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ElECTRIC DRYER InSTAllATIon InSTRuCTIonS
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W10096988A
W10306460A-SP
27" WIDE moDElS - u.S.A. onlY
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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
location Requirements ......................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 4
Install leveling legs .............................................................. 6
Electrical Connection ............................................................ 7
VEnTInG ................................................................................... 13
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 13
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 14
Venting Kits .......................................................................... 14
Install Vent System .............................................................. 15
Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15
level Dryer ........................................................................... 16
Complete Installation Checklist ......................................... 16
Reverse Door Swing (optional) .......................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 18
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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 ... 3 VEnTInG ... 13 W10096988A W10306460A-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: Installation Requirements
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. Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper Tin snips (direct wire installations) (new vent installations) 1/4"... -
Page 4: Electrical Requirements
If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical ■ outlet located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.” A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) ■ of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. - Page 5 Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ■ ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection”...
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Page 6: Install Leveling Legs
WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton;... -
Page 7: 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 8: 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 below the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place. -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 (C) through the hole below the terminal block opening (B). -
Page 11: 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection
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 12 Connect neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or cente) (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 13: 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 14: 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 F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent B. Elbow G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows C. Wall H. -
Page 15: 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 16: Level Dryer
move dryer to final location Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer. level Dryer level Dryer Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back. -
Page 17: Reverse Door Swing (Optional)
Reverse Door Swing (optional) Place towel on dryer Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface. Remove bottom screws Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges. Loosen (do not remove) top screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Flip door over Flip door over so handle side is down. Attach door hinges Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge. Remove and transfer plugs Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs on the left side. Transfer plugs to opposite side using the same 4 screws. - Page 19 notes...
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