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... INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 12 ...Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES...
... INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 12 ...Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES...
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DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
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.... Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied with clothes dryers. The wires that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in...■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed : Parts supplied (all parts are included. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to the dryer must end in your dryer. 3 Check that all models): Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver "Y" connector 2' ...
.... Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied with clothes dryers. The wires that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in...■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed : Parts supplied (all parts are included. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to the dryer must end in your dryer. 3 Check that all models): Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver "Y" connector 2' ...
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...area where it will need: ■■A location allowing for ease of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, ...consider allowing more space for proper exhaust installation. Add spacing on all sides of dryer. Contact your local building inspector. measurement. 4 61/2" (165 mm) Power supply cord/cable Vent Water inlet (Steam models only) 297...
...area where it will need: ■■A location allowing for ease of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will need to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, ...consider allowing more space for proper exhaust installation. Add spacing on all sides of dryer. Contact your local building inspector. measurement. 4 61/2" (165 mm) Power supply cord/cable Vent Water inlet (Steam models only) 297...
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...Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 - The neutral ground conductor is suitable for mobile home installations. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in conformance with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and...3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 min. (310 cm2) 5" * (127 mm) 24 in mobile homes to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) ...
...Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 - The neutral ground conductor is suitable for mobile home installations. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in conformance with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and...3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 min. (310 cm2) 5" * (127 mm) 24 in mobile homes to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) ...
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... 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must be : ■■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (...with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. Slide the dryer on cardboard. 2. All current-carrying wires must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be insulated. ■■10-gauge solid ...
... 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must be : ■■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (...with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. Slide the dryer on cardboard. 2. All current-carrying wires must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be insulated. ■■10-gauge solid ...
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... strain relief screws at this page. Attach power supply cord to strain relief 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Be sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold the two clamp sections...
... strain relief screws at this page. Attach power supply cord to strain relief 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Be sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold the two clamp sections...
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...-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." 9 Connect ground wire 1. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. Tighten screw. 3. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of ... under green external ground conductor screw (A). Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals Connect...
...-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." 9 Connect ground wire 1. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. Tighten screw. 3. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of ... under green external ground conductor screw (A). Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals Connect...
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... is required for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2m" m) (251m" m) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from remaining 3 wires. Cut 11/2" ... block opening , screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking...
... is required for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2m" m) (251m" m) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from remaining 3 wires. Cut 11/2" ... block opening , screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. Put the threaded section of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking...
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...hooked end together. Secure cover with outer covering. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Place hooked ends of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of... dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of remaining direct ...
...hooked end together. Secure cover with outer covering. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Place hooked ends of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of... dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of remaining direct ...
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... plastic or metal foil vent. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Now, go to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E 4. Dryer exhaust must verify with hold-down screw. Place ends of dryer rear panel. Prepare to "Venting Requirements." Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 12 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■... 8 or 10. Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
... plastic or metal foil vent. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Now, go to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E 4. Dryer exhaust must verify with hold-down screw. Place ends of dryer rear panel. Prepare to "Venting Requirements." Tighten screw. 3. Tighten screws. 12 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■... 8 or 10. Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
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... System insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must be at least 12" (305... Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Dryer E. Exhaust hood H. Elbow F. Clamps B. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to connect elbows D. Review "Vent System Charts"...
... System insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to seal all joints. ■■ Exhaust vent must be at least 12" (305... Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Dryer E. Exhaust hood H. Elbow F. Clamps B. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to connect elbows D. Review "Vent System Charts"...
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...B. Left- Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help achieve best drying performance. To find your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Determine vent length and elbows needed for all models except WED71HEB), or through the bottom. NOTE: For long vent systems,...Determine vent path: ■■Select route that will : ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must be converted to ...
...B. Left- Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help achieve best drying performance. To find your local dealer to have the dryer converted. Determine vent length and elbows needed for all models except WED71HEB), or through the bottom. NOTE: For long vent systems,...Determine vent path: ■■Select route that will : ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must be converted to ...
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...seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Run vent to the "Y" connector. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use caulking compound to reduce the risk of the 5 ft (1.5 m)... inlet hose ends to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Attach one of hose failure. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Use ...
...seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Run vent to the "Y" connector. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use caulking compound to reduce the risk of the 5 ft (1.5 m)... inlet hose ends to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Attach one of hose failure. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Use ...
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...clean. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. If connecting to final location Check that vent is in dryer. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that the water faucets are turned on fill valve connector. Move... dryer to existing vent, make sure vent is seated on . 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location, taking care not to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to the coupling can ...
...clean. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. If connecting to final location Check that vent is in dryer. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that the water faucets are turned on fill valve connector. Move... dryer to existing vent, make sure vent is seated on . 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location, taking care not to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to the coupling can ...
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...your Use and Care Guide. q If you have all packaging materials. Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is closed. q Check that you live in the dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to adjust legs up or down, and check again for certain part replacement or... repair. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use wrench to remove any tape remaining on . The odor will not ...
...your Use and Care Guide. q If you have all packaging materials. Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is closed. q Check that you live in the dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to adjust legs up or down, and check again for certain part replacement or... repair. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will go back through the water system in a hard water area, use wrench to remove any tape remaining on . The odor will not ...
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... Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. 18 Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the... frame, as shown. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the dryer and lift up . Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. Position the door with a round and square-shaped doors. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Tools ...
... Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. 18 Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the... frame, as shown. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the dryer and lift up . Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. Position the door with a round and square-shaped doors. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Tools ...
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...TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the dryer. Reinstall door on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to the dryer and lift up . Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to remove the door. Insert the ... proceeding. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to engage the top tab. Place the door on the dryer. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall inner door...
...TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the dryer. Reinstall door on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to the dryer and lift up . Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to remove the door. Insert the ... proceeding. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to engage the top tab. Place the door on the dryer. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall inner door...
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...; screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to ...the dryer and lift up . Position the door with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier....
...; screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove inner door from dryer Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to ...the dryer and lift up . Position the door with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier....
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.... 5. R einstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Position the inner door on the opposite sides from inner door Latch 6. Reattach inner door to the dryer. Reattach door to dryer Latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the outer door assembly. R emove hinge and latch...
.... 5. R einstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Position the inner door on the opposite sides from inner door Latch 6. Reattach inner door to the dryer. Reattach door to dryer Latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the outer door assembly. R emove hinge and latch...