Roper REK2950KQ1 Installation Guide

PartNo, 8527799

IMPORTANT
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions

with the owner,

Owner: Keep Installation Instructions for

future reference,

Save Installation Instructions for local

electrical inspector's use,

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120ovolt, 60 Hz 120/240ovolt, 60 Hz

Before start...

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important
safety message in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately

foltow instructions.

This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill

or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the

safety alert symbol and either the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These

words mean:

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow

instructions.

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.

WARNING:Foryoursafetythe

informationinthis manual mustbe
followed to minimizethe riskoffire or

e×plosionorto preventproperty
damage,personalinjuryordeath.

• Do nottouch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in
your building.

• Ciearthe room,building or area of
3ii occupants.

• immediately caliyour gas supplier

-- Donotstoreor use gasoline,
orotherflammablevap0rsand liquids
inthevicinityofthis oranyother

from 3 neighbor's phone. Follow
the .qassuppiier's instructions.

• if you cannot reach your gas

appliance.

= WHATTOD0 iFYOUSMELL.GAS:

® Don0ttryt0 lightanyappliance.

-- installationandservice mustbe
doneby 3qualified installer,

serviceagencyorthe gassupplier.

Tt is your

tespenstbtll Co:

Observe all governing codes end
ordinances.

Check code requirements: Some codes

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches
(45.8 era) above the floor for a

garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.

]:£{nstamng a GAS dyer:

Post this warning in a prominent
location.

It is recommended that the owner
post, in a prominent location,

instructions for the customer's use in the
event the customer smells gas, This

information should be obtained from

your local gas supplier,

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limit or do not permit installation of clothes
dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes or
sleeping quarters, Contact your local
building inspector,

Comply with the installation specifications
and dimensions,

Consider spacing requirements for
companion appliances,

Make sure you have everything necessary
for proper installation,

Properly install dryer,
Contact a qualified installer to insure that

the electrical and gas installations meet all
national and local codes and ordinances,

Exhaust to outdoors: Dryer must be
exhausted outdoors to prevent exposure to

harmful substances in the gas fuels,
Note: The dryer must not be installed in an

area where it will be exposed to water
and/or weather,

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING -- Toreduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when

using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, incmudingthe following:

1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance,

2. Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances, as
they give off vapours that could ignite
or explode,

3. Do not allow children to play on or in

the appliance, Close supervision of
children isnecessary when the
appliance isused near children,

4. Before the appliance isremoved from

service or discarded, remove the door
to the drying compartment,

5. Do not reach into the appliance ifthe

drum ismoving,

6. Do not install or store this appliance

where it will be exposed to the
weather,

7. Do not tamper with controls,

8. Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically

recommended in the user-
maintenance instructions or in

published user-repair instructions that

you understand and have the skillsto
carry out,

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products

to eliminate static unless

recommended by the manufacturer

of the fabric softener or product,

10. Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly

textured rubber-like materials,

] 1. Clean lint screen before or after each

load,

12. Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent surrounding

areas free from the accumulation of

lint, dust, and dirt,

13. The interior of the appliance and
exhaust duct should be cleaned

periodically by qualified service
personnel,

14. Do not place items exposed to
cooking oils in your dryer, Items
contaminated with cooking oils may

contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a load to catch fire,

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Post this warning in a prominent
location.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammaMe vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliances.

Theconsolehousestheaccumulator

timer with actuating arm and button,
The timer isset to provide 45 minutes
(4 pins) of drying time when activated
by the coin slide, Timer cams for
30- minute (6 pins) and 60-minute
(3 pins) drying times are included in
the parts bag,

The coin-slide mechanism, control
panel lock and key, and coin-box lock

and key are not included and are
available from usual industry sources,

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before

making cam changes.

Failure to do so can result in

death or electrical shock.

Each coin-operated dryer is
equipped with a 45-minute timer

cam that provides 45 minutes of
drying time when activated by the

coin slide,

You can install the 30-minute or

60-minute timing cam (shipped with
dryer) as follows:

I. Unlock meter case, Reach into

control panel area,

2. Turn the timing cam by hand until
the "V" -shaped notch lines up

below the ratchet tooth,

ratchetL_oth timing ¢am_

4. Place new cam (hub side down)
over clock shaft, Line up flat side of

shaft with flat side of cam hole,
Check that drive lug is in place,

5. Turn cam until "V" -shaped notch
lines up with ratchet tooth,

6. Press cam down in place on motor
shaft, Make sure that "V" -shaped

notch clears the ratchet tooth,

7. Close and lock the meter case,

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in

death or fire.

