Specification

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WKEX300HBA / WKGX301HBA
SPACING FOR RECESSED AREA OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
48 sq. in.
(310 cm
2
)
24 sq. in.
(155 cm
2
)
3'' (76 mm)
4'' (100 mm)
Front Clearance
3'' (76 mm)
Closet Ventilation Requirements
Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to
prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent
opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm
2
) must be
installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One lower vent
opening with a minimum opening of 24 sq. in. (155 cm
2
) must be
installed no more than one foot above the floor. Install vent grills in
the door or cut down the door at the top and bottom to form
openings. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
also acceptable.
CORRECT VENTING INCORRECT VENTING
VENTING THE DRYER
• If connecting to existing ductwork, make sure it is suitable and
clean before installing the dryer.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
• Use only 4-inch (10.2 cm) rigid, semi-rigid or 󳣝exible metal
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and for venting outside.
• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with
no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as
possible. Make sure to clean any old ducts before installing
your new dryer.
• Rigid, semi-rigid or 󳣝exible metal ducting is recommended
for use between the dryer and the wall. All non-rigid metal
transition duct must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for
transition duct could a󳣛ect drying time.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer. You should obtain the
necessary ductwork locally. The vent hood should have hinged
dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use.
• The total length of 󳣝exible metal duct must not exceed 8 ft.
(2.4 m).
NOTE:
• Deduct 6 ft. (1.8 m) for each additional elbow. Do not use more
than four 90° elbows.
Wall Cap Type Number
of 90°
Elbows
Maximum
length of 4-inch
diameter rigid
metal duct
Recommended
0 65 ft. (19.8 m)
1 55 ft. (16.8 m)
2 47 ft. (14.3 m)
3 36 ft. (11.0 m)
4 28 ft. (8.5 m)
Use only for
short run
installations
0 55 ft. (16.8 m)
1 47 ft. (14.3 m )
2 41 ft. (12.5 m)
3 30 ft. (9.1 m)
4 22 ft. (6.7 m)
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
2
1
/
2
"
(635 mm)
DUCTWORK
ROUTING AND CONNECTING DUCTWORK
NOTE:
Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and
reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. Ductwork
and 󳣜ttings are NOT included and must be purchased separately.
• Use 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid, semi-rigid or 󳣝exible metal
ductwork.
• The exhaust duct run should be as short as possible.
• Use as few elbow joints as possible.
• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away
from the dryer.
• Use duct tape on all duct joints.
• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order
to reduce condensation and lint buildup on duct surfaces.
• Incorrect or inadequate exhaust systems are not covered by
the dryer warranty. Dryer failures or service required because
of such exhaust systems will not be covered by the dryer
warranty.
Connecting the Inlet Hose Steam Dryers Only
The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using the new water supply hose. Do not reuse old hoses.
Long
hose
WITH WASHER WITHOUT WASHER
Short
hose
Y connector
CONNECTING THE WATER INLET HOSE
The dryer must be connected to the cold water
tap using the new water supply hose. Do not
reuse old hoses.