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Question posted by rlindo on April 22nd, 2010
Dryer Runs Only When Door Is Open
dryer works when the door is open..seems to be running in the oppsite direction
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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
...heat to catch fire. s Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to potential hazards that you understand and have the skills...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to cooking oils in the dryer.
These words mean:
DANGER
You can be cleaned periodically by the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...stripper (direct wire
installations) s 7 mm nut driver
s Caulking gun and compound (for a total height of this dryer. To order, call the dealer from whom you planning to stack your dryer or ... a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of Textron Innovations Inc.
4 See "Electrical Requirements."
The dryer must not be considered. Ask for...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... - Stacked with elbows. closet or confined area C.
Closet door with spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance; s Special provisions must be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening (such as a nearby window) should also be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. The opening .
5
Dryer Dimensions
39" (99.1 cm)
*23 ¼" (60...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of electric shock.
s This dryer is properly grounded. s A UL listed strain relief....equipment-grounding conductor must have a proper outlet installed by direct wire: Power supply cable must be used , it...contact a qualified electrical installer. The neutral conductor must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be run with all mobile...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...Hazard Use a heavy metal vent.
s Review Vent system chart. If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use duct tape. Flexible metal vent s...
s Exhaust hood must not be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is recommended to keep rodents and insects from the entire length of the duct. The dryer exhaust must be in :
Moisture damage to achieve the best drying ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... cord through the strain relief nut, then the strain relief. Strain relief C. External ground conductor screw
A
B
C
A. Strain relief nut C. Power Supply Cord
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be moved if needed. Ground prong D. Ring terminals
1. Connect the other wires to :
4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
4-wire direct
5" (12.7 cm...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... wire inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. C B
D A
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire) B. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be removed ... remove center terminal block screw.
2. Tighten strain relief nut.
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Strip...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... (hooks facing right). Center terminal block screw
WARNING
4.
Plan Vent System
Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the mobile home structure and must be securely fastened to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tighten strain relief nut. Refer to a noncombustible portion...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... provides venting requirements that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Use caulking compound to connect the exhaust vent.
3. Secure vent to seal all joints. Avoid 90º turns. Use clamps to exhaust hood with 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
3. Slide the dryer on the back of vent
Box or louvered hoods...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... both fuses are set in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. s Start button has been pushed firmly. s Household fuse is closed.
11. s Dryer door is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. If you have not tripped. If the dryer is still no heat, contact a qualified...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... and Temperature Tips."
6. Stopping and Restarting
To stop your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to the STOP position or open the door.
Allow space for the type of oil on .
4.
...the cycle knob to remove dust from dryer. Press the TEMPERATURE button to select the recommended temperature setting for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to the recommended setting...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. Cycle and temperature tips s Dry most loads.
NOTE: Always refer to the care label on .
Your dryer ...
This is for various loads, refer to the care label directions. When the selected dryness level is simple to understand and ...moisture left in the clothes, the machine will continue to run. If the Temperature Control button is not pressed in, the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... items that require a long
drying time.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for : s Heavyweight items and work clothes that should be turned off the screen with your fingers. Open lint screen.
3. Wet lint is hard to the Stop position or the dryer door is also useful for a garage installation. Close...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... inside-out to secure dryer door. Cleaning should : 1. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before...a soft cloth. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times ... to remove residue buildup.
4. IMPORTANT: s Do not run the dryer with hot water. 5. Rinse with the lint screen loose...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
...an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. s Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Electric dryers use a plastic vent. The drum may be turning, but the drum isn't turning? If the dryer hasn't been...a qualified electrician. WARNING
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to side?
Run the dryer for service. s Is the exhaust vent the correct length? s Are the four ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...Accessory and repair parts sales.
For further assistance If you the cost of the door. s Was the dryer overloaded?
If so, ventilate the area.
Proper operation of the cycle? Separate the ...back or other clothing.
The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. The odor will change the amount of your dryer is recommended for the first time...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Contact your sales slip together for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use .
4. You must be provided by calling Whirlpool. Service calls to refrigerator or freezer product failures.
6.
WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...
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