® 240-VOLT ELECTRIC COMPACT DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents.................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................... 4 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Location Requirements ...............................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................6 Electrical Connection ......................................
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.
Location Requirements INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Tools needed Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility. ■ Flat-bladed screwdriver ■ Duct tape ■ #2 Phillips head screwdriver ■ Wood block ■ Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) ■ Level ■ Adjustable wrench ■ ¼ in.
Dryer Dimensions Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only 3 20 " *(52.7 cm) 4 31"† (78.7 cm) 23 7 8" (60.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14.0 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See “Venting Requirements.” 1. Side view - closet or confined area 2.
If your outlet looks like this: Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct Wire Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use a new UL approved 30 amp power supply cord. Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief. Use a UL approved 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).
Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be connecting to: 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) A UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp., dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Power supply cord 4-wire direct A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire A UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp., dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 3-wire connection: Direct Wire 5" (12.
4-wire connection: Direct Wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 5 in. (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in. (12.7 cm). Cut 1¹⁄₂ in. (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1 in. (2.5 cm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 2 4 5 1 3 7 6 1. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 2. 3-wire plug 3. Neutral prong 4. Spade terminals with up turned ends 5. ³⁄₄ in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief 6. Ring terminals 7. Neutral (white or center wire) 1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 2.
Optional 3-wire connetion Venting Requirements Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from external ground connector screw. Connect appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, silver colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. 3.
Special provisions for mobile home installations Plan Vent System Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure. Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent. 1 2 3 1. Exhaust hood 2. Flexible metal vent or rigid metal vent 3. Elbow Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties.
The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable. Install Leveling Legs 4" (10.2 cm) WARNING 2.5" (6.4 cm) See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent lengths you can use. Exhaust systems longer than specified will: ■ Shorten the life of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. 3. Determine the number of elbows you will need. IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart.
Level Dryer Complete Installation Check levelness of dryer. Check levelness first side-to-side, then front-to-back. 1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check to be sure the dryer is level. (See “Level Dryer.”) 6. Plug into a grounded outlet.
DRYER USE 10 2 0 3 0 AIR FF R PE F OF Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. 0 60 7 80 50 YING Starting Your Dryer DR - TIM 40 ED 10 2 0 3 0 R EG S * MO LESM PRESS/ RE FF O O 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried.
Loading Cycles R EG R PE 2 pillowcases, 1 T-shirt, 2 shirts, 1 pair slacks S * MO LESM PRESS/ RE Mixed Load F 9 bath towels; or 6 bath towels, 3 hand towels, 6 wash cloths OF Knits 2 slacks, 2 shirts; or 3 dresses Perm. Press 6 shirts; or 2 double sheets & 2 pillowcases; or 2 singles sheets & 2 pillowcases Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Interior Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out. Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum 2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while pulling off the cover. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. ■ Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.” ■ Was paper or tissue left in pockets? ■ Is pilling being mistaken for lint? Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts.
WHIRLPOOL® DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dryer, including venting.
