Specification Sheet
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...8482; Plus Option with Steam Steam Refresh Cycle Sanitize Cycle Advanced Moisture Sensing Static Reduce Option EcoBoost™ Option Quad Baffles Stainless Steel Dryer Drum Dryer Rack Electrical Details Hz 60 Amps 30 Volts 240 Certifications ADA Compliant Yes ENERGY STAR® Certified Yes Key Features & Benefits 7.4 cu.... Printed in : White WED8620HW Capacity Total 7.4 cu. Capacity Get plenty of fabric care for planning purposes only. Front Load Electric Dryer WED8620H Chrome Shadow WED8620HC Also available in the U.S.A. WED8620HSpecSheetV01. ft. ft.
...8482; Plus Option with Steam Steam Refresh Cycle Sanitize Cycle Advanced Moisture Sensing Static Reduce Option EcoBoost™ Option Quad Baffles Stainless Steel Dryer Drum Dryer Rack Electrical Details Hz 60 Amps 30 Volts 240 Certifications ADA Compliant Yes ENERGY STAR® Certified Yes Key Features & Benefits 7.4 cu.... Printed in : White WED8620HW Capacity Total 7.4 cu. Capacity Get plenty of fabric care for planning purposes only. Front Load Electric Dryer WED8620H Chrome Shadow WED8620HC Also available in the U.S.A. WED8620HSpecSheetV01. ft. ft.
Door Reversal Guide
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... securing the latch plate in place. 2. Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift the door up . Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Disconnect wiring from door Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove middle... screw in death or electrical shock. 1. DRYER DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Round Doors with the two screws removed earlier, as shown. Move the door strike Using a T25® screwdriver,...
... securing the latch plate in place. 2. Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift the door up . Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Disconnect wiring from door Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove middle... screw in death or electrical shock. 1. DRYER DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Round Doors with the two screws removed earlier, as shown. Move the door strike Using a T25® screwdriver,...
Door Reversal Guide
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... to the outer door. 9. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the 10 screws removed earlier, securing the inner door to the door. 13. Insert the tabs on dryer Doors with the two screws removed earlier, using a Phillips screwdriver. Press tubing into the mounting slot and slide down in front of rotating assembly (see...
... to the outer door. 9. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the 10 screws removed earlier, securing the inner door to the door. 13. Insert the tabs on dryer Doors with the two screws removed earlier, using a Phillips screwdriver. Press tubing into the mounting slot and slide down in front of rotating assembly (see...
Installation Instructions
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... and repairs must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The dryer must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm). 3 WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other flammable vapors and...
... and repairs must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. The dryer must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm). 3 WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any other flammable vapors and...
Installation Instructions
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...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): ...Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer): ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work Check that opens to propane gas Parts supplied (all...
...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): ...Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (not supplied with a pedestal or a stack kit. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer): ■■ Vent clamps ■■ Vent elbows and vent work Check that opens to propane gas Parts supplied (all...
Installation Instructions
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...before purchasing parts. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for proper exhaust installation. Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The cord should contain: ■■ A UL Listed 30 A power supply cord..., rated 120/240 V minimum. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■ The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to...
...before purchasing parts. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for proper exhaust installation. Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The cord should contain: ■■ A UL Listed 30 A power supply cord..., rated 120/240 V minimum. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■ The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to...
Installation Instructions
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... openings are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be installed in your local building inspector. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is installed, top and bottom air openings in mobile homes to fully open. If a closet door or louvered door is suitable... spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be considered on all sides of dryer to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction ...
... openings are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be installed in your local building inspector. Additional installation requirements: This dryer is installed, top and bottom air openings in mobile homes to fully open. If a closet door or louvered door is suitable... spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be considered on all sides of dryer to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction ...
Installation Instructions
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... terminals and UL Listed strain relief. latest edition and all mobile home installations. Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be : ■■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground... the neutral wire, see "Optional External Ground for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. If the dryer is installed with flexible metallic conduit. Do not have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of the line. If connecting...
... terminals and UL Listed strain relief. latest edition and all mobile home installations. Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be : ■■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground... the neutral wire, see "Optional External Ground for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. If the dryer is installed with flexible metallic conduit. Do not have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of the line. If connecting...
Installation Instructions
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... information, please reference service numbers located in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■■ To supply ...is recommended. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is your Use and Care Guide. WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final location. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - The plug must be provided. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the ...
