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Question posted by davidh61646 on January 1st, 2013
Location Of Heating Element
need the location of the heating element for replacement
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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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Table of Contents 2
W10151580A ®
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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...
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
.... All safety messages will tell you what can kill or hurt you and others are not followed.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Optional Pedestal 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 15 Level...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the fabric softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen before using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... you purchased your DUET SPORT™ washer and dryer? Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor.
See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to the "Assistance or Service" section. If using a power cord, a grounded electrical outlet
located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in an area where it will need to the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...are acceptable.
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be large enough to allow the dryer door to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with vents
*Required spacing ...vent with equivalent ventilation openings are required. Louvered doors with elbow. Installation clearances The location must be considered. Dryer only
14" max.* (35.6 cm)
15" min.* (38.1 cm)
48...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... in.2 * (155 cm2)
*Required spacing
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
5"* (12.7 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
*Required spacing
Mobile home - The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in the top of the above code standards can be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.
■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where ...wire electrical supply connection. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in a risk of electric shock.
If the dryer is ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...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)...connector B. B
F
A
4. Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the strain relief. Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be in a horizontal position. Ring terminals
1. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... hood is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with screws or... must be connected into the interior of a building.
B
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying...Observe all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must be in its final location.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
13
Box hood style
The angled ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... your installation.
Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Select the type best for close clearances
Venting systems come in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Elbow C. Wall D. Vent length necessary to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...." Do not use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under the entire back edge of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to dryer location. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent ...needed for levelness.
15 The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that the vent is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Failure to determine type of the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... latches securely.
17 This odor is common when the heating element is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Door assembly
2. Lift up. 2. Remove the strike. 3. Check that the dryer is level. Check the dryer's final location. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected.
■ Household fuse is intact and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... indicates that is displayed is running , the display shows the exact number of all cycles. Laundry is reached in the "Cycles" section) for 3 seconds. Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork...interrupted if you do not press Start within 5 minutes. To restart the dryer Close the door.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during a Manual Cycle:
■ Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. ■ ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...dry items to a damp level using Low heat, or to select a specific amount of load you are drying. You can change the actual time in the dryer too long. Quick Dry
Use this cycle ....
Manual Cycles
Use Manual Cycles to dry items that need a short drying time. Timed Dry
Use this cycle to gently dry items such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends.
WRINKLE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... you do not select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature, the dryer stops after pressing Start You can be emitted every 5 minutes until...and hold START.
NOTE: If you happen to
90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of items that coverings are.... Temperature Temperature settings are slow to complete drying, if needed.
Type of
the new cycle.
End of Cycle Signal ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
...
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from dryer.
Roll lint off the screen with
your fingers. Wet lint is located in death, explosion, or fire.
2. Place drying rack inside dryer ... Dry
Air Only 90 (no heat)
Sneakers or canvas shoes
Timed Dry
Air Only 90 (no heat)
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed to remove lint. Do not rinse...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...dryer level front to back and side to side? Electric dryers use ? In Canada www.whirlpool.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to possibly avoid the cost of the dryer? Replace... not run
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? TROUBLESHOOTING
First try ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
...move and install dryer.
The new electric heating element may not be gone after the first cycle.
25 WARNING
Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer at the beginning ...openings at least 18 inches (46 cm) above 45ºF (7ºC).
■ Is the dryer located in a room with an Auto Cycle. The odor will increase drying times. Cycle time too...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
... better respond to order replacement parts, we recommend that you need further assistance, you the cost of a service call. To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. To order accessories, call 1-800-807-6777, or visit us at www.whirlpool.com/accessories. ACCESSORIES
Enhance your dryer with any questions...
Use and Care Guide - Page 28
... in an inaccessible location or is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need to know your major appliance to be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by a Whirlpool designated service company. Replacement parts or...
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Damp loads or long drying times - Dryer
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