Whirlpool WED5100HW1 Installation And Care Instructions
Whirlpool WED5100HW1 Installation And Care Instructions

Whirlpool WED5100HW1 Installation And Care Instructions

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DRYER SAFETY .............................................. 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 4
Tools and parts ........................................... 4
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ......................... 5
Installation clearances ............................... 5
U.S.A. ONLY .................................................... 6
CANADA ONLY ................................................ 7
Electrical requirements .............................. 7
U.S.A. AND CANADA ...................................... 7
Electrical requirements .............................. 7
Gas supply requirements ........................... 8
Gas type ...................................................... 8
Gas supply line ........................................... 8
Burner input requirements ........................ 8
Dryer gas pipe............................................. 9
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS .............................. 9
U.S.A. ONLY .................................................... 9
Electrical Connection ................................. 9
Direct Wire Connection ............................ 12
U.S.A. AND CANADA .................................... 15
VENTING ........................................................ 16
Venting Requirements .............................. 16
Plan Vent System ...................................... 17
Install vent system.................................... 18
CONNECT INLET HOSES ............................. 18
CONNECT VENT ........................................... 19
LEVEL DRYER ............................................... 20
DRYER CARE ................................................ 26
GOOD AIR FLOW .......................................... 27
Para obtener acceso a las
Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo
Manuel d'instructions
concernant l'installation
et l'entretien de la
sécheuse
Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................... 29
EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION .................... 31
Outils et pièces ......................................... 31
EXIGENCES D'EMPLACEMENT .................. 32
Dégagements d'installation ..................... 32
SPÉCIFICATIONS ÉLECTRIQUES -
É.-U. SEULEMENT ........................................ 33
RACCORDEMENT DE LA SÉCHEUSE
ÉLECTRIQUE - CANADA SEULEMENT ...... 34
Spécifications électriques ....................... 34
RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE LA
SÉCHEUSE À GAZ - É.-U. ET CANADA ...... 35
Spécifications électriques ....................... 35
SPÉCIFICATIONS DE L'ALIMENTATION
EN GAZ .......................................................... 36
Type de gaz ............................................... 36
Canalisation de gaz .................................. 36
Spécifications du raccordement
de l'alimentation en gaz ........................... 37
Spécifications de l'alimentation
du brûleur .................................................. 37
Canalisation de gaz de la sécheuse ....... 37
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS
DE NIVELLEMENT ........................................ 37
EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT
ÉLECTRIQUE - É.-U. SEULEMENT ............. 38
Raccordement électrique ........................ 38
Raccordement du câble
d'alimentation ........................................... 38
Raccordement direct ............................... 40
EFFECTUER LE RACCORDEMENT
AU GAZ - É.-U. ET CANADA ........................ 43
ÉVACUATION ................................................ 44
Exigences concernant l'évacuation ........ 44
Planification des circuits de conduits .... 45
Installation du système d'évacuation ..... 46
RACCORDEMENT DES TUYAUX
DE VIDANGE ................................................. 47
RACCORDEMENT DU SYSTÈME
D'ÉVACUATION ............................................. 48
RÉGLAGE DE L'APLOMB
DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................................ 49
LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION POUR
INSTALLATION TERMINÉE .......................... 49
PORTE DE LA SÉCHEUSE (SUR CERTAINS
MODÈLES) ..................................................... 50
INVERSION DU SENS D'OUVERTURE
DE LA PORTE (SUR CERTAINS
MODÈLES) .................................................... 51
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................... 55
VÉRIFICATION D'UNE CIRCULATION
D'AIR ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME
D'ÉVACUATION ............................................. 56
Instrucciones de instalación" en español, o para obtener información
"
adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com.
y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta.
Manual de instrucciones
de instalación
y cuidado de la
secadora
Índice
SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ................. 59
REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN .................. 61
Herramientas y piezas ............................. 61
REQUISITOS DE UBICACIÓN ...................... 62
Espacios libres para la instalación ......... 62
REQUISITOS ELÉCTRICOS -
EE. UU. EE. UU. ............................................ 63
CONEXIÓN PARA SECADORA ELÉCTRICA -
SOLAMENTE EN CANADÁ ........................... 64
Requisitos eléctricos ............................... 64
CONEXIÓN DE ENERGÍA DE LA SECADORA
A GAS - EE. UU. Y CANADÁ ........................ 65
Requisitos eléctricos ............................... 65
Requisitos del suministro de gas ............ 65
Tipo de gas................................................ 65
Línea de suministro de gas ..................... 65
Requisitos para la conexión
del suministro de gas ............................... 66
Requisitos de entrada del quemador ..... 66
Tubo de gas de la secadora .................... 66
INSTALACIÓN DE LAS PATAS
NIVELADORAS .............................................. 67
CÓMO HACER LA CONEXIÓN
DEL SUMINISTRO ELÉCTRICO -
SOLO EN EE. UU. ......................................... 67
Conexión eléctrica ................................... 67
Conexión por cable de suministro
eléctrico..................................................... 68
Conexión por cable directo ..................... 70
CONEXIÓN DEL SUMINISTRO DE GAS -
EE. UU. Y CANADÁ ....................................... 73
VENTILACIÓN ............................................... 74
Requisitos de ventilación ........................ 74
Planificación del sistema
de ventilación ............................................ 75
Instalación del sistema de ventilación ... 76
CONECTE LAS MANGUERAS
DE ENTRADA ................................................ 76
CONEXIÓN DEL DUCTO DE ESCAPE......... 77
NIVELE LA SECADORA ................................ 78
LISTA DE CONTROL DE LA INSTALACIÓN
TERMINADA .................................................. 78
PUERTA DE LA SECADORA (EN ALGUNOS
MODELOS) .................................................... 79
INVERSIÓN DE LA PUERTA (EN ALGUNOS
MODELOS) .................................................... 80
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ...................... 84
REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE
VENTILACIÓN TENGA UN BUEN FLUJO
DE AIRE ......................................................... 85
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instrucciones de instalación” en español, o para obtener información “ adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com. Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta.
  • Page 2: Dryer Safety

