Specification Sheet
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...' 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. Printed in : White WED8620HW Capacity Total 7.4 cu. D200104XXD. ft. ft. All rights reserved. ENERGY STAR® Certified ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards to dry the large loads you 're drying. Technical Details Drum Material Stainless Steel Fuel Type Electric Door Style Side Swing Reversible Door Yes Number of Dryer Cycles Selection...
...' 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. Printed in : White WED8620HW Capacity Total 7.4 cu. D200104XXD. ft. ft. All rights reserved. ENERGY STAR® Certified ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards to dry the large loads you 're drying. Technical Details Drum Material Stainless Steel Fuel Type Electric Door Style Side Swing Reversible Door Yes Number of Dryer Cycles Selection...
Installation Instructions
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... following installation instructions apply: I A flexible gas connector, when used, must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. Do not store or use shall 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. The dryer...
... following installation instructions apply: I A flexible gas connector, when used, must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. Do not store or use shall 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. The dryer...
Installation Instructions
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... Tin snips (new vent installations) Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (steam models): "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Caulking gun and compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that opens to propane gas Parts supplied (all parts are included. Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" (6 mm) and 5/16" (8 mm) nut driver (recommended) Level Pipe-joint compound resistant 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. NOTE: Do not...
... Tin snips (new vent installations) Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (steam models): "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Caulking gun and compound (new vent installations) Adjustable wrench that opens to propane gas Parts supplied (all parts are included. Tools needed for gas connections) 1/4" (6 mm) and 5/16" (8 mm) nut driver (recommended) Level Pipe-joint compound resistant 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. NOTE: Do not...
Installation Instructions
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Check existing electrical supply and venting. Optional Equipment (not supplied with clothes dryers. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Check local codes. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for proper exhaust installation. Contact your dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in longer drying times. *Approx. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of...
Check existing electrical supply and venting. Optional Equipment (not supplied with clothes dryers. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Check local codes. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for proper exhaust installation. Contact your dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in longer drying times. *Approx. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: Side view: Whirlpool® Models You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of...
Installation Instructions
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... for exhaust vent with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. Custom under-counter installation: Mobile home - Check code requirements. Mobile home installations require: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for walls, doors, and floor moldings. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" in the same closet as dryer exhaust opening. measurement NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number...
... for exhaust vent with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. Custom under-counter installation: Mobile home - Check code requirements. Mobile home installations require: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for walls, doors, and floor moldings. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" in the same closet as dryer exhaust opening. measurement NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of gas dryers: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number...
Installation Instructions
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..., dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. If your dryer, you must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be identified by direct wire: Power supply cable must determine the type of electrical connection you will be removed from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal...
..., dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. If your dryer, you must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be identified by direct wire: Power supply cable must determine the type of electrical connection you will be removed from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal...
Installation Instructions
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... in accordance with oper outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your Use and Care Guide. It is equipped with all local codes. The cord is properly installed and grounded in a risk of electric shock. If using a replacement power supply cord, it is adequate and in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure...
... in accordance with oper outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 CANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your Use and Care Guide. It is equipped with all local codes. The cord is properly installed and grounded in a risk of electric shock. If using a replacement power supply cord, it is adequate and in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure...
Installation Instructions
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... 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for opening and closing . The location should be installed in your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in death, explosion, or fire. Propane Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be easy to reach for use propane gas, 3/8" propane compatible copper...
... 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for opening and closing . The location should be installed in your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in death, explosion, or fire. Propane Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be easy to reach for use propane gas, 3/8" propane compatible copper...
Installation Instructions
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..., according to gas pipe. Open shut-off valve in death, explosion, or fire. Non-flared male fitting Remove red cap from gas pipe. valve is open when handle is parallel to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Connect gas supply to dryer. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to propane, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. Then, test all non...
..., according to gas pipe. Open shut-off valve in death, explosion, or fire. Non-flared male fitting Remove red cap from gas pipe. valve is open when handle is parallel to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Connect gas supply to dryer. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to propane, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column. Then, test all non...
Installation Instructions
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... venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. A. Exhaust hood E. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Standard Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of elbows and turns. ■■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Contact your local dealer to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. A. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can...
... venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. A. Exhaust hood E. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Standard Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of elbows and turns. ■■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Contact your local dealer to exhaust out the right side, left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom. A. Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can...
Installation Instructions
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... back through the water system in a running or On position. • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is level, make sure all four legs are set in the dryer. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are snug...
... back through the water system in a running or On position. • Start button has been pressed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is level, make sure all four legs are set in the dryer. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are snug...
Owners Manual
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... on that use steam are sensed in good airflow. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good airflow to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics. 5 each load. n Remove lint and debris from the entire length of time you to using the drying rack. EcoBoost...
... on that use steam are sensed in good airflow. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good airflow to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics. 5 each load. n Remove lint and debris from the entire length of time you to using the drying rack. EcoBoost...
