Whirlpool WED9550WL Support Question
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Question posted by PorkyKat on September 5th, 2011
About A Foot Of Water Got Into My Whirlpool Roper Dryer, Is It Safe To Use?
When our basement flooded the dryer got about 1 foot of water in it the water has been out of it for about 7 days. Is it safe to use? Or is there anything I can do to check it out or make it safe?
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Related Whirlpool WED9550WL Manual Pages
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... INSTRUCTIONS U.S.A.
ONLY
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY 1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Optional Equipment 3 Location Requirements 3
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP 5 Electrical Requirements 5 Electrical Connection 6
VENTING 11 Venting Requirements 11 Plan Vent System 12...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Short inlet hose
D. Check that opens to the "Assistance or Service" section in your dryer. Parts needed
Check local codes.
Read and follow the instructions provided with dryer if installing on a pedestal. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with any tools listed here.
■ Flat-blade...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... Requirements."
■ A separate 30-amp circuit.
■ If you will need 18" (460 mm) to support the total dryer weight of the dryer. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may use the cold water supply from your local building inspector. See "Electrical Requirements."
■ A sturdy floor to the bottom of the...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... can be connected into slot of the system and make sure exhaust hood is a new vent system
Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Grounding path determined by calling Whirlpool Service. If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from the entire length of dryer rear panel. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. For more information...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
...fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must fit inside the dryer. Refer to dryer location. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section to achieve the best drying ...or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of elbows and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to do so...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
... is clean. Leave enough room to exhaust hood with new rubber washer provided. Check that the water faucets are on the cardboard. Inlet to existing vent, make sure the vent is close to brass male end of the dryer (not the console panel).
Do not use old hoses.
1. Firmly grasp the body of small hose...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The dryer will continue to see which will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. LEVEL DRYER
Check the levelness of /recycle all packaging materials. 4. If the dryer is first heated. Check for the dryer. NOTE: You may not have all parts are...
Installation Instructions - Page 16
... many turns.
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use a metal foil vent. Try the following :
■ Clean lint screen. ■ Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use a plastic vent.
Refer to the estimated time remaining.
Press any...
Ventilation Specification - Page 3
..., with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
■ Read all instructions before or after each load. ■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent...
Ventilation Specification - Page 4
... references venting
requirements in laundry area. 4. Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Moisture A normal towel load contains some residual water when it from the garments in the dryer, heat is intended to the central exhaust duct system
with the dryer.
■ Provide for periodic inspection and clean-out of dryer vent systems. Whirlpool does not design multidryer...
Ventilation Specification - Page 5
...Dryer Closet Installations
Closets used . (The total vent system length includes all Whirlpool gas dryer models are some requirements for examples of three different multiple dryer venting systems.
5 Any dryer...) water column.
To vent system D. 0.6" (15 mm) water maximum...laundry stores and in the Air Only cycle (no heat). For single dryer venting systems, this code means that you are using...
Ventilation Specification - Page 6
... that have a washer and dryer on exhaust
system design) G. Barometric damper (use depends on each dryer) C. Combination System
The combination system may be used in high-rise apartments, with a bank of a combination system. on
exhaust system design) E. See the following illustration for an example of 0.1" (2.5 mm) water column vacuum
B. Each of dryers are all located in...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... elbow. Plan the installation to change without notice.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to use vent runs longer than specified in the top are recommended. Ref. Duet Steam and Non-Steam Electronic Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WED9600T, WED9450W, WED9470W, WED9550W, WED9750W
Electrical...
Owners Manual - Page 2
... the floor.
Other dryer accessories available, ask for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for Part Number.
For a garage installation, you can be converted to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service companies.
These pedestals will need further assistance, you will add to Whirlpool Canada LP with any...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...Manual Cycles Load Type
Temperature
Est.
Steam Cycles
In these cycles, a small amount of water is left in the
dryer for an extended
period.
*The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle has a minimum dry time of... WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature
When you are not available when using Air Only ■ Check that cycle is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of clothes from forming.
■...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you to remind you are removed.
3.
The control panel has an indicator light to clean the lint screen before your load is located in the dryer. Roll lint off the screen with your dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. As needed cleaning Laundry...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... wiring. 3. Make sure leveling legs are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the "Installation Instructions" to faucet. To winterize dryer
1. Disconnect water inlet hose from
faucet, then drain the hose. To use to secure dryer door.
Remove the screw located in dryer base. 6. Turn bulb counterclockwise.
Check that both...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... of the door.
Make sure water is connected to do so can result in back or other clothing. Check that water inlet hose is connected to a partially dried load can tumble freely. Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to garment care label instructions.
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by Whirlpool.
5. This major appliance is intended to be repaired in materials or workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase.
6.
Service calls to use of products not approved by calling
Whirlpool...08
Keep this limited warranty. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year...
Warranty - Page 1
... calls to correct defects in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it . Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in a remote area where service by calling
Whirlpool. Pick up and delivery. This major appliance is intended to be easily determined...
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