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Summary of Contents for LDE7800W1

Page 1: ...ill_ h lllilliIDll ill _ h ntliIDllS Electric Dryer ...

Page 2: ...hould be available See page 3 Exhaust A four 4 inch metal exhaust duct is rec ommended Is there one available or can one be installed to meet requirements in pages 4 5 and 6 Physical Characteristics The site must be large enough _o r_ dr _ _ a T_ w room to fulLy open the dryer door The floor must be able to support the weight and the dryer must be protected from the weather If the temperature wher...

Page 3: ...g UL listed power supply cord pigtail for mobile homes must be used This cord con tains four No 10 copper conductors with spade or ring terminals on dryer end terminating in a NEMA type 14 30P plug on supply end The fourth grounding con ductor must be identified by a green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT with strain relief and be at least 4 feet lon...

Page 4: ...o the outside use Exhaust Deflector Kit LCK4000 available from your Whirlpool dealer See FIG 1 FIGURE 1 i 5 Exhaust outlet at rear of the dryer is located as shown in Figure 2 Detailed instructions on spacing from side and rear clearances can be found in the section Instructions for Recessed or Closet Installations Information on minimum spacing side to side and to the rear is also found on a labe...

Page 5: ... the life of the dryer and result in reduction of perform ance such as longer drying time and increased use of energy Lint may also accumulate creating a possible safety hazard The exhaust system should be cleaned periodically at least every two years 12 We do NOT RECOMMEND non metallic flexible duct If you use non metallic flexible duct you must connect a METAL elbow and at least 2 feet of METAL ...

Page 6: ..._ _ __ I X I R G D METAL I D UCT j_ _ I F gure i RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT PROPER I SUPPORT IS REQUIRED i_ _ 1 I _EXHAUST FLEXIBLE VINYL HOOD DUCT NOT TO _ EXCEED7 FEET_ _ r Figure 6 I_i_l 2 FT LENGTH __wX_ OF METAL ALTERNATE DUCT For your personal safety a metal elbow and at least 2 feet of metal duct must be used at the outlet of the dryer This I reduces the possibility of lint blocking the exhaust ...

Page 7: ...by hand to make certain all tape has been removed Next wipe the interior of the drum thoroughly with a damp cloth before using the dryer C INSTALL DRYER LEVELING FEET Block up the front of the dryer about four inches using a block of wood as shown in illustration A Install the leveling feet in the front corners of the dryer using a 1 wrench or socket to turn in the leveling feet See illustration B...

Page 8: ...e other wires to the outer terminals See illustration labeled Grounded Neutral For connecting plain end field wire see figure labeled Plain end Field Wiring EXTERNAL GROUND TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTOR _ _ COVER TAB _ SCREW 3 Replace the terminal block cover by first installing the tab of the cover into the slot of the dryer rear panel see illustration on page 8 Secure the cover with the mounting scre...

Page 9: ...ion 5 Replace terminal block cover Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrical ground and not be interrupted by plastic rubber or other electrically insula ng connectors including water meter or pump without adding a jumper wire at these connections EXTERNAL GROUND i WATER PIPE I _ REMOVE PAINT ETC COPPER GROUND WIREL_j NO 10 MINIMUMI GROUND CLAMP MUST BE TIGHT _N PIPE liT if 1 I I C ...

Page 10: ...WER SUPPLY WIRE POWE R SUPPLY CORD WITH STRAIN RELIEF 30 AMPERES 4 WIRE UNGROUNDED NEUTRAL PLAIN END FIELD WIRING NOTE The terminal connections at the dryer terminal block are suitable for connection of No 10 copper wire only Plain end field wires must be fastened between the terminals of the terminal block and the nuts of the terminal block screws as shown in the illustration labeled Plain end Fi...

Page 11: ... an approved receptacle where local codes permit the use of a pigtail OR B Connect the flexible armored or non metallic shielded cable directly to a fused disconnect box 3 Connect the exhaust piping to exhaust outlet of dryer Joints should be taped Do not use screws to fasten sections of pipe together 4 Refer to your Operating Instruction Book and Dryer Guide for information on how to operate your...

Page 12: ... mini mum allowable For ease of installation and service addi tional spacing should be considered RECESS INSTALLATION A B C D E NON EXHAUSTED DEFLECTOR 0 0 4 LCK4000 REQUIRED 14 EXHAUSTED 15 0 0 0 Max CLOSET INSTALLATION A B C 1_ F G H J EXHAUSTED ONLY 15 0 0 4 24sq in 1 485q in 3 Unobstructed air openings required for laundry equipmen_ when door is installed MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING Shelf or ...

Page 13: ...ashed inwater inyourdryer Under nocircumstances should items that have been cleaned withflammable cleaning fluids beplaced inthedryer Plastic andrubber items must bedried onthe Air setting 5 If that A B C D E dryer wi lnotoperate check thefolLow_ng tobesure Electric supply isconnected Botl_ fuses aregoodandtight Door isclosed Controls aresetinarunning or On position Push startbutton firmlyorthePow...

Page 14: ...f used from 30 Amp receptacle or disconnect from box by licensed electrician then remove armored came from dryer at the dryer or disconnect box 3 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 5 Use tape to secure clothes door and lint screen 6 WARNING Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the ...

Page 15: ...downward until all 4 tabs bottom out locking the sides of the rack in place 3 Insert the 2 bottom tabs into the slots at the base of the rear panel until they lock in place See Figure B 4 Put all the literature in the Laundry Information Center folder and then put the folder in the rack i m RACK FIGURE A F GUREB _ i _ 15 ...

Page 16: ...calling from Michigan dial 800 632 2243 from Alaska or Hawaii dial 800 253 1121 Dial just as you normally dial long dislance A special operator will lell you the name and number of your nearest Whirlpool TECH CARE service ou let Dunng normal working hours Whirlpool consultanls a this same nu tuber will also a nswer any questions about operating or main aining your appliance no covered in your Oper...

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