Venting requirements venting – Whirlpool WED7500VW User Manual

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3.

Connect neutral wire

D

B

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white

or center) (D) of direct wire cable under

center terminal block screw (B), hook

facing right. Squeeze hooked end together.

Tighten screw.

4.

Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under

outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze

hooked ends together and tighten screws. Replace the

terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. Tighten strain

relief nut. Now, go to“ Venting Requirements.”

Venting Requirements

VENTING

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space

of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for

exhausting.

n

Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps

may be used.

n

Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Rigid metal vent:

n

Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid

crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent:

(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

n

Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.

n

Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result

in reduced airflow and poor performance.

n

Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.

n

The total length should not exceed 7

3

/

4

ft. (2.4 m).

n

The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in

the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent System

Chart.”

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from

entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not

plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid

metal or flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Chart” and,

if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying

performance.

4"

(102 mm)

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

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