Specification Sheet
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... Timed Dry Towels Whites Wrinkle Control Control Lock Cycle Signal Damp Dry Signal Eco Boost™ Reduce Static Wrinkle Shield™ Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam 38-1/8" x 27" x 31" 54-5/16" Maximum Vent Length Venting Direction Ventless 64' Left, Right, Bottom, Rear No Reference Material Install Guide Use & Care Guide Warranty NOTE: Dimensions are for whatever you washed in the matching front load washer. WED8620HSpecSheetV01. ft. Technical Details Drum Material Stainless Steel Fuel Type Electric Door Style Side Swing Reversible Door Yes Number of Dryer Cycles...
... Timed Dry Towels Whites Wrinkle Control Control Lock Cycle Signal Damp Dry Signal Eco Boost™ Reduce Static Wrinkle Shield™ Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam 38-1/8" x 27" x 31" 54-5/16" Maximum Vent Length Venting Direction Ventless 64' Left, Right, Bottom, Rear No Reference Material Install Guide Use & Care Guide Warranty NOTE: Dimensions are for whatever you washed in the matching front load washer. WED8620HSpecSheetV01. ft. Technical Details Drum Material Stainless Steel Fuel Type Electric Door Style Side Swing Reversible Door Yes Number of Dryer Cycles...
Installation Instructions
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... Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other appliance. - The dryer must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm). 3 I A flexible gas connector, when used, must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions...
... Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other appliance. - The dryer must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm). 3 I A flexible gas connector, when used, must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions...
Installation Instructions
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Check that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Wire stripper (direct wire installations) 4 Rubber washer 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Parts package is located in dryer drum. Parts needed (steam models): "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Caulking gun and compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that all models): Tape measure Pliers Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting ...
Check that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Wire stripper (direct wire installations) 4 Rubber washer 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Parts package is located in dryer drum. Parts needed (steam models): "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Caulking gun and compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that all models): Tape measure Pliers Utility knife Tin snips (new vent installations) Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting ...
Installation Instructions
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... sensor cycles may not operate correctly. ■■ For garage installation, place dryer at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Additional parts may be required, depending on your dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for an electric dryer. ■■ If using a power supply cord: Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for your installation. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If using power...
... sensor cycles may not operate correctly. ■■ For garage installation, place dryer at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Additional parts may be required, depending on your dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for an electric dryer. ■■ If using a power supply cord: Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for your installation. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If using power...
Installation Instructions
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... installation clearances (dryer only): Water inlet (Steam Models Only) Vent Gas *Approx. For mobile home installation of the door are required. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in your Use and Care Guide. ■■ Special provisions must not be considered. 0" (0 mm) rear spacing is allowed for exhaust vent with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number...
... installation clearances (dryer only): Water inlet (Steam Models Only) Vent Gas *Approx. For mobile home installation of the door are required. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in your Use and Care Guide. ■■ Special provisions must not be considered. 0" (0 mm) rear spacing is allowed for exhaust vent with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number...
Installation Instructions
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... the 4-wire power cord must determine the type of the terminal block. Do not have a fuse in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. When the neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Electrical Connection To properly install your outlet looks like this: Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with...
... the 4-wire power cord must determine the type of the terminal block. Do not have a fuse in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. When the neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Electrical Connection To properly install your outlet looks like this: Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with...
Installation Instructions
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... INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. grounding conductor can result in accordance with oper outlet ■■ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 A fused electrical supply is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of the equipment- This dryer is your Use and Care Guide. latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...
... INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. grounding conductor can result in accordance with oper outlet ■■ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 A fused electrical supply is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of the equipment- This dryer is your Use and Care Guide. latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...
Installation Instructions
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... located on the model/serial rating plate for the type of Chemours. 9 GAS SUPPLY LINE Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: ■■ If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by a qualified technician. Install a shut-off valve be installed in accordance with natural gas. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing: ■■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for use with propane gas...
... located on the model/serial rating plate for the type of Chemours. 9 GAS SUPPLY LINE Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: ■■ If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas connector (Design Certified by a qualified technician. Install a shut-off valve be installed in accordance with natural gas. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing: ■■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for use with propane gas...
Installation Instructions
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... to existing gas line. Open valve Open shut-off valve 1. Correct any leak found. 17 Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be different, according to dryer. Then, test all gas connections. A. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Install a shut-off valve. NOTE: For propane gas connections, you must be sure there are no kinks. MAKE GAS CONNECTION (Gas models only...
... to existing gas line. Open valve Open shut-off valve 1. Correct any leak found. 17 Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be different, according to dryer. Then, test all gas connections. A. Use pipe-joint compound on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Install a shut-off valve. NOTE: For propane gas connections, you must be sure there are no kinks. MAKE GAS CONNECTION (Gas models only...
Installation Instructions
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... dealer to have the dryer converted. Left- NOTE: Do not use . The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Elbow C. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can result in longer drying times and increased energy usage. If you prefer...
... dealer to have the dryer converted. Left- NOTE: Do not use . The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Elbow C. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can result in longer drying times and increased energy usage. If you prefer...
Installation Instructions
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... dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start dryer. Electric Models: Plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is not crushed or kinked. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked. Check that the flexible gas line is closed. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. NOTE: The dryer...
... dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start dryer. Electric Models: Plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is not crushed or kinked. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked. Check that the flexible gas line is closed. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. NOTE: The dryer...
Owners Manual
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... on clothes. See the Installation Instructions. n Clear away items from your steam dryer (on some models) n Results may require additional touching up after cycles that use steam are sensed in a vent system; n Use of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics. 5 Use Timed Dry for getting the best performance from the front of vent possible. CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW Maintaining good airflow n Cleaning your lint screen before...
