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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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...9632;A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your dryer. 3 NOTE: Do not use with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models): Utility knife ...a stack kit. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with upturned ends. ■■A UL listed strain relief. Check existing electrical supply and venting. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS ...
...9632;A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your dryer. 3 NOTE: Do not use with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models): Utility knife ...a stack kit. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with upturned ends. ■■A UL listed strain relief. Check existing electrical supply and venting. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS ...
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...installation and servicing; LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Lower temperatures may not operate correctly. ■■For garage installation, place dryer at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for proper exhaust ...installation. Side view: Back view: NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with maximum slope of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical ...
...installation and servicing; LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Lower temperatures may not operate correctly. ■■For garage installation, place dryer at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for proper exhaust ...installation. Side view: Back view: NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with maximum slope of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical ...
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... 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 the door are acceptable. ■■Companion appliance...mm) spacing is adequate and in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. latest edition and all mobile home installations. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be sure that the ground path is permanently connected to ...
... 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 the door are acceptable. ■■Companion appliance...mm) spacing is adequate and in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. latest edition and all mobile home installations. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be sure that the ground path is permanently connected to ...
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... on the corner posts until diamond marking is close to connect the exhaust vent. 6 Leave enough room to its final location. Slide the dryer on cardboard. 2. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. Screw ... connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of dryer. use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under entire back edge of NEMA Type 14-30R. If your outlet looks like this: Then choose a 4-wire...
... on the corner posts until diamond marking is close to connect the exhaust vent. 6 Leave enough room to its final location. Slide the dryer on cardboard. 2. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. Screw ... connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of dryer. use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under entire back edge of NEMA Type 14-30R. If your outlet looks like this: Then choose a 4-wire...
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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. The strain relief should have a tight fit with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. If your outlet looks like this: Power supply ...
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. The strain relief should have a tight fit with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. If your outlet looks like this: Power supply ...
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...neutral wire B C Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Spade...Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Now, go to neutral wire...
...neutral wire B C Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect remaining wires 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Spade...Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Now, go to neutral wire...
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...the strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Strip 5" (127 mm) of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of outer covering from green external ground conductor screw (A).... 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. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of the strain relief (C) through the strain relief. Connect neutral ground wire...
...the strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Strip 5" (127 mm) of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of outer covering from green external ground conductor screw (A).... 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. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of the strain relief (C) through the strain relief. Connect neutral ground wire...
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...wire ends into slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. Connect ground wire 2. Finally, reinsert tab of direct wire cable under green external ... Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor ...
...wire ends into slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. Connect ground wire 2. Finally, reinsert tab of direct wire cable under green external ... Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Remove center screw A B F Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor ...
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... panel. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E 4. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Dryer exhaust must verify with hold-down screw. Connect external ground wire A G B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 ...
... panel. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E 4. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Dryer exhaust must verify with hold-down screw. Connect external ground wire A G B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 ...
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... hood H. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. B C A D Recommended Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: ...
... hood H. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. B C A D Recommended Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: ...
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...;Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■Use as few 90° turns as possible. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Standard rear offset...WED71HEB only; Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help achieve best drying performance. Left- To find your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for all models except WED71HEB), or through the bottom. for mobile homes: ...
...;Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■Use as few 90° turns as possible. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Standard rear offset...WED71HEB only; Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help achieve best drying performance. Left- To find your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for all models except WED71HEB), or through the bottom. for mobile homes: ...
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...NOTE: Do not overtighten. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use duct tape, screws, or other side of the 2 ft ...(0.6 m) inlet hose. Turn cold water off and remove washer inlet hose. Damage to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Run vent to the coupling can result. 4. Attach long hose to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust...
...NOTE: Do not overtighten. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use duct tape, screws, or other side of the 2 ft ...(0.6 m) inlet hose. Turn cold water off and remove washer inlet hose. Damage to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Run vent to the coupling can result. 4. Attach long hose to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust...
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.... Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 16 Move dryer to final location Check that vent is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp..., connect vent to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. After dryer is clean. Attach other end of long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Check that the water faucets are turned on...
.... Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 16 Move dryer to final location Check that vent is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp..., connect vent to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. After dryer is clean. Attach other end of long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Check that the water faucets are turned on...
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...the water system in your tools. q Remove film on console and any dust. Adjust leveling legs Not Level COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that dryer is closed. q Check dryer's final location. q If you have all four legs are set in a hard water area, use of lime scale may lead to ...adjust legs up or down, and check again for certain part replacement or repair. Level dryer Place level here Check levelness of the water system, which will not start, check the following: • Controls are snug against the floor ...
...the water system in your tools. q Remove film on console and any dust. Adjust leveling legs Not Level COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check that dryer is closed. q Check dryer's final location. q If you have all four legs are set in a hard water area, use of lime scale may lead to ...adjust legs up or down, and check again for certain part replacement or repair. Level dryer Place level here Check levelness of the water system, which will not start, check the following: • Controls are snug against the floor ...
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... aside. † ® TORX and T25 are for models with the inside of the door facing up and out to the door frame of the dryer. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove... strike 180° and attach to the outer door. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Position the door with a round and square-shaped doors. single handle 1. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are...
... aside. † ® TORX and T25 are for models with the inside of the door facing up and out to the door frame of the dryer. Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove... strike 180° and attach to the outer door. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the opposite side of dryer door frame, as shown. 3. Position the door with a round and square-shaped doors. single handle 1. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are...
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... in place with the inside of door Reverse door swing round-shaped door - Insert the tabs 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® screws removed earlier. double handle 1. Remove door ... Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of dryer door frame, as shown. 21 Reinstall door on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to remove...
... in place with the inside of door Reverse door swing round-shaped door - Insert the tabs 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® screws removed earlier. double handle 1. Remove door ... Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the opposite side of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the door frame of dryer door frame, as shown. 21 Reinstall door on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to remove...
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... door frame of the door. Retain or set aside for later use. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on dryer 2. 7. Remove door from outer door Release tab Release tab Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to remove the ...door. NOTE: There is a small release tab on each side of the dryer. Lift off the inner door and set aside. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of the door facing up and...
... door frame of the door. Retain or set aside for later use. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on dryer 2. 7. Remove door from outer door Release tab Release tab Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to remove the ...door. NOTE: There is a small release tab on each side of the dryer. Lift off the inner door and set aside. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of the door facing up and...
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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. SP ©2014. 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. All rights reserved. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 7. Used under license in Canada. 01/14 Printed in place. 5. Using a TORX...
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. SP ©2014. 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. All rights reserved. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 7. Used under license in Canada. 01/14 Printed in place. 5. Using a TORX...