Whirlpool 3XLGR5437 Installation Instructions

8528097

Installation Instructions

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according to Installation Instructions.
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instructed could void warranty.

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Introduction

Set to operate on NATURAL GAS (see Technical Specification).For L.P.
gas conversion (butane or propane), see “Gas supply” section. Before
installation, check that the local distribution conditions, nature of gas and
pressure, and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.If in doubt,
then installer must contact the gas supplier.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and
used only in a sufficiently ventilated space. Consult instructions before
installation and use of this appliance.

Installation, service or conversion for use on other gas supplies must
be done by a competent installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Have questions about your dryer?

Call your dealer or local authorized service company.
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:
Model No.

Serial No.

Gas Dryer

Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.

Part No. 8528097

for model:
3XLGR5437

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WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.

– Do Not store or use gasoline, or

other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do Not try to light any appliance.

• Do Not touch any electrical switch;
Do Not use any phone in your
building.

• Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbour's phone. Follow
gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.

Before you start... VentingTools and materials

needed for
installation...

Parts supplied for
installation...

Parts needed for
installation...

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

DANGER

Your safety and the safety of

others are very important.

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

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 immediatel

y

follow instructions.

WARNING

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 follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:

• level

• gloves

• 20 or 30 cm (8" or l0") adjustable
wrench that opens to 2.5 cm (1")

• flat-blade screwdriver

• safety glasses

• 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench

• caulking gun and compound

• knife

• duct tape

• 20 or 30 cm (8" or l0") pipe wrench

• 1" hex-head socket wrench

• pipe joint compound resistant to
L.P. gas

• tin snips

4 leveling legs

gas inlet pipe
adapter

Remove parts
package from dryer
drum. Check that all
parts were included.

Check local codes and gas supplier,
and read electrical, gas and venting
requirements before purchasing parts.

Gas

Gas supply line must have:

• Shutoff valve

Rigid gas supply line must be:

• Minimum 12.5 mm (1/2”) ID pipe

Flexible gas supply hose must be:

• Minimum 10 mm (3/8”) ID approved
flexible hose

L.P. gas conversion:

Gas conversion kit, part number
279918, available for purchase from
your dealer. Full instructions are
supplied with the kit. Conversion must
be made by a competent technician.

Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or fire.

WARNING

Vent System

100 mm (4") metal exhaust vent must
be used.

Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with

magnetic latches.

10,2 cm
(4")

10,2 cm
(4")

6,4 cm
(2-1/2")

Preferred Acceptable

Floors sloped greater than 2.5 cm
(1 inch):

Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No.279810 available for purchase
from your dealer.

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Dryer location and

dimensions

Explosion Hazard

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

Place dryer at least 45.7 cm
(18 inches) above the floor for a
garage installation.

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

WARNING

74.3 cm
(29-1/4")

An electrical outlet is required
within 1.4 m (4-1/2 feet) for the
power supply cord

109.5 cm
(43-1/8")

27.9 cm
(11")

Dimensions shown with feet extended 2.5 cm (1") from bottom of dryer.

97.2 cm
(38-1/4")

68.6 cm (27")

35.6 cm (14")
door clearance

left or right
side exhaust

back

exhaust

10.8 cm
(4-1/4")

26 cm

(10-1/4")

35.9 cm
(14-1/8")

10.2 cm
(4")

Exhaust dimensions

For proper drying performance:

The location must provide:

• Protection from weather and
water: Do not store or use dryer
where it will be exposed to water and
weather.

• Room temperature above 7°C
(45° F): If room temperature is below
7°C (45°F), automatic cycles may not
shut off.

• Level floor: Maximum slope under
entire dryer should not be more than

2.5 cm (I inch). If slope is greater
than 2.5 cm (1 inch), install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part No.2798l0.
Clothes may not tumble properly and
automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly if dryer is not level.

• Sturdy floor to support dr yer weight
of 79.4 kg (175 pounds).

• Air supply: It is important to make
sure the room has an adequate air
supply for gas combustion and/or
drying operation. The operation of
this appliance may affect the
operation of other gas appliances
which take their air supply for safe
combustion from the same room. If in
doubt consult the appliance
manufacturers.

