Whirlpool WGD4870BW - Manuel (Page 13)

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Connect Vent
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
1.
Move dryer to final location
2.
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard
from under the dryer.
Level Dryer
Level dryer
1.
Not Level LEVEL Not Level
Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from
front to back.
NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system
to operate correctly.
Tighten and adjust leveling legs
2.
If dryer is not level or the same height as the washer, prop up
using a wood block. Use wrench to adjust legs up or down,
and check again for levelness. Once legs are level, make sure
all four legs are snug against the floor before tightening them.
Complete Installation Checklist
q Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
q Check that you have all of your tools.
q Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
q Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed
or kinked.
q Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer.
q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
q Read “Dryer Use” in your “Use and Care Guide.”
q 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:
■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
■ Electrical supply is connected.
■
Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
■ Dryer door is closed.
q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle
and close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check to see
whether gas supply line shut-off valve is open.
■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is closed, open it,
then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above.
■ If the gas supply line shut-off valve is open, contact a
qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated.
This odor is common when the heating element is first used.
The odor will go away.