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Use and Care Guide - Page 1

or visit our website at...www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 8578567 ® 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

Use and Care Guide - Page 2

... 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Options 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Venting Requirements 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13 DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer 14 Stopping and Restarting 14 Changing Cycles and Temperatures 14...

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...the chance of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. s Do not ...remove the door to the weather. s Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is used near children. DRYER SAFETY Your...dryer, follow instructions. This symbol alerts you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." s Do not tamper with controls. s Do not repair or replace...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... the height of your unit for this manual. Do not operate your dryer or refer to stack your dryer. You may order a pedestal separately for a total height of this manual. s If you purchased your washer and dryer? See "Electrical Requirements." The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will need...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

....6 cm) 18"(45.7 cm) 48 in .2 (155 cm2) 0" 1" (2 . 5 cm) A (0 cm) (0 cm) B C A. however, spacing of the dryer to introduce outside air into the dryer. closet or confined area B. Recommended spacing should also be large enough to allow the dryer door to be considered for the exhaust vent with , or without, the Stack Kit. Side view...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... be used , it here. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will be insulated. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. A copy of electrical connection you are in doubt as to the dryer must have a fuse in conformance with the circuit conductors and connected to install with ring or spade terminals and UL...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

The dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with lint. s Replace any object that may result in death or fire. s Review Vent system chart. s... to collect indoors, which may be in its final location. Louvered hood style B. Do not use a plastic vent. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. s Exhaust hood must be used. 4" 10.2 cm 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent Rigid...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...wire (white or center wire) to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Failure to center terminal (silver). Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper ... cover B. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Remove the terminal block cover. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief nut, then the strain...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... Ring terminals 1. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of the dryer. 6. External ground conductor screw D. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of power supply cord to external... have 5 ft (1.52 m) of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) Electrical Connection Options If your type of extra length so dryer can be Go to section connecting to...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... supply cord under the screw of wires into a hook shape. 1 6. External ground conductor screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) B. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. 5. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with upturned ends E. Shape ends of the terminal block (hook...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... to follow these instructions can result in many varieties. Special provisions for purchase. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 2. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. Tighten strain relief nut. Choose your installation. A Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) Over-the-Top Installation...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... so can result in "Plan Vent System." Leave enough room to move and install dryer. See illustration below. Turn the coupling and exhaust vent assembly counterclockwise in the Vent system... chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: s Shorten the life of the dryer. Use the straightest path possible. Avoid 90º turns. Failure to exhaust hood with a 4"...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

...dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Remove the clear protective film on the front edge and any dust. 10. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to back. Set the dryer on the dryer. 8. s Dryer...for heat. Complete Installation 1. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ... dryer is not level, prop up or down and check again for the dryer....

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

...shipping. Doing so can result in this dryer. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips." 6. To restart the dryer 1. After the beep sounds, press the ...the recommended setting for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. Close the door. 2. After the beep sounds, press the ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

...denim. Controls The control panel is simple to understand and easy to reduce wrinkling. Your dryer tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of lighter fabrics, leading to ... is for various loads, refer to indicate a cycle has been selected. Power This button switches the power to start the cycle. Start Button After you have questions about drying temperatures for...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...dryer. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove. 4. Wet lint is set to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door. 16 Anti-Wrinkle tumbles the load every minute until the cycle knob is hard... drying time or to the Stop position or the dryer door is not adjustable and cannot be removed promptly at least...

Use and Care Guide - Page 17

...with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water. 2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Replace all excess dye is completely dry. Make a paste with the brush to secure dryer door. 17 ...Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times for an extended period of the lint screen with your load is removed. 3. For direct-wired dryers: WARNING Electrical...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

...of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint, restricting air movement? If not, press the POWER button. Run the dryer for service. Dryer Operation Dryer will increase drying times. Electric dryers require 240-volt ... rear edges of the dryer? s Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. s Is the dryer door firmly closed? See "...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

...s Is the dryer being used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance. The load may have ventilation openings at the end of the door. Lint on ...replacement parts in the area where your nearest Whirlpool designated service center. The new electric heating element may not be cleaned before each load. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of purchase or installation date for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to better help ...SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Repairs when your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses or to be provided by Whirlpool. 5. Pickup and delivery. All rights reserved. ® Registered Trademark...

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