Whirlpool W10184517ASP User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COMMERCIAL DRYER – Gas or Electric
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION D’UNE
SÉCHEUSE COMMERCIALE – À gaz ou électrique
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY............................................................................ 2
INSTALLATI N REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 4
Tools and Parts .......................................................................... 4
Location Requirements .............................................................. 4
Electrical Requirements ............................................................ 6
Gas Supply Requirements ........................................................ 9
Venting Requirements ............................................................ 10
INSTALLATI N INSTRUCTI NS – C IN SLIDE
AND C IN B X ...................................................................... 11
INSTALLATI N INSTRUCTI NS – GAS DRYER .................. 12
Make Gas Connection ..............................................................12
Connect Vent ............................................................................12
Complete Installation ..............................................................12
INSTALLATI N INSTRUCTI NS – ELECTRIC DRYER ........ 13
Make Electrical Connection ......................................................13
Connect Vent ............................................................................20
Complete Installation ..............................................................20
REVERSING THE D R SWING............................................ 21
ELECTR NIC C NTR L SETUP .......................................... 22
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTI NS............................................22
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 23
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..............................................24
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATI N................................................26
Outillage et pièces ....................................................................26
Exigences d’emplacement ......................................................26
Spécifications électriques .......................................................28
Spécifications de l’alimentation en gaz ..................................30
Exigences concernant l’évacuation ..........................................31
INSTRUCTI NS D’INSTALLATI N – GLISSIÈRE ET
CAISSE À M NNAIE ................................................................33
INSTRUCTI NS D’INSTALLATI N – SÉCHEUSE À GAZ......33
Raccordement à la canalisation de gaz ..................................33
Raccordement du conduit d’évacuation ................................33
Achever l’installation ................................................................34
INSTRUCTI NS D’INSTALLATI N – SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE ....35
Raccordement du conduit d’évacuation ................................35
Achever l’installation ................................................................35
INVERSI N DU SENS D’ UVERTURE DE LA P RTE............36
RÉGLAGE DE LA C MMANDE ÉLECTR NIQUE ................38
INSTRUCTI NS D’ENTRETIEN..................................................38
GARANTIE ................................................................................39
W10184516A
W10184517A–SP

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
DRYER SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■It is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer’s use in the event the customer smells
gas. This information should be obtained from your gas supplier.
■Post the following warning in a prominent location.

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 YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
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IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

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Location Requirements
If installing a gas dryer:
IMP RTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit
installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
■Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and
bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit
adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See
“Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” below
for minimum spacing requirements.
N TE: The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools an 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 screwdriver
■Phillips screwdriver
■Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or 1"
(25 mm) hex-head socket
wrench
■Security T-20 TORX®†
driver
■Level
■1⁄4" socket and wrench
■Vent clamps
■Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
■Caulk gun and caulk (for
installing new exhaust
vent)
■Pliers
■Stiff bladed putty knife
■Foot boot (4)
■Dryer foot (4)
■Service door lock cam
† ® TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
Parts supplied
Remove parts bag from dryer drum. Check that all parts were
included.

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Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.
For recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances
can be found on the warning label on the rear of 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 must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same
closet as the dryer.
Minimum Installation Clearances
Additional clearances for wall, door, and floor moldings may be required
or if external exhaust elbow is used.
closet
door
Front
View
3" (7.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
24 in2
(155 cm2)*
48 in2.
(310 cm2)*
*Opening is the minimum for a closet door.
Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
Product Dimensions 27" (68.6 cm) dryer
Recessed front view Closet side view
Closet
door
14"
(35.6 cm)
max.
1" (2.5 cm)
0" (0 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)*
2" (5.1 cm)
0" (0 cm)
283⁄4"
(73.3 cm)
61⁄4"
(15.9 cm)
ELECTRIC
GAS
EX AUST
LEFT OR
RIG T SIDE
EX AUST
31⁄4"
(8.3 cm)
13"
(33 cm)
11⁄4"
(3.2 cm)
BACK
VIEW
41⁄4"
(10.8 cm)
57⁄8"
(15.2 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
dia.
1"
(2.5 cm)
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM
EX AUST
35"
(88.9 cm)
271⁄4" (69.5 cm)
29" (73.6 cm)
131⁄2"
(34.3 cm)
31⁄2"
(8.9 cm)
101⁄4"
(26 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)