Whirlpool 6LE5700XSW0 - Manual (Page 4)

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The electrical connections must
be done by a licensed electrician.
1 1 ■ Check leveiness of dryer by
piacing level on top of the dryer, first side to
side, then front to back. If dryer is rx)f level,
adjust the legs of the dryer up or down.
Dryer must be level to prevent noise and
poor drying performance.
Connecf exhaust duct to
exhaust hood and dryer. (See Exhaust
requirements. Panel B.)
• Use the straightest path possible to avoid
90° turns.
• Use duct tape to seal all joints in the
exhaust system.
• Use caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
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■ Check that all parts you
removed from the parts packages are now
Installed In the dryer. If fhere is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step
was skipped.
i d
m m Check to make sure you have all
the tools you started with.
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Carefully slide dryer into its final
location. Check to be sure legs were
properly installed and dryer is level.
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Read the Use and Care Guide to
fully understand your new dryer. Start the
dryer and allow it to complete a full heat
cycle (not the air cycle). After five minufes,
open dryer door. You should feel heaf inside
the dryer. If you do not feel heat, follow
instructions given on back cover, “If dryer
does nof operafe properly."
You have Just
finished Installing
your new Whirlpool dryer.
To get the most efficient use
form your new dryer, read your
Congrattilations!
Whirlpool Use and Care guide. Keep
Installation Instructions and Guide
close to dryer for easy reference.
The Instructions will make
reinstalling your Whirlpool
Dryer In another home
as easy as the first
InstallaHon.
Recessed and doset
installation instructions
The dryer may be Installed In a recessed area
or closet.
A WARNING
Fire Hazard
If the dryer Is Installed In a closet, the
dryer MUST be exhausted outside.
Failure to do so may result In a fire.
TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT AND
MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING, TO
MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY AND TO
PREVENT EXPOSURE TO POSSIBLE HEALTH
HAZARDS, THIS DRYER SHOULD BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
The installation spacing is in inches and
centimeters and is minimum allowable.
Additional spacing should be considered for
ease of installation, servicing and compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
If cfoset door is Installed, the minimum
unobstructed air openings in top and bottom
is required. Louvered doors with equivalent air
openings are acceptabie. Closet instaliation
must be exhausted. Other installations must
use the minimum dimensions indicated.
Companion appliance spacing should be
considered.
For recessed, non-exhausted Installation,
Exhaust Deflector Kit, Part No. 3391278, Is
required.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
Minimum instailation spacing
Closet installation must be exhausted.
closet door •
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48 sq. in."
(309.7 sq cm)
14" (35.6 cm)
max.
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24 sq. in.
(154.8 sq cm)
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4"***_
(10.2 cm)
Side view
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3" (7.6 cm)
48 sq. in."
(309.7 sq cm)
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24 sq. in.”
(154.8 sq cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
Front view
* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor
moldings may be required.
** Opening is minimum for closet door. Louvered
door with equivalent air openings is
acceptable.
" Additional space is needed when external
exhaust elbow is used.
Panel C