Dryer Safety 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Ta reduce the risk of firs, electric shack, or injury to parsons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not place terns exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Installation Requirements Tools and Paris Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Location Requirements Explosion Hazard Keep Flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 mm} above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. You will need: # Allocation allowing for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.” BA separate 30 amp circuit. ® If you are using power supply cord. a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft. {810 mm) of either side of dryer.
Minimum Required Spacing 14° max. {356 (310 cm?) @ 24in? {155 cm?) a S17 {140 mm) oT LAN ; — Emm Recessed area B. Side view closet or confined area ©. Closet door with vents “Required spacing Mobile home Additional installation requirements “This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS # For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current, This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Ne “GL Direct Wire [74 Fire Hazard Use a new UL jested 30 amp power supply cord, Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire {white or center wire} to center terminal (silver). Ground wire {green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector, Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief 1. Attach power supply cord strain relief GE Remove the screws from a 3/4” {19 mm} UL listed strain relief {UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections {C} into the hole (B) below the terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D}, and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together. 2.
| 6. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to Venting Requirements.
4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and ware local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. 3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection wh" grt « Direct wire cable must have 5 #, (1.52 mj) of extra length so dryer may be moved if beaded Strip 5” (127 mim) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 (127 mm). Cut 1747 (38 mim) from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" {258 mm). Shape and of wires into hooks. 4.
3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection = poe = Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed, Strip 31/4" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends ito hooks. Fy 4.
2. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Gonna ct neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right). Tighten screws, Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Exhaust hoods: ® Must be at feast 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended Styles: C Louvered hood Box hood Acceptable Style: a Angled hood Elbows: w 457 elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Clamps: # Use clamps to seal all joints. @ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
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.applianceaccessoies.com, in Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us al www.whiripoolparts.ca.
Vent Stern Chart {Long Vent Models Only) Number of Type Bow/louvered, or HG turns of vent Angled hoods or elbows @ Rigid metal 120 f. (36.6 m) 1 Rigid metal 110 i. (38.5 m) 2 Rigid metal 100 i. (30.5 m) 3 Rigid metal 90 fr (27.4 m) 4 Rigid metal BOF (24.4 m) 5 Rigid metal 70M (21.3 m) Install Vent System 1. install exhaust hood 12° mine. 308 mm] 24 rein, (305 mm} Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2.
4. Attach long hose Check for leaks connector and tighten couplings ” Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of *Y” connector. FREE ; : Resew on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Check for leaks around *Y” connector, faucet, and hoses. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn MOTE: Do not over tighten. Damage fo the coupling can result. Connect Vent 5.
Level Dryer Hack levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front fo back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 2. Tighten and adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level or the same height as the washer, prop up using a wood block. Use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once legs are label, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor before tightening them.
| 3. Lift door off top screws 8. Switch door catch, bezel, & plug Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door handle side up} on top of dryer. Remove top screws from dryer cabinet, Remove screws at top, button, and side of door (4 screws) that hold the inner and outer door together. Holding door over towel on dryer. grasp sides of outer door and lift fo separate it from inner door. Set outer door aside.
9. Attach door hinges Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge. 10. Remove door strike and door strike plug Door sink plug Remove door divisive and door strike plug from dryer cabinet. Insert the door strike into door strike plug hole and secure with screw. Insert door strike plug inch original door strike hole and secure with screw. W10646801A W10646602A-5P B/™ E2014. All rights reserved. 11.