• Exhaust to outdoors: Dryer must be
exhausted outdoors to prevent
exposure to harmful substances in the
gas fuels; to prevent large amounts of
lint and moisture from accumulating
and to maintain drying efficiency.

• Spacing: Keep a minimum distance
of 10 cm (4 inches) between the rear
of the dryer and any wall, a minimum
distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) at the
sides, and a minimum distance of
46 cm (18 inches) to any cupboards
above the dryer. The minimum
distance in front of the dryer should
be sufficient to allow the door to fully
open.

It is the installer's responsibility to:

• 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.

• Properly install dryer.

• Check that you have everything
necessary for proper installation.

• Contact a competent installer to
ensure that the electrical installation
meets all national and local codes
and ordinances.

This installation must also conform
with all national and local codes and
ordinances.

15.9 cm
(6-1/4")

3.8 cm
(1-1/2")

gas line
opening

57.8 cm
(22-3/4")
door clearance

57.8 cm
(22-3/4")

98 cm (3-7/8")

48.9 cm
(19-1/8")

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
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.

The dryer is fitted with an electricity
supply cord and plug. It should be
connected to an electricity supply socket
at the voltage shown on the rating plate.
The minimum supply fuse capacity
should be 5A.The dryer must be
positioned so that the plug is accessible.
If the fitted plug is not used, the electrical
connection must be carried out by a
competent electrician in accordance with
local or national codes.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced with a specially terminated cord
by an authorized service agent or a
similarly competent person in order to
avoid a hazard.

If codes permit and an additional earth
bond wire is used, it is recommended
that a competent electrician determine
that the earth bond path is adequate.

Electrical requirements

Explosion Hazard

Connect this dryer to a regulated gas
supply. Supply pressure must be in
accordance with the Technical
Specification (see last page).

Use a new flexible gas supply line.
If L.P gas is used, have the L.P. gas

checked by a qualified person before
installing the dryer.

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

WARNING

Gas supply

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.

Gas requirements:

Check that dryer is equipped with the
correct burner for the particular type of
gas supply. Burner information will be
found on the model/serial rating plate in
the 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 factory adjusted for use
with NATURAL GAS (G20), and no
further adjustment should be required at
installation.

L.P. Gas:

This dryer is also certified for use with
L.P (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion. 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
competent service technician. Gas
conversion kit, part number 279918,
is available for purchase from your
dealer. Full instructions are supplied
with the kit.

Supply line requirements:

Provide a rigid gas supply line to the
dryer location. It should be minimum

12.5 mm (1/2 inch) ID. When acceptable
to the gas supplier and local codes,
10 mm (3/8-inch) ID rigid supply line
may be used for lengths under 6.1 m

(20 feet).Pipe-joint compounds resistant
to the action of L.P gas must be used.

Gas connection to the dryer itself should
be made by means of a flexible gas
hose suitable for the appliance and gas
category. It should be minimum 10 mm
(3/8") ID. A means of restraint should be
used between the appliance and the
wall to prevent straining of the rigid gas
supply when the appliance is moved.An
appropriate length of chain and a wall
hook is recommended.

The dryer gas inlet connection is a 3/8"
NPT thread. An adapter is supplied for
conversion to standard ISO.228-1 thread
(3/8" BSP).

Check for leaks as directed by local or
national regulations. DO NOT use a
naked flame to check for gas leaks. A
pressure measurement tapping is
provided on the gas valve within the
dryer, accessible after removal of the
lower front panel.

The dryer must be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system.

to dryer

shutoff valve
“open” position

rigid gas supply line

red cap

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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or fire.

WARNING

Exhaust requirements

An exhaust hood should cap the
exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air
from returning to the dryer.

Exhaust outlet hood

must be at least 30.5
cm (12 inches) from
the ground or any
object that may be in
the path of the
exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).

If using an existing exhaust system

clean lint from entire length of system
and make sure exhaust hood is not
plugged with lint. Replace any vinyl or
metallised plastic foil vent with rigid
metal or flexible metal vent.

Use 100 mm (4") clamps to seal all
joints. Do Not use screws to secure
vent.

Service check: Back pressure in any
exhaust system used must not exceed

15.2 mm (0.6 inches) in water column
measured with an incline manometer
at the point that exhaust vent connects
to dryer.

