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DRYER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Table
of Contents
DRYER SAFETY .............................................................
1
iNSTALLATiON
REQUIREMENTS
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2
Tools and Parts .................................................................
2
Location
Requirements
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3
Electrical
Requirements
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5
iNSTALLATiON
iNSTRUCTiONS
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6
install Strain Relief ...........................................................
6
Electrical
Connection
Options ........................................
7
Install Vent System .........................................................
13
Level Dryer ......................................................................
14
Complete
installation Checklist
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15
DOOR REVERSAL ..................................................................
15
TROUBLESHOOTING
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15
Para una version de estas instrucciones
en espa_ol, visite www.Whirlpool.com
iNSTALLATiON
NOTES
Date of purchase:
Date of installation:
Installer:
Model number:
Serial number:
DR_R
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" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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- Page 1 Install Vent System ............Level Dryer ..............Complete installation Checklist ........DOOR REVERSAL ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ............Para una version de estas instrucciones en espa_ol, visite www.Whirlpool.com iNSTALLATiON NOTES Date of purchase: Date of installation: Installer: Model number: Serial number: DR_R...
- Page 2 WARNING - "Risk ofFire" - Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. - Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. - Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials, if flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed,...
- Page 3 Side view: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" ---nmD,- before purchasing parts. Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
- Page 4 Cabinet installation (dryer only): Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. You will need: [] A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
- Page 5 ELECTRIC, REQUIREMENW$ 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 ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain [] To be sue that the electrical connection is adequate and in relief.
- Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start: disconnect power. Attach power supply cord strain relief Remove screws from 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put two clamp section tabs into hole below terminal block opening with one tab pointing up and one pointing down.
- Page 7 Direct wire strain relief: 5, Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver).
- Page 8 4oWIRE FOWER $UFFLY CORD Connect remaining wires CONNECTION Choose a standard power supply cord connector: Flanged spade connectors Ring connectors Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire. Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
- Page 9 13. connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to Venting Requirements, Connect neutral ground wire and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire...
- Page 10 3°WIRE DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION Prepare your 3=wire cable for direct connection: Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 31/2' ' (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1"...
- Page 11 ¥%NTING REQUIREMENTS Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent, Failure to follow these instructions can result in death Place hooked e nds ofremaining wires u nder o uter t erminal block or fire.
- Page 12 Improper venting may also lead to housecleaning and health problems. Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Service. For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. PLAN SYSTEM Choose...
- Page 13 L ¥_NT SYSTEM Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath it. Terminate exhaust vent outside. Install exhaust hood 12" rain. ram) 12" rnin. (305 turn) Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
- Page 14 Screw in leveling legs diamond marking Place level here Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. CONNECT Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from Connect vent to exhaust outlet front to back.
- Page 15 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death door reversal instructions on your computer, have your model or fire. number ready, and go to www.whirlpool.com. [] is exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold hand under outside exhaust hood to check air movement.
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