Whirlpool GCGM2991MQ Installation Guide

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important

safety message inthis manual and on your appliance. Always read

and obey allsafety messages.

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to

potentialhazards 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:FOryoursefotythe

informationinthismanualmustbe

followedtominimizetheriskoffireor explosionortopreventproperty

damage,personalinjuryordeath.

• Donottouchanyelecbicnl

switah;donotuseanyphonein yourbuilding.

• Clearthe room,buildingornrseof

nil occupants.

• Immndintalycallyourgassupplier

-- Donotstoreorusegasoline,

orotherflammablevaporsandliquids

inthevicinityofthis oranyother

appliance.

-- WHATTOgo IFYOUSMELLGAS:

• Donottrytolightanyappliance.

fromnneighbor'sphone.Follow thegassupplier'sinstructions.

• Ifyoucannotreachyourgas supplier,callthe firedepartment.

-- Installationandservicemustbe

donebynqualifiedinstaller, serviceagencyorthegassupplier.

It is your

responsibility to:

Observe allgoverningcodes and 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

cm) above the floor for a garage

installation.

Failureto do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

tns aGASdt r:

Postthis warning in a prominent

location.

It isrecommended that the operator

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 far 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,

Note: The dryer must not be installed in an area where itwill be exposed to water

and/or weather,

IMPORTANTSAFEW INSTRUC11ONS

WARNING -- To reduce the riskof fire, elecldc shock, or injury to persons when

using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including Ihe 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 spaffed 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 is necessary when the appliance isused near children,

4. Before the appliance isremoved from

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

5. Do nat reech into the appliance if the drum ismoving,

6. Do nat install or store this appliance

where itwill be exposed to the weather,

7. Do nat 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

corry 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,

11. Clean lint screen before or after each load,

12. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding

areas flee from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt,

13. 11neinteriorof 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 oiLsmay

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

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Post this warning in a prominent

location.

FOR YOUR SAFEW

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

Exhaust requirements

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 is not 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,

exhaust airflow

better _ good _=I

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 boftom 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,

EXHAUSTHOOD TYPE

(10.?.cnO

No.of

90°

turns

MAXIMUM LENGTHOF 4-1NCH (10.2 cm) DIAMEIER

0 64 FT.(19.5 m) 64 ET.(19.5 m) 58 FT.(17.7 m]

I 54 FT.(16.5 rn] 54 ET. [16.5 m) 48 FT.(14.6 m]

2 44 FT.(13.4 rn] 44 ET. [13.4 m) 38 FT.(II.6 m] 3 36 FT.(I0.7 m) 35 ET.(I0.7 m) 29 FT.(8.8 rn)

4 27 FT.(8.2 m) 27 FT.(8.2 m) 21 FT.(6.4 m)

MAXIMUM LENGTHOF 4-1NCH (I 0.2 cm] DIAMETER

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

I 31 FT.(9.4 m) 31FT. (gA n0 23 FT.(7.0 m) 2 Z'/FT.(8.2 m] 27 FT.(8.2 nO 19 FT.(5.8 m) 3 25 FT.(7.6 m] 28 FT.(7.6 n0 17 FT.(5.2 m)

4 23 FT.(7.0 m) 23 FT.(7.0 m) 18FT.(4.6 m)

FLEXIBLEMETALVENT

4•

(10.2cnO

(lo.2cm)

RIGID METALVENT

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,

If dryer is installed in a confined area, such as a bedroom, bathroom or closet, it must be exhausted to the outside and provision made for

enough air for combustion and ventilation, (Check governing codes and ordinances,) See "Recessed area

and closet installation instructions" on

Page 12,

2-1/2"

Four-inch (I 0.2 cm) metal exhaust vent

isrequired, 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

12 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 cm) 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-capaci_/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,

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 angle 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 drown through the

dryer heating units, can damage

dryers and loads being dried.

A clean-out cover should be located

on the main exhaust vent for

periodically cleaning of the exhaust

system,

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, Ifthe

main vent travels vertically through

the roof, rather than through the wall,

install 180 ° 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 _[ wall

m°'wP i ho"Ta'ven'

2ft. (61 cm) _.--_ _j/elbow min. above

highestpoint of

building main collector

Do Not install screening or cap over

end of vent,

main exhaust vent

wall

180°

_op

vent

Gasrequirements

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 t3" (33 cm) 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.

OBSERVEALLGOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.

Am The 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,

B mThe design of this dryer has been certified by the 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 10,000 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 10,000 feet (3048 m) elevation, contact your

local service company,

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Cm Check that dryer is equipped

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 mThis dryer is equipped for use

with NATURAL GAS, It is certified by CSA International for manufactured,

mixed and L,P, (propane and butane) gases with appropriate

conversion, No affempt 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

a qualified service technician. Gas conversion kit part numbers are listed on the gas valve burner base.

E mProvide a rigid gas supply line of

I/2-inch IPSpipe to the dryer

location, If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 feet (6,1 m), larger pipe will be needed,

For L,P, gas usage, 3/8-inch, approved copper tubing may be used, Pipe-joint compounds suitable for use with L,P, gas should be used,

shutoffvalve

_"open" position

gas supply

FmThe supply line shall be equipped

with a shutoff valve installed within 6 ft, (1,8 m) of dryer in accordance with

the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223,1 -- latest edition*, 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,

G mIf the dryer isinstalled 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, or refer to the

section of this instruction covering

recessed and closet installations,)

H m If local codes and ordinances

permit, it isrecommended that new flexible metal tubing, design-certified by the AGA or CSA, be used for connecting the dryer to the gas supply line, (The gas feed pipe which extends through the lower rear of the dryer isprovided with 3/8-inch metal pipe thread,)

oom inat,o o 'pip fiftingsmust

be used to obtain an in-line connection to the dryer,

J m Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and

bottom sides of the dryer are free of obstructions to permit adequate clearance of air openings for

combustion air, See "Recessed area and closet installation instructions,"

page 12, for minimum spacing requirements,

Km For ease of installation,

operation and servicing (if ever needed) adequate space should be provided around the dryer,

Lm 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,

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plugintoa grounded 3-prongoutlet. Donot removegroundprong. Donot usean adapter.

Donot usean extensioncord. Failureto followthese insbucttons

can result indeath,fire, orelectrical shock.

A 12B-volt, 6O-Hz, AC-only, 15-or 2B-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,

If codes permit and a separate ground

wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

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 isproperly 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 isproperly 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 outlet

3-pron_l _ grouna ,_r_/'-_lj11_

°u.

power /

supply cord ground

Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

One Balterymarch Park Quincy, Massachuselts 02269

prong

Important: Observe all governing "_Oa"e

codes and ordinances.

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With dryer in laundry area.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Usetwo or morepeopleto moveand installdryer.

Failureto do so canresultin back or otherinjury.

3-prong, ground-type outlet

gas supply line

gas shuloff valve

l mTake tape off front corners of

dryer, Open dryer and remove the

literature and parts packages, Wipe

the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth,

mTake two of the cardboard

corners from the carton and place them on the floor in back of the dryer,

Firmly grasp the body of the dryer

and gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners,

mMove dryer close to final

position, Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer,

a Remove red cap from gas pipe,

Carefully move dryer into final position, Place level on top of the

dryer, first side to side; then front to

back, If the dryer is not level, adjust the legs of the dryer up or down until the dryer is level,

a Connect gas supply to dryer,

Use pipe-joint compound resistant to the action of L,P, gas for gas

connections, If flexible metal tubing is

used, be certain there are no kinks,

If necessary for service, open the toe

panel, use a putty knife to press on the toe panel lock located at the center top of the toe panel, Pull downward on the toe panel to open, Toe panel ishinged at the bottom,

mOpen the shutoff valve in the

gas supply line,

mUsea non-corrosive leak

detection fluid to check for leaks,

Bubbles around connections will

indicate a leak, If a leak appears, shut off gas valve controls and adjust

connections, Then check connections again, Close toe panel,

All connections must be wrench- tightened.