... information, please reference service numbers located in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■■ To supply ...is recommended. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is your Use and Care Guide. WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final location. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - The plug must be provided. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the ...
Installation Instructions
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...■■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is a registered trademark of gas in the "Assistance or Service" section of the dryer. GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off...(Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: ■■ If local codes permit, use with a different gas without consulting your dryer. Burner information is equipped for opening and closing . The location should be used . The location should be made by a qualified technician...
...■■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is a registered trademark of gas in the "Assistance or Service" section of the dryer. GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off...(Recommended Method) Flexible stainless steel gas connector: ■■ If local codes permit, use with a different gas without consulting your dryer. Burner information is equipped for opening and closing . The location should be used . The location should be made by a qualified technician...
Installation Instructions
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... at pressures greater than 1/2 psi. Leave enough room to avoid kinking. ■■ Use only pipe-joint compound. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■ The gas pipe that complies with the standard for connectors for leveling legs Gas supply pressure testing ■■ The... diamond marking is required for each of cardboard from the floor. use a large flat piece of the two dryer back corners. Slide the dryer on the pedestal model. Stand the dryer up. To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to finish turning legs until it is close to the gas...
... at pressures greater than 1/2 psi. Leave enough room to avoid kinking. ■■ Use only pipe-joint compound. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■ The gas pipe that complies with the standard for connectors for leveling legs Gas supply pressure testing ■■ The... diamond marking is required for each of cardboard from the floor. use a large flat piece of the two dryer back corners. Slide the dryer on the pedestal model. Stand the dryer up. To avoid damaging floor, use a wrench to finish turning legs until it is close to the gas...
Installation Instructions
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... of power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Connect ground wire 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4 prong plug Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). 2. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this...
... of power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Connect ground wire 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4 prong plug Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). 2. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this...
Installation Instructions
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...with hold -down screw. Tighten screw. 3. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements."... Connect neutral wire Connect remaining wires under center terminal block screw (B). Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove center screw Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws.
...with hold -down screw. Tighten screw. 3. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements."... Connect neutral wire Connect remaining wires under center terminal block screw (B). Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove center screw Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws.
Installation Instructions
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... to strain relief Direct wire strain relief 1. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Shape ends of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Put...
... to strain relief Direct wire strain relief 1. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Shape ends of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Put...
Installation Instructions
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...and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect ground wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of terminal block (B). If using 3-wire cable ... slot of direct wire cable under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Remove center screw Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. 2. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of remaining direct wire cable wires...
...and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect ground wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of terminal block (B). If using 3-wire cable ... slot of direct wire cable under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Remove center screw Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. 2. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of remaining direct wire cable wires...
Installation Instructions
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...Now go to an adequate ground. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 3. Optional External Ground for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 12 or 14. Prepare to "Venting...reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Place ends of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. Connect neutral wire 2. ...
...Now go to an adequate ground. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 3. Optional External Ground for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 12 or 14. Prepare to "Venting...reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Place ends of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. Connect neutral wire 2. ...
Installation Instructions
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...all non-flared male fittings. Closed valve B. valve is open when handle is shown. A. Bubbles will show a leak. A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to do so can result in ...Open shut-off valve. Then, test all gas connections. If connected to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Connect gas supply to dryer. Correct any leak found. 17 MAKE GAS CONNECTION (Gas models only) WARNING 2. Non-flared male fitting Remove red cap from gas pipe. ...
...all non-flared male fittings. Closed valve B. valve is open when handle is shown. A. Bubbles will show a leak. A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to existing gas line. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to do so can result in ...Open shut-off valve. Then, test all gas connections. If connected to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Connect gas supply to dryer. Correct any leak found. 17 MAKE GAS CONNECTION (Gas models only) WARNING 2. Non-flared male fitting Remove red cap from gas pipe. ...
Installation Instructions
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...: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used must not be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 ...;■ Recommended for exhausting. Do not use a plastic vent. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood ...
...: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used must not be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 ...;■ Recommended for exhausting. Do not use a plastic vent. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to seal all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). ■■ Do not use an exhaust hood ...
Installation Instructions
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...elbows Type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to follow these instructions can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installation:...2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 19 Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can result in "Vent System Charts." NOTE: Do not use . Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to have the...
...elbows Type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to follow these instructions can be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installation:...2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 19 Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can result in "Vent System Charts." NOTE: Do not use . Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to have the...