Whirlpool WED8300SW Support Question
Whirlpool WED8300SW Support Question
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Question posted by ksgal27 on October 4th, 2010
Squeak
there is heat just a squeak when you turn it on and wondering if it is the belt and where do I locate it at
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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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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
... safety messages will follow instructions. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others .
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 Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 Install Leveling Legs 15 Connect Vent 15...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... "Venting Requirements" before starting installation.
Check existing electrical supply and venting. Check that connect to cooking oils in your dryer.
The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to play on a pedestal.
34.15" (86...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...call the dealer from whom you purchased your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? To do not permit, installation of a companion appliance should also be extended.... the dryer on a pedestal?
If using a power cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...)(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm)
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Connect to introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for the recommended spacing.
48 in.2 * (310 cm2)
3"* (7.6 cm)
24 in the neutral or grounding...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...location where grounding through the neutral conductors. If connecting by a white cover.
Check with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The neutral conductor must be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for electric...modify the plug on the dryer.
If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...Strain relief tab pointing down , and hold the two clamp sections together.
Securely tighten all electrical connections. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Remove the hold -...relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Failure to do so can result ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
*If local codes do not permit the use of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is required for your home has:
And you... conduit connector onto the strain relief threads. Ground prong D. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be Go to Section connecting to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
4-wire...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...cord to
"Venting Requirements."
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A. Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
...screw C. Squeeze hooked ends together.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from end of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from external ground ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. B
D
E
A
C
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A. 3-wire receptacle... You have completed your electrical connection. Neutral prong D. You have completed your electrical connection. External ground conductor...using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Tighten strain relief ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... screw, as shown.
1. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw.
6.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 ... silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connection.
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
...dryer. Contact your installation. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Two close-clearance installations are available for purchase. Elbow C. Over-the-top installation (also available with the following kits for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be converted to avoid kinking. ■ Use the fewest 90° turns... in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... 3. Door strike
Reinstall the door 1. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is first used. See "Level Dryer."
6. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start , check the following :
■...dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the Dryness and/or Options during...Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the preset time based on the Dryness selected. Failure to an Auto or Manual Cycle. Pressing the Timing Up or Down buttons will adjust again, showing the final drying time. Place laundry into dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... the load without heat during a Manual Cycle:
■ Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. ■ Adjust the Time, Temperature, WRINKLE SHIELD™
feature and End of selecting a
cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off...LESS DRY.
■ If you must press TIMING Up or Down.
Laundry is opened.
19 For more than 5 minutes, the dryer will turn off . Press and hold TIMING Up or Down, and the time...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... Cycles
Select the drying cycle that need a short drying time.
Damp dry items such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends. The temperature setting on with Auto DRYNESS (... shows the actual time remaining in the dryer too long. Timed Dry
Use this cycle to make ironing easier). Touch Up
Use this setting to get Low heat for drying no -iron finishes. Default ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
.... 3. Thoroughly dry lint screen with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water. 2. Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum 1. Make a paste with a clean towel. Tumble a load of time, you should be on dryer usage. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before your...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for 5-10 minutes. Electric dryers use a plastic vent.
Lint screen should be turning, but you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system ...9632; Is the correct power supply available? No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? www.whirlpool.com/help - Dryer displaying code message
■ "PF" (power ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... of drying time in a closet? The new electric heating element may not be gone after the first cycle.
25 WARNING
Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above 45ºF (7ºC).
■ Is the dryer located in a cycle. See "Plan Vent System."
■...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
... for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." To locate FSP® replacement parts in the United States. For...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 Dryer rack
8572546
Stack kit
26 To locate...
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