Whirlpool 6LE5700XSW0 - Manual (Page 3)

Exhaust
requirements
 WARNING
FIre/Health Hazard
• Do Not use non-metal, flexible duct.
• Do Not use metal duct smaller than tour
Inches (10.2 cm) In diameter.
• Do Not use exhaust hoods with
magnetic 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 performance, resulting In
longer drying times and Increased
energy usage.
Failure to follow specifications may result
In a fire.
• Do Not exhaust dryer Into a chimney,
furnace cold air duct, attic or crawl
space, or any other duct used for
ventirrg.
• Clean the exhaust system every other
year.
• Do Not Install flexible duct In enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors.
Accumulated lint could be fuel for a fire or
cause moisture damage.
Exhausting your dryer Indoors Is Not
recommended. The moisture and lint
Indoors may cause:
- Lint to gather Inside and around the
dryer and be a fuel for fire.
- Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet,
etc.
- Housecleaning problems and
possible health problems.
Failure to follow these Instructions could
result In Are damage, property damage,
personal Injury or health problems.
If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint
from entire length of exhaust system. Make
sure exhaust hood Is not plugged with lint.
Replace plastic exhaust duct with rigid
metal or flexible metal duct.
Use duct tape to seal all joints.
Four-Inch (10.2 cm) rigid metal pipe Is
preferred, Plan installation to use the fewest
number of elbows and turns,
good
exhaust air
flow L
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Metal flexible duct must be fully extended
and supported when the dryer is in its final
position. DO NOT KiNK OR CRUSH THE DUCT.
The metal flexible duct must be completely
open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow.
Allow as much room as possible when using
elbows or making
turns. Bend duct
gradually to avoid
kinking. Remove
excess flexible duct
to avoid sagging
and kinking that
may result in
reduced air flow.
Exhaust outlet is
located at the
center of the
bottom dryer back,
The exhaust duct
can be routed up, down, left, right or straight
out the back of the dryer. General space
requirements are provided on Panel C. Use
the straightest path you can, where possible,
to avoid 90° turns.
Maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of duct used,
number of elbows and the type of exhaust
hood, The maximum length for both rigid
and flexible duct is shown in chart.
NUMBER
OF 90"
TURNS
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE
(10.2 cm)
40tt.(12m)
30 tt.(9 m)
20 tt.(6 m)
25 ft.(7.5 m)
19ft.(5.7 m)
1511.(4.5 m)
40tt.(12m)
30 (1.(9 m)
20 (1.(6 m)
25 (1.(7.5 m)
19(t.(5.7m)
15(t.(4.5m)
2
-
1
/
2
"
(6.4 cm)
35fl.(10.5 m)
25 (l.a.S m)
20 (1.(6 m)
18 (l.(5.4 m)
12 (l.(3.6 m)
10 (1.(3 m)
MAX
LENGTH
OF 4" DIA.
(10.2 cm)
RIGID
METAL
DUa
MAX
LENGTH
OF4T3IA.
(10.2 cm)
FLEXIBLE
METAL
DUCT
The maximum length using a 2" (5.1 cm) x 6" (15.2 cm)
rectangular duct with 2 elbows and a 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
(TYPE d) exhaust hood is 8 ft (20.3 cm).
For exhaust systems not covered by the
exhaust length chart, check with your dealer
or distributor for information.
Service check: The back pressure in any
exhaust system used must not exceed 0.6
inches (1.5 cm)of water column measured
with an inclined manometer at the point
that the exhaust duct connects to the dryer,
Exhaustlirg the dryer outside is
recommended. A closet installation must be
exhausted outside. Recessed installation
that is not exhausted outside must use
Exhaust Deflector Part No, 3391278 available
from your dealer. See "Recessed and closet
installation instructions". Panel C, for
adequate unobstructed air opening
requirements.
If the dryer Is lirstalled In a confined area
such os a bedroom, bathroom, or closet, it
must be exhausted to the outside and
provision must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. Check
governing codes and ordinances. Also refer
to the "Recessed and closet installation
instructions," Panel C.
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 (30.5 cm) from the —
ground or any object
that may be in the path ----------------
of the exhaust.
Four-Inch outlet exhaust
hood is preferred. However,
a 2-1 /2-inch (6.4 cm) outlet exhaust hood
may be used, A 2-1/2-inch (6.4 cm) outlet
exhaust hood can result in longer drying
times than other hood types.
For permanent Installation, a stationary
exhaust system Is required.
Mobile home installation
This appliance is suitable for mobile home
installations. The installation of the dryer must
conform to the 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, 1975) or
the latest edition.
n
TT2"
X mir
(30.5 cm)
minimum
floor
Mobile home exhaust requirements: The
dryer must have an outside exhaust. If the
dryer is exhausted through the floor and the
area under the mobile home is enclosed,
the exhaust system must terminate outside
the enclosed area. Extension beyond the
enclosure will prevent lint and moisture
buildup under the mobile home.
Now start...
With dryer in laundry area.
mm m Open dryer and remove literature
and parts packages. Remove drying rack if
your dryer has one. Remove parts from
piackages. Check that all parts were
included (see Panel A).
■ Remove the tape that holds the
drum to the cabinet. (Some dryer drums are
not taped for shipping.) Move the drum by
hand counterclockwise to make sure all
tape has been removed. Wipe the interior of
the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth
before using the dryer.
Take two of the cardboard comers
from the carton and place them on the
floor in back of the dryer.
■ Firmly grasp the body of fhe dryer
and gently lay it on its back on the
cardboard corners.
m With one of the legs in
hand, check the ridges for a
diamond marking. That's how far
fhe leg is supposed to go into the
hole.
other type wrench to finish turning the legs
until you reach the diamond marking.
A CAUTION
Floor Damage
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard
before moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
8
Now stand the dryer up. Slide dryer
onto cardboard or hardboard.
■ Move the dryer close to its
permanent location, but leave enough
room to connect exhaust duct. Remove
cardboard or hardboard from under dryer.
Panel B