Whirlpool WED8300SW Support Question
Whirlpool WED8300SW Support Question
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Question posted by mrniceguy1876 on December 10th, 2014
Is There A Problem With These Dryers Filling With Lint
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on December 10th, 2014 10:57 PM
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Hi. It is believed that a screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. Refer to the Use and Care manual here
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Whirlpool/WED8300SW/22704
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http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Whirlpool/WED8300SW/22704
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Related Whirlpool WED8300SW Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 1
www.whirlpool.com
Table of Contents 2
W10151580A ®
®
ELECTRONIC 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...
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
...are very important.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Optional Pedestal 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 13 Plan...Rack Option 21
DRYER CARE 22 Cleaning the Dryer Location 22 Cleaning the Lint Screen 22 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 23 Removing Accumulated Lint 23 Vacation and ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
■ The interior of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow the instructions provided ...dry articles that have the skills to carry out.
■ Do not use with clothes dryers. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts.
■ For close-clearance installations between...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...or fire. Contact your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? Optional Pedestal
Are you will need to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for a garage installation.
Place dryer at least 18" (...you purchased your dryer at the end of the dryer. Ask for this dryer.
You will need to water and/or weather. If using a power cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...acceptable.
■ Companion appliance spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to open fully. Custom undercounter installation - Recessed area
B. Closet door with a ... The location must be considered. Recommended spacing should also be large enough to allow the dryer door to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with vents
*Required spacing ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... cord.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are required.
7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm)
6"* (15.2 cm)
72" (182.9 cm)
9"* (22.9 cm)
5"** 28.65" 1"*
1" 27" 1"
(12...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the external ground conductor screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...D
A. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.
8
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Failure to green ground connector. External ground conductor screw C. Style 1: Power supply cord ... a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock.
1. Power Supply Cord
WARNING
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
Fire ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G.
Removable conduit connector B. Electrical Connection Options
If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is required for your ...wire cable through the hole below terminal block opening C. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be Go to Section connecting to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...down screw. 7.
Neutral ground wire D. Shape ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C.
Tighten screw. Center silver-colored... ground wire from external ground conductor
screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection.
Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw.
Dotted line shows position...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Neutral ground wire F. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
4. C
A
B
D
E
A. Tighten screw. Now go to "Venting Requirements."
3-wire connection: Power...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...down screw.
12 Tighten screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. Insert tab...ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Tighten screws.
4. You have completed your electrical connection. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire)
of direct ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...existing vent system if necessary to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. B
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section. A
4" ... Do not use a metal foil vent.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
13 If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from the entire length of fire, this is ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
...
To make changes to an Auto or Manual Cycle. See "Cleaning the Lint
Screen." 2.
Place laundry into dryer and shut door. 3. Follow these instructions can result in the display. Point... senses the dryness of fire, electric shock, or injury to the last dryness setting used for Automatic Cycles. DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...come out suitable
for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics and no -iron fabrics such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends. Timed Dry
Use this cycle to get ... and End of this cycle to make ironing easier). You can change the actual time in the dryer too long. Default Time (Minutes)
TIMED DRY
High*
40
Heavyweight, bulky items,
bedspreads, work ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... pillows Foam rubber filled
Timed Dry
Air Only 90 (no heat)
Sneakers or canvas shoes
Timed Dry
Air Only 90 (no heat)
*(Minutes) Reset time to shape and lay flat on the amount of the rack.
Dryer back panel
3. Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must select a time by lint can result in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... to stop before your clothes, or cause the dryer to remove residue buildup.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water. 2.
From the Exhaust Vent Lint should : 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. The screen is in the dryer. Replace screen
in death or electrical shock.
1. Make a paste with a clean towel...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... possibly avoid the cost of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent.
www.whirlpool.com/help - Check that both fuses are too long, or load is the dryer level front to back and side to side? Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Electric dryers use a plastic vent.
Do...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
...dry the clothing.
■ Is the dryer being dried. Failure to a partially dried load can result in a closet? Lint on load or drum
■ Was dryer fabric softener properly used for a garage ... The new electric heating element may not be gone after the first cycle.
25 The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? See ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
... Number Accessory
20-48KITRC
4" (10.2 cm) gas line dryer connector installation kit
PT220L
4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp
PT400L
4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
PT600L
6" (15.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
4210463
Dryer vent lint brush
31682
All-purpose appliance cleaner
1903WH
Laundry supply storage cart
8576846A
LP gas conversion kit
W10121663A...
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