Installation guide
Alternate
installations
for
close
clearances
Venting
systems
come
in
many
varieties.
Select
the
type
best
for
your
installation.
Two
close-clearance
installations
are
shown.
Refer
to
the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Periscope
installation
NOTE:
The
following
kits
for
close
clearance
alternate
installations
are
available
for
purchase.
Venting
Kits
For
more
information,
call
1-800-901-2042,
or
visit
us
at
www.applianceaccessories.com.
In
Canada,
call
1-800-807-6777
or
visit
us
at
www.whirlpoolparts.ca.
Part
Number
Descriptions
8171587RP
0-5"
Metal
vent
periscope
4396037RP
0"-18"
Metal
vent
periscope
4396011RP
18"~29"
Metal
vent
periscope
4396014
29"-50"
Metal
vent
periscope
4392892
In-Wall
metal
DuraVent™
Periscope
W10186596
4-way
vent
kit
-
universal
grey
(27"
Dryers
Only)
4396028
Sure
Connect™
venting
kit
(over-the-top
installation)
4396009RP
5'
Universal
connect
vent,
flexible
dryer
venting
4396010RP
6'
SecureConnect™
vent,
flexible
dryer
venting
4396013RB
Dryer
vent
installer’s
kit
4396033RP
5'
flexible
dryer
venting
with
clamps
4396727RP
8'
flexible
dryer
venting
with
clamps
4396004
Dryer
offset
elbow
4396005
Wall
offset
elbow
4396006RW
DuraSafe™
close
elbow
4396007RW
=
Through-the-waill
vent
cap
4396008RP
4"
steel
dryer
venting
clamps
—
2
pack
8212662
Flush
mounting
louvered
vent
hood
4"
Special
provisions
for
mobile
home
installations:
The
exhaust
vent
must
be
securely
fastened
to
a
noncombustible
portion
of
the
mobile
home
structure
and
must
not
terminate
beneath
the
mobile
home.
Terminate
the
exhaust
vent
outside.
“|
M
@
Select
route
that
will
provide
straightest
and
most
direct
path
outdoors.
@
Plan
installation
to
use
fewest
number
of
elbows
and
turns.
@
When
using
elbows
or
making
turns,
allow
as
much
room
as
possible.
@
Bend
vent
gradually
to
avoid
kinking.
@
Use
as
few
90°
turns
as
possible.
Determine
vent
path:
Determine
vent
length
and
elbows
needed
for
best
drying
performance:
@
Use
following
“Vent
System
Chart”
to
determine
type
of
vent
material
and
hood
combinations
acceptable
to
use.
NOTE:
Do
not
use
vent
runs
longer
than
those
specified
in
“Vent
System
Chart.”
Exhaust
systems
longer
than
those
specified
will:
@
Shorten
life
of
dryer.
@
Reduce
performance,
resulting
in
longer
drying
times
and
increased
energy
usage.
The
“Vent
System
Chart”
provides
venting
requirements
that
will
help
achieve
best
drying
performance.
(~
Vent
System
Chart
Number
of
Type
Box/louvered
Angled
90°
turns
or
of
vent
hoods hoods
elbows
0
Rigid
metal
|
64
ft.
(20
m)
58
ft.
(17.7
m)
1
Rigid
metal
|
54
ft.
(16.5
m)
|
48
ft.
(14.6
m)
2
Rigid
metal
|
44
ft.
(13.4
m)
|
38
ft.
(11.6
m)
3
Rigid
metal
|
35
ft.
(10.7
m)
|
29
ft.
(8.8
m)
4
Rigid
metal
|
27
ft.
(8.2
m)
21
ft.
(6.4
m)
NOTE:
Side
and
bottom
exhaust
installations
for
27"
wide
models
have
a
90°
turn
inside
the
dryer.
To
determine
maximum
exhaust
length,
add
one
90°
turn
to
the chart.
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