Installation guide

Your safety and the safety of others
is 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 hazardsthat can kiii
or hurt you and others, AIi safety
messageswiii be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word "DANGER"or "WARNING",These
words mean:
You ca_ be killed or seriousmyinjuredif you don't
fellow instructions.
All safety messages wii[ identifythe hazard, tell
you hew to reduce the chanceof injury, and tel[ you
what can happenif the instructionsare not
f0ii0wed.
Check that you have ever_hing necessary for correct
installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.
Toolsneeded: ]
* #2 Phillips screwdriver
o flat-blade screwdriver
® adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" or 1" hex-
head socket wrench (for
adjustin 9 dryer feet)
® [eve[
o wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
" safety glasses
• caulking gun and
compound (new vent
installation)
• gloves
® tin snips (new vent
installations)
Part No. 3979171
© 2001 Whirlpool Corporation
Partssupplied: ]
Remove parts package from
dryer drum. Check that all 4
legs were included.
4 leveling Jess
Partsnee@d: ]
Check IocaI codes and see electrical and venting
requirements, Panels A and B, before purchasing parts.
Determine if you wilI need to purchase a power
supply cord kit or power supply cable.
If using a power supply cord:
Dryer power supply cord must be:
U.hdisted * 30-ampere
• 120/240-volt * Type SRD or SRDT
minimum * At least 4 feet long
The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring
terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
The receptacle must be located within 3 feet of the
top, back center of the control console.
4-wire receptade
(14-30R)
3-wire receptacle
Oo-3or)
4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and
U,L-Jisted strain relief
3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and
U.L-listed strain relief
If coonectiog by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply
(4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
,_ flexible armored or nommetallic sheathed copper
cabie (with ground wire). All current-carrying wires
must be insulated. See Panels D and E.
* 10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. (Do not use
aluminum.)
at least 4 feet long.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Fire Hazard
Use a heavymetal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a met_[ foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructionscan
result in death or fire.
Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
must be used. Dura Safe TM vent products are
recommended.
Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by ca!ling WhMpooJ Parts & Accessories
1-800_442_9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat:
9am to 4:30pm (CST) Visit our internet site at
http://www.whidpoola pplia nces.com/accessories
See Panel C for more information.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
Mobile home installations require:
* Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*
Metal exhaust system hardware*
Floors sloped greater than I inch:
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*
*Available for purchase from your dealer.
Printed in U.S.A.