Installation Guide
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Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed : (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Check that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work 4 Parts needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10...
Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed : (Not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Check that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work 4 Parts needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10...
Installation Guide
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Parts needed (steam models): DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Additional parts may be exposed to water and/or weather. measurement NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. You may use the water supply for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in an area where...
Parts needed (steam models): DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Additional parts may be exposed to water and/or weather. measurement NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. You may use the water supply for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in an area where...
Installation Guide
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... a dryer. For mobile home installation of dryer to order. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation with equivalent ventilation openings are required. For steam models only, inlet hose must be installed in the same closet as dryer exhaust opening. Add spacing on all sides of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number...
... a dryer. For mobile home installation of dryer to order. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■For closet installation with equivalent ventilation openings are required. For steam models only, inlet hose must be installed in the same closet as dryer exhaust opening. Add spacing on all sides of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number...
Installation Guide
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... Care Guide. Check with the dryer: if it is adequate and in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The cord is required. The plug must be grounded. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is properly installed and grounded in conformance with all local codes and ordinances. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...
... Care Guide. Check with the dryer: if it is adequate and in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The cord is required. The plug must be grounded. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is properly installed and grounded in conformance with all local codes and ordinances. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...
Installation Guide
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... 7¾ ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of LP gas. Your connection may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to dryer. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. valve is open when handle is shown. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from gas pipe.
... 7¾ ft. (2.4 m). ■■ The length of LP gas. Your connection may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to dryer. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. valve is open when handle is shown. NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from gas pipe.
Installation Guide
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... for certain part replacement or repair. q Check for leaks. q Check that gas supply is closed. See "Level Dryer." All Models: q Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start , check the following: • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is on. If dryer will not start dryer. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine...
... for certain part replacement or repair. q Check for leaks. q Check that gas supply is closed. See "Level Dryer." All Models: q Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start , check the following: • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is on. If dryer will not start dryer. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine...
Warranty Information
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... instruction on the right to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may have other rights that comes with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of the appliance. 9. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in materials and workmanship and is required to access additional resources, or visit https://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. 2. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, preservation solutions, etc.). 5. Conversion...
... instruction on the right to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may have other rights that comes with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of the appliance. 9. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in materials and workmanship and is required to access additional resources, or visit https://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. 2. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, preservation solutions, etc.). 5. Conversion...
Use & Care Guide
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...; Wrinkle Shield™ Option If you to take clothes out of the drying cycle is open, and turn the dryer on or off. The dryer will allow you will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry. The Steam option can be displayed. For optimal time turn the LED drum light on and off. D Drum Light Touch to turn off the EcoBoost™ option. F Control Lock Use to lock the controls...
...; Wrinkle Shield™ Option If you to take clothes out of the drying cycle is open, and turn the dryer on or off. The dryer will allow you will sound when the load is damp, but not completely dry. The Steam option can be displayed. For optimal time turn the LED drum light on and off. D Drum Light Touch to turn off the EcoBoost™ option. F Control Lock Use to lock the controls...
Use & Care Guide
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... heavy work clothes Large loads of cotton towels, heavyweight items Large loads of heavyweight fabrics. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to reduce household bacteria. Items to dry: Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Jackets, comforters, pillows Heavyweight items such as cotton towels. Use for each cycle. This cycle is the preferred energy cycle. Use...
... heavy work clothes Large loads of cotton towels, heavyweight items Large loads of heavyweight fabrics. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to reduce household bacteria. Items to dry: Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Jackets, comforters, pillows Heavyweight items such as cotton towels. Use for each cycle. This cycle is the preferred energy cycle. Use...
Use & Care Guide
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... tightly. Use + and - Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. Items to dry: Drying Default Cycle: Temperature: Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Small loads and sportswear Any load NOTE: Select Air Only to reduce odors and light wrinkles. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to select for drying medium-weight items such as towels and work clothes. Cycle Guide - to the default. Steam Cycle (steam models only) Settings and options shown in bold are changed, the new settings will...
