Whirlpool 8527813 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 11

Three-wire connection...

Three-wire receptacle

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.

Remove the appliance harness

ground wire (green with yellow
stripes) from the external ground
connector screw. Connect
appliance harness ground wire and
the neutral wire (white or center) of
the power supply cord/cable under
the center, silver-colored terminal
block screw. Tighten screw.

9.

After reattaching the terminal

cover, connect a separate copper
ground wire from the external
ground connector screw to an
adequate ground.

4.

Remove center terminal block

screw.

DIRECT WIRE OR
POWER SUPPLY CORD

Where local codes Do Not permit 

connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:

Three-wire power supply cord 

must

have three, No.-10 copper wires and
match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA
Type 10-30R.

Direct wire power supply cable

must be

prepared as shown in “Preparing the
wire” of the three-wire connection
direct-wire steps above.

If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

10.

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.

11.

Carefully move dryer into

final position. Place level on top of
the dryers or collar, first side to side;
then front to back. If the dryer is not
level, adjust the legs of the dryer up
or down until the dryer is level.

12.

Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet. Or,connect direct
wire to power supply.

Turn power supply on.

13.

Check dryer operation (some

accumulated time may be on the
timer due to factory testing). 

Insert coins in slide and press slide in
slowly. (Operating time will
accumulate per number of coins and
type of timing cam used.) Push
START/RESTART button. Using a full
heat cycle (not the air cycle), let the
dryer run for at least five minutes.
Dryer will stop when time is used up.
Note: Dryer door must be closed for
dryer to operate. When door is open,
dryer stops, but timer continues to run.
To restart dryer, close door and push
START/RESTART button.

14.

If drying time is too long,

make sure lint screen is clean.

15.

Now start the dryer and allow

it to complete a full heat cycle (not
air cycle) to make sure it is working
properly.

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Summary of Contents for 8527813

Page 1: ...ner Owner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use COMMERCIAL STACKED DRYER GAS Part No 8527813 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY PRODUCTS www whirlpool com 120 volt 60 Hz ELECTRIC 120 240 volt 60 Hz Actual unit may or may not contain windows in doors depending on model ...

Page 2: ...t to outdoors Dryer must be exhausted outdoors Note The dryer must not be installed 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 elect...

Page 3: ...drive lug is in place 6 Turn cam until V shaped notch lines up with ratchet tooth 7 Press cam down in place on motor shaft Make sure that V shaped notch clears the ratchet tooth 8 Reattach the timer bracket assembly then tighten the screws 9 Repeat steps for other timer 10 Close and lock the control panel Exhaust requirements Do not use non metal flexible vent metal vent that is smaller than four ...

Page 4: ...f 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 Damper Kits Part No 3391910 are available from your Whirlpool dealer and should be installed in each dryer s exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers and to keep the exhaust in balance within the main ex...

Page 5: ...ss to the shutoff valve G If the dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bathroom or closet provision must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation Check governing codes and ordinances or refer to the section of this instruction covering recessed and closet installations H If local codes and ordinances permit it is recommended that a new flexible gas connector design certified...

Page 6: ...If the burner does not ignite and you can feel no heat inside the dryer shut off dryer for five minutes Check that all supply valve controls are in ON position and that the electrical cord is plugged in Repeat five minute test 18 If drying time is too long make sure lint screen is clean With dryer in laundry area 11 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or m...

Page 7: ...sm from inside the control panel using the 3 16 bolt and washer included with the slide mechanism Install coin box 8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for the other coin slide mechanism Close control panel 6 Open control panel and rest it on the bottom edge of the opening Attach slide extension with flange pointing down to one of the coin slide mechanisms Insert the coin slide mechanism through the opening to ...

Page 8: ...elief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or center wire to center terminal silver Ground wire green or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge sol...

Page 9: ...n screw 8 Connect 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 slo...

Page 10: ...al 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...

Page 11: ...is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate 10 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 11 Carefully move dryer into final position Place level on top of the dryers or collar first side to side then...

Page 12: ... gas pipe All models Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Tape dryer door lint screen and end of gas pipe Electric dryer models Shut off electrical supply to dryer Disconnect the power supply cord or cable from the dryer terminal block Maintenance instructions Clean lint screen after each cycle Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapor...

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