Whirlpool 3RLEC8646 - Manual (Page 4)

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Door clearance
Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
T his dryer is supplied without an
electric cord and plug. It must be
connected by a competent electrician
to a single-phase electricity supply at
the voltage shown on the dataplate,
using a suitable fixed wiring
installation in accordance with local
and national wiring regulations. A
3-wire circular cord of minimum
conductor size 2.5mm
2 cross-section
area should be used. A 30A supply
fuse should be used, and a switch with
a minimum contact separation of 3mm
in both poles must be incorporated
into the fixed wiring for dryer
disconnection. A cord clamp bush is
provided on the dryer, and should be
tightened on completion of wiring. The
electrical mains terminals are located
behind the small rear access panel
(terminal block cover), and
connections should be made in
accordance with the terminal
markings. Remember to replace the
terminal access panel (terminal block
cover).
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.
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 plastic
or 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 a plastic or
a foil 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.
57.8 cm
(22-3/4")
57.8 cm
(22-3/4")
9.8 cm (3-7/8")
48.9 cm
(19-1/8")
Electrical
requirements