... tightly. Use + and - Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. Items to dry: Drying Default Cycle: Temperature: Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Small loads and sportswear Any load NOTE: Select Air Only to reduce odors and light wrinkles. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to select for drying medium-weight items such as towels and work clothes. Cycle Guide - to the default. Steam Cycle (steam models only) Settings and options shown in bold are changed, the new settings will...
Use & Care Guide
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... level. 02/F2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 03/F3 Much drier clothes, 30% more dry than you would like, you may change the default settings to begin cycle Appearance may vary. Manual Cycles: When you have selected an Automatic Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on Steam Cycles. Changing the Automatic Cycle settings to change is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Static Reduce, Steam, EcoBoost, Drum Light, Cycle Signal, or Control Lock.. Adjust cycle settings, if desired 7. Touch...
... level. 02/F2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 03/F3 Much drier clothes, 30% more dry than you would like, you may change the default settings to begin cycle Appearance may vary. Manual Cycles: When you have selected an Automatic Cycle, Manual Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on Steam Cycles. Changing the Automatic Cycle settings to change is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Static Reduce, Steam, EcoBoost, Drum Light, Cycle Signal, or Control Lock.. Adjust cycle settings, if desired 7. Touch...
Use & Care Guide
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... inside of the drying rack with the Manual Dry/ Timed Dry cycles only. Rest the rear support on maintaining good airflow, see "Check Your Vent System for the dryer's life. You can change the actual time in the dryer door opening the door after the cycle has ended. This light will periodically tumble the load for the entire cycle. If Wrinkle Shield™ option has been selected, the dryer may vary. NOTE: Steam is not...
... inside of the drying rack with the Manual Dry/ Timed Dry cycles only. Rest the rear support on maintaining good airflow, see "Check Your Vent System for the dryer's life. You can change the actual time in the dryer door opening the door after the cycle has ended. This light will periodically tumble the load for the entire cycle. If Wrinkle Shield™ option has been selected, the dryer may vary. NOTE: Steam is not...
Use & Care Guide
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START/PAUSE not touched firmly or held long enough. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Check with Steam cycle selected (depending on model) on dryer is open . Unusual Noise Humming or whining noise Water pump or water inlet valve with a qualified electrician. Clean out pockets before each load. Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. See the Installation Instructions. For optimal dry times, turn on the drum rollers. Hold...
START/PAUSE not touched firmly or held long enough. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Check with Steam cycle selected (depending on model) on dryer is open . Unusual Noise Humming or whining noise Water pump or water inlet valve with a qualified electrician. Clean out pockets before each load. Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. See the Installation Instructions. For optimal dry times, turn on the drum rollers. Hold...
Use & Care Guide
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... the Installation Instructions. Check that the exhaust vent is too large and heavy to the dryer. Cycle time is too short The dryer is connected to dry quickly. These will increase drying times. Steam models only: Select Steam Refresh Cycle to increase or decrease drying time." The dryer was not removed from dry loads consisting of the cycle. Steam models only: Make sure water is located in a cycle. Fabric softener sheets are consistently ending too early, see also "Changing the Automatic Cycle settings...
... the Installation Instructions. Check that the exhaust vent is too large and heavy to the dryer. Cycle time is too short The dryer is connected to dry quickly. These will increase drying times. Steam models only: Select Steam Refresh Cycle to increase or decrease drying time." The dryer was not removed from dry loads consisting of the cycle. Steam models only: Make sure water is located in a cycle. Fabric softener sheets are consistently ending too early, see also "Changing the Automatic Cycle settings...
Use & Care Guide
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... Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service. Check that the water supply is crushed or kinked. • C onfirm that requires service. Load too hot Load removed before removing the load. Using Timed Dry cycle with a lower heat setting to run cleaned. Select an Automatic Cycle with a high temperature setting. The dryer will continue to avoid overdrying the load. Touch any pad to the estimated time remaining. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Refer to the Installation Instructions for reducing wrinkles and odors from...
... Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service. Check that the water supply is crushed or kinked. • C onfirm that requires service. Load too hot Load removed before removing the load. Using Timed Dry cycle with a lower heat setting to run cleaned. Select an Automatic Cycle with a high temperature setting. The dryer will continue to avoid overdrying the load. Touch any pad to the estimated time remaining. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Refer to the Installation Instructions for reducing wrinkles and odors from...
Use & Care Guide
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... workmanship that comes with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of original consumer purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you call the Customer eXperience Center: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of non-genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories. 6. Some questions can be provided by the use with published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. If outside...
... workmanship that comes with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of original consumer purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you call the Customer eXperience Center: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of non-genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories. 6. Some questions can be provided by the use with published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. If outside...
Ventilation Specification
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... requirements. Whirlpool Corporation provides required airflow and back pressure specifications, measured at the connection to handle the maximum number of dryers operated at one time. ■ Consider moisture, lint and air temperature in the laundry area. To avoid lint accumulation in this section: 1. International Mechanical Code: 2009 version, sections 504 and 913. 2. Proper venting of air flow for each individual dryer exhaust duct. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Local codes...
... requirements. Whirlpool Corporation provides required airflow and back pressure specifications, measured at the connection to handle the maximum number of dryers operated at one time. ■ Consider moisture, lint and air temperature in the laundry area. To avoid lint accumulation in this section: 1. International Mechanical Code: 2009 version, sections 504 and 913. 2. Proper venting of air flow for each individual dryer exhaust duct. Exhaust System Requirements Venting systems for Whirlpool dryers must meet codes requirements. 2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Local codes...
Ventilation Specification
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... room venting can be blocked after the dryer is installed. For single dryer venting systems, see the Installation Instructions for an operating forced air HVAC system is considered a closet, and requires room venting. Closet door with vents *Required spacing Installation spacing for recessed area or closet The dimensions shown are defined as systems that have an inlet and outlet for the specific dryer model being used . (The total vent system length includes all Whirlpool gas dryer models are...
... room venting can be blocked after the dryer is installed. For single dryer venting systems, see the Installation Instructions for an operating forced air HVAC system is considered a closet, and requires room venting. Closet door with vents *Required spacing Installation spacing for recessed area or closet The dimensions shown are defined as systems that have an inlet and outlet for the specific dryer model being used . (The total vent system length includes all Whirlpool gas dryer models are...
Ventilation Specification
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... Use and Care Guide for details. ■ Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. ■ If the message persists, have a blocked or partially blocked vent or that have airflow detection capabilities. (See specific model product literature for the type of three different multiple dryer venting systems. Option 1 - If the airflow in the dryer is extremely low, an "AF" code will be blocked or partially blocked or that the venting...
... Use and Care Guide for details. ■ Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. ■ If the message persists, have a blocked or partially blocked vent or that have airflow detection capabilities. (See specific model product literature for the type of three different multiple dryer venting systems. Option 1 - If the airflow in the dryer is extremely low, an "AF" code will be blocked or partially blocked or that the venting...
Instruction Sheet
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... door well. gas by a qualified service agency in servicing gas equipment and is familiar with necessary precautions. IMPORTANT: The LP Conversion Kit you receive due to LP propane or butane gas. Turn off gas supply using the shut-off valve that supplies the dryer. 3. Fill out information on the Burner Base may not match the kit you received is responsible for the proper installation of this conversion kit converts the dryer...
... door well. gas by a qualified service agency in servicing gas equipment and is familiar with necessary precautions. IMPORTANT: The LP Conversion Kit you receive due to LP propane or butane gas. Turn off gas supply using the shut-off valve that supplies the dryer. 3. Fill out information on the Burner Base may not match the kit you received is responsible for the proper installation of this conversion kit converts the dryer...