Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts - Whirlpool WED8500DC Installation Instructions Manual

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.
Tools needed for all installations:
Flat-blade screwdriver
Level
Plastic putty knife
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure
4
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
Vent clamps
Caulking gun and compound
(for installing new exhaust vent)
1/4"( 6 mm) nut driver
(recommended)
Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Pliers
Tools needed for gas installations:
8" (203 mm) or 10"
(254 mm) pipe wrench
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Parts supplied (all models):
Leveling legs (4)
Parts supplied (steam models):
"Y" connector
Short inlet hose
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
Parts needed (steam models):
5' (1.52 m) inlet hose
If using a power supply cord:
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
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minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be
at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to
the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals
with upturned ends.
A UL listed strain relief.
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8" (203 mm) or 10"
(254 mm) adjustable wrench
(for gas connections)
Rubber washer