    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 In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use shall be listed. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm).
  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools needed for gas installations: 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 for all installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8"...
  • Page 5: Location Requirements

    LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing allowed. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of ■ installation and servicing. Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, ■ and floor moldings. Additional spacing of 1"...
  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements - U.s.a. Only

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS - U.S.A. ONLY It is your responsibility: If your outlet looks like this: To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in ■...
  • Page 7: Electric Dryer Power Hookup- Canada Only

    ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY U.S.A. AND CANADA ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Electrical Shock Hazard Do not remove ground prong. Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Do not use an adapter.
  • Page 8: Gas Supply Requirements

    Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ■ different size adapter fitting. WARNING If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" propane ■ compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
  • Page 9: Dryer Gas Pipe

    MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - DRYER GAS PIPE U.S.A. ONLY The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer ■ has a 3/8" male pipe thread. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord: WARNING 3/8" NPT dryer pipe NOTE: For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an Fire Hazard additional 18"...
  • Page 10: Power Supply Cord Connection

    If your outlet looks like this: Remove terminal block cover Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection”. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection.” Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
  • Page 11 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection: Connect neutral bond wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground and neutral wire conductor to neutral wire. 3-wire receptacle 3-prong plug (NEMA type 10-30R) Connect neutral bond wire (E) and neutral wire (white) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B).
  • Page 12: Direct Wire Connection

    Put the threaded section of the strain relief (C) through the hole Connect remaining wires below the terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws.
  • Page 13 Prepare ground wire appliance Connect remaining wires installation Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral bond outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A). ends together and tighten screws.
  • Page 14 Connect neutral bond wire Connect neutral wire and neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under Connect neutral bond wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center terminal hooked end together.
  • Page 15: Make Gas Connection - U.s.a. And Canada

    MAKE GAS CONNECTION - U.S.A. AND CANADA WARNING Plan pipe fitting connection Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. If connected to propane, have a qualified person make C.
  • Page 16: Venting

    VENTING Exhaust hoods: VENTING REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object ■ that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Louvered Hood Box Hood Do not use a plastic vent.
  • Page 17: Plan Vent System

    Special provisions for mobile homes: PLAN VENT SYSTEM Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible Recommended exhaust installations: portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. mobile home.
  • Page 18: Install Vent System

    INSTALL VENT SYSTEM Attach short hose and “Y” connector Install exhaust hood 12" minimum (305 mm) 12" minimum (305 mm) Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose.
  • Page 19: Connect Vent

    Attach long hose to dryer fill valve Turn on cold water faucet and tighten coupling Fill Valve Gas Valve Check that the water faucet is turned on. Check for leaks Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel.
  • Page 20: Level Dryer

    LEVEL DRYER Level Dryer Base trim (on some models) Place To Install: level here Locating Locking Pins Features Place level here Place the base trim to bottom of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it snaps into place.
  • Page 21: Complete Installation Checklist

    COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST DRYER DOOR (ON SOME MODELS) For normal dryer use, it is not suggested to remove the dryer Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the dryer is off part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
  • Page 22: Door Reversal (On Some Models)

    DOOR REVERSAL (ON SOME MODELS) The following instructions are applicable for models with side Remove the 2 plastic plugs (A) located outside the dryer door opening. opening door. Tools Needed: Flat-blade screwdriver Plastic putty knife Install 2 plastic plugs (A) into screw holes where the hinges were removed in Step 4.
  • Page 23 Remove the door assembly: Remove the inner door by using a plastic putty knife to separate the sides and bottom of the dryer door and trim. Lay the door on a flat, covered surface with the inside of There are 2 snaps on left, right, and bottom of door. Insert the door facing up.
  • Page 24 Remove the door strike plug with a flathead screwdriver. Lift door up and rotate trim pieces to the opposite side from Remove door strike by pinching the clips from the inside which they were removed. Then screw trim pieces back in. door panel and then rotate and push out the front.
  • Page 25 10. Add inside door panel back into the dryer door by sliding the 12. Install hinge covers and plugs. Hinge covers will go in top into the top trim piece and then lower door down. Then sideways to then rotate 90° and snap into place. press down on the corners to snap into place with the hinges lined up with the hinge holes.
  • Page 26: Dryer Care

    DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would Every load cleaning block the airflow for proper dryer operation. This includes The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.
  • Page 27: Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow

    CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT GOOD AIR FLOW (CONTD.) (ON SOME MODELS) Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. regardless of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair 2.
  • Page 28 NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM MODELS Steam models only: Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, Water Inlet Hose freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
  • Page 29 NOTAS W11268643D /™ ©2021 All rights reserved. Used under license in Canada. ® Tous droits réservés. Utilisé sous licence au Canada. 01/21 Todos los derechos reservados. Usado bajo licencia en Canadá.

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