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Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer):

1"

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

5

1

/

2

"

(140 mm)

24 in.

2

(155 cm

2

)

48 in.

2

(310 cm

2

)

3"

(76 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

6"

(152 mm)

71"

(1803 mm)

Custom under counter installation (dryer only):

1"

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

39" min.

(990 mm)

NOTE: 

Some models not recommended for undercounter 

installation.

Mobile home – Additional installation requirements: 

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.  

The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home  

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction  

and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA- 

Z240 MH.

Mobile home installations require: 

 

Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from  

your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or  

Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.

 

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to 

introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby 

window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust 

opening.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility:

 

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

 

To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in 

conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 

70 – latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. 

 

The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply 

connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved 

in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations. 

 

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: 

National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, 

Quincy, MA 02269.

 

To supply the required 3 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 

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the 

ground path is adequate.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of 

electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions 

provided for it here.

 

This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire 

electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor  

is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white 

wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire 

electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor 

must be removed from the external ground connector (green 

screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or 

white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground 

conductor is secured under the neutral terminal (center or 

white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated 

from the neutral conductor.

 

If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral  

ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire 

connection” section.

 

A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the 

appliance is installed in a location where grounding through  

the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the 

neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,  

(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas  

where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 

conductors.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with  

clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

 

A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt 

minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be  

at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to  

the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals  

with upturned ends.

Summary of Contents for WED9051YW

Page 1: ...ROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number ____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o par...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...

Page 3: ...See Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not permit installing dryer in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector Parts supplied all models Parts supplied steam models Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper direct wire installations Tin snips new ven...

Page 4: ... hose if needed which are provided 20 100 psi 138 690 kPa for best performance Level floor with maximum slope of 1 25 mm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 25 mm install Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part Number 279810 If not level clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation an...

Page 5: ...nd rear Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer For closet installation with a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventil...

Page 6: ...eparate 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 recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer you must determine the type...

Page 7: ...hen choose a 3 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief The 3 wire power supply cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have 3 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 3 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10 30R 2 Screw in leveling legs diamond marking Examine leveling legs find diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by hand use a wrench to finish turning legs until ...

Page 8: ...Go to Power Supply Cord Connection 3 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional External Ground for 3 wire connection This connection may be us...

Page 9: ...urther tighten strain relief screws at this point 4 WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 30R 4 prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for moble homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 2 Connect neutral ground wir...

Page 10: ...ting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center screw B Remove center terminal block screw B 3 Connect remaining wires 2 Connect neutral wire C B Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements Connect neutral wire white or ...

Page 11: ... 89 mm 5 127 mm 3 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 2 Attach hooked wires to terminal block IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3 wire connections Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dr...

Page 12: ...e C of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block B Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw 3 WIRE DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION 1 Prepare your 3 wire cable for direct connection 1 25 mm 3 89 mm 3 Remove center screw B Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw B Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra le...

Page 13: ...er with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center C of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw B Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw Connect neutral ground wire E and neutral wire white or center wire C of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Place hooked ends of remaining wires under ou...

Page 14: ...erformance Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 73 4 ft 2 4 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Charts and if necessary modify existing vent system to ach...

Page 15: ...t the dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions Over The Top installation also available with one offset elbow Periscope installation Special provisions for mobile ...

Page 16: ...e INSTALL VENT SYSTEM 1 Install exhaust hood 12 min 305 mm 12 min 305 mm Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit over the exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 102 mm clamp Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible Avoid 90 turns Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use ...

Page 17: ...rt hose must be used See figure B Attach short hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet Then attach Y connector to brass male end of the short hose Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector Fig A Fig B Attach long hose to Y connector and tighten couplings 4 One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling Attach this end ...

Page 18: ...ing vent After dryer is in place remove cardboard from under dryer Turn on cold water faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on Check for leaks Check for leaks around Y connector faucets and hoses 6 7 CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet 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 dr...

Page 19: ...reverse the door swing on your dryer A door reversal kit Part Number W10277499 is available to order For further information see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide TROUBLESHOOTING See your Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting information STACKING WASHER AND DRYER If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer A stack kit Part Number 8572546 is available to order For further i...

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