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www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10182361A ® ® 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 W10182361A ® ® 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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... 3 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 Install Leveling Legs 15 Connect Vent 16 Level Dryer 16 Complete Installation 16 DRYER USE 17 Starting Your Dryer 17 Stopping Your Dryer 18 Pausing or Restarting 18 Control ... Vacation and Moving Care 23 Changing the Drum Light 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 26 ACCESSORIES 26 WARRANTY 28 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol...
... 3 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Electrical Connection 8 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Install Vent System 15 Install Leveling Legs 15 Connect Vent 16 Level Dryer 16 Complete Installation 16 DRYER USE 17 Starting Your Dryer 17 Stopping Your Dryer 18 Pausing or Restarting 18 Control ... Vacation and Moving Care 23 Changing the Drum Light 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 26 ACCESSORIES 26 WARRANTY 28 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol...
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....98 cm) Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from dryer drum. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. ■ For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm...
....98 cm) Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from dryer drum. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. ■ For close-clearance installations between 31.5" (80.01 cm...
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... the machines during operation. Failure to do so, you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of a companion appliance should also be considered. 4 To order, call the dealer from dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your DUET...
... the machines during operation. Failure to do so, you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of a companion appliance should also be considered. 4 To order, call the dealer from dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your DUET...
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The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Mobile home installations require: ■ Metal ...Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 6 Additional installation requirements This dryer is adequate and in .2 * (155 cm2) *Required spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) *Required spacing Mobile home - Electrical Requirements It is your dealer. ■ Special provisions must conform to introduce...
The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Mobile home installations require: ■ Metal ...Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 6 Additional installation requirements This dryer is adequate and in .2 * (155 cm2) *Required spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 14 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) *Required spacing Mobile home - Electrical Requirements It is your dealer. ■ Special provisions must conform to introduce...
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... using and follow the instructions provided for use aluminum). ■ At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. grounding conductor can result in the "Electrical Connection" section. ■ This dryer is prohibited. The neutral conductor must determine the type of electrical connection you must be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked...
... using and follow the instructions provided for use aluminum). ■ At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. grounding conductor can result in the "Electrical Connection" section. ■ This dryer is prohibited. The neutral conductor must determine the type of electrical connection you must be using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked...
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...9632; Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. 8 Power Supply Cord WARNING Electrical Connection Direct Wire WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Be sure that one tab is pointing up B. ...sections together. Strain relief tab pointing up and the other is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be in ...
...9632; Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. 8 Power Supply Cord WARNING Electrical Connection Direct Wire WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Be sure that one tab is pointing up B. ...sections together. Strain relief tab pointing up and the other is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connected to green ground connector. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be in ...
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... Strain relief threads ■ Put direct wire cable through the hole below terminal block opening C. Ground prong D. Removable conduit connector B. Electrical Connection Options If your type of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. 4-wire... circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* ...
... Strain relief threads ■ Put direct wire cable through the hole below terminal block opening C. Ground prong D. Removable conduit connector B. Electrical Connection Options If your type of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. 4-wire... circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* ...
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... A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Remove neutral ground wire from 3 remaining wires. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. A D B E C F (12.75c"m) When connecting to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Ground wire (green or bare...white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. B A C A. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to external ground conductor screw. External ground conductor screw - ...
... A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Remove neutral ground wire from 3 remaining wires. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. A D B E C F (12.75c"m) When connecting to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Ground wire (green or bare...white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. B A C A. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to external ground conductor screw. External ground conductor screw - ...
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...permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to external ground conductor screw. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the other wires to neutral wire. Shape ends of the terminal block.... 7. Ring terminals G. Secure cover with outer covering. You have completed your electrical connection. You have completed your electrical connection. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with...outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. A D E B F C 1. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot...
...permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to external ground conductor screw. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the other wires to neutral wire. Shape ends of the terminal block.... 7. Ring terminals G. Secure cover with outer covering. You have completed your electrical connection. You have completed your electrical connection. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with...outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. A D E B F C 1. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot...
