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1. 

Connect vent to dryer outlet using a 4" clamp.

If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. The vent 

must

fit over the dryer outlet and

inside the exhaust hood.

Make sure exhaust vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" clamp.

Panel E

E.

Exhaust dryer

2. 

Move dryer into final position. Do not crush

or kink exhaust vent. Make sure dryer is level.

3. 

Read the Use and Care Guide to fully

understand your new dryer. Select a full heat cycle
(not the air cycle) and start dryer. After five minutes,
open dryer door. You should feel heat inside dryer.

If the burner did not ignite and you do not feel heat
inside the dryer, shut the dryer off for 5 minutes.
Then check that:

controls are set in a running or “On” position.

start button has been pushed firmly.

gas supply line shutoff valve is open.

Repeat 5-minute test. If dryer still does not operate
properly, check the following:

electrical supply is connected.

house fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker

has not tripped.

dryer door is closed.

If dryer makes an unusual noise, check that dryer is
level.

F. 

Check operation

1. 

Check that you:

did not skip any steps.

installed all parts.

properly installed dryer legs.

leveled dryer.

have secured all exhaust vent joints with 4" clamps.

have all the tools you started with.

2. 

Plug power supply cord into 

grounded 3-prong outlet. 

SURE CONNECT

TM

Vent Kit

CRUSH

RESIST

ANT

Dura Safe

TM 

Kits Make Installation Easy

Provides 4 1/2"
clearance between 
dryer and wall

Snap-Lock fittings

Total kit length 
8 feet

Additional vent can 
be snapped between
sections for 
longer runs

Kit Contains:

2- 4' vent sections with attached close elbows
1- Wall plate for close clearance installations
2- 4" clamps

Part #4396028

Sections separate, 
fittings can face
same or opposite

Extra long
band-clamp 
for dryer 
connection

Swivel collar

Beveled edges
allow corner
installations

Telescoping 
sections

Swivel collar 
wall connection

Provides 2 1/2" clearance 
between dryer and wall

Great for closet

installations

0"-18", 18"-29" or 
29"-50" periscopes 
include one male 
snap-lock fitting, 
one extra long 
draw-band collar 
and one clamp

2

 1/2"

1

/

2

"

Periscopes For Offset

Outlets, Tight Installations

Use when vent outlets
overlap or are offset

Excess length can 
be trimmed to fit

18"-29" and 29"-50" Periscope

0"-18" Periscope

0"-18" : Part #4396037

18"-29" : Part #4396011
29"-50" : Part #4396014

Part #4396037

18"-29" : Part #4396011             29"-50" : Part #4396014

Dura Safe and Sure Connect are Trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.

For more information, 

or to easily place your

order, call 

1-800-442-9991

To have your venting 

professionally installed,

call 

1-800-253-1301

for the nearest 

authorized service

provider.

.

Summary of Contents for 3979173

Page 1: ...et should use larger tubing L P Gas Conversion Conversion must be made by a qualified technician A qualified service technician is someone experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment and familiar with necessary precautions See gas valve burner base for gas conversion kit part number 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Gas Dryer Set to operate on NATURAL GAS Part No 3979173 GAS DRYER Shut...

Page 2: ... burning appliance may be installed in the same closet or recessed area If codes permit dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet using dimensions shown Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum allowable Detailed space requirements can also be found on the label on the back panel of the dryer These requirements ensure minimum clearances to combustible construction and prevent blockag...

Page 3: ... larger tubing should be used A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the gas line Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used An elbow and connector between tubing and dryer pipe may be needed to prevent kinking A 1 8 inch NPT plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connectio...

Page 4: ...Part No 603197 To purchase the Service Manual see your Use and Care Guide for a toll free telephone number Route the vent Determine vent length 2 1 2 Acceptable Maximum length of 4 diameter metal vent When you have a 4 hood 4 4 Preferred This dryer may be converted to exhaust out the right or left side or through the bottom To convert the dryer the following kits are available from your dealer Exh...

Page 5: ...ance Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to prevent floor damage 1 Move dryer close to its permanent location Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer 2 Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer first side to side then front to back If dryer is not level adjust dryer legs up or down If legs are not lon...

Page 6: ...joints with 4 clamps have all the tools you started with 2 Plug power supply cord into grounded 3 prong outlet SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit CRUSH RESISTANT Dura SafeTM Kits Make Installation Easy Provides 4 1 2 clearance between dryer and wall Snap Lock fittings Total kit length 8 feet Additional vent can be snapped between sections for longer runs Kit Contains 2 4 vent sections with attached close elb...

Page 7: ...r and read electrical gas and venting requirements before purchasing parts Preferred Acceptable Exhaust hood Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Vent 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Printed in U S A Part No 3979173 2001 Whirlpool Corporation Tools needed Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation Proper installation is your responsibility 8 or 10 pipe wrenc...

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