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Page 1: ...onnection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 12 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent System 14 CONNECT iNLET HOSE STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL OPTIONAL 17 Para una version de estas instrucciones en espa_ol visite www Whirlpool com iNSTALLATiON NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model numb...

Page 2: ... the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed WARNING i kofFi o Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal foil type duct if flexible metal duct is install...

Page 3: ...kit Parts needed Not supplied with dryer Vent clamps Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed steam models 2 0 6 m inlet hose 5 1 52 m inlet hose and rubber washer Additional parts may be required depending in your installation Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting Read Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts if using a power supply cord Use ...

Page 4: ...above floor If using a pedestal you will need 18 460 mm to bottom of dryer The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather IMPORTANT Do not operate install or store dryer where it will be exposed to water weather or at temperatures below 40 F 4 C Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles resulting in l...

Page 5: ... or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is rec...

Page 6: ...ck by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This dryer uses a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances For a permanently connected dryer This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or ...

Page 7: ... receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 3 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection For direct wire ...

Page 8: ...th upturned ends Ring terminals Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from green external ground conductor screw A Put power supply cord through the strain relief Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet an...

Page 9: ... Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 3 wire receptacle NEMA type 10 30R 3 prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals Remove center terminal block screw B Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Connect remaining wires Connect remaining...

Page 10: ...aving bare ground wire at 5 127 mm Cut 11 2 38 mm from remaining 3 wires Strip insulation back 1 25 mm Shape ends of wires into hooks Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Put direct wire cable through the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable if your...

Page 11: ...t have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed Strip 31 2 89 mm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 25 mm If using 3 wire cable with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer covering Shape wire ends into hooks Remove center screw Remove center terminal block screw B Connect neutral wire B C Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center C of direct wi...

Page 12: ...outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 12 Connect a separate copper ground wire G under the green external ground conductor screw A to an adequate ground Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements VENTING Venting Requirements Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a...

Page 13: ...ing performance Exhaust hoods An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home Must be at least 12 305 mm from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust such as flowers rocks bushes or snow Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Recommended Styles Louvered Hood Acceptable Style Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90...

Page 14: ...om as possible Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Use as few 90 turns as possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use the following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life ...

Page 15: ...r inlet hose Check and see if rubber washer is in the Y connector Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided If space permits attach the female end of the Y connector to the cold water faucet See figure A If Y connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet the short hose must be used See figure B Attach short hose to cold water faucet Screw...

Page 16: ... can result Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4 102 mm clamp 2 Move dryer to final location Move dryer to final location taking care not to crush or kink vent After dryer is in place remove corner...

Page 17: ...or power supply cord installation plug into a grounded outlet For direct wire installation turn on Power If you live in a hard water area use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer Over time the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system which will reduce product performance Excessive scale buildup may lead t...

Page 18: ...the dryer Rotate the strike 180 and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown 1 TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners Inc 18 Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and set aside Remove outer window assembly from trim ring A Using a Phillip...

Page 19: ... earlier B Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door Notches A B With the edge with 2 notches at the top align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and lower into place as shown in figure A Rotate the outer window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place figure B Using a Phillips screwdriver secure with 2 screws removed earl...

Page 20: ...or facing up Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Using a Torx t T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate latch backing plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed Using a Torx t T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws on the dryer Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab Secure in place with ...

Page 21: ... for later use Rotate the strike 180 and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and set aside NOTE There is a small release tab on each side of the door If the inner and outer door do not separate easily slide ...

Page 22: ...ge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed Using a Torx t T25 screwdriver reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer f_ O Reattach inner door to outer door Position the inner door on the outer door assembly Using a Phillips screwdriver secure with the 13 screws removed earlier 22 ...

Page 23: ...NOTES 23 ...

Page 24: ...W10508904A W10508905A SP 2012 All rights reserved 5 12 Printed in U S A ...

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