Whirlpool WED8200YW Installation Instructions Manual

Whirlpool WED8200YW Installation Instructions Manual

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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions

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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 5
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................................... 7
Power Supply Cord Connection ........................................... 7
Direct Wire Connection ......................................................... 9
VENTING ................................................................................... 12
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12
PLAN VENT SYSTEM ............................................................... 13
INSTALL VENT SYSTEM ......................................................... 15
CONNECT INLET HOSES ........................................................ 15
CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 17
LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 17
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 18
REVERSE DOOR SWING ......................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Serial number: 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 TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Parts supplied (all models): Tools needed: Leveling legs (4) Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Parts supplied (steam models): Level Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"...
  • Page 4: Location Requirements

    LOCATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Location must be large enough to allow dryer door to open fully. DRYER DIMENSIONS Side view with open door dimensions: You will need: A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See ■ Back view: “Venting Requirements.” A separate 30 amp circuit.
  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Spacing for recessed area or closet installation ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear. It is your responsibility: To contact a qualified electrical installer. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of ■...
  • Page 6: Install Leveling Legs

    INSTALL LEVELING LEGS If your outlet looks like this: Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R.
  • 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 terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E.
  • Page 8 If your outlet looks like this: Connect neutral ground wire Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle and neutral wire (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on this page. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection”...
  • Page 9: Direct Wire Connection

    3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Connect remaining wires Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA 3-prong plug type 10-30R) 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 Prepare to connect neutral Attach direct wire cable ground wire and neutral wire 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 Connect remaining wires Connect neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires or center) (C) of direct wire cable under under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws.
  • Page 12: 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 terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. Connect remaining wires WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
  • Page 13: Plan Vent System

    Exhaust hoods: PLAN VENT SYSTEM Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that ■ Recommended exhaust installations may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
  • Page 14 Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm) The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that mismatch will help achieve best drying performance. Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm) mismatch Whirlpool Vent System Chart Number of Type Box/louvered Angled 90° elbows...
  • Page 15: Install Vent System

    CONNECT INLET HOSES Maytag Vent System Chart For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent” on page 16. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using Type Box/louvered Number of Angled 90° elbows of vent hoods hoods the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Turn cold water off, remove and Rigid metal 94 ft.
  • Page 16 Attach long hose to “Y” Turn on cold water faucet connector and tighten couplings Check that the water faucets are turned on. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the “Y” connector. Attach washer Check for leaks cold inlet hose to other side of “Y”...
  • Page 17: Connect Vent

    CONNECT VENT LEVEL DRYER Level Dryer Connect vent to exhaust outlet Place level here Place level here 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 18: Complete Installation Checklist

    COMPLETE INSTALLATION REVERSE DOOR SWING CHECKLIST You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. 1.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Reverse the strike 4. Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side to attach the hinge 1. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. to the front panel. 2.
  • Page 20 5" (127 mm). See "Installation Instructions". W10392124A W10392125A-SP ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Whirlpool Canada LP licensee in Canada ® Registered trademark/™ Trademark of Maytag Properties, LLC or its related companies. © 2011 7/11 Used under license by Maytag Limited in Canada.

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