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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here. 

Parts supplied

Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are 
included.

Parts package.

4 Leveling legs

NOTE:

 Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a 

pedestal.

Parts needed

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.  
See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” 
before purchasing parts.

For close-clearance installations between 28.65" (728 mm) 
and 34.15" (867 mm), see “Plan Vent System” section for
venting requirements.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware 
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased 
your dryer. For further information, please refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section.

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.

A UL listed strain relief.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

WARNING:  

Read all instructions before using the dryer.

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, 
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.

Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.

Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.

Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.

Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or 
similarly textured rubber-like materials.

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent 
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.

Do not tamper with controls.

See installation instructions for grounding requirements.

Flat-blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Adjustable wrench that 
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench 
(for adjusting dryer feet)

Wire stripper (direct wire 
installations)

Level

Vent clamps

Caulking gun and 
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)

Tin snips (new vent 
installations)

1

4

"

nut driver or socket

wrench (recommended)

Tape measure

34.15"

(867 mm)

Summary of Contents for DUET SPORT W10151580B

Page 1: ...RONIC ELECTRIC DRYER Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 W10151580B ...

Page 2: ...ng Accumulated Lint 23 Vacation and Moving Care 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 26 ACCESSORIES 26 WARRANTY 28 DRYER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the...

Page 3: ... could cause a load to catch fire Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Before the dryer ...

Page 4: ...10 mm of either side of the dryer See Electrical Requirements A sturdy floor to support the total dryer weight of 127 lbs 57 6 kg The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 25 mm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 25 mm install Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part No 279810 Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor c...

Page 5: ...o 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 ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Custom undercounter installation Dryer only Required spacing Closet installation Dryer only Required spacing For side or bottom venting 0 0 mm ...

Page 6: ...ty 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 supply connection for homes built after 1996 dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996 and all mobile home installations A copy o...

Page 7: ... relief The 4 wire power supply cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have four 10 gauge copper wires and match a 4 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover If your outlet looks like this 3 wire receptacle 10 30R Then choose a 3 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL ...

Page 8: ...relief 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 WARNING Fire Hazard Use 10 ...

Page 9: ...onal 3 wire connection section 4 wire connection Power supply cord IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw A Removable conduit connector B Hole below terminal block opening C Strain relief threads A B C If your home has And you will be connecting to Go to Section...

Page 10: ... of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of...

Page 11: ...r rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire connection Direct wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed Strip 31 2 89 mm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back ...

Page 12: ...cal codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord cable under center silver colored terminal block screw Tighten screw 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal bl...

Page 13: ... must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90 elbows Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or s...

Page 14: ...0 1270 mm mismatch Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home Terminate the exhaust vent outside Determine vent path Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest number of...

Page 15: ...e panel Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard See illustration 3 Examine the leveling legs Find the diamond marking 4 Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible 5 Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners Stand the dryer up Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it ...

Page 16: ...locking tabs by rotating inner ring clockwise See illustration 6 Turn inner ring 180 and lock tabs into place Reverse hinge 1 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs being certain not to scratch the inner door surface Lift up 2 Remove hinge cover 3 Remove the 4 screws that attach to the inner door hinge and mo...

Page 17: ...he blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer 8 Read Dryer Use 9 Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust 10 Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and start the dryer Do not select the Air Only modifier If the dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On position Start button has been pushed firmly Dryer is ...

Page 18: ...that cycle Select DRYNESS to adjust how dry you want the load The time displayed is an estimated length of the cycle based on the Dryness selected As the cycle runs the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level NOTE Time is not adjustable for Automatic Cycles Pressing the Timing Up or Down buttons will cause a triple beep indicating th...

Page 19: ...of your load If a Manual Cycle is running the display shows the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling The length of the Cool Down depends on the load size and dryness level Drying tips Follow care label directions when they are available If des...

Page 20: ...ton clothing to make ironing easier The temperature setting on this cycle cannot be adjusted Items will have different levels of dampness At the end of this cycle clothes will be damp Auto Preset Cycle Settings Estimated Time with Auto DRYNESS Normal setting Time will vary depending on load type and load size Manual Cycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying t...

Page 21: ...control NOTE When the WRINKLE SHIELD feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on an audible sound will be emitted every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed or the WRINKLE SHIELD feature is finished ChangingCycles OptionsandModifiers You can change Auto Cycles Timed Cycles Modifiers and Options anytime before pressing Start Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is sele...

Page 22: ... moisture items hold Minutes Reset time to complete drying if needed DRYER CARE CleaningtheDryerLocation Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air CleaningtheLintScreen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time To clean 1 Pull the lint screen straig...

Page 23: ... soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed 3 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum NOTE Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside ou...

Page 24: ...peration Is a coin button or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects Clean out pockets before laundering Are the four legs installed and is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled...

Page 25: ... or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle Do not use a dryer rack with an Auto Cycle Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Clean lint screen Check for air movement Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain you...

Page 26: ...utors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with a...

Page 27: ...27 Notes ...

Page 28: ...d installation instructions 10 Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LA...

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