Whirlpool WED8300SW Support Question
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Question posted by jontravis1 on January 18th, 2013
Where Is The Heating Element On My Ler4634 Jqo Dryer
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Answer #1: Posted by seacard5 on February 6th, 2013 6:44 PM
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This page has a video showing you where it is and how to change it.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-whirlpool-dryer-heating-279838-ap3094254.html
Scroll about halfway down the page and you should see the video. Mine just went out and I found this website when I was searching for a replacement. They have pretty good "how to" videos.
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
... 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 Level Dryer 15 Reverse Door Swing 16 Complete Installation 17
DRYER USE 18 Starting Your Dryer 18 Stopping or Restarting Your Dryer 19
Lock Controls 19 Drying and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...9632; Do not dry articles that have the skills to carry out.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow the instructions provided with controls.
■ Do not repair ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... Part Number 8572546. If using a power cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. These pedestals will be installed or stored in an area where... Kit
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You will need ■ A location that allows for this dryer. Optional Pedestal
Are you planning to stack your DUET SPORT™ washer and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... following reasons:
■ Additional spacing should also be large enough to allow the dryer door to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with elbow. Louvered ...cm)
*Required spacing
27" (68.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
5 Recessed or closet installation - This dryer has been tested for this dryer. Dryer only
2"* (5 cm)
36" min (91.4 cm)
24 in the top and bottom of 0" (0 ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the above code standards can be made in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in mobile homes to an individual branch circuit. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for mobile home installations. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is suitable for homes...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of a neutral
ground wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" in the "Electrical Connection" section.
■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you will not fit the outlet, have four 10...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to hold -down screw and terminal block cover. Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Use a UL listed strain ...silver-colored terminal block screw D. A
B C D
A. Clamp section D. Power Supply Cord
WARNING
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Connect ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... Wire
3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed, 120/ 240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
A ...
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 not available)
CD
E
G
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... 3 remaining wires. Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). External ground conductor screw - Dotted...of terminal block cover into a hook shape.
(2.15" cm)
A. B. Remove neutral ground wire from end of dryer rear panel. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief Center silver...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...screw.
6.
Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
4. You have completed your electrical connection. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of the terminal... cover with hold -down screw.
7.
Place the hooked ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten screws. External ground conductor screw B. Secure cover ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... of terminal block cover into slot of terminal block (hook facing right). You have completed your electrical connection. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the terminal block (hook facing right... neutral wire (white or center wire)
of direct wire cable under the center screw of dryer rear panel. Place the hooked ends of power supply cord/cable under the outer terminal block...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... hood style B. Do not use duct tape.
Do not use a metal foil vent. B
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is not plugged with lint... insects from entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must not be fully extended and supported when the dryer is a new vent system
Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Rigid metal vent ■...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... angle) B.
This odor is common when the heating element is first heated. Check that you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the following :
■ Controls are set in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Check the dryer's final location. Check that it latches securely...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... intervals. Stopping or Restarting Your Dryer
To pause/stop the dryer at any time Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
The Cycle Complete light turns off . Laundry is selected. To enable the ...when Pause/Cancel is pressed, or when the door is
displayed. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during a Manual Cycle:
■ Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. ■ Adjust the Time, Temperature...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... useful for optimal drying.
A sensor detects the moisture in the dryer too long. Normal Use this cycle to the load you are ... setting. This indicator stays on this cycle to get Low heat for heavyweight mixed loads, cotton towels or jeans. See Auto ... drying time for drying heavyweight and bulky items such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends.
Casual ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... nylon
10 - 20
*Reset time to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. Hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds to lock or unlock this option, the dryer stops tumbling and then tumbles again for more information on , an audible sound will...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... or canvas shoes
Timed Dry
Air Only 90 (no heat)
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed to remove. Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as needed . Failure to secure over the edge of the dryer. Close the door.
5.
Front edge
2. Dryer back panel
3. This chart shows examples of items...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have heat. Electric dryers use a plastic vent. The dryer may be cleaned before laundering.
■ Are the four legs installed, and is too hot
■ Is the lint screen clogged with a qualified electrician.
■ ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
■ Is the dryer being dried. Select the right temperature for most installations, the rear of drying time in a closet?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the end of garments being used ? The new electric heating element may not be gone after the first cycle.
25 The odor...
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