Whirlpool EED4100WQ Installation Instructions - Page 13

Determine vent path: ■■ Select the route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■ Use following Vent system chart to determine the elbow and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Vent System Chart Number 90° turns or elbows 0 1 2 3 4 Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 54 ft. (16.5 m) 44 ft. (13.4 m) 35 ft. (10.7 m) 27 ft. (8.2 m) Angled hods 58 ft. (17.7 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) Vent System Chart (Long Vent Models Only) Number 90° turns or elbows 0 1 2 3 4 5 Type of vent Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal Box, louvered, or angled hoods 120 ft. (36.6 m) 110 ft. (33.5 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m) 90 ft. (27.4 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft. (21.3 m) Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. 3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible. See "Determine vent path" in "Plan Vent System." Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for levelness. NOTE: It might be necessary to level the dryer again after it is moved into its final position. Connect Vent 1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard. Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check that the dryer is level. See "Level Dryer." 6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on power. 7. Remove the protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer. 8. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. 9. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions. 10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer. If the dryer will not start, check the following: ■■ Controls are set in a running or "On" position. ■■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on. ■■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■■ Dryer door is closed. 13