Do not use non-metal flexible vent,
metal vent that issmaller than four
inches in diameter or exhaust hoods with

magnetic latches,
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
Do not exhaust dryer into a gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, or concealed
space of a building,

Do not install flexible vent in enclosed
walls, ceilings or floors,

If using an existing exhaust system, clean
lint from entire length of exhaust system,
Make sure exhaust hood isnot plugged

with lint,
The exhaust system should be inspected

and cleaned yearly,
Replace any plastic or metal foil exhaust

vent with rigid metal or flexible metal
vent,

Use 4" (10,2 cm) vent clamps to
secure vent system,

Metal flexible vent must be fully
extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final position, DO NOT

KINK OR CRUSH THEVENT, The metal
flexible vent must be completely

open to allow adequate exhaust air
to flow.

Allow as much room as possible
when using elbows or making turns,
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking,

Remove excess flexible vent 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 vent can be routed up,

down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer,

Maximum length of exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used,

number of elbows and type of
exhaust hood, The maximum length

for both rigid and flexible vent is
shown in the chart,

EXHAUSTHOODTYPE

_F

NO,

of 90°

turns

(!0,2 era)

MAXIMUMLENGTHOF 4-iNCH (10,2cm) DIAMETER

0 64 FT. (19.5 m) 64 FT.(19.5 rn) 58 FT.(17 7 m)

I 54FT.(16.5 m) 54 FT.(16.5 rn) 48 FT.(146 m)
2 44 FT. (13.4 m) 44 FT.(13.4 rn) 38 FT.(11.6 m)
3 35 FT. (10.7 m) 35 FT.(10.7 m) 29 FT.(8.8 rn)
4 27 FT. (8.2 m} 27 FT.(8.2 m) 21 FT.(6.4 m)

MAXIMUMLENGTHOF 4-INCH (10.2cm) DIAMETER

0 36 FT (11.0 m) 36 FT.(11.0 m) 28 FT.(8.5 m)

I 31 FT.(9.4 m) 31 FT.(9,4 m) 23 FT.(7.0 m)

2 27 FT.(8.2 m) 27FT.(8.2 m) 19FT.(5.8 m)

3 25 FT.(7.6 m) 25 FT.(7.6 m) 17FT.(5.2 m)

4 23 FT.(7.0 m) 23FT.(7.0 m) 15FT.(4.5 m)

For exhaust systems not covered by
the exhaust length chart, see
Whirlpool Service Manual, "Exhausting
Whirlpool Dryers," Part No, 603197,
available from your Whirlpool parts

distributor,

RIGIDMETALVENT

FLEXIBLEMETALVENT

m_

ratchet hub _..

toofl_ down "%

3. Insert a narrow, flat-blade
screwdriver under the timing cam

near the clock shaft, Gently lift cam
straight up and off shaft making
sure that the "V" -shaped notch

clears the ratchet tooth,

exhaust airflow

Four-inch (I0.2 cm) metal exhaust vent
is required, Plan installation to use the

fewest number of elbows and turns,

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An exhaust hood should cap the
exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air
from returning into the dryer, The

outlet of the hood must be at least

]2 inches (30,5 cm) from the ground
or anything else that may be in the
path of the exhaust,

Four-inch outlet hood is preferred.

However, a 2-1/2-inch (6,4 ore) outlet

exhaust hood may be used, A

2-1/2-inch (6,4 cm) outlet creates

greater back pressure than other

hood types, For permanent

installation, a stationary exhaust

system is required,

A main exhaust vent can be used for

exhausting a group of dryers, Main

exhaust vent should be sized to

remove 200 CFM of air per dryer,

Large-capacity lint screens of proper

design may be used in the main

exhaust vent if checked and cleaned

frequently, The room where the dryers

are located should have make-up air

equal to or greater than the CFM of

all the dryers in the room,

air flow _ main cotJecforvent _--

30° max. _ 30° max.

An exhaust hood should cap the
outside end of the main vent to

prevent exhausted air from returning
to the dryers, If an exhaust hood

cannot be used, the outside end of
the main vent should have a sweep

elbow directed downward, If the
main vent travels vertically through

the roof, rather than through the wall,
install ] 80° sweep elbow on the end
of vent at least 2 feet (61 cm) above
the highest part of the building, The

opening wall or roof shall have a
diameter 1/2 inch (1,3 cm)larger than

the exhaust vent diameter, The
exhaust vent should be centered in

the opening,

exhaust
hood or

horizontal vent

S_'be°ewP_ _

2 ft. (61 cm) 1"_-__ _' elbow
rain. above // _,_
highest point of f f"_ \

building I I ti.J

main exhaust vent

_ _._--- wall

180°

sweep

X i _ i main collector

Gas req rements

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA
approved gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten aH gas

connections.
If connected to LP, have a

qualified person make sure gas
pressure does not exceed 13"
(33 crn) water column. Examples
of a qualified person include
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company
personnel, and authorized
service personnel

Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.

