Dimension Guide
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...drying performance. Do not use the fewest number of elbows you will need. Damage to change without notice. Box hood C. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can result. Dimensions are recommended... (305 mm) from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to change materials and specifications without notice. Hood styles: A & B are for exhaust vent with a door, the minimum ventilation openings...
...drying performance. Do not use the fewest number of elbows you will need. Damage to change without notice. Box hood C. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to the coupling can result. Dimensions are recommended... (305 mm) from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to change materials and specifications without notice. Hood styles: A & B are for exhaust vent with a door, the minimum ventilation openings...
Installation Instructions
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... INSTRUCTIONS Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 4 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection... 13 Plan Vent System 14 Venting Kits 14 Install Vent System 15 Connect Inlet Hose 16 Connect Vent 17 Level Dryer 17 Complete Installation Checklist 18 Door reversal (OPTIONAL 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial...
... INSTRUCTIONS Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 4 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection... 13 Plan Vent System 14 Venting Kits 14 Install Vent System 15 Connect Inlet Hose 16 Connect Vent 17 Level Dryer 17 Complete Installation Checklist 18 Door reversal (OPTIONAL 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial...
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DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
Installation Instructions
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...legs (4) "Y" connector Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver (for your dryer. 3 Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts needed: (Not supplied with.... If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use leveling legs supplied if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. ...
...legs (4) "Y" connector Level Pliers Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver (for your dryer. 3 Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts needed: (Not supplied with.... If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use leveling legs supplied if installing with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. ...
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...weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). You may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. Space must support dryer weight of the dryer in door are provided. ■■Level floor with elbow. Add spacing on all sides of installation and servicing; If a closet door... or louvered door is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Electrical Requirements." ■...
...weather, or at temperatures below 40° F (4° C). You may use the water supply for proper exhaust installation. Space must support dryer weight of the dryer in door are provided. ■■Level floor with elbow. Add spacing on all sides of installation and servicing; If a closet door... or louvered door is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Electrical Requirements." ■...
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... is prohibited. Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit ...- For further information, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section. ■■A 4-wire power supply connection must conform to the dryer cabinet with a door, minimum ventilation openings in conformance with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■■Companion appliance spacing should also...
... is prohibited. Mobile home installations require: ■■Metal exhaust system hardware, available for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit ...- For further information, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section. ■■A 4-wire power supply connection must conform to the dryer cabinet with a door, minimum ventilation openings in conformance with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■■Companion appliance spacing should also...
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...(ground conductor) may be : ■■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. Stand the dryer up. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be either ... wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by a white cover. 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals ...
...(ground conductor) may be : ■■Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. Stand the dryer up. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be either ... wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by a white cover. 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals ...
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.... Prepare to hold in a horizontal position. Tighten screw. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Attach power supply cord strain relief 4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and...
.... Prepare to hold in a horizontal position. Tighten screw. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Attach power supply cord strain relief 4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and...
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... with hold -down screw. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 9 Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Now, go to Venting Requirements. Connect ground wire 1. Now, go to Venting Requirements. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal... block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 3. Connect remaining wires 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground ...
... with hold -down screw. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 9 Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Now, go to Venting Requirements. Connect ground wire 1. Now, go to Venting Requirements. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal... block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 3. Connect remaining wires 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground ...
Installation Instructions
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... conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Put the threaded section of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm...is required for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Attach direct wire cable to 3-Wire Direct Connection on strain relief). Attach direct wire strain relief A B C Unscrew ...
... conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Put the threaded section of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm...is required for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Attach direct wire cable to 3-Wire Direct Connection on strain relief). Attach direct wire strain relief A B C Unscrew ...
Installation Instructions
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...25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold-down screw. Tighten screw. 5. Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Squeeze hooked end together. Shape wire ends into slot of terminal block cover into hooks.... 2. Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B E C 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting...
...25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold-down screw. Tighten screw. 5. Finally, reinsert tab of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Squeeze hooked end together. Shape wire ends into slot of terminal block cover into hooks.... 2. Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B E C 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting...
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... Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) IMPORTANT: You must verify with hold -down screw. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect remaining wires 2. Connect... to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Tighten screw. 3.
... Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) IMPORTANT: You must verify with hold -down screw. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect remaining wires 2. Connect... to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Tighten screw. 3.
Installation Instructions
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...airflow than 90° elbows. Recommended Styles: Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be connected into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use...crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to avoid crushing and kinking. Dryer exhaust must not be used for best drying performance and to achieve best drying performance. Venting Venting Requirements Exhaust hoods: ■■ An ...
...airflow than 90° elbows. Recommended Styles: Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be connected into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use...crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to avoid crushing and kinking. Dryer exhaust must not be used for best drying performance and to achieve best drying performance. Venting Venting Requirements Exhaust hoods: ■■ An ...
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... elbows needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home. NOTE: Do not use . Dryer B Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in Vent system chart. Number of 90° elbows Vent System Chart Type...
... elbows needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must not terminate beneath the mobile home. NOTE: Do not use . Dryer B Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in Vent system chart. Number of 90° elbows Vent System Chart Type...
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...male end of the "Y" connector to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. See figure B. Vent must be attached directly to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Then attach "Y" connector to exhaust hood with new rubber washer provided. Connect vent to exhaust hood ...Connect Inlet Hose The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with 4" (102 mm) clamp. See figure A....
...male end of the "Y" connector to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. See figure B. Vent must be attached directly to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Then attach "Y" connector to exhaust hood with new rubber washer provided. Connect vent to exhaust hood ...Connect Inlet Hose The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with 4" (102 mm) clamp. See figure A....
Installation Instructions
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Tighten couplings 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling A Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . NOTE: Do not overtighten. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an .... 16 Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of long hose to the coupling can result. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Attach other side of dryer back panel. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Turn on . 7. 3. Damage to fill valve at bottom of "Y" connector. NOTE: Do not...
Tighten couplings 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling A Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn . NOTE: Do not overtighten. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an .... 16 Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of long hose to the coupling can result. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Attach other side of dryer back panel. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Turn on . 7. 3. Damage to fill valve at bottom of "Y" connector. NOTE: Do not...
Installation Instructions
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Connect vent to operate correctly. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. After dryer is in dryer. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Once dryer is secured to side. Check that vent is level, make sure vent is not level, prop up using a ...wood block, use wrench to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. 2. Repeat from side to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Connect vent 1. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to adjust legs up or down...
Connect vent to operate correctly. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. After dryer is in dryer. Dryer vent must be level for levelness. Once dryer is secured to side. Check that vent is level, make sure vent is not level, prop up using a ...wood block, use wrench to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. 2. Repeat from side to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Connect vent 1. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to adjust legs up or down...
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...scale through steps to remove any tape remaining on console and any dust. Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. If dryer will not start dryer. Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check that all parts are set in a running or "On" position. • Start ...installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. q Check that you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to the need for leaks around...
...scale through steps to remove any tape remaining on console and any dust. Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. If dryer will not start dryer. Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check that all parts are set in a running or "On" position. • Start ...installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. q Check that you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to the need for leaks around...
Installation Instructions
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...Use and Care Guide. Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer Using a Torx®† T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to remove the door. Tools needed ...The following instructions are for models with a square shaped door, an additional kit is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 19 Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. Lift off the inner door and set aside. † ® TORX is needed : 2. IMPORTANT: For models with a round-...
...Use and Care Guide. Remove inner door from outer door IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from dryer Using a Torx®† T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to remove the door. Tools needed ...The following instructions are for models with a square shaped door, an additional kit is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 19 Remove door from the dryer door before proceeding. Lift off the inner door and set aside. † ® TORX is needed : 2. IMPORTANT: For models with a round-...
Installation Instructions
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Insert the tabs on the dryer. Secure in place with the inside of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 22 Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of door Position the door with the 4 Torx® T25 screws removed earlier. † ® TORX is a registered trademark of the door facing up. Reinstall door on dryer Using a Torx® T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to the outer door. 10. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to engage the top tab. 9.
Insert the tabs on the dryer. Secure in place with the inside of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 22 Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of door Position the door with the 4 Torx® T25 screws removed earlier. † ® TORX is a registered trademark of the door facing up. Reinstall door on dryer Using a Torx® T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to the outer door. 10. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to engage the top tab. 9.