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ElECTRIC DRYER InSTAllATIon InSTRuCTIonS
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W10096987A
W10097001A-SP
29" WIDE moDElS - u.S.A. onlY
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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ............................................. 2
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 2
location Requirements ......................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 4
Install leveling legs .............................................................. 5
Electrical Connection ............................................................ 6
VEnTInG ................................................................................... 12
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 13
Venting Kits .......................................................................... 13
Install Vent System .............................................................. 14
Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15
level Dryer ........................................................................... 15
Complete Installation Checklist ......................................... 15
Reverse Door Swing (optional) .......................................... 16
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta. DRYER SAFETY ... 2 InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ... 2 VEnTInG ... 12 W10096987A W10097001A-SP www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents Tools and Parts ... -
Page 2: 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”... -
Page 3: Location Requirements
1/4" nut driver Vent clamps (recommended) Adjustable wrench that Utility knife opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tape measure Pliers Level Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Parts supplied (all models): Leveling legs (4) Parts package is located in dryer drum. -
Page 4: Electrical Requirements
Dryer Dimensions A. Large opening side-swing door B. Large opening side-swing door C. Wide opening side-swing door D. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”... -
Page 5: Install Leveling Legs
If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt ■ minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. -
Page 6: Electrical Connection
Power Supply Cord WARNING Fire Hazard use a new ul 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). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. -
Page 7: Power Supply Cord Connection
Power supply cord strain relief Attach power supply cord strain relief 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. -
Page 8: Wire Power Supply Cord Connection
Connect ground wire Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 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. -
Page 9: Direct Wire Connection
Direct wire strain relief Attach direct wire strain relief Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole (B) below the terminal block opening. - Page 10 Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. Connect ground wire Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw (A).
- Page 11 Connect neutral wire 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. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right).
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Page 12: Venting
Venting Requirements WARNING Fire Hazard use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. WARnInG: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. -
Page 13: Plan Vent System
Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. A. Dryer E. Clamps B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent C. Wall G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows D. -
Page 14: Install Vent System
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. Determine vent path: Select route that will provide straightest and most direct ■... -
Page 15: Connect Vent
Connect Vent Connect vent to exhaust outlet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. -
Page 16: Reverse Door Swing (Optional)
When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. If you do not feel heat, turn off dryer, and check the following: There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for ■... - Page 17 Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet noTE: Two people maybe needed to reinstall door. Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet. Tighten screws halfway. Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots.
- Page 18 Remove screws from door Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (4 screws). Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are diferent sizes. Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner door.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet. Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet. Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet noTE: Two people maybe needed to reinstall door. - Page 20 W10096987A W10097001A-SP © 2010 Whirlpool Corporation. 2/10 ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A.