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www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10151580A ® ® ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10151580A ® ® ELECTRONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at...
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... many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Optional Pedestal 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 Install Leveling Legs 15 Connect Vent 15...
... many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. All safety messages will follow instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Optional Pedestal 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 Install Leveling Legs 15 Connect Vent 15...
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... and venting. The kit should be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow the instructions provided with any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair...
... and venting. The kit should be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow the instructions provided with any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair...
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...to the "Assistance or Service" section. For more information, see "Drying Rack Option." Stack Kit Are you purchased your dryer or refer to stack your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? You will add to purchase a Stack Kit. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. &#...not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. ■ For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at the end of an automatic cycle. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do so can be exposed...
...to the "Assistance or Service" section. For more information, see "Drying Rack Option." Stack Kit Are you purchased your dryer or refer to stack your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? You will add to purchase a Stack Kit. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. &#...not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. ■ For a garage installation, you will need to place the dryer at the end of an automatic cycle. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do so can be exposed...
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...1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) A B A. Side view - This dryer has been tested for the exhaust vent with elbow. Custom undercounter installation - Side view - closet or confined area B. closet or confined area *Required spacing **For...Closet door with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. 1"* (2.5 cm) *Required spacing 27" (68.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 Dryer only 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 15" min.* (38.1 cm) 48 in .2* (155 cm2) 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) ...
...1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) A B A. Side view - This dryer has been tested for the exhaust vent with elbow. Custom undercounter installation - Side view - closet or confined area B. closet or confined area *Required spacing **For...Closet door with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. 1"* (2.5 cm) *Required spacing 27" (68.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 Dryer only 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 15" min.* (38.1 cm) 48 in .2* (155 cm2) 1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm) ...
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...(12.7 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) *Required spacing Mobile home - The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Mobile home installations require: ■ Metal exhaust system... from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening. Connect to introduce outside air into the dryer. Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ■ For...
...(12.7 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) *Required spacing Mobile home - The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Mobile home installations require: ■ Metal exhaust system... from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening. Connect to introduce outside air into the dryer. Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ■ For...
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...be used when the appliance is installed in a risk of electric shock. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the external ground conductor screw (green ...electrician. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in the "Electrical Connection" section. ■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The kit should be type ...
...be used when the appliance is installed in a risk of electric shock. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the external ground conductor screw (green ...electrician. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in the "Electrical Connection" section. ■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The kit should be type ...
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...point. 8 A B C D A. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Center, silver-...colored terminal block screw D. Disconnect power. 2. Neutral ground wire B. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Put...
...point. 8 A B C D A. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Center, silver-...colored terminal block screw D. Disconnect power. 2. Neutral ground wire B. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Put...
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...(UL marking on strain relief). Hole below the terminal block opening. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. A B C A. Electrical Connection Options If your type of 3-wire connections. B F A 4. Ground prong D. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 9 Removable conduit... box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/ 240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box...
...(UL marking on strain relief). Hole below the terminal block opening. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. A B C A. Electrical Connection Options If your type of 3-wire connections. B F A 4. Ground prong D. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 9 Removable conduit... box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/ 240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box...
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...before being moved to external ground conductor screw. B. Tighten screw. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together. Neutral ground wire F. Tighten screws. 5. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of 3-wire connections. 2. ...Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Shape ends of wires into slot of power supply cord to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. Connect the other...
...before being moved to external ground conductor screw. B. Tighten screw. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together. Neutral ground wire F. Tighten screws. 5. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of 3-wire connections. 2. ...Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Shape ends of wires into slot of power supply cord to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. Connect the other...
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...or center wire) 4. Neutral ground wire C. Tighten screws. 5. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. 3. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire F. Tighten screws. External ground conductor screw B. Insert tab of terminal block...cm) 11 B D E A C GF A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Spade terminals with outer covering. Tighten screw. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL...
...or center wire) 4. Neutral ground wire C. Tighten screws. 5. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. 3. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire F. Tighten screws. External ground conductor screw B. Insert tab of terminal block...cm) 11 B D E A C GF A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Spade terminals with outer covering. Tighten screw. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL...
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... 1. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. A. External ground conductor screw B. You have completed your electrical connection. Squeeze hooked ends together. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 3. Tighten screws. 4. Connect a separate copper ground wire from external ground...." 4. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire D. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 12 Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw...
... 1. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. A. External ground conductor screw B. You have completed your electrical connection. Squeeze hooked ends together. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 3. Tighten screws. 4. Connect a separate copper ground wire from external ground...." 4. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire D. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 12 Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw...
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...magnetic latch. If using an existing vent system ■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. Improper venting can be fully extended and supported when the dryer is a new vent system Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Good Better Clamps &#...used. Modify existing vent system if necessary to collect indoors, which may result in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. B If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. DURASAFE™ venting products are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must not be...
...magnetic latch. If using an existing vent system ■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. Improper venting can be fully extended and supported when the dryer is a new vent system Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Good Better Clamps &#...used. Modify existing vent system if necessary to collect indoors, which may result in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. B If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. DURASAFE™ venting products are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must not be...
