Ventilation Specification
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... removes excess heat from laundry area. 3. Connect each dryer in compliance: 1. Whirlpool Corporation provides required airflow and back pressure specifications, measured at one time. ■ Consider moisture, lint and air temperature in this moist air will pass through the dryer, reducing its efficiency. UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements. 4. ANSI Z21.5.1 - These...
... removes excess heat from laundry area. 3. Connect each dryer in compliance: 1. Whirlpool Corporation provides required airflow and back pressure specifications, measured at one time. ■ Consider moisture, lint and air temperature in this moist air will pass through the dryer, reducing its efficiency. UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryer Standard references venting requirements. 4. ANSI Z21.5.1 - These...
Ventilation Specification
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... (feet per minute) to keep lint moving through the dryer and around the dryer to measure the Back Pressure. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that does not have only one dryer unit attached to dryer (no heat). Refer to ANSI Z21.5.1 section 2.14.1. Refer...
... (feet per minute) to keep lint moving through the dryer and around the dryer to measure the Back Pressure. Codes Agency Approvals All Whirlpool electric dryer models, including "long vent dryers," Turbo Vent™ dryers and combo washer/dryer units that does not have only one dryer unit attached to dryer (no heat). Refer to ANSI Z21.5.1 section 2.14.1. Refer...
Use & Care Guide
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... POWER Clean the lint screen before operating this appliance. 1. Close the door. Using Your Dryer WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. Add a dryer sheet to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 10 Tightly packing can...
... POWER Clean the lint screen before operating this appliance. 1. Close the door. Using Your Dryer WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. Add a dryer sheet to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 10 Tightly packing can...
Use & Care Guide
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... at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - NOTE: The valve may vibrate if not properly installed. Household fuse is clogged with Steam cycle selected (depending on model) on some models) running. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2-5 seconds. Electric dryers use 2 ...household fuses or circuit breakers. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Unusual Noise Humming or whining noise Water pump or water...
... at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - NOTE: The valve may vibrate if not properly installed. Household fuse is clogged with Steam cycle selected (depending on model) on some models) running. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2-5 seconds. Electric dryers use 2 ...household fuses or circuit breakers. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Unusual Noise Humming or whining noise Water pump or water...
Use & Care Guide
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...C onfirm that requires service. NOTE: This error will count down 3-2-1. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. variable service codes If a code beginning with the dryer. Try the following : Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked. • C onfirm that...the load. Refer to the Installation Instructions for assistance and to run cleaned. The Control Lock is best for at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Steam models only: For steam cycles, the water is lit. Check that the power cord is free of cycle ...
...C onfirm that requires service. NOTE: This error will count down 3-2-1. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. variable service codes If a code beginning with the dryer. Try the following : Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked. • C onfirm that...the load. Refer to the Installation Instructions for assistance and to run cleaned. The Control Lock is best for at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Steam models only: For steam cycles, the water is lit. Check that the power cord is free of cycle ...
Installation Guide
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...ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 6 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 13 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 17 LEVEL DRYER... 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com ...
...ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 6 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 13 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 17 LEVEL DRYER... 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com ...
Installation Guide
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... driver (recommended) Adjustable wrench that all parts are included. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL-listed power supply cord kit marked for your dryer. 3 Tools needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose ... a stack kit. The cord should contain: ■■A UL-listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Check existing electrical supply and venting. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Read...
... driver (recommended) Adjustable wrench that all parts are included. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL-listed power supply cord kit marked for your dryer. 3 Tools needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose ... a stack kit. The cord should contain: ■■A UL-listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Check existing electrical supply and venting. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Read...
Installation Guide
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...) *Approx. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 30-amp circuit. ■■If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves and water pressure of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. If using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which you...
...) *Approx. See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 30-amp circuit. ■■If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves and water pressure of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. If using the supplied "Y" connector and a short hose (which you...
Installation Guide
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... home installations. Do not have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of the terminal block. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you will be either green or bare. The cord should contain: ■■A UL-listed 30-amp power ...supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in conformance with ring or spade ...
... home installations. Do not have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of the terminal block. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you will be either green or bare. The cord should contain: ■■A UL-listed 30-amp power ...supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in conformance with ring or spade ...
Installation Guide
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... If local codes do not permit connection of dryer. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R). Stand the dryer up. This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 7 Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (...NEMA Type 14-30R). INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: 1....
... If local codes do not permit connection of dryer. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R). Stand the dryer up. This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 7 Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (...NEMA Type 14-30R). INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: 1....
Installation Guide
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...remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 12 Connect remaining wires Optional External Ground for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10. Remove center screw Remove center terminal block screw (B). 3. Place ... under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. B Remove center terminal block screw (B). Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. 2. Tighten screw. 4. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 3. Squeeze hooked...
...remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 12 Connect remaining wires Optional External Ground for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10. Remove center screw Remove center terminal block screw (B). 3. Place ... under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. B Remove center terminal block screw (B). Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. 2. Tighten screw. 4. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 3. Squeeze hooked...
Installation Guide
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NOTE: Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of length. Example: An electric model would be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses (not supplied). Connect vent to exhaust hood with new rubber ...2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in the inner door well. XXXXXXX-XXX. NOTE: For long vent systems, use old hoses. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL...
NOTE: Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of length. Example: An electric model would be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses (not supplied). Connect vent to exhaust hood with new rubber ...2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in the inner door well. XXXXXXX-XXX. NOTE: For long vent systems, use old hoses. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL...
Installation Guide
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... that all parts are for models with a damp cloth to remove any tape remaining on . q Read "Dryer Use" in the holes. 18 q For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. •...; Dryer door is plugged into a grounded outlet. NOTE: You may lead to the need for leaks around "Y" ...
... that all parts are for models with a damp cloth to remove any tape remaining on . q Read "Dryer Use" in the holes. 18 q For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. •...; Dryer door is plugged into a grounded outlet. NOTE: You may lead to the need for leaks around "Y" ...
Dimension Guide
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... for straight-back venting only. Custom under counter installation: 3/4"* (18 mm) *Approx. For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked. Minimum installation clearances (dryer only): Front Sides Rear Top Recessed NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm) Closet NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm) Under Counter...Requirements." measurement. 143/8" (365 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) W10868947A 10/2016 Dryer Dimensions Front view: 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) Side view: Electric Dryer 27" (686 mm) PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WED7505F, WED75HEF, WED7740F, WED77HEF, WED8540F,...
... for straight-back venting only. Custom under counter installation: 3/4"* (18 mm) *Approx. For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked. Minimum installation clearances (dryer only): Front Sides Rear Top Recessed NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm) Closet NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm) Under Counter...Requirements." measurement. 143/8" (365 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) W10868947A 10/2016 Dryer Dimensions Front view: 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) Side view: Electric Dryer 27" (686 mm) PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WED7505F, WED75HEF, WED7740F, WED77HEF, WED8540F,...
Dimension Guide
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..., wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of length. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Example: An electric model would be used for planning purposes only. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ...XXXXXXX-XXX. Specifications subject to the type code located on both sides of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the line. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to...
..., wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of length. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Example: An electric model would be used for planning purposes only. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ...XXXXXXX-XXX. Specifications subject to the type code located on both sides of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the line. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to...