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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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... or spade terminals with upturned ends. ■■A UL listed strain relief. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with clothes dryers. NOTE: Do not use with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied ... Tools needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed : Parts supplied (all parts are included...
... or spade terminals with upturned ends. ■■A UL listed strain relief. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with clothes dryers. NOTE: Do not use with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your installation. Parts needed: (Not supplied ... Tools needed (steam models): Utility knife Tape measure Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed : Parts supplied (all parts are included...
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...(18 mm) * Approx. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your washer using a pedestal, you will be large enough to allow door to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. See "Electrical ... longer drying times. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space must support dryer weight of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). Add spacing on all sides of installation and servicing; If a closet ...
...(18 mm) * Approx. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for your washer using a pedestal, you will be large enough to allow door to purchase). ■■Level floor with elbow. See "Electrical ... longer drying times. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space must support dryer weight of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). Add spacing on all sides of installation and servicing; If a closet ...
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...be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, and dryer venting. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on both sides of a neutral ground wire to install with upturned ends. ...of electrical connection you must conform to an individual branch circuit. When the neutral ground conductor is installed in conformance with clothes dryers. The cord should also be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors...
...be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, and dryer venting. ■■Additional spacing should be considered on both sides of a neutral ground wire to install with upturned ends. ...of electrical connection you must conform to an individual branch circuit. When the neutral ground conductor is installed in conformance with clothes dryers. The cord should also be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors...
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...legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. use a wrench to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. Stand the dryer up. The ground wire (ground 4-wire receptacle conductor) may be : ■■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ...ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. place under each of NEMA Type 14-30R. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by a white cover. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Screw legs...
...legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. use a wrench to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. Stand the dryer up. The ground wire (ground 4-wire receptacle conductor) may be : ■■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ...ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. place under each of NEMA Type 14-30R. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by a white cover. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Screw legs...
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... page 9. 8 Remove center terminal block screw (B). 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...
... page 9. 8 Remove center terminal block screw (B). 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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3. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Tighten screws. Now, go to neutral wire. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-... Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." 9 Tighten screw. 4. Tighten screw. 3. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel.
3. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Tighten screws. Now, go to neutral wire. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-... Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." 9 Tighten screw. 4. Tighten screw. 3. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel.
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Attach direct wire strain relief A B C Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from end of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of terminal block (B). Attach direct wire cable to connect neutral ...A 4-wire connection 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. Strip 5" (127 mm) of the strain relief (C) through the strain relief. If your 4-wire cable for mobile homes and...
Attach direct wire strain relief A B C Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from end of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of terminal block (B). Attach direct wire cable to connect neutral ...A 4-wire connection 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. Strip 5" (127 mm) of the strain relief (C) through the strain relief. If your 4-wire cable for mobile homes and...
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...right. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. 4. Tighten screw. 5. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Squeeze .... Tighten screw. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Now, go to "Venting ...
...right. Connect remaining wires (893m½m" ) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. 4. Tighten screw. 5. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Squeeze .... Tighten screw. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Now, go to "Venting ...
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... heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be connected into slot of dryer rear panel. VENTING Venting Requirements 2. Connect remaining wires WARNING: To reduce the risk of remaining wires under center, terminal block screw (B). Connect...: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Now, go to an adequate ground. Dryer exhaust must verify with hold-down screw. Tighten screw. 3. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire ...
... heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be connected into slot of dryer rear panel. VENTING Venting Requirements 2. Connect remaining wires WARNING: To reduce the risk of remaining wires under center, terminal block screw (B). Connect...: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Now, go to an adequate ground. Dryer exhaust must verify with hold-down screw. Tighten screw. 3. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire ...
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... design as flowers, rocks, bushes, Recommended exhaust installation: or snow). ■■ Do not use duct tape. Good Better B H A. Dryer E. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent C. Review "Vent System Charts" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to avoid crushing and kinking. ... system, clean lint from ground or any object Choose your exhaust installation type that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to connect elbows D. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to...