Back-draft Damper Kits, Part No,
3391910, are available from your
Whirlpool dealer and should be

installed in each dryer's exhaust vent
to prevent exhausted air from

returning into the dryers and to keep
the exhaust in balance within the

main exhaust vent, Unobstructed air
openings are required,

Each exhaust vent should enter the

main vent at an angle pointing in the
direction of the airflow, Vents entering
from the opposite side should be
staggered to reduce the exhausted
air from interfering with the other

vents,
The maximum angJe of each vent

entering the main vent should be no

more than 30°,

Keep air openings free of dry
cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create
acids which, when drawn through the

dryer heating units, can damage
dryers and loads being dried.

A cmean-out cover should be located
on the main exhaust vent for

periodically cleaning of the exhaust
system,

Do Not install screening or cap over
end of vent,

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.

A® This installation must conform

with local codes, or in absence of
local codes with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223,1/NFPA 54 or the
CAN/CGA- B] 49 installation codes,

B® The design of this dryer has

been certified by CSA International
for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet
(3048 m) above sea level at the B,T,U,
rating indicated on the model/serial
plate, Burner input adjustments are
not required when the dryer is

operated up to this elevation,
When installed above ] 0,000 feet

(3048 m), a four percent (4%)
reduction of the burner B,T,U, rating

shown on the model/serial plate is
required for each 1,000 foot (305 m)

increase in elevation, For assistance
when converting to other gas types

and/or installing above ] 0,000 feet
(3048 m) elevation, contact your
local service company,

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C® Check that dryer isequipped
with the correct burner for the

particular type of gas used, Burner
information can be found on the

serial/rating plate in the door well of
the appliance, If this information does
not agree with the type of gas
available, see your dealer,

D® This dryer is equipped for use

with NATURAL GAS, It iscertified by
CSA International for manufactured,

mixed and L,P, (propane and
butane) gases with appropriate
conversion, No attempt shall be
made to convert the appliance from
the gas specified on the serial/rating
plate for use with a different gas
without consulting the serving gas
supplier. Conversion must be done by
o qualified service technician. Gas
conversion kit part numbers are listed

on the gas valve burner base.

E® Provide a rigid gas supply line of
]/2-inch IPSpipe to the dryer

location, If local codes permit, it is
recommended that a new flexible

stainless steel gas line, design-certified
by AGA or CSA International, be used

for connecting the dryer to the gas
supply line, (The gas pipe which

extends through the lower rear of the
dryer is provided with 3/8-inch male

pipe thread,) Alternate method - The
gas supply may also be connected

using 3/8-inch approved copper or
aluminum tubing, If the total length of
the supply line is more than 20 feet
(6, ]m), larger tubing will be required,
If using natural gas, do not use

copper tubing, Pipe-joint compounds
suitable for use with L,P, gas should be
used,

G® If the dryer is installed in a

confined area such as a bathroom or
closet, provision must be made for

enough air for combustion and
ventilation, (Check governing codes

and ordinances, The installation must
conform with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223,1/NFPA 54 or the
CAN/CSA- B] 49 installation codes,)

H® Ifrigid __
pipe is used _

as a gas supply line, a _
combination of pipe fittings must U!

be used to obtain an in-line

connection to the dryer,

® Make sure that lower edges of the

cabinet, plus the back and bottom
sides of the dryer are free of obstruc-
tions to permit adequate clearance
of air openings for combustion air,

See "Recessed area and closet

installation instructions," page 12, for
minimum spacing requirements,

J® For ease of installation,

operation and servicing (if ever

needed) adequate space should be
provided around the dryer,

K_ A 1/8-inch NPT plugged

tapping, accessible for gauge testing,

must be installed immediately
upstream of the gas supply

connection to the dryer,
The dryer must be disconnected from

the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of the system at

test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig,
The dryer must be isolated from the gas

supply piping system by closing the
equipment shut-off valve during any

pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less
than 1/2 psi(3,45 kPa)

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required, A time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker isrecommended,
It is recommended that a separate

circuit serving only this appliance be
provided,

If codes permit and o separate ground
wire is used, if is recommended that a

qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

ground method

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**, or
the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22,1 *,

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,
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,

with a shutoff valve installed within 6

supply line shall be equipped

ft, (1,8 m) of dryer in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223,1 -- latest edition*, In Canada,
an individual manual shutoff valve

must be installed in accordance with
the B] 49 installation codes CAN/CGA

B]49,1 and CAN/CGA B149,2", This
valve should be located in the same

room as the dryer and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening

and closing, Do Not block access to
the shutoff valve,

3-prong _
ground

°'°°

ouflef3-Pr°ngground-type ._

power /

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prongoutlet.
Do not remove groundprong.
Do not use anadapter,

supply cord ground

Copies of the standards listed above may
be obtained from:

* CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

** National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincey, Massachusetts 02269

prong

Do not use anextension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, orelectrical
shock.

Impofanf: Observe all governing

codes and ordinances. Page 5