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Electrical Connection

Power Supply Cord

Electrical Connection Options

1.

 

Choose electrical connection type

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R): 

Go to steps 1-2 on 

page 9 for power supply cord strain relief: 

then steps 3-6 for 4-wire Power Supply 

Cord Connection section. Then, go to 

Venting Requirements.

3-wire direct connection: 

Go to steps 

1-2 on page 11 for direct wire strain relief: 

then steps 3-7 for 3-wire Direct Wire 

Connection section. Then go to Venting 

Requirements.

4-wire direct connection: 

Go to steps 

1-2 on page 10 for direct wire strain relief: 

then steps 3-8 for 4-wire Direct Wire 

Connection section. Then go to Venting 

Requirements. 

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle

(NEMA Type 10-30R): 

Go to steps 1-2 on 

page 9 for power supply cord strain relief: 

then steps 3-5 for 3-wire Power Supply 

Cord Connection section.   

Then go to Venting Requirements.

NOTE:

 If local codes do not permit connection of a 

cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to “Optional 

3-wire Connection” section. This connection may be 

used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire 

connection.

Direct Wire

D

A

B

C

C

E

F

2.

 

Remove terminal block cover

Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down 

screw (D) and terminal block cover (A).

A. Terminal block cover 

B. External ground conductor screw

C. Center terminal block screw

D. Hold-down screw 

E. Neutral ground wire

F. Hole below terminal block cover

Summary of Contents for 29" Wide Models

Page 1: ...ET HOSES 16 CONNECT VENT 17 LEVEL DRYER 16 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 REVERSE DOOR SWING OPTIONAL 18 TROUBLESHOOTING BACK COVER Electric Dryer Installation Instructions 29 Wide Models U S A Only Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Tenga listo su número de modelo completo Puede encontra...

Page 2: ...2 Dryer Safety ...

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Page 4: ...m 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 A UL listed strain relief Parts supplied all models Leveling legs 4 Installation Requirements Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation Read and follow the instructions provided with any to...

Page 5: ...ng inspector Installation clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully Dryer Dimensions Front View Location Requirements A B 223 4 578 mm 273 4 705 mm 273 4 705 mm 133 4 349 mm Side View Back View A Wide opening side swing door B Wide opening hamper door Most installations require a minimum 5 140 mm clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow Se...

Page 6: ... a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended 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...

Page 7: ...rew in leveling legs 2 Using a wrench and tape measure screw legs into leg holes until bottom of foot is approximately 1 2 13 mm to match height of 3 6 cu ft capacity washer or 1 38 mm to match height of 3 8 cu ft capacity washer from bottom of dryer Now stand the dryer on its legs Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect th...

Page 8: ...e Direct Wire Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to steps 1 2 on page 9 for power supply cord strain relief then steps 3 5 for 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire Connection s...

Page 9: ...relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections C together 1 Power supply cord strain relief Power Supply Cord Connection 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A B A E Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 3 IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and w...

Page 10: ...relief through the hole B below the terminal block opening Reaching inside the terminal block opening screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads C C B A 1 Attach direct wire strain relief 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 screws For 3 wire D...

Page 11: ...repare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B A E Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A 7 Connect ground wire F E A Connect ground wire green or bare F of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw B E C 6 Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire E and place hooke...

Page 12: ...r and tighten screw 4 Connect wires to terminal block 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B A E Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A Optional 3 wire Connection You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting Connect remaining wires 7 Place hooked ends of...

Page 13: ...ryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent chimney wall ceiling attic crawlspace or a concealed space of a building Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting Only a 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used Do not use plastic or metal foil vent Rigid metal vent Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking Flexible metal ven...

Page 14: ...vices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint Do not use duct tape See Venting Kits for more information Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible B B C D E F G H A A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect e...

Page 15: ...Refer to the manufacturer s instructions Over The Top installation also available with one offset elbow Periscope installation NOTE The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Venting Kits For more information call 1 800 901 2042 or visit us at www applianceaccessories com In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or visit us at www whirlpoolparts ca Part Number D...

Page 16: ...o seal all joints Do not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent because they can catch lint Number of 90 turns or elbows Type of vent Box louvered or Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 120 ft 36 6 m 1 Rigid metal 110 ft 33 5 m 2 Rigid metal 100 ft 30 5 m 3 Rigid metal 90 ft 27 4 m 4 Rigid metal 80 ft 24 4 m 5 Rigid metal 70 ft 21 3 m Vent System Ch...

Page 17: ... washer cold inlet hose to other side of Y connector Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling 5 Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at top of dryer back panel Screw on coupling by hand until it ...

Page 18: ...dryer cabinet side of hinges Level Dryer Not Level LEVEL Not Level NOTE The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly Level Dryer 1 Check levelness of dryer from side to side Repeat from front to back q Be sure the water faucets are on q Check for leaks around Y connector faucet and hoses q If you live in a hard water area use of a water softener is recommended to co...

Page 19: ...from inner door Set outer door aside NOTE Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches Remove screws from door 5 Remove the door catch bezel and plug from the inside of the inner door by squeezing and pulling pushing them Place the door catch bezel and plug on the sides opposite from where they were Plug Catch and bezel Switch door catch bezel p...

Page 20: ...lide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs on left side of dryer cabinet Transfer plugs into hinge holes on opposite side of dryer cabinet Remove and transfer hinge hole plugs 11 Remove door strike and door strike plug from dryer cabinet Insert the door strike into door ...

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