Location Requirements - Whirlpool W10096987A Installation Instructions Manual

1/4" nut driver
(recommended)
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
Tape measure
Level
Parts supplied (all models):
Leveling legs (4)
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
Parts needed:
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting,
and read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements"
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system
hardware, available for purchase from the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference
the "Assistance or Service" section of the Dryer
User Instructions.
Vent clamps
Utility knife
Pliers
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
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
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minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be
at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the
dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.
A UL listed strain relief.
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location Requirements

You will need:
A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
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See "Venting Requirements."
A separate 30 amp circuit.
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If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical
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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)
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of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
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dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [25 mm], install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) If not level, clothes
may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may
not operate correctly.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation clearances:
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
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