Owners Manual
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... other cycle. See the "Cycle Guide" for details. 3 START/PAUSE Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for your dryer. Wrinkle Shield™ Option If you open the dryer door prior to a light touch of a drying cycle to select available modifiers for about 3 seconds to turn the signal indicating the end of your fingernail. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Use the warmest setting...
... other cycle. See the "Cycle Guide" for details. 3 START/PAUSE Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for your dryer. Wrinkle Shield™ Option If you open the dryer door prior to a light touch of a drying cycle to select available modifiers for about 3 seconds to turn the signal indicating the end of your fingernail. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Use the warmest setting...
Owners Manual
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... will light periodically during Sensor Cycles to the issue. Check Vent The Check Vent indicator is still wet and/or the cycle just started. If Wrinkle Shield™ has been selected, the dryer may vary. Control Lock Use this time, the LED Display will vary depending on all indicators are other error issues during a drying cycle. This option allows you to take clothes out of beeps will continue to dry completely...
... will light periodically during Sensor Cycles to the issue. Check Vent The Check Vent indicator is still wet and/or the cycle just started. If Wrinkle Shield™ has been selected, the dryer may vary. Control Lock Use this time, the LED Display will vary depending on all indicators are other error issues during a drying cycle. This option allows you to take clothes out of beeps will continue to dry completely...
Owners Manual
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... reduce wrinkling. 11 The default temperature may be changed in the first 5-8 minutes of the cycle. You may adjust different settings, depending on your load. If you select Timed Dry/Quick, the default time appears in dry loads consisting of periodic tumbling. Use Air Dry for cycle details. then select a "How to Dry" option to get the best combination cycle available for a long, high-heat cycle which the dryer will shut off...
... reduce wrinkling. 11 The default temperature may be changed in the first 5-8 minutes of the cycle. You may adjust different settings, depending on your load. If you select Timed Dry/Quick, the default time appears in dry loads consisting of periodic tumbling. Use Air Dry for cycle details. then select a "How to Dry" option to get the best combination cycle available for a long, high-heat cycle which the dryer will shut off...
Owners Manual
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... replacement. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. To Use the Dryer Again 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. Steam models only: Shut off valve in gas supply line. 3. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 14 Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to secure dryer door. If you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to faucet. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of hose failure. Shut...
... replacement. Gas models only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. To Use the Dryer Again 1. Disconnect wiring. 3. Steam models only: Shut off valve in gas supply line. 3. Use tape to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 14 Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to secure dryer door. If you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to faucet. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of hose failure. Shut...
Owners Manual
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... Dryer Operation Dryer will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to possibly avoid a service call. Household fuse is clogged with lint. Use a time-delay fuse. You will not run longer. If the problem continues, call an electrician. This is normal. The thumping sound should be turning, but you open . Check the front and rear edges of lint or replace exhaust vent with Steam cycle selected (on some models) Water pump or water inlet valve...
... Dryer Operation Dryer will need to touch Power to turn off or touch Start/Pause to possibly avoid a service call. Household fuse is clogged with lint. Use a time-delay fuse. You will not run longer. If the problem continues, call an electrician. This is normal. The thumping sound should be turning, but you open . Check the front and rear edges of lint or replace exhaust vent with Steam cycle selected (on some models) Water pump or water inlet valve...
Owners Manual
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... the door, behind the lint screen. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for assistance and to tumble the load with steam cycles. Do not use fabric softener sheets with water and heat. See "Level Dryer" in clothes. The air outlet grille is located in a closet. The Air Only temperature setting has been selected. The automatic cycle is located. Drum stains are gone from dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton...
... the door, behind the lint screen. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for assistance and to tumble the load with steam cycles. Do not use fabric softener sheets with water and heat. See "Level Dryer" in clothes. The air outlet grille is located in a closet. The Air Only temperature setting has been selected. The automatic cycle is located. Drum stains are gone from dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton...
Owners Manual
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... is properly installed. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • Confirm that the water supply is present. "Loc" The Control Lock is clogged; During this diagnostic code is turned on. Check that the power cord is crushed or kinked. • Confirm that the vent run cleaned. Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit "PF" (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted Touch POWER to the Installation Instructions for reducing wrinkles and odors...
... is properly installed. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • Confirm that the water supply is present. "Loc" The Control Lock is clogged; During this diagnostic code is turned on. Check that the power cord is crushed or kinked. • Confirm that the vent run cleaned. Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit "PF" (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted Touch POWER to the Installation Instructions for reducing wrinkles and odors...
Owners Manual
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..., or need for appliances with published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. Service must be borne by unauthorized service, alteration, or modification of the original unit's warranty period. Proof of non-genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories. 6. Defects or damage caused by the use inconsistent with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. Repairs to parts or systems to correct defects in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes...
..., or need for appliances with published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. Service must be borne by unauthorized service, alteration, or modification of the original unit's warranty period. Proof of non-genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories. 6. Defects or damage caused by the use inconsistent with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. Repairs to parts or systems to correct defects in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes...