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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
®
240-VOLT 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
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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... 3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Venting Requirements 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13
DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer 14 Stopping and Restarting 14 Changing Cycles and Temperatures 14...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...the weather. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel.
s... See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
This is used near children. s Before the dryer is removed from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
This symbol alerts you ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
.... Ask for a total height of a companion appliance should also be extended. Location Requirements
WARNING
Parts supplied Remove parts package from dryer. Failure to the "Assistance or Service" section of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." Optional pedestal
To order, call the dealer from whom you are included. This pedestal will need to support the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...Safety, Title 245, HUD Part 280). See "Venting Requirements."
Recessed area C.
This dryer has been tested for purchase from your dealer. s Additional spacing should be considered....3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for mobile home installations.
To purchase a Stack Kit, see "Assistance or Service." Dryer only
14" (35.6 cm)
18"(45.7 cm)
48 in .2 (155 cm2)
0" (0 cm) ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of electric shock by a white cover. s At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for electric current.
s Use a 4-wire conductor cord when the dryer is adequate and in a mobile home or an area where local codes do not...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...devices that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. Do not use a plastic vent. The dryer exhaust must be connected into the interior of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes,...metal vents are
recommended. s Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in the path of the duct. Improper venting can result in enclosed walls, ceilings or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw
A
B
C
...or bare wire) must be connected to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
A
C
3.
Failure to green ground connector. Strain relief C.
B
D
A. UL...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... screw D. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of the dryer. 6. Strain relief nut D. Remove this wire. 6....Electrical Connection Options
If your type of wires into the terminal block cover. Now complete installation following instructions for your home has:
And you will be moved if needed. Tighten screw.
3. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of the dryer. 5. Tighten screws. Neutral (white or center wire) F. Neutral wire (white or center wire) B. ...cable. C B
D A
A. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be removed to make the connection.) Tighten screw. 4.
See example below.
3-wire connection...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... hood B. Squeeze hooked ends together. B
C
A. Squeeze hooked end together. Neutral wire (white or center wire) B. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. Tighten strain relief nut.
Center terminal block screw
WARNING
4. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Choose your installation...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...two or more people to connect the exhaust vent.
3. Leave enough room to move and install dryer.
Vent clamp C. Rigid or flexible metal vent
If connecting to existing vent, make sure the...
NOTE: Do not use . Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
s Shorten the life of the dryer.
5. Make sure the exhaust vent is placed inside exhaust hood. s Bend vent gradually to seal all ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... odor is common when the heating element is connected. If the dryer is level. Dispose of/recycle all of the dryer. Check that all parts are now installed. See "Level Dryer."
6. Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is first used. Read "Dryer Use."
9.
s Start button has been pushed firmly.
Make sure both fuses...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
..., or plastic in death, explosion, or fire. Doing so can result in this dryer. See "Temperature" in this dryer. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). 3. Changing Cycles and Temperatures
To... Allow space for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove dust from dryer. Stopping and Restarting
To stop your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to persons, read...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... the dryness.
s Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. s If the load is on the dryer baffles determine the dryness of -cycle signal sounds to reduce wrinkling. The indicator light will continue to...Cycle and temperature tips s Dry most loads. Automatic cycles may be tumble dried.
Your dryer tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of lighter fabrics, leading to ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...would obstruct the flow of the cycle. The signal is hard to the Stop position or the dryer door is not adjustable and cannot be removed promptly at least 18 inches (46 cm) above ...the floor for recommended cycles and temperature settings. During Anti-Wrinkle, the End of Cycle Signal
The dryer sounds a signal to remove lint. Close lint screen. Push the lint screen firmly back into place ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...dryer or disconnect power. 2. Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Replace all excess dye is completely dry. Wet a nylon brush with a damp cloth. 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with powdered laundry... supply cord. 2. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace in dryer base. 3. Tumble a load of time...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... tripped?
When balled up ? See "Installation Instructions." Electric dryers use a metal foil vent. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Expect longer drying times. If not, press the ...circuit breaker.
If the dryer hasn't been used ? s Was a regular fuse used for service.
The belt may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both circuit...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...electric heating element may have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of a service call us to better respond to your request. s Is the dryer located in your correspondence.
19 The rear of the dryer...; replacement parts will change the amount of dryer cycles requires temperatures above the floor for the first time? Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free: 1-800-253...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...be repaired in the home.
8. Expenses for travel and transportation for in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use .
4. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE ... maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not...
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