Whirlpool WHD3090G Owners Manual - Page 15

Location Requirements

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Location Requirements Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. Side view: 43151⁄/126" (1015040 mm) 2264"" ((665140 mmmm)) You will need: ■■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■■ If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■ Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If forward slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), water could run out from front of filter. If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly. ■■ For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm) above floor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below 40°F (4°C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer drying times. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: (6(16201420m"4mm" m) ) 3311⁄/22""MMinin.. ((885511 mmmm)) 34313⁄/24""MMaaxx.. ((887567 mmmm)) 3/4" (18 mm) Back view: White hose from pump to water tank NOTES: ■■ Allow clearance behind dryer for proper drain hose routing and cooling fan ventilation. Push dryer back as far as possible and make sure drain hose is not crushed or kinked. ■■ Water can be 71/4 " (184 mm) drained into an alternate location. Remove the top end of the white hose from the water tank and install, for example, in a floor standpipe (see "Drain System"). Cooling fan Grey water drain Power cord/ cable 4" 3/4" (102 mm) (18 mm) IMPORTANT: Do not block cooling fan as your dryer may not operate properly. 15

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Location Requirements
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
You will need:
A separate 30-amp circuit.
If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.
See “Electrical Requirements.”
Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg).
Also consider weight of companion appliance.
Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
dryer. If forward slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), water
could run out from front of filter. If not level, clothes may
not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may
not operate correctly.
For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm)
above floor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm)
to bottom of dryer.
IMPORTANT:
Do not operate, install, or store dryer where
it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below
40°F (4°C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut
off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer
drying times.
DRYER DIMENSIONS
24"
(610 mm)
Front view:
Side view:
Back view:
7
1
/
4
"
(184 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
3
/
4
"
(18 mm)
NOTES:
Allow clearance
behind dryer for
proper drain hose
routing and cooling
fan ventilation. Push
dryer back as far as
possible and make
sure drain hose
is not crushed
or kinked.
Water can be
drained into an
alternate location.
Remove the top
end of the white
hose from the water
tank and install,
for example, in
a floor standpipe
(see “Drain
System”).
Grey
water
drain
Cooling
fan
IMPORTANT:
Do not block cooling fan as your dryer may not
operate properly.
Power cord/
cable
24"
(610 mm)
41
1
/
2
"
(1054 mm)
24"
(610 mm)
3
/
4
"
(18 mm)
43
5
16
"
(1100 mm)
26"
(654 mm)
White hose from pump
to water tank
33
1
2
" Min.
(851 mm)
34
1
2
" Max.
(876 mm)