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Three-wire connection...

Three-wire power supply cord must have
three, No.-10 copper wires and match a
three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 
10-30R.

4.

Loosen or remove center

terminal block screw.

6.

Connect the other wires to

outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.

7.

Tighten strain relief screws.

8.

Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down
screw.

5.

Connect the neutral wire (white

or center) of power supply cord to
the center, silver-colored terminal
screw of the terminal block.
Tighten screw.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

Three-wire receptacle

NEUTRAL

NEUTRAL 

(white or center)

3/4" U.L.-listed

strain relief

This blade connected
to this conductor. 

ring
terminals

spade
terminals with
upturned ends

Where local codes permit 

connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:

Where local codes permit 

connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:

4.

Loosen or remove center

terminal block screw.

7.

Tighten strain relief screws.

8.

Insert tab of terminal block cover

into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.

6.

Place the hooked ends of the

other power supply cable wires
under the outer terminal block
screws (hook facing right). Squeeze
hooked ends together.  Tighten
screws.

5.

Place the hooked end of the

neutral wire (white or center) of
power supply cable under the center
screw of the terminal block (hook
facing right). Squeeze hooked end
together. Tighten screw.

DIRECT WIRE

Preparing the wire:

Strip 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) of
outer covering from
end of cable. Strip
insulation back 
1" (2.5 cm). If using 
3-wire cable with
ground wire, cut bare
wire even with outer
covering.

Shape
ends of
wires into
a hook.

10-gauge, 3-wire or, 
10-gauge, 3-wire with
ground wire (Romex)

3/4" (1.9 cm) 
U.L.-listed strain

Three-wire with ground wire:
Bare wire cut short. Wire is not
used. Dryer is grounded through
direct wire cable.

to 
disconnect
box 

NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)

1" 2.5 cm)
of wires
stripped of
insulation

3-1/2" (8.9 cm)

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Summary of Contents for 8316557

Page 1: ...tallation Instructions with the owner Owner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC DRYER GAS Part No 8316557 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY PRODUCTS www whirlpool com 120 volt 60 Hz ELECTRIC 120 240 volt 60 Hz ...

Page 2: ...nstalled in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather It is your responsibility to If installing a GAS dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic preca...

Page 3: ...tal foil vent Failure to do so can result in death or fire WARNING Metal flexible vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE VENT The metal flexible vent must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making turns Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Remove excess flex...

Page 4: ... is required A main exhaust vent can be used for exhausting a group of dryers Main exhaust vent should be sized to remove 200 CFM of air per dryer Large capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in the main exhaust vent if checked and cleaned frequently The room where the dryers are located should have make up air equal to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room Back draft D...

Page 5: ...d For L P gas usage 3 8 inch approved copper tubing may be used Pipe joint compounds suitable for use with L P gas should be used F The supply line shall be equipped with a shutoff valve installed within 6 ft 1 8 m of dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease...

Page 6: ...evel adjust the legs of the dryer up or down until the dryer is level 12 Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet 13 Check dryer operation some accumulated time may be on the timer due to factory testing Pull timer set button left Operating time will accumulate per number of depressions and type of timing cam used Push START RESTART button Using a full heat cycle not the air cycle let the dryer...

Page 7: ...lectrical requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances A four wire or three wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or four wire or three wire 120 208 volt if specified on the model serial rating plate is required o...

Page 8: ...Four wire recommended method Three wire if four wire is not available 1 Disconnect the power supply 2 Remove hold down screw and terminal block cover Power supply cord Direct wire This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet ground conductor connected to the NEUTRAL center of the wiring harness at the terminal block If local codes do NOT permit this type of connection use Four wire connection instr...

Page 9: ... the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 6 Connect the ground wire bare of the power supply cable to the external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 9 Tighten strain relief screws 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 9 Tighten strain relief screws 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the dryer re...

Page 10: ...utral wire 4 Loosen or remove center terminal block screw 7 Tighten strain relief screws 8 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws hook facing right Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screws 5 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white...

Page 11: ... separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate 7 To exhaust dryer see Exhaust requirements Pages 3 4 Connect exhaust vent to dryer exhaust outlet and exhaust hood using 4 10 2 cm clamps Use caulking to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 8 Carefully move dryer into final position Place level on top of the dryer fir...

Page 12: ...6 cm 48 sq 24 sq The dryer must be exhausted outdoors No other fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet 14 35 6 cm max 1 2 5 cm 4 10 2 cm dia This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet For recessed area and closet installations minimum clearances can be found on the serial tag on the dryer The installation spacing is in inches and is minimum allowable Additional spa...

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