Whirlpool WED9371YL Installation Guide - Page 18

Connect Vent

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5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 6. Turn on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move dryer to final location Move dryer to final location, taking care not to crush or kink vent. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. Check that the water faucets are turned on. 7. Check for leaks Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 18

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5.
Attach long hose to dryer fill valve
and tighten coupling
Remove protective cap from
water inlet valve. Attach other end
of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve
connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional
two-thirds turn.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling
can result.
6.
Turn on cold water faucet
Check that the water faucets are turned on.
7.
Check for leaks
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.
CONNECT VENT
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
2.
Move dryer to final location
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Move dryer to final location, taking care not to crush or
kink vent.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard
from under dryer.