Whirlpool WED7990XG Installation Instructions Manual
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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
Install Vent System .............................................................. 15
Connect Vent ........................................................................ 15
level Dryer ........................................................................... 16
Complete Installation Checklist ......................................... 16
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 18
Installation Notes
Date of purchase: _________________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________________
Installer: _________________________________________________
model number: ___________________________________________
Serial number: ____________________________________________
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado 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... -
Page 3: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Parts supplied: Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: “Y” connector Leveling legs (4) Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Long inlet hose Short inlet hose Wire stripper (direct wire Tin snips (new vent installations) installations) Rubber washer... -
Page 4: Location Requirements
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Dryer Dimensions 27" Front view: (686 mm) " (899 mm) You will need: " A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. (33 mm) ■ See “Venting Requirements.” A separate 30 amp circuit. ■ If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical ■... -
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
mobile home - Additional installation requirements Back view: This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The " (165 mm) installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). -
Page 6: Install Leveling Legs
If using a power supply cord: INSTALL LEvELINg LEgS 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 7: Electrical Connection
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Remove terminal block cover Power Supply Cord Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down screw (D) and terminal block cover (A). A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E. - Page 8 Attach power supply cord Prepare to connect neutral ground to strain relief wire and neutral wire. Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground strain relief.
- Page 9 Connect remaining wires Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. to center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
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Page 10: Direct Wire Connection
Direct Wire Attach direct wire cable to strain 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 screw against the direct wire cable. - Page 11 Attach hooked wires to terminal Connect ground wire block To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. Prepare to connect neutral ground Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable wire and neutral wire to external ground conductor screw (A).
- Page 12 3-wIRE DIRECT wIRE Connect neutral wire CONNECTION use where local codes permit connecting cabinet- ground conductor to neutral wire. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together.
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Page 13: Venting
vENTINg Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Venting Requirements Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. WARnInG: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE Connect remaining wires EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. -
Page 14: Plan Vent System
Exhaust hoods: PLAN vENT SYSTEM Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that ■ may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or Recommended exhaust installations snow). Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. -
Page 15: Install Vent System
Determine vent path: INSTALL vENT SYSTEM Select route that will provide straightest and most direct ■ path outdoors. Install exhaust hood Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room ■... - Page 16 Attach short hose and Attach long hose to “Y” “Y” connector connector and tighten couplings Fig. B Fig. A If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet. See figure A. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the If “Y”...
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Page 17: Connect Vent
Turn on cold water faucet move dryer to final location Check that the water faucets are turned on. Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Check for leaks After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under the dryer. LEvEL DRYER level Dryer Place level here... -
Page 18: Complete Installation Checklist
When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the Adjust leveling legs 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 19 notEs...
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