Whirlpool WED8300SW Support Question
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Question posted by tracysaylor on January 28th, 2012
When You Start Dryer It Says Sensing And Will Not Start
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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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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... www.whirlpool.com
Table of Contents 2
W10151580A
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 Cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)
■ Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tin snips (new vent installations)
Parts needed
Check local codes.
Check that all instructions before starting installation. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before or after each...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...will need to stack your local building inspector.
4 See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to place the dryer at least 18" (46 cm) above the floor. Some ...
To order, call the dealer from dryer. Contact your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? Check code requirements. You have the option of purchasing pedestals of the dryer. These pedestals will be considered. &#...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...of installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be considered. This dryer has been tested for the exhaust vent with elbow. closet or confined area...minimum ventilation openings in .2* (155 cm2)
1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm)
A
B
3"* (7.6 cm)
A. Dryer on pedestal
14" max.* (35.6 cm)
15" min.* (38.1 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
1"
1"*
28.65" 5"**
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... opening (such as a nearby window) should be made in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all mobile home installations. Electrical Requirements
It is suitable for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances.
Do not have a fuse in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...-gauge solid copper wire (do not permit the connection of a neutral
ground wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" in the "Electrical Connection" section.
■ This dryer is permanently connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the power supply cord: if it here. ■ If local codes do...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Ground wire (green or bare wire...further tighten strain relief screws at this point.
8 Power Supply Cord
WARNING
Electrical Connection
Direct Wire
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord.
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...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)...or 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 not available)
CD
E
G
A. 4-wire receptacle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... D. External ground conductor screw B. Dotted line shows position of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. 2. Dotted line shows position of power supply cord...squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.
1. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Remove neutral ground wire from end of the terminal block. Tighten screws.
5. B. A ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... direct wire cable to outer terminal block screws. 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. Neutral ground wire F. External ground conductor screw B. You have completed your electrical connection. Secure cover with hold -down screw.
7.
Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). C
A
B
D
E
A. A. B
D
E
A
C
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A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. A. Neutral ground wire D. Grounding path determined by a... center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. External ground conductor screw B. You have completed your electrical connection. Connect a separate copper ground wire from external ground conductor
screw. Place the hooked end...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
.... Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
The dryer exhaust must be connected into the interior of the duct. For more information, see... ceiling or a concealed space of a building. A
4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) A.
B
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
4" (10.2 cm)
2½...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
Alternate installations for your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Select the type best for close clearances
Venting systems come in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Refer to avoid kinking. ■ Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. A
B
A. Terminate the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
..., plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected.
■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
■ Dryer door is plugged into an outlet. Do not select the Air Only modifier. When the dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
...dryer. NOTE: Dryness level selections can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not dry anything that cycle. Failure to the last dryness setting used for that has ever had any type of fire, electric... Cycle.
Place laundry into dryer and shut door...senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for more detailed information. 1. DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...Cycle, you wish to reduce wrinkling.
This is automatically sensing the dryness level of the dryer.
To unlock, press and hold START for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
■...dryer as soon as tumbling stops to adjust the cycle length of a Manual Cycle by pressing the DRYNESS button to select MORE DRY or LESS DRY.
■ If you must press TIMING Up or Down. Laundry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... end of a cycle. To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for normal tumbling.
Press and hold START.
The dryer starts at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. If your dryer. NOTE: If you purchased your model does not have a drying rack, you are using Air Only ■ Check that...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... shows examples of items that would obstruct the flow of moisture items hold ) START button (about 1 second). Rack Dry
Setting Temp. Time*
Wool Sweaters
Timed Low
60
Block to shape and lay flat on the ledge of the dryer. Stuffed toys or pillows
Timed Low
60
Cotton or polyester fiber filled Dry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...? If you may vibrate if not properly installed. Press and hold START to vibrate.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have heat. Electric dryers use a plastic vent. Unusual sounds
■ Has the dryer had a period of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint...
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