ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATI N INSTR CTIONS "WIDE MODELS - U.S.A. ONLY Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en espa_ol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com Tenga listo su nOmero de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el nOmero de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta. Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS .................................
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 WARN ING." To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: [] Read all instructions [] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. before using the dryer.
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
133/4" (349rara} Location Requirements 273/4" (705 ram) 273/4" (705 ram) f Explosion Hazard A Keep flammab(e materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. You will need: A. Wideopening side-swing door B. Wideopening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
Electrical Requirements if your outlet looks like this: Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with 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.
Electrical Install Leveling Legs Connection Power Supply Cord Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. "1, Prepare dryer for leveling legs Fire Hazard Use a new LIL listed 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).
Direct Wire Power Supply Power supply cord strain Cord Connection relief Attach power supply strain relief cord A B Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. C Use a UL listed strain relief. D 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 termina|s (gold).
4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Connect ground wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. B A F c A. B. C. D. E. F. G. E G 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Ground prong Neutral prong Spade terminals with upturned ends 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief Ring terminals Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
strain Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. relief Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screws. For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 11. For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection, continue 4-wire to step 3 below.
ground wire and neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). 6, Connect neutral ground wire and neutral Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with holddown screw. Now, go to Venting Requirements.
and neutral wire C Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 7, Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with holddown screw.
VENTING Venting Requirements Exhaust [] hoods: Must be at least 12" (305 ram) from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended St_ vies: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Louvered hood Do not use a plastic vent, Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow or fire. these instructions Box hood Acceptable Style: can result in death WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
Alternate Plan Vent System Recommended installations for c{ose 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. exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. Over-The-Top A. B. C, D. Dryer Elbow Wall Exhaust hood E. F. G. H.
Special provisions for mobile home installations: The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. F Vent System Chart (Long Vent Models Only) _ /! , l,,oio o,o,l E 3 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) E 4 Determine vent path: [] [] Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors.
NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Not Level Tighten Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to in dryer, if connecting to existing vent, make clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
if you do not feel heat, turn off dryer, and check the following: [] There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Lift door off top screws NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. This odor is common when the heating element is first used. The odor will go away.
6, Switch door catch, bezel, & plug 8, Flip door over \ f Catch and bezel Plucj Flip door over so handle side is down. Remove the door catch, bezel, and plug from the inside of the inner door by squeezing and pulling/pushing them. Place the door catch, bezel, and plug on the sides opposite from where they were. 7, Rotate outer door Rotate outer door 180 ° and set it back down on inner door. Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed.
O, Remove door strike and door strike plug Remove door strike and door strike plug from dryer cabinet. Insert the door strike into door strike plug hole and secure with screw. Insert door strike plug into original door strike hole and secure with screw. Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs dryer cabinet NOTE: Two people may be needed to reinstall door. Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet. Tighten screws halfway.
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