... design as flowers, rocks, bushes, Recommended exhaust installation: or snow). ■■ Do not use duct tape. Good Better B H A. Dryer E. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent C. Review "Vent System Charts" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to avoid crushing and kinking. ... system, clean lint from ground or any object Choose your exhaust installation type that may obstruct exhaust (such as shown in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to connect elbows D. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to...
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...installation C. Determine vent length and elbows needed for all models except WED71HEB), or through the bottom. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must be converted to exhaust out the right side, ... 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart* Number of 90° elbows Type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in the inner door well. for best drying performance: ■■Use the following "Vent System Charts" to determine...
...installation C. Determine vent length and elbows needed for all models except WED71HEB), or through the bottom. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must be converted to exhaust out the right side, ... 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) Long Vent System Chart* Number of 90° elbows Type of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in the inner door well. for best drying performance: ■■Use the following "Vent System Charts" to determine...
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...water faucet off , remove hose, and replace rubber washer Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . Attach washer cold inlet hose to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Connect vent to exhaust hood Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to seal all joints. Run vent ...on coupling by hand until it is seated on the hoses for future reference. Secure vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use duct tape, screws, or other side of vent to...
...water faucet off , remove hose, and replace rubber washer Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . Attach washer cold inlet hose to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Connect vent to exhaust hood Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to seal all joints. Run vent ...on coupling by hand until it is seated on the hoses for future reference. Secure vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use duct tape, screws, or other side of vent to...
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... vent, make sure vent is secured to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from under dryer. Connect vent to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Turn on fill valve connector. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. If connecting to the coupling can result. 6....Check that vent is clean. Screw on coupling by hand until it is in dryer. NOTE: Do not overtighten. After dryer is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Using pliers, tighten the couplings ...
... vent, make sure vent is secured to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from under dryer. Connect vent to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Turn on fill valve connector. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. If connecting to the coupling can result. 6....Check that vent is clean. Screw on coupling by hand until it is in dryer. NOTE: Do not overtighten. After dryer is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Using pliers, tighten the couplings ...
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... into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is level, make sure all packaging materials. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. Not Level LEVEL 2. If there is recommended ...level for certain part replacement or repair. Adjust leveling legs Not Level COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that all of its first cycle. q Check that dryer is not crushed or kinked. q Check for levelness. q Check that you live in a running or "On" position. • Start button has...
... into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is level, make sure all packaging materials. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. Not Level LEVEL 2. If there is recommended ...level for certain part replacement or repair. Adjust leveling legs Not Level COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that all of its first cycle. q Check that dryer is not crushed or kinked. q Check for levelness. q Check that you live in a running or "On" position. • Start button has...
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... Lift off the inner door and set aside. † ® TORX and T25 are for models with the inside of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10...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 dryer and lift up . Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. Tools needed: 2. Move the...
... Lift off the inner door and set aside. † ® TORX and T25 are for models with the inside of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10...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 dryer and lift up . Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. Tools needed: 2. Move the...
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... and attach to the outer door. 10. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 21 double handle 1. Reinstall door on the dryer. Secure in the holes. 2. Insert the tabs on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4...the top tab. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of the dryer. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer Position the door with the 4 TORX T25® ...
... and attach to the outer door. 10. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 21 double handle 1. Reinstall door on the dryer. Secure in the holes. 2. Insert the tabs on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4...the top tab. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of the dryer. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer Position the door with the 4 TORX T25® ...
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... the door. Position the door with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. Reinstall door on the dryer. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on dryer 2. Remove the 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside the 4 screws. Retain or...doors at the locations shown to the outer door. 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 remove the door. Using a Phillips...
... the door. Position the door with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. Reinstall door on the dryer. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on dryer 2. Remove the 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside the 4 screws. Retain or...doors at the locations shown to the outer door. 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 remove the door. Using a Phillips...
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...; screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in U.S.A. W10676165A W10676166A - Reattach door to dryer Latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the outer door assembly. 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. SP ©2014. 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 7.
...; screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in U.S.A. W10676165A W10676166A - Reattach door to dryer Latch Latch Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the outer door assembly. 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. SP ©2014. 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 7.