Whirlpool YLTE6234DQ1 Instructions D'installation page 3

Remove excess flexible vent to avoid sagging
and kinking that may result in reduced air flow.
An exhaust hood should cap the exhaust vent
to prevent rodents and insects from entering the
home.
Exhaust outlet hood
must be at least 30 cm
(12 inches) from the
ground or any object that
maybe in the path of the
exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing exhaust system, clean lint
from entire length of system and make sure
exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid
metal or flexible metal vent.
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct
tape, screws or other fastening devices that
extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.
The exhaust vent can be
routed up, down, left, right
or straight out the back of
the Laundry System.
Space requirements are
provided on back panel
and on the rear panel of
the Laundry System. Use
the straightest path you
can, to avoid 90° turns.
Maximum length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of vent used, number of
elbows and the type of exhaust hood. The
maximum length for both rigid and flexible vent is
shown in the chart.
10 cm
10 cm (4")
(4")
Rear, Side or Bottom Exhaust
Number
Maximum
of 90°
length of diameter vent
turns
vent
rigid metal vent
13 m (42 ft)
0
10 m (34 ft)
1
8 m (26 ft)
2
8 m (26 ft) flexible metal
0
vent
6.4 m (21 ft)
1
5 m (16 ft)
2
The maximum length using a 5 cm x 13 cm (2" x 6")
rectangular vent with 2 elbows and a 6 cm (2-1/2")
(TYPE C) exhaust hood is 2.4 m (8 ft).
For exhaust systems not covered by the
exhaust length chart, see Service Manual, Part
No. 603197, available from a Whirlpool-
authorized parts distributor.
10 cm (4 inch) exhaust hood is preferred.
However, a 6 cm (2-1/2") exhaust hood may be
used. A 6 cm (2-1/2") exhaust hood creates
greater back pressure than other hood types.
For permanent installation, a stationary
exhaust system is required.
Exhausting the dryer
through the side of the
Laundry System requires the
use of Side Exhaust Kit, Part
No. 279823, available from a
Whirlpool-authorized parts
distributor. Follow kit
Installation Instructions for
proper exhaust installation.
Mobile home exhaust
requirements: The
Laundry System must
have an outside
exhaust. If the dryer is
exhausted through the
floor and the area
under the mobile
home is enclosed,
the exhaust
system must
terminate
outside the
enclosed area.
Extension
floor enclosed area
beyond the
enclosure will prevent lint and moisture buildup
under the mobile home.
PANEL B
30 cm
(12")
8.
min.
16.
24.
12.
11.
Now start...
With Laundry System in laundry area.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install Laundry System.
6 cm
(2-1/2")
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
1.
10 cm (4")
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Truck only from rear to prevent product
damage.
2.
Open washer lid. Take hoses and parts
packages out of basket. Close lid.
• 1 hose clamp
• 4 flat, water-hose washers
• 1 small clamp
3.
Remove parts from package. Check that
all parts were included.
outside
wall
skirting
4.
Pull to completely remove the shipping
strap with 2 cotterpins from the inside of the
Laundry System.
Save the shipping strap for use in Step 17.
5.
Tilt Laundry System forward. Check that
rear leveling legs move up and down freely so
that Laundry System can be properly leveled in
Step 14.
17.
18.
26.
4.
5.
4.
3.
WARNING
Pull the shipping
strap completely out
of the washer.
cotter
pins
6.
9.
15.
7.
Pull the shipping strap
with 2 cotterpins
completely out of washer.
15.
12. 13. 14.
Use new hoses and washers that came with
your Laundry System.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to
reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect and
replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or
leaks are found. When replacing your inlet
hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label
with a permanent marker.
coupling
6.
Insert a flat washer into each end of the
inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly seated
in couplings.
7.
Attach hose to bottom (hot water) inlet valve
opening first; then second hose to top (cold
water) inlet valve. Tighten couplings by hand.
Then use pliers to make an additional two-thirds
turn.
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE
FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION.
clamp
6.4 mm
(1/4") max.
6.4 mm
drain
(1/4") max.
hose
drain hose
connector
8.
To prevent the drain hose from coming off
or leaking, it must be installed per the following
instructions:
1. Wet the inside end of the drain hose with tap
water. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
LUBRICANT.
2. Squeeze ears of clamp with pliers to open
and place clamp over the end of the drain
hose.
3. While holding clamp open, work end of drain
hose onto drain connector.
4. Position clamp over the drain hose area
marked "clamp." Release clamp. Clamp
should be 6.4 mm (1/4") from end of drain
hose.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
washer
Inlet valves are
plastic. Do not
strip or
crossthread.