Whirlpool WED4900XW Support Question
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Question posted by threskbomb on December 6th, 2013
Troubleshooting Whirlpool Wed4900xw White 29 Electric Dryer That Will Not Turn
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Owners Manual - Page 5
...to select the desired setting (On or Off). n Get up to select for your dryer model.
Turn the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to help keep wrinkles from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES
1
2
... the Wrinkle Shield™ setting ends.
5 Appearance may choose a setting based on your laundry load. Turn the WRINKLE SHIELD™ knob to start the...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...with a damp cloth to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load.
Place laundry in the dryer. Some models have a different door than the one shown. Do not rinse or wash...: Your model may have drop down doors. Do not tightly pack the dryer; Close the door. Pull the lint screen out of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. For ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...
Selecting Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will sound every 5 minutes until the clothes are available with all options and settings are removed... has ended.
5. See the Cycle Guide for your load, by turning the knob to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.
Drying...
Owners Manual - Page 10
....
4. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Turn off valve to secure dryer door. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings
attached to secure dryer door. Use tape to dryer pipe. 4. Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1.
Using a Phillips-head screw driver, remove the screw located in gas...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...the problem continues, call an electrician. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Select the right cycle for awhile, there may be turning, but you do not feel air ....
The drum may vibrate if not properly installed. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
http://www.whirlpool.com/help -
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... can stain your dryer is too hot
Is the electric dryer being used .
Were laundry items removed from the dryer before each load....dryer at the beginning of the cycle?
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
If you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness.
TROUBLESHOOTING cont. Items removed before removing laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of products not approved by calling
Whirlpool. You must be easily determined. ...YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the... provinces do not allow limitations on major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance, ...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
...dryer for planning purposes only. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with elbow. 29" Electric Dryer... are required. Use the fewest 90° turns possible. Dimensions are recommended. Box hood C. NOTE...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be large enough to allow the dryer door to water and/or weather. See "Electrical Requirements."
■■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of an automatic cycle.
The cord should contain:
■■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... should be considered for the exhaust vent with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Large opening side-swing door C. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of a neutral ground wire to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Large opening side-swing door B. See "Venting Requirements." closet...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... Type 14-30 R. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to move and install dryer. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to the dryer must have 4 10-gauge solid
copper wires... cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. If connecting by a white
cover. Install Leveling Legs
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to connect the exhaust vent...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... to center terminal (silver).
NOTE: If local codes do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. A. External ground conductor screw C. Neutral ground wire F.
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
Ring terminals
3.
Tighten screw.
7 Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place.
Remove neutral ground wire (E) from a...neutral wire.
2. Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
C B
E
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center) (C) of 3-wire connections. Neutral prong E. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this page. For...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...Now, go to Venting Requirements.
8 Now, go to center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Neutral prong D. Neutral (white or center wire)
3. Ring terminals G. Secure cover with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F....slot of dryer rear panel. Connect neutral wire
BC
Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to neutral wire....
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...)
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Shape wire ends into slot of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Remove center screw
B
Place hooked ...mm)
E
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of cable. Secure cover with outer covering...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... method is acceptable before connecting.
1. Now, go to Venting Requirements.
11 Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
B C
Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw.
3.
Tighten screws.
4. Connect external ground wire
A
B
E
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). G
Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
... ft. (14.6 m)
2
Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m)
3
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)
4
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m)
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Determine vent length and ... vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Secure vent to dryer location using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... was skipped. q Dispose of your Use and Care Guide. For direct wire installation, turn on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for
20 minutes and start , check the following...into an outlet and/or electrical supply is in your tools. See "Level Dryer". If the dryer will not start the dryer. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. After dryer is on dryer. Level Dryer
1. If dryer is not level, prop...
Installation Instructions - Page 16
...Door
1. Remove top screws from dryer cabinet side of dryer. If you do not remove) top screws from dryer cabinet side of hinge slot.
Loosen (do not feel heat, turn off screws. NOTE: Magnetized screw... your door is the 29" Super Wide Side-Swing Door, follow steps 1-6.
2. q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for the dryer. If you feel heat...
Warranty - Page 1
...to you ever need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of original purchase date is located in a...or by Whirlpool.
5. Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date
13 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED ... in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by calling
Whirlpool. Write down the...
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