Whirlpool 27', Installation Instructions Manual

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Alternate installations for close clearances

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best 

for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. 

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Over-The-Top installation  

(also available with one offset elbow)

Periscope installation

NOTE: 

The following kits for close clearance alternate 

installations are available for purchase. 

Venting Kits

For more information, call 

1-800-901-2042

, or visit us at  

www.applianceaccessories.com.

 In Canada, call  

1-800-807-6777

 or visit us at

 www.whirlpoolparts.ca.

Part Number Descriptions

8171587RP

0–5" Metal vent periscope

4396037RP

0"-18" Metal vent periscope

4396011RP

18" - 29" Metal vent periscope

4396014

29" - 50" Metal vent periscope

4392892

In-Wall metal DuraVent™ Periscope

4396028

Sure Connect™ venting kit  

(over-the-top installation)

4396009RP

5' Universal connect vent, flexible dryer venting

4396010RP

6' SecureConnect™ vent, flexible dryer venting

4396013RB

Dryer vent installer’s kit

4396033RP

5' flexible dryer venting with clamps

4396727RP

8' flexible dryer venting with clamps

4396004

Dryer offset elbow

4396005

Wall offset elbow

4396006RW

DuraSafe™ close elbow

4396007RW

Through-the-wall vent cap

4396008RP

4" steel dryer venting clamps - 2 pack

8212662

Flush mounting louvered vent hood 4"

Special provisions for mobile home 

installations:

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible 

portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate 

beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.

Determine vent path:

■

Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path 

outdoors.

■

Plan installation to use 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.

Determine vent length and elbows needed for 

best drying performance:

■

Use following “Vent System Chart” to determine type of vent 

material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE:

 Do not use vent runs longer than those specified  

in “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.

NOTE:

 Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" wide 

models have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine 

maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.

Number of 

90° turns  

or elbows

Type  

of vent

Box/louvered 

hoods

Angled  

hoods

0

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

58 ft. (17.7 m)

1

Rigid metal

54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m)

2

Rigid metal

44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m)

3

Rigid metal

35 ft. (10.7 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

4

Rigid metal

27 ft. (8.2 m)

21 ft. (6.4 m)

Vent System Chart