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U.S.A. ONLY
Para una versi6n de estas instrucciones
en espa_ol, visite www.Whirlpool.com
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DRYER SAFETY ..............................................................................
1
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2
Tools and Parts ............................................................................
2
Optional Equipment .....................................................................
3
Location Requirements ................................................................
3
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP ......................................... 5
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................
5
Electrical Connection ...................................................................
6
VENTING .......................................................................................
11
Venting Requirements ................................................................
11
Plan Vent System .......................................................................
12
Install Vent System .....................................................................
13
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ...........................................................
13
CONNECT VENT ...........................................................................
14
CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODELS) .............................. 14
LEVEL DRYER ..............................................................................
15
COMPLETE INSTALLATION .......................................................
15
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15
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" 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: Table Of Contents
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS U.S.A. ONLY Para una versi6n de estas instrucciones en espa_ol, visite www.Whirlpool.com TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY ................Plan Vent System ............... INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..........Install Vent System ..............Tools and Parts ................INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ............Optional Equipment .............. -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
WARNING --"Ri kofFir°" - 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 or flexible metal (foil type) duct. -
Page 3: Optional Equipment
Installation clearances Optional Equipment The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Refer to your Use and Care guide for information about the Dryer Dimensions accessories available for your dryer. Location Requirements Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materia(s and vapors, such as... - Page 4 Closet installation - Dryer only -'_"_, 1 14'max. _ (310 ¢m2) _ 48" 2* I 18"rain.* (460 ram) (155 24"2" C_2) -,.4A'P,- B -4C**l-,- Side view Closet door with vents Steam Non-Steam Steam Non-steam (Electric or Gas) (Electric or Gas) (Electric or Gas) (Electric or Gas) 1"...
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Page 5: Electric Dryer Power Hookup
Recommended installation spacing for cabinet 6"* (_52 mm) installation NOTE: Some models are not recommended for cabinet installation. • For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. (1976 1" 27"=_ (25 mm) 686 mm (25mm) Steam... -
Page 6: Electrical Connection
To supply t herequired 3 or4wire, single p hase, 120/240 volt, If connecting by direct wire: 60Hz., A Conly electrical supply ( or 3 or4wire, 120/208 volt Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) electrical supply, ifspecified onthe serial/rating plate) ona and be: separate 30-amp c ircuit, fused onboth sides o ftheline. - Page 7 Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover. Style 2: Direct wire strain relief Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge 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), A.
- Page 8 Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a 4-wire connection: Power supply cord horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
- Page 9 Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.
- Page 10 5. Tighten strain r elief screw. 3-wire connection: Direct wire 6. Insert tabofterminal block c over into slot o fdryer rear p anel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground 7. You have completed your e lectrical connection. Now goto conductor to neutral wire.
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Page 11: Venting
4. Tighten strain relief screw. VENTING 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements." Venting Requirements Optional 3-wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. -
Page 12: Plan Vent System
Flexible metal vent • Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. • Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect • Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when indoors, which may result in: the dryer is in its final location. -
Page 13: Install Vent System
• Plan the installationto use the fewest number of elbows and turns. _1 ¸¸ • When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. • Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. • Use the fewest 90 ° turns possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance A. -
Page 14: Connect Vent
2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel). Gently 4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds lay the dryer on the cardboard. See illustration, turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 5. -
Page 15: Level Dryer
Steam Models Only:. LEVEL DRYER 10. Be sure the water faucets are on. 11. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 12. If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back. - Page 16 Try the following: Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to "Electrical Connection"...
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