Whirlpool WGD7300XW Installation Instructions - Page 13

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 11" (279 mm) 3 3/4" (95 mm) 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 Check that the water faucets are turned on. 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under dryer. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 13

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"
(95 mm)
11"
(279 mm)
Attach long hose to dryer fill
valve and tighten coupling
5.
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.
Turn on cold water faucet
6.
Check that the water faucets are turned on.
Check for leaks
7.
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets, and hoses.
CONNECT VENT
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
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
2.
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.
After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under dryer.