• Do Not use non-metal flexible vent,
metal vent that is smaller than
100 mm (4") in diameter or exhaust
hoods with magnetic latches.

• Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace, cold air vent, attic or crawl
space, or any other vent used for
venting.

• Do Not install flexible vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.

Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

Exhaust your dryer to the outside.

Moisture and lint indoors may cause:

• Lint to gather around the dryer where
it can be fuel for a fire.

• Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpet etc.

• Housecleaning problems and health
problems.

10 cm (four-inch) diameter vent is
required for best performance.

Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent
must be used. Do Not use plastic or

foil-covered vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to

prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully

extended and supported when the
dryer is in its final position. Remove
excess flexible vent to avoid sagging
and kinking that may result in reduced
air flow.

30.5 cm
(12") min.

Plan the exhaust vent
installation

Route the vent

The exhaust outlet is located at the

centre of the rear of the dryer.
The exhaust vent can be routed up,

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

The design of the flue system should
ensure that any condensate formed
when operating the appliance from cold,
is either retained and subsequently
evaporated or discharged.Following
these installation instructions should
adequately meet this requirement.

Select the route that will provide the
straightest and most direct path
outdoors. Plan the installation to use

the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Avoid making 90° tur ns.

better

exhaust air flow

good

When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as

possible.Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking.

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B. Prepare dryer

diamond
marking

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.

WARNING

1. Open dryer door and remove

drying rack, if included.Wipe drum
with damp cloth to remove any dust.

2. Take two cardboard corners from

dryer carton and place them on floor
in back of dryer.Firmly grasp body of
dryer and gently lay it on its back on
the cardboard corners.

3. Start to screw legs into holes by

hand. Use an adjustable wrench or

2.5 cm (1") hex-head socket wrench to
finish turning legs until you reach the
ridge with the diamond marking.

4. Stand dryer up on cardboard or

hardboard.

Now start installation

If installing washer and dryer, install
dryer first.

2. Deter mine the number of elbows you
will need.

3. In the column listing the type of
metal vent you are using (rigid or
flexible), find the maximum length of
metal vent on the same line as the
number of elbows.

The maximum length using a

5.1 cm x 15.2 cm (2" x 6")
rectangular vent with 2 elbows and
a 6.4 cm (2-1/2") exhaust hood is

2.4 m (8 ft.).
For exhaust systems not covered by

exhaust vent length charts (such as

multiple unit hookups, plenums, and
power-assist fans), see Service
Manual. Part No. 603197. (To purchase
the Service Manual, contact your local
authorized service company)

A. Install vent system

(new installation)

1. Put on safety glasses and gloves.

2. Install exhaust

hood. Use caulking
compound to seal
exterior wall opening
around exhaust
hood.

3. Connect exhaust vent to hood with

100 mm (4”) clamp.(Exhaust vent
MUST fit inside hood.)

4. Run exhaust vent to dryer

location. Use the straightest path
possible.Avoid 90° turns. Use 100 mm
(4") clamps to secure vent pieces.Tin
snips may be needed to cut vent to
required length.

6.4 cm
(2-1/2")

Acceptable —

10.2 cm
(4")

10.2 cm
(4")

Preferred —

Maximum length of

10.2 cm (4") diameter metal vent

When you have a 10.2 cm (4") hood

Number of

90° elbows

0
1
2
3
4

Rigid

15.8 m (52 ft.)

13.4 m (44 ft.)

11.0 m (36 ft.)

8.2 m (27 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

Flexible

(fully extended)

9.4 m (31 ft.)

7.9 m (26 ft.)

6.7 m (22 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

5.5 m (18 ft.)

Maximum length of 6.4 cm

(2-1/2") diameter metal vent

When you have a 6.4 cm (2-1/2") hood

Number of

90° elbows

0
1
2
3
4

Rigid

13.4 m (44 ft.)

11.0 m (36 ft.)

8.5 m (28 ft.)

6.4 m (21 ft.)

4.3 m (14 ft.)

Flexible

(fully extended)

7.0 m (23 ft.)

5.5 m (18 ft.)

4.3 m (14 ft.)

3.7 m (12 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

Determine vent length

The maximum length of the exhaust

system depends upon:

• the type of vent (rigid or flexible
metal).

• the number of elbows used.

1. See the exhaust vent length chart

that matches your type hood for the
maximum vent lengths you can use.

Do not use vent runs longer than
specified in exhaust vent length
charts.

Exhaust Systems longer than
specified will:

– Accumulate lint creating a potential

fire hazard.
– Shorten the life of the dryer.
– Reduce performance, resulting in

longer drying times and increased

energy usage.

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C. Level dryer

E. Exhaust dryer

Dryer must be level to reduce noise
and assure proper performance.

Slide dryer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor
to prevent floor damage.

1. Move dryer close to its permanent

location. Leave enough room to
connect exhaust vent.

Remove cardboard or hardboard from
under dryer.

10.2 cm (4")
clamp

10.2 cm (4")
clamp

2. Check levelness of dryer by

placing a level on top of dryer, first
side to side, then front to back.

If dryer is not level, adjust dryer legs
up or down.

If legs are not long enough to level
dryer, order Extended Dryer Feet Kit,
Part No.2798I0 (sold two legs per kit),
from your dealer.

1.

Connect vent
to dryer outlet using
100 mm (4”) clamp.If
connecting to existing vent,
make sure the vent is clean.
The vent must fit over the dr yer outlet and
inside the exhaust hood.

2.

Move dryer into final position. Do not
crush or kink exhaust vent.Make sure
dryer is level.Keep a minimum distance
of 10 cm (4 inches) between the rear of
the dryer and any wall.

D. Make gas connection

1. Remove the red cap from the gas

pipe (You may need to use pliers).

2. Fit ISO.228-1 thread conversion

adapter.Use pipe-joint compound
resistant to the action of L.P gas for
gas connections.

3. Connect gas supply to dryer.

red cap

to dryer

manual shutoff valve
“open” position

rigid gas supply line

F. Check operation

1. Check that you:

✔ did not skip any steps.
✔ installed all parts.
✔ properly installed dryer legs.
✔ levelled dryer.
✔ have secured all exhaust vent joints

with 100 mm (4”) clamps.

✔ have all the tools you started with..

2. Plug electricity supply cord into

an earthed socket outlet.Turn power
supply on.

3.

Read the Use and Care Guide to
fully understand your new dryer. Select a
full heat cycle (not the air cycle) and
start dr yer. After five minutes, open dryer
door.You should feel heat inside dryer or
on the exhaust duct.

If the burner did not ignite and you do not
feel heat inside the dryer, shut the dr yer
off for 5 minutes.Then check that:

✔ controls are set in a running or 'On'

position.

✔ start button has been pushed firmly.
✔gas supply line shut-off valve is open.

Repeat 5-minute test. If dryer still does not
operate properly check the following:

✔ electricity supply is connected.
✔ supply fuse is intact and tight; or

circuit breaker has not tripped.

✔ dryer door is closed.

If dryer makes an unusual noise, check
that dryer is level.

4. Tur n the shut-off valve in the gas

supply line to the "open" position.

5. Check for gas leaks.If a leak

appears, shut off gas valve control and
re-make connections.Then check for
gas leaks again.

Printed in U.S.A.

Part No.8528097
© 2001 Whirlpool Corporation

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022, U.S.A.

Technical specifications

230-240V -50 Hz 1ph 3A max. IPX4 Clothes capacity: 9.1 kg max.

Factory set for NATURAL GAS: Injector size: 2.2 mm Heat input gross: 5.9 kW

European Country: GB, ES, PT GR, IT
European Category: II2H3+ II2H3B/P
Supply pressure (G20): 20 mbar 20 mbar
Factory adjusted pressure: 7.4 mbar 7.4 mbar

With LPG conversion kit: Injector size: 1.25 mm Heat input gross: 5.7 kW

European Country: GB, ES, PT GR, IT
European Category: II2H3+ II2H3B/P
Butane supply pressure (G30): 28-30 mbar 30 mbar
Adjusted pressure: N/A N/A
Propane supply pressure (G31): 37 mbar 30 mbar
Adjusted pressure: N/A N/A
NOTE: Conversion kit : From Natural Gas to LP Gas : Whirlpool Part No. 279918.
Manufacturer :Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022, USA.

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 location. Burner
information is specified on the model/serial rating plate.

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.