also refer to the
section of this instruction covering
Recessed and Closet Instructions.
The Exhaust
Outlet is located
at the bottom center
of the back dryer.
Detailed space requirements can be
found in the Recessed Area Instructions
on the back cover and on back panel
of dryer.
The Exhaust Duct
can be routed up.
down, left, right or
straight out the
back of the dryer.
An Exhaust Hood should cap the
exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air
from returning into dryer. The outlet of
the hood must be at least 12 inches
from the ground or anything else that
may be in the path of the exhoust.
A 2'1/2 inch outlet Exhaust Hood
should be used with short systems
only. (This outlet creates greater back
pressure than other hood types.)
Exhaust Hoods with magnetic latches
should not be used.
The Maximum Length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct
used, number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood. The maximum length
for both rigid and flexible duct is shown
in chart.
For Exhaust Systems not covered by
the exhaust length chart, check
with your Whirlpool dealer or service
center for a dryer manual Part No.
603197. The back pressure in any
exhaust system used must not exceed
0.3 inches of water column measured
with an inclined manometer at the
point that the exhaust duct connects
to the dryer.
For Mobile Home installation, the dr/er
must have an outside exhaust. If you
exhaust the dryer
through the floor and
the area under your
mobile home is enclosed,
the exhaust system must
terminate outside the
enclosed area. Extension
beyond the enclosure will
prevent lint and moisture
build-up under the
mobile home.
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