Whirlpool 3978909 User Manual

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Have questions about your dryer?

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.”
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.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Serial No.

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.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read and
save these instructions.
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.
Save Installation
Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.
Gas Dryer
Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.
Part No. 3978909
GAS DRYER
Shut off electrical supply to dryer. Unplug power supply cord and tape it securely to dryer.
Shut off gas supply valve in the gas supply line. Disconnect gas fittings from dryer and cap gas supply line. Tape end of dryer gas pipe.
Tape top to cabinet.
Tape door to front panel.
Turn leveling legs all the way in.
Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving it across the floor to prevent damaging floor covering.
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.
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
D ANGER
WARNING
Dryer location
and dimensions
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.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.
Comply with the installation specifications and
dimensions.
Consider spacing requirements for companion
appliances.
The location must provide:
Protection from weather and water: Do not
store or use dryer where it will be exposed to water and weather.
It is your responsibility to:
Panel A
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.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
Explosion Hazard
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.
For proper drying performance:
Recessed area/closet installation
3"
3"
48 sq. in.***
24 sq. in.***
4"****
14"
max.
front view
1"
*** Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door.
**** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.
Recessed area installation
0"
**
0"
**
19"
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.
** Wall, door and floor molding may require
additional spacing.
side view
Recessed Closet
Back 5"/0" 5"/4"
Sides 1"/0" 1"/0"
Top 18"/18" 18"/18"
Front
1"/1"
Installation clearances Use recommended clearance for easier installation.
Recommended/Minimum
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.
• Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
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 dryer to outdoors: Dryer must be
exhausted outdoors to prevent exposure to harmful substances in the gas fuel.
Room temperature above 45°F: If room
temperature is below 45°F, automatic cycles may not shut off.
Sturdy floor to support dryer weight of
120 pounds.
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.
14"
43-1/8"
38-1/4 "
6-1/4 "
1-1/2 "
14-1/8"
7-1/4"
left or right side
exhaust
bottom exhaust
back exhaust
4-1/4"
10-1/4"
14-1/8"
4"
Exhaust dimensions
Dimensions shown with feet extended 1” from bottom of dryer.
WARNING
The dryer door extends 14" from the front of the dryer when fully opened.
27"
27-1/2"
A grounded electrical outlet is required within 4-1/2 feet for the power supply cord.
gas line opening
11"
Product dimensions
Gas supply
requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
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 3/8­inch 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.
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.
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to obtain an in-line connection to the dryer.
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.
Elevations above 10,000 feet:
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.
Supply line requirements:
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:
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.
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. 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.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Provide a 1/2-inch IPS rigid gas supply line to the dryer location.
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.
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.
power cord
gas pipe connection
red cap
Electrical
requirements
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
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.
A wiring diagram is located inside the console or on the inside of the lower front panel.
Recommended 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*.
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 equipment­grounding 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.
3-prong ground-type outlet
3-prong ground plug
power supply cord
ground prong
Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Panel B
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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
to dryer
shutoff valve “open” position
rigid gas supply line
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
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