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"...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. • Flat-blade screwdriver • Vent clamps • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Caulking gun and • Adjustable wrench compound (for installing new exhaust vent)
Installation Clearances Recessed or closet installation - Dryer only The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. 114" (35.6 Dryer Dimensions 18" (45._ o-t__l_,_ O"* 31"f (ocm) (Ocm) (78.7 cm) A. Side view - closet or confined area B.
It is your responsibility If your outlet looks like this: To contact a qualified electrical installer. To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. 4-wire receptacle (!4-30t:?) The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved...
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Power Supply Cord Direct Wire Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
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Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure Electrical Connection Options that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with If your home has: And you will be Go to Section the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 4-wire connection: Direct Wire Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire silver-colored terminal block screw.
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Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block.
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Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. Optional 3-wire connection Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes block (hook facing right).
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4" (10.2cm) heavymetal exhaust vent DURASAFE vent products can be purchased from your (1_.4"!m) dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of (10.2 cm) this manual.
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Alternate installations for close clearances The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. (6.4 cm) An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
Determine vent path 1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior • Select the route that will provide the straightest and most wall opening around exhaust hood. direct path outdoors. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust •...
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1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. clean.
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You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use. To restart your dryer 1.
DRYER CARE As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely flow of combustion and ventilation air.
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending Electrical Shock Hazard on dryer usage.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dryer will not run Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? NOTE: The compact dryer operates at a lower wattage.
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Lint on load • Is the lint screen clogged? Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Explosion Hazard Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can Keep flammable materials...
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, model and serial number of your appliance. This information will you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.