0 • To exhaust dryer, see Exhaust

requirements, Pages 3-4, Connect

exhaust vent system to dryer exhaust outlet and exhaust hood using 4"

(10,2 cm) clamps, Use caulking to seal exterior wall opening around

exhaust hood,

1 • Carefully move dryer into

final position, Place level on top of the dryer, first side to side; then front

to back, Ifthe dryer is not level, adjust the legs of the dryer up or down until the dryer is level,

1 2 • Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet,

I 3 • Check dryer operation (some

accumulated time may be on the timer due to factory testing),

Pull timer-set button left, (Operating time will accumulate per number of depressions and type of timing cam used,) Push START/RESTARTbutton,

Using a full heat cycle (not the air cycle), let the dryer run for at least

five minutes, Note: Dryer door must be closed for

dryer to operate, When door is open, dryer stops, but timer continues to run, To restart dryer, close door and push

START/RESTARTbutton,

4. If the burner does not ignite

and you can feel no heat inside the dryer, shut off dryer for five minutes,

Check that all supply valve controls are in "ON" position and that the

electrical cord is plugged in, Repeat five-minute test,

5 • If drying time is too long,

make sure lint screen is clean,

mWith one of the legs in hand,

check the ridges for a diamond

marking, That's how far the leg is

supposed to go into the hole,

mStaff to screw the leveling legs

into the holes by hand, (Use a small

amount of liquid detergent to

lubricate the screw threads so it is

easier to turn the legs,) Use a 1-inch wrench or socket wrench to finish

turning the legs until you reach the diamond mark,

Now stand the dryer up,

Slide dryer onto cardboard or

hardboard before moving across floor

to avoid damaging floor covering.

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Electrical

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requirements

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path isadequate.

Important: Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

A four-wire or three-wire, single- phase, 120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only

electrical supply (or four-wire or three- wire, 120/208-volt, if specified on the

model/serial rating plate) is required on a separate, 30-ampere circuit,

fused on both sides of the line, A time- delay fuse or circuit breaker is

recommended,

Recommended ground method

It is the personal responsibilily and obligation of the customer to contact

a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical installation isadequate

and in conformance with the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition*, and all local

codes and ordinances,

Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

One Baited/march Park Quincy, Massachuselfs 02269

Excessive Weight Hazard

Usetwo or more peopleto moveand installdryer.

Failureto do so canresultin backor

other injury.

With dryer in laundry area...

exhaust _n vent _ nect

30-amp

outlet

l mTake tape off front corners of

dryer, Open dryer and remove the

literature and parts packages, Wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth,

mTake two of the cardboard

corners from the carton and place them on the floor in back of the dryer,

Firmly grasp the body of the dryer and gently lay it on its back on the

cardboard corners,

mWith one of the legs in hand,

check the ridges for a diamond

marking, That's how far the leg is supposed to go into the hole,

mStart to screw the leveling legs

into the holes by hand, (Use a small amount of liquid detergent to

lubricate the screw threads so it is easier to turn the legs,) Use a 1-inch

wrench or socket wrench to finish turning the legs until you reach the

diamond mark,

Now stand the dryer up,

Slide dryer onto cardboard or

hardboard before moving across floor to avoid damaging floor covering.

mMove dryer close to final

position, Remove cardboard or

hardboard from under dryer,

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6. Makee ectr ca connection, Power supply cord Direct wire

Use a new UL-approved power supply

Thisdryer is manufactured with the cabinet-ground conductor

connected to the NEUTRAL(center) of the widng harness at the terminal

block. If local codes do NOT permit this type of connection, use "Four-

wire connection" instructions.

For a grounded, cord-connected appliance --

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,

If using a power supply cord, the 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 isproperly 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,

For a permanently connected appliance --

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be connected to

a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to

the equipment-grounding terminal or

lead on the appliance,

cord rated 24D-volt min., 30 amperes and marked for use with a clothes

dryer.

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30

ampere power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making

electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or

center wire) to center terminal

(silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)

must be connected to green

ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply

wires to remaining 2 terminals

(gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

I. Disconnect the power supply.

external ground

_/,_ductor screw

tab r._J _-i hold-

• i/down

_ screw

2. Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover,

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making

electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or

center wire) to center terminal

(silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)

must be connected to green

ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply

wires to remaining 2 terminals

(gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

strain _dryer relief //_._ \cabinet clamp I_._.L _

sections_ /

-- _ strain relief

,3. Assemble screws 3/4" U,L,-listed strain relief (U,L, marking on strain relief) into the hole below terminal block opening, Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections together, Install power supply cord/cable through the strain relief,

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Complete installation following instructions for your type of

connection:

• Four-wire (recommended method)

• Three-wire (if tour-wire isnot

available)

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