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... ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground. 6. Tighten screws. Tighten screws. 4. You have completed your electrical connection. Tighten screw. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 12 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center...conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire C. When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. External ground conductor screw B. A. Center silver-colored terminal block ...
... ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground. 6. Tighten screws. Tighten screws. 4. You have completed your electrical connection. Tighten screw. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 12 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center...conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire C. When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. External ground conductor screw B. A. Center silver-colored terminal block ...
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... elbows H. A B C A. Elbow C. Vent length necessary to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Select the type best for close clearances Venting systems come in...exhaust installation (not an option with pedestal installations) Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that may result in: Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. ...
... elbows H. A B C A. Elbow C. Vent length necessary to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Select the type best for close clearances Venting systems come in...exhaust installation (not an option with pedestal installations) Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that may result in: Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. ...
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Find the diamond marking. 4. Stand the dryer up or down and check again for levelness. 16 Connect Vent 1. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Move dryer into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight..., or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is first used. Check ...
Find the diamond marking. 4. Stand the dryer up or down and check again for levelness. 16 Connect Vent 1. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Move dryer into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. ■ Household fuse is intact and tight..., or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Dryer door is first used. Check ...
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...a clothesline or by pressing DRYNESS LEVEL and choosing More, Normal or Less. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. During the first few minutes of fire, electric shock, or injury to specific sections of the drying process, the estimated time display will glow amber when the feature is shown in...: A light next to select either an Automatic or Manual Cycle. Place laundry in boldface type on your load, by using Normal, which the dryer will not glow when the selection is selected. Press the POWER button then rotate the dial to each load. The default dryness setting is Normal...
...a clothesline or by pressing DRYNESS LEVEL and choosing More, Normal or Less. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. During the first few minutes of fire, electric shock, or injury to specific sections of the drying process, the estimated time display will glow amber when the feature is shown in...: A light next to select either an Automatic or Manual Cycle. Place laundry in boldface type on your load, by using Normal, which the dryer will not glow when the selection is selected. Press the POWER button then rotate the dial to each load. The default dryness setting is Normal...
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... lint screen with the screw. 4. Clean lint screen. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before your dryer for your clothes, or cause the dryer to remove residue buildup. Make sure leveling legs are not harmful to your dryer and will be removed every 2 years, or more frequently... Replace all excess dye and stains are secure in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Use masking tape to dry drum. Locate the light bulb cover on vacation or not using your load is in dryer or reconnect power. 23 Remove the cover. 3. Turn bulb...
... lint screen with the screw. 4. Clean lint screen. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before your dryer for your clothes, or cause the dryer to remove residue buildup. Make sure leveling legs are not harmful to your dryer and will be removed every 2 years, or more frequently... Replace all excess dye and stains are secure in death or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Use masking tape to dry drum. Locate the light bulb cover on vacation or not using your load is in dryer or reconnect power. 23 Remove the cover. 3. Turn bulb...
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... the dryer. If the dryer hasn't been used ? In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - Check that both circuit breakers have your vent system falls within the recommended run cleaned. ■ "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for the type of elbows for service. 24 Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Electric dryers require...
... the dryer. If the dryer hasn't been used ? In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - Check that both circuit breakers have your vent system falls within the recommended run cleaned. ■ "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for the type of elbows for service. 24 Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Electric dryers require...
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... softener properly used for air movement. Loads are wrinkled ■ Was the load removed from dryer. When the odors or fumes are caused by dyes in a closet? The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. The odor will not transfer to do not feel air movement..., clean exhaust system of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Do not use a plastic vent. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the end ...
... softener properly used for air movement. Loads are wrinkled ■ Was the load removed from dryer. When the odors or fumes are caused by dyes in a closet? The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. The odor will not transfer to do not feel air movement..., clean exhaust system of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Do not use a plastic vent. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the end ...