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www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 8530051 ® ® 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 8530051 ® ® 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...
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... 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 14 Install Leveling Legs 14 Level Dryer 15 Connect Vent 15 Complete Installation 15 DRYER USE 16 Starting Your Dryer 16 Stopping Your Dryer 17 Pausing or Restarting 17 Control...Tips 17 Status Lights 18 Cycles 18 Additional Features 19 Drying Rack 20 DRYER CARE 21 Cleaning the Dryer Location 21 Cleaning the Lint Screen 21 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 21 Removing Accumulated Lint 21 Vacation and Moving Care 21 Changing the...
... 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 14 Install Leveling Legs 14 Level Dryer 15 Connect Vent 15 Complete Installation 15 DRYER USE 16 Starting Your Dryer 16 Stopping Your Dryer 17 Pausing or Restarting 17 Control...Tips 17 Status Lights 18 Cycles 18 Additional Features 19 Drying Rack 20 DRYER CARE 21 Cleaning the Dryer Location 21 Cleaning the Lint Screen 21 Cleaning the Dryer Interior 21 Removing Accumulated Lint 21 Vacation and Moving Care 21 Changing the...
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... mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you how to reduce the chance of fire, electric shock, or injury to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the dryer and exhaust vent should be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Always read... contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. s Before the dryer is moving. This is , tell you and others are not followed. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. s Do...
... mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you how to reduce the chance of fire, electric shock, or injury to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the dryer and exhaust vent should be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Always read... contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. s Before the dryer is moving. This is , tell you and others are not followed. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. s Do...
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... Kit. Ask for correct installation. This pedestal will need to the "Assistance or Service" section of this dryer. s Parts package. 4 Leveling legs NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a pedestal? Check existing electrical supply and venting. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this...
... Kit. Ask for correct installation. This pedestal will need to the "Assistance or Service" section of this dryer. s Parts package. 4 Leveling legs NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a pedestal? Check existing electrical supply and venting. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of this...
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..., with elbow. Side view - See "Electrical Requirements." If slope is not level. s Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to support the total dryer weight of an automatic cycle. Failure to place the dryer at the end of 200 lbs (90.7...permit, installation of the dryer in the top and bottom of the dryer. Louvered doors with vents 3" (7.6 cm) 5 At lower temperatures, the dryer might be large enough to water and/or weather. Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). s A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ...
..., with elbow. Side view - See "Electrical Requirements." If slope is not level. s Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to support the total dryer weight of an automatic cycle. Failure to place the dryer at the end of 200 lbs (90.7...permit, installation of the dryer in the top and bottom of the dryer. Louvered doors with vents 3" (7.6 cm) 5 At lower temperatures, the dryer might be large enough to water and/or weather. Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). s A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ...
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...obtained from your responsibility s To contact a qualified electrical installer. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for the minimum spacing allowed. A copy of the cabinet are for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in mobile homes to the neutral ... installation spacing for purchase from : National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you will be sure that the ground path is manufactured ready to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety...
...obtained from your responsibility s To contact a qualified electrical installer. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for the minimum spacing allowed. A copy of the cabinet are for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in mobile homes to the neutral ... installation spacing for purchase from : National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you will be sure that the ground path is manufactured ready to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety...
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... of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have 4, 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of electric shock. Check with clothes dryers. If connecting by a qualified electrician. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL approved power supply cord kit marked for... electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. WARNING: Improper connection of NEMA Type 10-30R. The 3-wire power ...
... of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have 4, 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of electric shock. Check with clothes dryers. If connecting by a qualified electrician. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL approved power supply cord kit marked for... electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. WARNING: Improper connection of NEMA Type 10-30R. The 3-wire power ...
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...) 8 Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Disconnect power before making electrical connections. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground...
...) 8 Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Disconnect power before making electrical connections. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground...
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... screw B. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of harness 3. Neutral prong E. Ring terminals B C E F A. Green/yellow wire of dryer rear panel. Neutral wire (white or center wire) 5. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Fasten it under center screw of power supply cord under center... required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of power supply cord C 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief D. Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be connecting to: Go to Section 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) A UL listed...
... screw B. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of harness 3. Neutral prong E. Ring terminals B C E F A. Green/yellow wire of dryer rear panel. Neutral wire (white or center wire) 5. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Fasten it under center screw of power supply cord under center... required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of power supply cord C 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief D. Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be connecting to: Go to Section 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) A UL listed...
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...or bushes, etc.). Exhaust hood must not be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. Clamps F. Contact your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. s The dryer exhaust must be converted to avoid sagging and kinking that is in the path of ...10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must not be used. Wall D. s Do not install flexible metal vent in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Exhaust vent must be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which may result in: Moisture damage to ...
...or bushes, etc.). Exhaust hood must not be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position. Clamps F. Contact your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. s The dryer exhaust must be converted to avoid sagging and kinking that is in the path of ...10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must not be used. Wall D. s Do not install flexible metal vent in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Exhaust vent must be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices which may result in: Moisture damage to ...
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... open the dryer door and feel heat, turn the dryer off and check the following : s Controls are intact and tight, or that both fuses are set in the flexible gas line. If there is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. If the dryer is first used. s Electrical supply is ...not crushed or kinked. 5. Use a wrench to level the dryer again after it has been moved into a grounded outlet. Check to remove any tape remaining on . ...
... open the dryer door and feel heat, turn the dryer off and check the following : s Controls are intact and tight, or that both fuses are set in the flexible gas line. If there is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. If the dryer is first used. s Electrical supply is ...not crushed or kinked. 5. Use a wrench to level the dryer again after it has been moved into a grounded outlet. Check to remove any tape remaining on . ...
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... can result in death or fire. Clean lint screen before operating this appliance. Rotate the dial to an Automatic Cycle. Failure to starting your dryer. s Press the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button to set signal volume to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before or after washing). Do ... by using an Air Cycle. Press the PAUSE/CANCEL key twice to stop the dryer and clear the settings, allowing you want the load to specific sections of this option is an estimated length of fire, electric shock, or injury to desired level. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the...
... can result in death or fire. Clean lint screen before operating this appliance. Rotate the dial to an Automatic Cycle. Failure to starting your dryer. s Press the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button to set signal volume to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before or after washing). Do ... by using an Air Cycle. Press the PAUSE/CANCEL key twice to stop the dryer and clear the settings, allowing you want the load to specific sections of this option is an estimated length of fire, electric shock, or injury to desired level. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the...
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...air movement? See "Installation Instructions." Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use ? If not, the time display will not run s Check the following: Is the power cord plugged in? Are fabric softener sheets ... a time-delay fuse. Was HOLD TO START firmly pressed and held for at least 1 second? Moving care WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Replace the bulb with items that hold ) HOLD TO START button to check air movement....
...air movement? See "Installation Instructions." Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use ? If not, the time display will not run s Check the following: Is the power cord plugged in? Are fabric softener sheets ... a time-delay fuse. Was HOLD TO START firmly pressed and held for at least 1 second? Moving care WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Replace the bulb with items that hold ) HOLD TO START button to check air movement....
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See "Cycles." s Is pilling being dried. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at www.whirlpool.com. 23 Check the manufacturer's care label. The new electric heating element may save you can tumble freely. When calling, please know the purchase date and ... Accessories U.S.A. Dry smaller loads so lint can cause lint-attracting static electricity. Loads are trained to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at the end of the cycle? s Was dryer overloaded? Match dryer setting to a warm load. Were items damaged before being mistaken for...
See "Cycles." s Is pilling being dried. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at www.whirlpool.com. 23 Check the manufacturer's care label. The new electric heating element may save you can tumble freely. When calling, please know the purchase date and ... Accessories U.S.A. Dry smaller loads so lint can cause lint-attracting static electricity. Loads are trained to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at the end of the cycle? s Was dryer overloaded? Match dryer setting to a warm load. Were items damaged before being mistaken for...
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....2 cm) metal exhaust vent must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by a Whirlpool designated service company. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God... number and serial number. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States. 6. Contact your dryer, including venting. This product is designed to defective materials or workmanship. You can be repaired in U.S.A. Service calls to...
....2 cm) metal exhaust vent must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by a Whirlpool designated service company. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God... number and serial number. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States. 6. Contact your dryer, including venting. This product is designed to defective materials or workmanship. You can be repaired in U.S.A. Service calls to...
