Tools Needed For Installation; Parts Supplied For Installation - Whirlpool 8535840 Instrucciones De Instalación

Before you begin...
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:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
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.
Check that you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your
responsibility.
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches
above the floor for a garage
installation.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
For proper drying
performance:
The location must provide:
• Protection from weather and
water: Do not store or use dryer
where it will be exposed to water and
weather.
• Room temperature above 45°F: If
room temperature is below 45°F,
automatic cycles may not shut off.
• Level floor: Maximum slope under
entire dryer should not be more than
1 inch. If slope is greater than 1 inch,
install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part
No. 279810. Clothes may not tumble
properly and automatic sensor cycles
may not operate correctly if dryer is
not level.
• Sturdy floor to support dryer weight
of 175 pounds.
It is your responsibility to:
• Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Check code requirements: Some
codes limit or do not permit
installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, mobile homes or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local
building inspector.
• Comply with the installation
specifications and dimensions.
• Consider spacing requirements for
companion appliances.
• Properly install dryer.
• Check that you have everything
necessary for proper installation.
• Contact a qualified installer to insure
that the electrical installation meets
all national and local codes and
ordinances.
Tools needed for
installation
• level
• gloves
• adjustable wrench that opens to
1" or 1" hex-head socket wrench
• flat-blade screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• safety glasses
• tin snipes (new vent installation)
• caulking gun and compound
• wire strippers (direct wire
installation)
Parts supplied for
installation
Remove parts
package from dryer
drum. Check that all
parts were included.
4 leveling legs