Install Vent System; Connect Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool 29" Installation Instructions Manual

Vent System Chart
(Long Vent Models Only)
Number of Type
90° turns of vent
or elbows
0 Rigid metal
1 Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3 Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
5 Rigid metal

Install Vent System

1.
Install exhaust hood
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location
using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps
to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure
vent, because they can catch lint.
14
Box/louvered, or
Angled hoods
120 ft. (36.6 m)
110 ft. (33.5 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
90 ft. (27.4 m)
80 ft. (24.4 m)
70 ft. (21.3 m)
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)

Connect Inlet Hoses

(Steam Models Only)
For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent."
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using
the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1.
Turn cold water off, remove and
replace rubber washer
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace
with new rubber washer.
2.
Attach short hose and
"Y" connector
Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach
"Y" connector to end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on "Y" connector.
3.
Tighten couplings
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds
turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.