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....66 cm) to 50" (127 cm) mismatch Special provisions for close clearances Venting systems come in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with the following kits for mobile home installations The exhaust... the exhaust vent outside. Two close-clearance installations are possible. B C D A E F G A. Vent length necessary to have the dryer converted. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Exhaust hood H E. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations WARNING Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with...
....66 cm) to 50" (127 cm) mismatch Special provisions for close clearances Venting systems come in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option with the following kits for mobile home installations The exhaust... the exhaust vent outside. Two close-clearance installations are possible. B C D A E F G A. Vent length necessary to have the dryer converted. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Exhaust hood H E. Exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations WARNING Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with...
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...kinks in the Vent system chart. Use a wrench to adjust the legs up . NOTE: Do not use a large flat piece of the dryer (not the console panel). Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help to achieve the best drying performance. The Vent system chart provides venting ...requirements that there are no longer visible. 5. Vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Use the straightest path possible. Avoid 90º turns. Examine the leveling legs. Place a carton corner...
...kinks in the Vent system chart. Use a wrench to adjust the legs up . NOTE: Do not use a large flat piece of the dryer (not the console panel). Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help to achieve the best drying performance. The Vent system chart provides venting ...requirements that there are no longer visible. 5. Vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Use the straightest path possible. Avoid 90º turns. Examine the leveling legs. Place a carton corner...
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... 1. Lift up . 3. Outer ring 6. Slide the head of the inner door. 5. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on top of the dryer. Door hinge B. Check for fingerprints on a flat, protected surface with the inside (inner door assembly) facing up . 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on... the front panel of the dryer or work space to a left-side opening, if desired. 1. Lay the door assembly on the glass. Hinge cover 3. Disengage locking tabs by rotating inner...
... 1. Lift up . 3. Outer ring 6. Slide the head of the inner door. 5. Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on top of the dryer. Door hinge B. Check for fingerprints on a flat, protected surface with the inside (inner door assembly) facing up . 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on... the front panel of the dryer or work space to a left-side opening, if desired. 1. Lay the door assembly on the glass. Hinge cover 3. Disengage locking tabs by rotating inner...
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...that you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the following : ■ Controls are intact and tight, or that it latches securely. 17 See "Level Dryer." 6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is ...intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is first heated. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to dryer front panel with the 6 screws. Select a...
...that you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the following : ■ Controls are intact and tight, or that it latches securely. 17 See "Level Dryer." 6. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is ...intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is first heated. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to dryer front panel with the 6 screws. Select a...
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... Cycles. Press POWER. 4. The preset settings for Automatic Cycles. Do not dry anything flammable on it (including cooking oils). DRYER USE WARNING Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the preset time based on the size and fabric...Dry, Normal or Less Dry automatically adjusts the sensed time needed. 18 See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. Toward the end of fire, electric shock, or injury to adjust how dry you want the load. Pressing the Timing Up or Down buttons will default to follow these instructions...
... Cycles. Press POWER. 4. The preset settings for Automatic Cycles. Do not dry anything flammable on it (including cooking oils). DRYER USE WARNING Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the preset time based on the size and fabric...Dry, Normal or Less Dry automatically adjusts the sensed time needed. 18 See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. Toward the end of fire, electric shock, or injury to adjust how dry you want the load. Pressing the Timing Up or Down buttons will default to follow these instructions...
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...fabrics, leading to handle and reduces wrinkling. Adjust the temperature of minutes remaining in the cycle. Status Lights You may turn on your dryer with Manual Cycles. ■ Press TEMP ADJUST until the desired drying time is reached in handling. You can choose a different dryness.... The Wet light will also be used only with the drying Status indicator lights. Cool Down The COOL DOWN light illuminates during dryer operation. Cycle Complete This light illuminates when a drying cycle is heard. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature has been selected, the...
...fabrics, leading to handle and reduces wrinkling. Adjust the temperature of minutes remaining in the cycle. Status Lights You may turn on your dryer with Manual Cycles. ■ Press TEMP ADJUST until the desired drying time is reached in handling. You can choose a different dryness.... The Wet light will also be used only with the drying Status indicator lights. Cool Down The COOL DOWN light illuminates during dryer operation. Cycle Complete This light illuminates when a drying cycle is heard. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature has been selected, the...
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... SHIELD™ Feature The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature light illuminates when this cycle, clothes will be adjusted. Damp dry items such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends. Normal Use this cycle to get High heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics... mixed loads, cotton towels, jeans NORMAL Medium 35 Mixed loads, corduroys, work clothes. You can change the actual time in the dryer too long. See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts. Items will vary depending on this setting to help smooth out wrinkles...
... SHIELD™ Feature The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature light illuminates when this cycle, clothes will be adjusted. Damp dry items such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends. Normal Use this cycle to get High heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics... mixed loads, cotton towels, jeans NORMAL Medium 35 Mixed loads, corduroys, work clothes. You can change the actual time in the dryer too long. See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts. Items will vary depending on this setting to help smooth out wrinkles...
