Whirlpool CGM2745FQ0 - Installation Manual

7 Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or recessed area.This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home.Companion appliance location requirements should also be considered. IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water and/or the weat...

8 Gas Dryer Grounding IMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. If codes permit and a separate ground wir...

9 IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. This installation must conform with all local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CAN/CSA B149.A copy of the above code s...

10 Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or recessed area.This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home.Companion appliance location requirements should also be considered. IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water and/or the wea...

11 Electrical Requirements – U.S.A. only (cont.) Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical suppl...

12 Direct Wire If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated. ■ 10-gauge solid ...

13 DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only ...

14 4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods Box Hood Louvered Hood Angled Hood Vent Hoods DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Maximum Vent Length/Vent C...

15 DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Connect gas supply to dryer. Use a pipe thread compound approved for the type of gas supplied. If flexible metal tubing is used, be certain there are no kinks.If necessary for service, depending on model: Open the toe panel by removing the 2 1 ⁄ 4 " hex-head scre...

16 This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is design- certified by CSA International for LP (propane and butane) gases with appropriate conversion. No attempt shall be made to convert dryer from gas specified on serial/rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serv...

17 INSTALLING LEVELING LEGS, COIN SLIDE, AND COIN BOX 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legsNOTE: Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving to avoid damaging floor covering. Using two or more people, move dryer to desired installation location. Take tape off front corners of dryer. Open drye...

18 ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FOR U.S.A. ONLY) 2. Insert power cord into strain relief. Remove Terminal Block Cover Power Supply Cord Connection Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power...

19 ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FOR U.S.A. ONLY) Connecting 4-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord Connecting 3-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord Standard Power Supply Cord Connectors Flanged Spade Connector Ring Connector Connecting Neutral Ground and Neutral Wires1. Remove center terminal...

20 ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FOR U.S.A. ONLY) F F Direct Wire Connection Remove Terminal Block Cover Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. Direct Wire Strain Relief1. Insert strain relief. Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL lis...

21 ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FOR U.S.A. ONLY) Connecting 4-Wire Connection: Direct Wire 2. Connect neutral ground wire (B) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (D) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (A). Squeeze hooked ends ...

22 ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FOR U.S.A. ONLY) Connecting 3-Wire Connection: Optional 2. Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (D) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (A), hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 3. Connect re...

23 LEVELING 2. Grip dryer from top and rock back and forth, making sure all four legs are firmly on floor. Repeat, rocking dryer from side to side. If dryer rocks, go to Step 3 and adjust leveling legs. 3. If dryer is not level, use a 1" or 25 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn the levelin...

24 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps. 3. Check that you have all of your tools....

25 REVERSING DRYER DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL) 9. Attach door hinges to dryer door so that larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge and the hinge pin is toward the door front. 10. Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side. Attach plugs to right side using the same 4 screws. 11. Insert scre...