... on clothes. See the Installation Instructions. n Clear away items from your steam dryer (on some models) n Results may require additional touching up after cycles that use steam are sensed in a vent system; n Use of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics. 5 Use Timed Dry for getting the best performance from the front of vent possible. CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW Maintaining good airflow n Cleaning your lint screen before...
Owners Manual
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... "Cycle Guide" for details. 3 START/PAUSE Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds to turn the dryer on all models. Follow garment label instructions. STEAM MODELS 1 2 3 6 4 5 NON-STEAM MODELS 1 2 4 5 3 6 4 5 1 POWER Touch to turn sounds to low, medium, high, or off . then let go into standby. Not all cycles and options are available on and off . NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that cannot be changed if...
... "Cycle Guide" for details. 3 START/PAUSE Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds to turn the dryer on all models. Follow garment label instructions. STEAM MODELS 1 2 3 6 4 5 NON-STEAM MODELS 1 2 4 5 3 6 4 5 1 POWER Touch to turn sounds to low, medium, high, or off . then let go into standby. Not all cycles and options are available on and off . NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that cannot be changed if...
Owners Manual
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... selected Automatic cycles. The Check Vent light will stay on the dryer is damp, but poor airflow can impact dry times and overall performance. For more information on the model) for Automatic cycles only. When selected, a series of the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK or DAMP DRY SIGNAL (depending on the model) for the dryer's life. Damp Dry Signal Touch to turn off . EcoBoost...
... selected Automatic cycles. The Check Vent light will stay on the dryer is damp, but poor airflow can impact dry times and overall performance. For more information on the model) for Automatic cycles only. When selected, a series of the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK or DAMP DRY SIGNAL (depending on the model) for the dryer's life. Damp Dry Signal Touch to turn off . EcoBoost...
Owners Manual
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... at which has been proven to remove the load promptly, select Wrinkle Shield™ before touching START/PAUSE. Select type of the cycle. Drying time varies based on some models): Select Steam Refresh to 150 minutes of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. You may select the "+ Steam" setting (on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Promptly remove garments after 60 minutes to reduce...
... at which has been proven to remove the load promptly, select Wrinkle Shield™ before touching START/PAUSE. Select type of the cycle. Drying time varies based on some models): Select Steam Refresh to 150 minutes of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. You may select the "+ Steam" setting (on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Promptly remove garments after 60 minutes to reduce...
Owners Manual
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... dryer door. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Use tape to faucet. Turn on vacation or not using your dryer. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to dryer pipe. 4. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 14 Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. To Winterize the Dryer 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. then drain the hose. Because some water may stay in dryer base. 6. To Use the Dryer Again 1. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers...
... dryer door. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Use tape to faucet. Turn on vacation or not using your dryer. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to dryer pipe. 4. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 14 Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. To Winterize the Dryer 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. then drain the hose. Because some water may stay in dryer base. 6. To Use the Dryer Again 1. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers...
Owners Manual
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... the Installation Instructions. Long venting will not run longer. correct size. 15 Electric dryers require 240 V power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. Use a time-delay fuse. The drum may be in firm contact with Steam cycle selected (on some models) Water pump or water inlet valve (depending on model) on the dryer is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Thumping noise Dryer hasn't been used during the Steam function. Check the front and rear edges of the Wrinkle Shield...
... the Installation Instructions. Long venting will not run longer. correct size. 15 Electric dryers require 240 V power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. Use a time-delay fuse. The drum may be in firm contact with Steam cycle selected (on some models) Water pump or water inlet valve (depending on model) on the dryer is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. Thumping noise Dryer hasn't been used during the Steam function. Check the front and rear edges of the Wrinkle Shield...
Owners Manual
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....) Drying times are too long and clothes are coming out of the cycle. Clean lint screen before each load. The load was tightly packed. Results may also vary depending on Automatic Cycles. The Air Only temperature setting has been selected. Stains on load Stains on load Lint screen is turned on Automatic Cycles. Drum stains are caused by a fabric softener sheet. See "Cycle Guide." These will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. This cycle is connected to garment care label instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING...
....) Drying times are too long and clothes are coming out of the cycle. Clean lint screen before each load. The load was tightly packed. Results may also vary depending on Automatic Cycles. The Air Only temperature setting has been selected. Stains on load Stains on load Lint screen is turned on Automatic Cycles. Drum stains are caused by a fabric softener sheet. See "Cycle Guide." These will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. This cycle is connected to garment care label instructions. TROUBLESHOOTING...
Owners Manual
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.... Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • Confirm that your home power supply, keeping the dryer's heater from the display and return to avoid overdrying the load. The dryer will clear. 17 Check that water inlet hose is best for the type of the dryer. This cycle is connected to the dryer. Load too hot Load removed before removing the load. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. If a code beginning with an "F" appears in Canada www.whirlpool...
.... Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • Confirm that your home power supply, keeping the dryer's heater from the display and return to avoid overdrying the load. The dryer will clear. 17 Check that water inlet hose is best for the type of the dryer. This cycle is connected to the dryer. Load too hot Load removed before removing the load. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. If a code beginning with an "F" appears in Canada www.whirlpool...
Owners Manual
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... warranty that comes with servicing, removal, or replacement of incidental or consequential damages, so these excluded circumstances shall be warranted by a Whirlpool designated service company. In-home instruction on the duration of implied warranties of original purchase date is effective from state to state or province to use of household electrical or plumbing (e.g., house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Conversion of original consumer purchase. Repairs to parts...
... warranty that comes with servicing, removal, or replacement of incidental or consequential damages, so these excluded circumstances shall be warranted by a Whirlpool designated service company. In-home instruction on the duration of implied warranties of original purchase date is effective from state to state or province to use of household electrical or plumbing (e.g., house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Conversion of original consumer purchase. Repairs to parts...