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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – GAS DRYER

Move Dryer Into Position

NOTE:

Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving to

avoid damaging floor covering.

1.

Using two or more people, move dryer to desired installation
location.

2.

Take tape off front corners of dryer. Open dryer and remove
the literature and parts packages. Wipe the interior of the
drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 

3.

Take two of the cardboard corners from the carton and place
them on the floor in back of the dryer. Firmly grasp the body
of the dryer and gently lay it on its back on the cardboard
corners.

4.

With one of the legs in hand, check the ridges for a diamond
marking. That's how far the leg is supposed to go into the
hole.

5.

Start to screw the leveling legs into the holes by hand. 
(Use a small amount of liquid detergent to lubricate the screw
threads so it is easier to turn the legs.) Use a 1" wrench or
socket wrench to finish turning the legs until you reach the
diamond mark.
Now stand the dryer up.

6.

Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer.

Make Gas Connection

1.

Remove red cap from gas pipe. 

2.

Connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound
resistant to the action of L.P. gas for gas connections. If
flexible metal tubing is used, be certain there are no kinks.
If necessary for service, open the toe panel. Use a putty knife
to press on the toe panel lock located at the center top of the
toe panel. Pull downward on the toe panel to open. Toe panel
is hinged at the bottom.

3.

Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line. 

4.

Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any
leak found.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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. Make sure the vent is secured to
exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.

2.

Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent. Make
sure dryer is level.

3.

Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.

Complete Installation

1.

With dryer in final position place level on top of the dryer, first
side to side; then front to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust
the legs of the dryer up or down until the dryer is level.

2.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3.

Check dryer operation (some accumulated time may be on
the timer due to factory testing). 
Pull timer-set button left. (Operating time will accumulate per
number of depressions and type of timing cam used.) Push
START/RESTART button. Using a full heat cycle (not the air
cycle), let the dryer run for at least five minutes. 

NOTE:

Dryer door must be closed for dryer to operate. When

door is open, dryer stops, but timer continues to run. To
restart dryer, close door and push START/RESTART button.

4.

If the burner does not ignite and you can feel no heat inside
the dryer, shut off dryer for five minutes. Check that all supply
valve controls are in “ON” position and that the electrical cord
is plugged in. Repeat five-minute test.

5.

If drying time is too long, make sure lint screen is clean.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 8577213C

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMMERCIAL DRYER Gas or Electric Table of Contents 2 8577213C www whirlpool com ...

Page 2: ...rds mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Gas Supply Requirements 7 Venting Requirements 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS DRYER 10 Move Dryer Into Position 10 Make Gas Connection 10 Connect Vent 10 Complete Installation 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC...

Page 3: ... to the weather Do not tamper with controls See installation instructions for grounding requirements 3 WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF ...

Page 4: ...S WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Do not install in a garage Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here Tools needed 8 or 10 pipe wrench 8 or 10 adjustable wrench Flat blade sc...

Page 5: ...be found on the serial tag on the dryer The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation servicing and compliance with local codes and ordinances If closet door is installed the minimum unobstructed air opening in the top and bottom is required Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable The dryer mus...

Page 6: ... supply cord if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 6 Electrical Requirements Gas Dryer IMPORTANT The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended tha...

Page 7: ...ndicated on the model serial plate Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this elevation When installed above 10 000 feet 3048 m a four percent 4 reduction of the burner B T U rating shown on the model serial plate is required for each 1 000 foot 305 m increase in elevation For assistance when converting to other gas types and or installing above 10 000 feet 304...

Page 8: ...or a concealed space of a building Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors 4 102 mm heavy metal vent and clamps must be used Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent Items sticking through the vent can catch lint IMPORTANT Observe al...

Page 9: ... in the main vent if checked and cleaned frequently The room where the dryers are located should have make up air equal to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room Back draft Damper Kits Part No 3391910 are available from your Whirlpool dealer and should be installed in each dryer s vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers and to keep the exhaust in balance within ...

Page 10: ...any leak found WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury 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 Make sure the vent is secured to ...

Page 11: ... 6 Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Make Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Method This dryer is manufactured with the neutral ground wire connected to the neutral center of the wiring harness at the terminal block If local codes do not permit this...

Page 12: ...l wire white or center of the power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 9 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 10 Tighten strain relief screws 11 Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Four wire power supply cord must have four No 10 copper wires and match a four ...

Page 13: ...ter terminal block screws Tighten screws 8 Tighten strain relief screws 9 Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw D A C B 5 Remove the center terminal block screw 6 Remove the appliance neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw Connect the appliance neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center of the ...

Page 14: ... down screw B C A A Conduit connector B Dryer cabinet C Connector screw A To disconnect box B D 5 127 mm 31 2 89 mm 1 25 mm of wires stripped of insulation C Strip 5 127 mm of outer covering from end of cable Leave green or bare ground wire at 5 127 mm Cut 11 2 38 mm from 3 remaining wires Strip insulation back 1 25 mm Shape ends of wires into a hook C B A E D F 5 Remove the center terminal block ...

Page 15: ...re even with outer covering Three wire with ground wire green or bare wire cut short Wire is not used Dryer is grounded through neutral conductor To disconnect box 1 25 mm of wires stripped of insulation 31 2 89 mm 5 Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw 6 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center of the direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block hook ...

Page 16: ...y shutoff valves are set in open position If you need assistance The Commercial Laundry Support Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your dryer not covered in the Installation Instructions Just dial 1 800 NO BELTS 1 800 662 3587 the call is toll free When you call you will need the dryer model number and serial number Both numbers can be found on the serial rating plate ...

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